28 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $3,250/mo
Best safety record in Folsom. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $3,800/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $3,800/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
88 beds · $5,295/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
200 beds · $4,900/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
60 beds · $4,700/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Folsom has 28 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (22) 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 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $3,978/mo. That's roughly 15% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,250 up to $5,295 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 19 of 28 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Folsom is 9.2 out of 9.9. That puts Folsom 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 4% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
Compared to most of LA County, Folsom is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,978/mo, about 15% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Caring Hands Assisted Living currently has the highest safety score in Folsom at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Caring Hands Assisted Living starts at $3,250/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 28 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,250 to $5,295/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
4% of facilities in Folsom participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.