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Photo of Atria Grass Valley
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88 Floor plans available
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Atria has been good for my Mom. Transition is still difficult so questioning staff and directors about helping with that would have been helpful. I would recommend to others.
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.
Atria Grass Valley offers older adults a beautiful setting for maintenance-free living in historic Nevada County. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, northeast of Sacramento, our community offers a lifestyle of choice with just the right amount of support, so residents can be...
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I had a studio but it was on the first floor facing the courtyard so it felt spacious. the staff were amazing, called my by my name from the first day. the servers were great. very friendly and caring. it...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Solstice Senior Living is a lovely independent senior living community, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, located in the rustic and quaint city of Auburn. Located 45 minutes outside of Sacramento, we have all the benefits of small town living, a lovely old-town area with shops...
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Overall our experience has been good. I've eaten at the dining hall with my dad and each time and was impressed by how kind and attentive the workers were with all the residents. They have been good...
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.
A Unique Community & Setting... Brunswick Village is a senior living community in Grass Valley offering Independent and Assisted Living options-as well as a dedicated 'neighborhood' for persons with Alzheimer's. Our community is nestled in the foothills of the Sierras where beautiful...
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22 Floor plans available
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We are disappointed in the large jump in $ fee for 2026 for my mother to live there. We are probably going to have to find somewhere else for her to live.
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.
Here you get to redefine your independence.With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. For memory care residents, we offer a program, also known as Clare Bridge, rooted in “a person-centered approach,” which means we help our residents find a sense...
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Cascades staff is very attuned to state and federal regulations and conducts regular internal audits to ensure compliance. The billing process has a hiccups, and it takes a few cycles to make...
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.
Cascades of Grass ValleyCascades of Grass Valley is an assisted living community located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. This community offers a caring home for those who are in need of memory care services. Grass...
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
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.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
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The people who work there have been there for a very long time, they are very consistent with their care and their communication. It feels like a home, it does not feel institutional at all. The community is...
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.
Acadia Elder Care, The Villa is a brand new custom home built in 2012 with a capacity of 14 residents, and the ability to accommodate 8 hospice residents. We offer 10 foot ceilings, crown molding throughout and an open floor plan to engage residents as many times through the day as possible. ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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I have been how for 5 years. Much has changed since being having the shown some new staff member. Kitchen also salad bar gone need more greens healthy food. My contract said window outside to be washed each...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Hilltop Commons Seniors' Community is a casual country retreat for seniors located in the charming Sierra Foothills community of Grass Valley, nestled among acres of towering pines. There are plenty of community events, performing arts, historic parks, restaurants and other outdoor recreation to...
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Photo of Sierra View Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Eastridge Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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.
Photo of Oakwood Village
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.

Cost of independent living in Colfax, CA

The average cost of senior living in Colfax is $4,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,638 per month.

Independent living costs in Colfax, CA, vs. nearby cities

Colfax, CA
$4,408/mo

Independent living costs in Colfax, CA, vs. state and national averages

Colfax, CA
$4,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Colfax, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,882/mo
Independent Living
$4,408/mo

Independent living costs in Colfax, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,747/mo
Studio
$4,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,338/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,062/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Colfax 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: Colfax, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColfax, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,408/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,253/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,882/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colfax, CA:$4,408/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colfax, CA:$4,253/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colfax, CA:$4,882/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Colfax, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colfax 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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Independent living cost trends in Colfax, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colfax 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 median 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
Colfax, CA$4,446/mo$3,662/mo+21.4%
California$3,662/mo$3,448/mo+6.2%
National$3,194/mo$3,059/mo+4.4%
Colfax, CA
2024 average cost:$4,446/mo
2023 average cost:$3,662/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,662/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Colfax

Recent reviews for independent living in Colfax

Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Hilltop Commons in Grass Valley, CA

4.5
My mom became a resident after downsizing from a larger home. She instantly loved the experience at Hiiltop Commons. Her social opportunity expanded, she felt part of a small community, and above all she felt safe and cared for. Although she passed away after only two years of residency, ...
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The Villa in Auburn, CA

5.0
Our loved one has only been here a short time, but I think they're doing a great job at The Villa! The facility it beautiful, and they always keep everything looking clean and well kept. It is a smaller facility, with about 20 residents max, and they take great care of everyone. The staff is ...
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Colfax independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colfax independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Colfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colfax, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Colfax independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Colfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colfax, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colfax independent 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 independent living communities in Colfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colfax, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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Atria Grass Valley, Solstice Senior Living at Auburn and Brunswick Village Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colfax, California. See full list of communities.
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