72 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
6 beds · $5,438/mo
Best safety record in Citrus Heights. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,978/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $3,800/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $3,800/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
56 beds · $2,700/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. Lower cost than most in the area.
4 beds · $3,800/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,902/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
99 beds · $3,495/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Citrus Heights has 72 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (67) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,052/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $2,700 up to $6,184 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 60 of 72 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Citrus Heights is 8.9 out of 10. That puts Citrus Heights in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 17% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 17 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 72 licensed assisted living facilities in Citrus Heights with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,052/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 72 facilities in Citrus Heights with a FYI Safety Score, 61 land in the Good or Excellent range and 2 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 72 facilities with an inspection record, 71% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
A Garden of Paradise Care Home currently has the highest safety score in Citrus Heights at 9.6 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Brookdale Sylvan Ranch starts at $2,700/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.8. Across all 72 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,700 to $6,184/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
17% of facilities in Citrus Heights participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Citrus Heights Senior Living and Carehaven Valencia accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 17 facilities in Citrus Heights offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Citrus Heights Senior Living and Brookdale Sylvan Ranch and Dela Paz Care Home. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.