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Rocklin is a smaller suburb of Sacramento, CA, the state capital. Out of a population of 69,000, 12% are seniors aged 65 and older, a demographic that will likely need accommodations in one fo the metro area’s assisted living communities as they get older. Rocklin has been named one of the Top Ten Places to Live in California by ChamberOfCommerce.org. With many outdoor spaces for biking, walking, and bird-watching, as well as close access to the amenities of a large city, Rocklin affords seniors here a comfortable blend of small-town living and big-city benefits.
To help seniors who are no longer able to live alone but still value their independence, assisted living facilities offer a variety of services, including personal care and assistance with activities of daily living. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Rocklin costs an average of $5,225 a month. This is $25 less than the California average and above the $4,500 national average for similar services.
This guide covers the cost of assisted living in Rocklin and other California cities, as well as resources for reducing the financial burden of this type of care.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Rocklin pay an average of $5,225 a month for assisted living.
In Rocklin, the average monthly rate seniors pay for assisted living is $5,225. This is a bit less than the statewide average of $5,250, but it is $725 a month more than the national average cost of $4,500.
The cost of room and care in an assisted living facility varies by the specific community and location. Some of the more expensive cities in California for assisted living are San Jose ($6,000), San Francisco ($6,319) and the Wine Country tourist destination of Santa Rosa ($7,048) are well above Rocklin’s monthly costs of $5,225. Less expensive communities include the Central Valley agricultural areas of Fresno and Bakersfield, where similar care costs $3,900 and $3,750 a month, respectively. Rocklin ($5,225), Los Angeles ($5,250) and San Diego ($5,475) are all close to the middle range among California cities.
NOTE: Data for Rocklin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sacramento, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Sacramento County Agency on Aging Area 4 | (916) 246-2117 | Services from this agency are open to all Sacramento County residents aged 60 and older. Caregiver support services and counseling for older adults and their caregivers are available. Information for health insurance and government benefits is provided, and help to enroll in benefits is given by care managers. Legal services and health screenings and education are also available. |
| Sacramento County Veterans Office | (916) 874-6811 | Case managers connect veterans and surviving spouses with health care services, including hospital care, vision and dental appointments. Other services include applying for death benefits and funeral planning services. |
| Rocklin Senior Club | (916) 625-5200 | Active older adults enjoy a variety of scheduled social activities such as bridge games, senior-friendly fitness classes and driver safety education and training. The Rocklin Senior Club encourages seniors to socialize and reduces some of the isolation that the elderly experience. |
| Meals on Wheels by ACC | (916) 444-9533 | Eligible seniors – those who are unable to leave their home or have difficulty getting nutritious meals – receive a hot meal and companionship Monday through Friday. Meals that can be reheated are delivered on Fridays for Saturday and Sunday. |
| Rebuilding Together | (916) 455-1880 | This is a volunteer-based program that helps low-income and disabled seniors with home repairs, such as fixing doors and windows, and completing modifications for wheelchair access and grab bars and other bathroom safety modifications. |
| County of Sacramento Dept. of Child,Family and Adult Services, SeniorCompanion Program | (916) 875-4463 | Peer counseling for topics important to the elderly, such as grief counseling, aging support, health concerns and simply counseling to help ease isolation is available for all Sacramento County seniors. Caseworkers help match new participants to groups that meet their needs. |
| Sacramento Regional Transit District | (916) 321-2877 | Seniors and those with a qualifying disability are eligible for reduced fares on the Sacramento light rail and bus fixed route system. Dial-a-Ride services for the disabled are available by appointment. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Rocklin area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
