Elk Grove is located in Northern California near the Sierra Nevada foothills. The city enjoys mild winters, enabling its 21,523 seniors to avoid many of the health problems associated with extremely cold weather. Being part of the Sacramento metro area, seniors are minutes away from UC Davis Medical Center, which ranks in the top 50 hospitals in the country for geriatrics and orthopedics. Many of the hospital’s specialists also practice at its Elk Grove Clinic.
In addition to meals and assistance with daily living tasks, nursing homes provide around-the-clock emergency medical care and supervision with on-site physicians and registered nurses. The facilities cater to individuals with ongoing medical conditions, and many nursing homes also have on-site physical, speech and occupational therapy. Wound care and IV therapy are typically available as well. With $9,946 being the average monthly cost for nursing home care in Elk Grove, seniors with less severe medical needs can look into assisted living or home health care, which will save them money and allow them to live more independently.
This guide compares the cost of nursing home care in Elk Grove to nearby cities and other types of care. It also offers resources that can help seniors receive similar care services at home for little to no cost.
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321 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95240
2.8
(6 reviews)
"Wine Country Care Center was very nice and clean, although not as clean as the other place we visited. I thought it needs updating as far as the carpet and stuff goes, but the staff is very friendly. The residents were not as nice as the other commun..."
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9289 Branstetter Place, Stockton, CA 95209
2.6
(10 reviews)
"We placed our Dad at the Wagner facilty in May of 2023, and my Dad passed away in Jan of 2024. From the moment my Dad arrived, he was given the most compassionate care. The Nurses, CNAs, Administrators, Front desk staff, Chefs and Custodians all gave..."
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1139 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95661
2.5
(9 reviews)
"Taking care of my parent and my in-laws for the last 14 years, I have had the opportunity to utilize several skilled nursing facilities for rehab after a variety of surgeries, including broken hips, heart attacks and related surgeries, knee replaceme..."
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5255 Hemlock Street, Sacramento, CA 95841
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My husband was in Sacramento Post-Acute. I was not thrilled with them. The physical therapist and occupational therapist were very good, and the nursing staff was just excellent, but for some reason the whole place was not very well coordinated. The ..."
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6940 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207
2.5
(8 reviews)
"Great place!!! Good Care and good staff...."
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3400 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My knowledge of Arden comes from close involvement, including volunteering, and other functions over the last 20 years. Arden Rehab. and HealthCare Center, a Skilled Nursing Center with a 150 plus beds, is located in Sacramento. It is located off I-8..."
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501 Jessie Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838
2.2
(9 reviews)
"I read all the other reviews and my sister has been at Windsor since June 2013. I am there twice a week to see her. I always see the staff interacting with the residents. The only time they don't is if there is an emergency. It is an older facility s..."
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2540 Carmichael Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
2.1
(7 reviews)
"My mom started in rehab at Windsor El Camino Care Center because she was getting out of the hospital. However, my doctor said I needed to take care of myself and not be taking care of anyone, so she went from rehab to permanent resident there. It loo..."
READ MORE4635 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My Mom has been in College Oak Nursing and Rehab for approximately six weeks. Upon entering the facility to visit I was walking down the hall way and the Nursing Director ask me if I need any help, I explained to her that I was visiting and wanted to..."
READ MORE3500 FOLSOM BLVD., Sacramento, CA 95816
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Saylor Lane Healthcare Center was better than the other place, except when my mom fell, they didn't let us know that she fell and ended up with an L2 fracture. She was there for rehab. The room was fine. Her roommate was very nice. It was a nice-size..."
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3700 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
2.0
(10 reviews)
"McKinley Park Care Center was a very good place. If I needed to recommend it to anybody, I would do that. They had hospice care and rehabilitation care. My family liked it. We didn't have problems with them. Their service was good. The staff provided..."
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3630 MISSION AVENUE, Carmichael, CA 95608
1.8
(7 reviews)
"My husband has been to Mission Carmichael HealthCare Center. He got physical therapy there, assistance in showering, and was being changed. Everybody was nice. I have no complaints about them. They're just not too clean, and then my husband had probl..."
READ MORE610 S FAIRMONT AVENUE, Lodi, CA 95240
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Major problems: Relative put mom here, horrible place... Family member overdrugged so they don't have to give her therapy or help her get to potty chair,forced to wear diaper when she is NOT incontinent. Warned of allergies to meds, place not listeni..."
