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The facility is lovely. My parents love the independent feeling of being in their own apartment. It is roomy and well appointed. Large enough to have familiar furnishings and treasured pictures and mementoes...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ponte Palmero Retirement Community is the premier Retirement Living Community in Cameron Park, California and is also near the communities of Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom and Auburn. Ponte Palmero is a full-service, resort style solar retirement community that allows you to invest your...
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Very caring staff in Memory Care. My father has done very well in Memory Care, participating with all of the activities they have all day long. The staff is very cheerful and helpful to all of the residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled amidst the scenic ridges above the historic town, Eskaton Village Placerville's 63-acre campus is thoughtfully designed to complement the beautiful countryside. The Lodge offers a range of options, including assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Surrounding the Lodge are...
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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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The staff were very kind. My father-in-law can be grumpy and they all treated him with kindness. The general atmosphere was inviting, clean and upbeat. Overall we had a great experience there even though it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The perfect solution for my mother-in-law. Fabulous people! Fabulous care! Beautiful environment!!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The Argonaut Care Home is a wonderful facility. The staff are very kind and caring. The facility is beautiful and immaculate. My Aunt was a resident here before she passed away and they made her last days so...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Aukum, CA

The average cost of senior living in Aukum is $6,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Angels, CA with an average of $4,981 per month.

Assisted living costs in Aukum, CA, vs. state and national averages

Aukum, CA
$6,098/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Aukum, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,098/mo
$7,059/mo

Assisted living costs in Aukum, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$4,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,007/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,411/mo

Senior living costs in Aukum vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aukum, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAukum, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,884/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Aukum, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Aukum, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Aukum, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Aukum, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aukum and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Aukum, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Aukum have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aukum, CA$6,042/mo$5,685/mo+6.3%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Aukum, CA
2024 average cost:$6,042/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Aukum, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Aukum.

What families are saying about assisted living in Aukum

Recent reviews for assisted living in Aukum

Royal Garden in El Dorado Hills, CA

5.0
I was very happy with the care at this community. The staff were very helpful and caring for the needs of my husband. We found the community to be clean and well maintained. They did have a nice variety of the menu. They do also offer activities for the residents that want to participate. We ...
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Prairie City Landing in Folsom, CA

5.0
It has been excellent. The administration is kind, responsive and communicative. The staff is upbeat and caring. The facility is clean and bright.

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.3
A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that really have a heart for the seniors. Sunshine is like being in a home with dining tables ...
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Aukum review score based on 4,874 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 4874 reviews of 156 Aukum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Aukum review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Aukum review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Aukum, CA156 facilities
8.6
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Review subcategories for Aukum assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 4,874 reviews of 156 Aukum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Aukum resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Aukum, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Aukum assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aukum assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aukum, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Aukum assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Aukum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aukum, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.2%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.7%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.8%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aukum assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Aukum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aukum, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.7%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.8%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aukum assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aukum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aukum, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.5%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Aukum assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aukum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aukum, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.4%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
60.2%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aukum assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Aukum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aukum, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.8%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.4%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.4%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
38%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Aukum

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Aukum protect seniors.
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