55 + Senior Apartments near Sacramento, CA

Senior Apartments in Sacramento, CA

Senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+, and offer amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

In the state of California, the median monthly cost of a senior apartment is about $1,519.

When it comes to senior apartments, Sacramento, California offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.

Cost of Living in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, like many other West Coast cities, has a high cost of living that has become standard across California. Based on overall cost of living, Sacramento’s index score is 28 points higher than the national average of 100. The grocery index rating is four points higher than the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax	Sales tax
128	104	$1,349	20.8%	$286,886	$54,615	No estate tax or inheritance tax	7.2%

Local Hospitals

Sacramento has 10 general hospitals that service the emergency needs of the city. Three of the top rated hospitals in the city are:

• Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
• Mercy General Hospital
• Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Weather and Climate

A region’s climate can have a great effect on the health, mood, and well-being of those who take up residency there. Sacramento’s climate is considered to have a Mediterranean-like climate. This means that the summers can get extremely hot and humid with lots of direct sunlight. The winters tend to be mild to cool with lots of rain.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
75°F	95°F	57°F	49°F	63°F	38°F

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
76 (Moderate)	107 in the month of December (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

When the air quality index rating is at the level of unhealthy for sensitive groups the air quality is rated as dangerous for those who have upper respiratory issues like COPD. During these periods all persons should limit the amount of time spent on outdoor activities to a minimum, especially those who are at risk.

Precipitation

Yearly Rainfall	Yearly Snowfall
38”	0”

Demographics and Values

2016 Presidential Election for Sacramento county

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
57.98%	33.75%	8.27%

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population metro area
509,000	1,854,698

Age

Median	50-59	60-69	70-79	80+
34	23%	10%	5%	3%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
21%	32%	12%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more	Other or Not Specified
18.7%	13.4%	28.3%	0.7%	1.6%	48.5%	6.8%	10.3%

Religious Denominations

Catholicism	Judaism	Unaffiliated
17%	0.3%	62.3%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
19,822	33	7

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
9%	63%	13%	20%	5%	6%

Sacramento is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Sacramento is right in the heart of California and is full of energy and culture. The city is covered in beautiful murals, restaurants with farm-fresh ingredients, breweries, independent film, sports, and Gold Rush-era sites. Plus, the Sacramento Zoo has a long tradition of excellence and now boasts over 500 animals.

Sacramento has a renowned arts community where seniors can enjoy live opera, elegant dancing, and exceptional classical music.

There’s one major league team and a large selection of semi-professional sports to see in Sacramento. It’s home to several sports franchises, including:

• Sacramento Kings (NBA)
• Sacramento River Cats (PCL)
• Sacramento Republic FC (USLC)

Sacramento is served by the Sacramento Regional Transit District, commonly referred to as SacRT, or simply, RT. SacRT has 70 bus lines and 3 light rail lines. They also offer a paratransit program for elderly and disabled residents called “The Neighborhood Ride” where large vans are used to help wheelchair passengers get around town. Passengers over 65, the disabled, and Medicare recipients get discounted rates.

Licensure Definitions for Assisted Living Sacramento, CA

A Residential Care community for the Elderly (RCFE) provides care, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming. They may also provide incidental medical services under special care plans. The communities provide services to persons 60 years of age and over and persons under 60 with compatible needs. RCFEs may also be known as assisted living communities, retirement homes and board and care homes. The communities can range in size from six beds or fewer to over 100 beds. The residents in these communities require varying levels of personal care and protective supervision. Because of the wide range of services offered by RCFEs, consumers should look closely at the programs of each community to see if the services will meet their needs.