READ MORE1485 Response Rdoad, Suite 220, Roseville, CA 95815
1.0
(1 reviews)
"They didn't communicate well amongst themselves and they did not provide the kind of care that we needed for our patient although their caregivers were friendly. The most skilled caregivers were the speech pathologists, but again it was not enough t..."
READ MORE415 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814
"At Pioneer House we strive to be a step above the rest. We are the ideal choice for senior living, and we are conveniently located in downto..."
READ MORE4700 Elvas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95819
"At Sherwood our focus is on our residents! We strive to offer personalized care with the human touch in our small and homey 62-bed facility...."
READ MORE5901 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824
"Bridgewood Post-Acute is a senior living provider situated in Sacramento, CA. It offers a variety of care options, including skilled nursing..."
READ MORE2240 Northrup Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE4635 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
"College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in the North Area of Sacramento specializing in ..."
READ MOREOut of the largest cities near Elk Grove, Napa has the highest costs for nursing home care with seniors paying approximately 7% more per month, on average. The most affordable care near Elk Grove can be found in Stockton, where seniors are paying around $1,323 less per month than older adults in San Jose and 6.75% less than the majority of seniors across the state. At $9,429 a month, Vallejo’s average cost of nursing home care is the closest to what seniors spend in Elk Grove. Compared to the $7,756 a month most American seniors are paying for nursing home care, the region as a whole is relatively expensive.
Elk Grove
$9,946
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Stockton
$8,623
Vallejo
$9,429
Yuba City
$9,125
Napa
$10,646
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Elk Grove is $13,688 for a private room and $9,946 for a semiprivate room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Adult day health care is the most affordable type of long-term care in Elk Grove, with most seniors paying around $1,918 a month. Nursing home care is the least affordable type of care in the city, especially for a private room, which has an average monthly cost of $13,688. The city’s median monthly cost of home care and home health care is the same, $5,863. At over 54% below the cheapest nursing home option, assisted living is Elk Grove’s second most affordable type of care.
Home care
$5,863
Home health care
$5,863
Adult day health care
$1,918
Assisted living
$5,395
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,946
Nursing home (private room)
$13,688
Note: Data for Elk Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sacramento, was used instead.
In the list below, we’ve briefly overviewed several programs and services that can help seniors avoid nursing home placement by receiving assistance at home and within their community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly | (916) 713-3885 | P.A.C.E. provides eligible seniors with personalized health care services and opportunities for social interaction. The program provides transportation from seniors’ residences to the P.A.C.E. facility, where the majority of services are administered. An on-call doctor is available 24/7 for emergencies, and the program also provides access to physicians that specialize in cancer, depression, diabetes and other conditions. InnovAge P.A.C.E. is free for seniors who qualify for Medicaid. |
| Meals on Wheels | (916) 444-9533 | Meals on Wheels is a home-delivered meals program catering to homebound seniors who cannot easily prepare their own food. Seniors can receive either five hot meals a week or a weekly delivery of frozen meals. With Meals on Wheels’ Animeals program, seniors can also have pet food delivered. To qualify, seniors have to be at least 60 years of age, able to meet drivers during their delivery window and homebound due to illness or injury. |
| Multipurpose Senior Services Program | (916) 374-7739 | The M.S.S.P. helps seniors avoid moving into a nursing home by providing helpful services such as incontinence care, assistance with personal hygiene, in and out-of-home respite care, transportation to medical appointments and minor home repairs. Eligible seniors must be current Medi-Cal recipients and require assistance with three or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and taking medications. All services are free. |
| Community-Based Adult Services | (916) 661-6194 | Administered by Love Joy Adult Day Health Care Center in Sacramento, C.B.A.S. is another program enabling Medi-Cal recipients to avoid nursing home placement. Available services include skilled nursing, personal care, hot meals and physical, speech and occupational therapy. The program also provides transportation to and from the care center where services are provided. |
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C0ach
1.0
Review of Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center
My father was admitted to this facility on October 5, 2022. Was (without prior knowledge) transferred back to the hospital and later returned to Windsor (the same day). Throughout his stay there...
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Laurie B1
4.0
Review of Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center
Mom was at Windsor Elk Grove middle of January into February. The staff was really incredible, really caring, very dedicated, incredibly friendly, and hardworking. I cannot say enough about the...
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Anonymous120069950
4.0
Review of Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center
Windsor Elk Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center was clean. It did not smell or anything. The residents here were more confined to their beds. The staff seemed very nice. They have a big dining...
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