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Best Assisted Living in Sacramento County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Sacramento County, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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May 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 59/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sacramento County, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sacramento County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Mercy McMahon Terrace
AL
NH
MC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
189
Facility 189
CA AVG 103
Rank #186 / 1657
No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #320 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #64 / 1487
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1088 / 1368
Mercy Mcmahom TerraceStudio / 1 Bed
Sky Park Gardens
AL
MC
Sacramento (Parkway-South Sacramento)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 103
Rank #401 / 1657
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1401
21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1033 / 1164
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1487
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1210 / 1368
Skypark Manor, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-private Rooms
Grand River Villa
AL
West Sacramento (Mikon)
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 103
Rank #1191 / 1657
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1190 / 1368
Grv A Ca Corporation;CiminocarePrivate / Semi-private Rooms
Almond Grove Assisted Living
AL
Orangevale
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 103
Rank #939 / 1657
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 81
Rank #1218 / 1401
4
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1088 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #606 / 1368
Almond House Asstd. Lvng LLC;Mt. Timpanogos HldngsStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
The Courte at Citrus Heights
AL
IL
MC
Citrus Heights
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 103
Rank #1167 / 1657
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1128 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
32
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #827 / 1368
Citrus Heights Memory Care Dev; Sunrise Oaks Mc PrStudio / Semi-Private
Grace Home
AL
RC
Orangevale
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 103
Rank #1283 / 1657
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #805 / 2092
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 81
Rank #1119 / 1401
6
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1096 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #331 / 1368
Nelson S. JacintoPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Love and Serenity III – Greenhaven Assisted Living Community
AL
MC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
-Yes
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
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Sacramento Care Homes
AL
CH
Elk Grove
-No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 57
Rank #1584 / 2092
-------Private Rooms

Sacramento Care Homes

The Villas, 5721 Laguna Park Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Overview of Sacramento Care Homes

Sacramento Care Homes is an esteemed community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and specially trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment to optimize comfort and convenience.

Empowering residents to live up to their potential and create meaningful moments, conducting a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. Meal preparation and feeding are provided to ensure residents have a delightful dining experience with healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, and mobility assistance for residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Love and Serenity III – Greenhaven Assisted Living Community

Peacefully set near the serene parks of Pedestrian Bridge in Seymour Park and Portuguese Community Park, Love and Serenity III is a distinct community in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. With a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents can rest their worries and receive the highest quality of care for their unique needs and preferences. The community also promotes a comfortable and nurturing environment, ensuring that residents, even those with memory loss, can live up to their potential.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs that promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Here, residents have the finest dining experience, with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, diabetes care, and transportation services are available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Sacramento County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 assisted living facilities in Sacramento County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Sacramento County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Sacramento County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Sacramento County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.