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Photo of Sutter Estates
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The facility and care is pretty average. It's not intended to be a high end experience but in my opinion the cost is very good for what is provided. The tenants note that the food is mostly mediocre and the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sutter Estates is an independent living community in beautiful Yuba City, California, in Sutter County. Located in a quiet residential area a few blocks away from various shops and the scenic Feather River, our apartment community is designed for active, self-sufficient residents who wish to...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff seems pretty great and [name removed] is perfect for that place. Yes, we would recommend Summerfield Senior Living to other families based on the...
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.
Summerfield Senior Care is located in beautiful Atwater California. Located next to the Rancho Del Rey Golf Course, residents can take full advantage of these beautiful surroundings. The weather can be very mild in Atwater allowing residents to enjoy many activities outdoors. Senior living...
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5 on all questions! We are VERY pleased with the quality of care our [name removed] has received from Marbella and are grateful to A Place for Mom for quickly helping narrow down options and lead her home....
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.
Prestige Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Serving the Yuba/Sutter community for 20 years. It is near a Adventist Rideout hospital and several skilled nursing centers. Located nearby are shopping, medical, dental clinics and pharmacies. Prestige has 67 spacious...
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Family member has been there for many months. I find staff very friendly and kind. Care is good. Food is good as are alternatives that are offered. The housekeeping keeps facility very clean. Sometimes they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Our mission at Emerald Oaks Assisted Living is to make every day unique and full of opportunity for our valued residents to be creative, feel respected and loved. We believe that every resident deserves compassionate care, dignity, and respect. With our efforts we aim to enhance their quality of...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone busy!!
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.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Cost of independent living in Pennington, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pennington is $3,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument Hills, CA with an average of $3,529 per month.

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

Pennington, CA
$3,875/mo
$4,492/mo
$4,544/mo

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

Pennington, CA
$3,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,038/mo
Independent Living
$3,875/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,060/mo
Studio
$4,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,293/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Pennington 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: Pennington, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePennington, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,875/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,227/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,038/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pennington, CA:$3,875/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pennington, CA:$4,227/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pennington, CA:$5,038/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pennington, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pennington 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
Pennington, CA$2,002/mo$2,090/mo-4.2%
California$3,631/mo$3,479/mo+4.4%
National$3,166/mo$3,101/mo+2.1%
Pennington, CA
2024 average cost:$2,002/mo
2023 average cost:$2,090/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,631/mo
2023 average cost:$3,479/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Pennington

Recent reviews for independent living in Pennington

Cherry Blossom Assisted Living in Yuba City, CA

5.0
Absolute...best care facility in this area (been to others). Wonderful kind staff helping where they can. Beautiful surrounding was not planning to stay but now having second thoughts... Can't say enough I'm very happy here.

Prestige Assisted Living at Oroville

3.9
This facility has been pretty adequate. The staff are very friendly. Housekeeping is provided and is pretty thorough, they keep my loved one's room pretty clean. Communication with the family is good. Overall, they're doing their best. One thing I would mention is that I feel like my loved one ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest in Oroville, CA

5.0
Living at Pacifica Senior Living has been very satisfying for me. I enjoy all of the residents that live here and the staff. All of the staff are very kind and attentive. They really are sincere when speaking with me and you can tell they really care about their residents. They take excellent ...
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Pennington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington, 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 Pennington 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 Pennington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pennington, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington 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 Pennington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington 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 Pennington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennington, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Sutter Estates, Summerfield Senior Living and Prestige Assisted Living at Marysville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pennington, California. See full list of communities.
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