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Located in Sacramento County, Folsom is a small city in California with a senior population of around 10,573. It is home to the popular Folsom Prison Museum, the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park. Active seniors can get out and enjoy a hike at the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and there is also plenty of shopping and places to go downtown. With 267 sunny days per year, Folsom offers plenty of excellent weather for sightseeing.
Seniors who need help with daily living have access to a choice of 11 assisted living communities within the city. These communities cost around $5,395 per month. The actual cost of each facility depends on the number of amenities, its location and the services provided.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Folsom is $5,395, which is more than the state average of $5,000 and the national average of $4,300. Costs in the neighboring states of Oregon, Nevada and Arizona are also lower at $4,659, $3,595 and $3,900.
Assisted living costs vary greatly across the state. To the north in Redding, the cost is $895 less. Along the coast in San Francisco and Santa Cruz, residents pay around $6,100 and $6,800. Madera is one of the least expensive cities for assisted living at $3,913. To the south, the Santa Maria Area and the Los Angeles area both cost around $5,000.
Note: Data for Folsom was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sacramento, was used instead.
The California Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) helps low-income seniors pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. The ALW helps ensure seniors that are at risk of being institutionalized receive a care program that safely meets their needs.
Learn more about this assisted living waiver at our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Folsom City Senior & Arts Center | (916) 355-7285 | The Folsom Senior Center is open Monday through Wednesday for seniors ages 55 and older. Programs include exercise and fitness, educational workshops, arts and crafts, support services and special events like lectures, dances and birthday parties. Bingo is offered the first and third Wednesday of every month and there are also drop-in board games, book clubs and scheduled outings. |
| Area Agency on Aging 4 | (916) 486-1876 | The Area Agency on Aging 4 is one of 33 agencies throughout the state of California. Area 4 is the largest of all the area agencies in the state. It serves as the advisory council to plan, develop and improve services for older adults in the community. Some of the programs and services they provide include disease prevention and health promotion, elder abuse prevention, health insurance counseling and legal services. |
| Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission | (916) 874-4044 | The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is a group of volunteers who pay attention to trends and available services for older adults in the community. The commission works to build partnerships with various businesses within the community that cater to seniors. The commission also examines issues affecting seniors and works to provide a resolution and informs these older adults about available community resources and services. |
| Sacramento Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (916) 875-2000 | The long-term care ombudsman serves as an advocate for older adults in long-term care. The agency resolves complaints and answers questions about the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services. They also conduct independent reviews of area long-term care facilities to ensure policies and procedures are consistent with state and federal guidelines. |
| CalVet Veteran Services | (800) 952-5626 | CalVet helps veterans and their families get state and federal benefits they have earned and deserve as a result of their service. The agency provides health care, counseling, job placement, education and transition services. They can also help veterans in long-term care sign up for the Aid and Attendance Benefit that pays for home and community-based services. |
Assisted living communities in California are regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contacts Branch. Included in these laws are skilled nursing and housing.
Learn more about these laws at our Assisted Living in California page.
