Sacramento County
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Elk Grove, California
Last updated October 22, 2026 · Reviewed by Roberto Hategan, CEO & Founder
Elk Grove is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, and its senior care supply has grown with it, particularly along Laguna Boulevard and in the newer neighborhoods around Poppy Ridge and Franklin. Older Elk Grove, near the historic district, still has smaller, established board and care homes, while the newer subdivisions have brought in several larger assisted living communities with more amenities and bigger activity calendars. The city's diversity also means families can usually find homes with staff who speak the language their parent is most comfortable in.
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is the closest hospital for many Elk Grove families, a short drive north. Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center and Dignity Health's Mercy hospitals are also within a reasonable distance for families whose parent is treated at one of those systems. We look at which hospital a parent's physician is affiliated with when weighing options.
The honest local factor in Elk Grove is its size and sprawl. The city covers a lot of ground, and a home on the far east side near Grant Line Road can be a genuinely long drive from one near the Elk Grove historic district. We think through actual travel time for regular visits, not just whether a home is technically within city limits.
There are 102 homes in Elk Grove.
Areas families ask about
- Old Town Elk Grove
- Laguna
- Poppy Ridge
- Franklin
- Sheldon
- Stonelake
Nearby hospitals
- Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center
- Mercy San Juan Medical Center
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Homes near you in Elk Grove
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Bruceville Point
9730 Backer Ranch Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Licensed for 200 residents
Price on request
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Carlton Plaza Of Elk Grove
6915 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Licensed for 180 residents
Price on request
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Wellquest Of Elk Grove
8871 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Licensed for 170 residents
Price on request
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Meadows Senior Living, The
9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
Licensed for 160 residents
Price on request
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Commons At Elk Grove, The
9564 Sabrina Lane, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Licensed for 110 residents
Price on request
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Ivy Park At Laguna Creek
6727 Laguna Park Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Licensed for 108 residents
Price on request
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Gardens At Laguna Springs Memory Care, The
9750 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Licensed for 70 residents
Price on request
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All Care, LLC
5901 Witt Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Laguna Star Home
8720 Laguna Star Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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R & E Senior Care, Inc.
5231 Olivehurst Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Mainline Home Care
9445 Mainline Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Elderly Guest Home
8774 Kelsey Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
What care costs in Elk Grove
Every home sets its own monthly rate, based on the room and the level of care. A small board and care home is often the most affordable licensed option; memory care usually costs the most. Tell us about your loved one's needs and we'll get you real, all-in monthly numbers from homes with openings. It's free.
Get real prices for Elk GroveWe ask homes for things like a waived move-in fee or a locked rate, at no cost to you.
Ways to pay for care in Elk Grove
Private pay
Most families pay with income, Social Security, pensions and savings. Some sell a home to cover a few years of care.
Long-term care insurance
If there's a policy, start the claim early. Most policies have a waiting period and need a doctor to confirm care needs.
VA Aid & Attendance
A monthly benefit for some wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily care. A Veterans Service Officer can help you apply for free.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver
Offered in Sacramento County for people with full Medi-Cal who need nursing-home-level care. The waitlist is long, so apply early but plan for other options too. Some Medi-Cal health plans may also help pay for the care part of assisted living (not rent), so ask your health plan what it offers.
Medicare doesn't pay for assisted living or board and care.
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General information, not financial or legal advice. We don't decide eligibility for any program.
Local resources
- Agency on Aging Area 4 free information and referral for older adults in Placer and Sacramento counties. (916) 486-1876
- Medicare: what it covers after a hospital stay
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS)
Which type of care is right?
- Board and care suits someone frail, at high fall risk, or easily overwhelmed by a big building. A house with about six residents and one or two caregivers means very personal attention.
- Assisted living suits someone still social and mobile who should not be cooking, driving, or handling medications alone. More activities and more people, with less one-to-one attention.
- Memory care is for dementia that has become unsafe: wandering, nighttime confusion, or needs the current home cannot meet. The setting is secured and the staff are trained for it.
Guides for Elk Grove families
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- Why We Only Suggest Homes We've Seen Ourselves (and Can Come on Tours With You)
Questions from Elk Grove families
It depends on the home, the room and the level of care, so we don't post one number. Board and care homes are often the most affordable option, and memory care usually costs the most. Call us and we'll get you current all-in prices from homes in Elk Grove that have openings.
Elk Grove has a mix of smaller board and care homes in older neighborhoods and larger, newer assisted living communities in Laguna, Poppy Ridge, and Franklin. Several communities also offer dedicated memory care units, and many have multilingual staff reflecting the city's diversity.
Yes. There are secured memory care communities and dementia-trained board and care homes throughout Elk Grove, with a good concentration within a fifteen minute drive of Methodist Hospital. We help weigh hospital proximity alongside the right care fit for your parent.
Standard Medi-Cal doesn't pay for room and board in assisted living. Sacramento County is one of 15 California counties with the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver, which can help pay for care in participating homes. The waitlist is long, so it's worth applying but hard to plan around. Some Medi-Cal health plans may also help pay for the care part of assisted living (not rent), so ask your health plan what it offers. Call us and we'll walk through realistic options.
Source: California Department of Health Care Services, Assisted Living Waiver
Yes. Families never pay us. A licensed home pays us a referral fee only after someone we helped moves in. We recommend the right home, even when it pays us less.
Yes. Many families we help live far away. We reply within 1 hour, 24/7, and we offer video tours.
Yes, we help families across California, with a focus on Placer and Sacramento counties.
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