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Assisted Living & Memory Care in Fair Oaks, California

Last updated October 22, 2026 · Reviewed by Roberto Hategan, CEO & Founder

Fair Oaks has a distinct rural-suburban feel, with horse properties, oak trees, and larger parcels that have made it a natural home for small, personal board and care homes. Near Fair Oaks Village, some of the longest-running homes in the area operate out of character homes with real history, while closer to Sunset Avenue and Madison, newer and larger residential care homes serve families looking for more structured programming.

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is just a few minutes away and handles most hospital needs for Fair Oaks families. Mercy General and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento are both about twenty-five minutes southwest. We pay attention to which hospital a parent's doctors use, since it shapes how smoothly a transition out of the hospital will go.

The honest local factor in Fair Oaks is its rural character cuts both ways. The large lots and tree cover that make the area charming also mean some roads lose power more easily in a storm and some homes are set back from main roads. We ask every home directly about backup power and response times before recommending it to a family.

There are 55 homes in Fair Oaks.

Areas families ask about

Fair Oaks Village
Sunset Avenue corridor
American River Parkway border
Madison Avenue area
Winding Way area

Nearby hospitals

Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Mercy General Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

Homes near you in Fair Oaks

Senior care home

Addis Home Care

4800 Ipswitch Court, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Licensed for 6 residents

Price on request

Payments: Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver

Senior care home

Alpine Board And Care

6725 Lincoln Oaks Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

5929 Spring Glen Dr, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Licensed for 6 residents

Price on request

Street view of SPRING GLEN ELDERLY CARE VILLA at 5929 SPRING GLEN DR

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What care costs in Fair Oaks

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.

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We 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 Fair Oaks

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.

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Guides for Fair Oaks families

Questions from Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks that have openings.

Fair Oaks has a strong supply of small board and care homes, many on larger rural-style properties, plus a handful of bigger assisted living communities closer to Sunset Avenue. Several offer dedicated memory care for residents with dementia.

Yes. There are dementia-trained board and care homes and secured memory care options throughout Fair Oaks, most within a ten minute drive of Mercy San Juan. We help weigh hospital proximity against the right level of care 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.

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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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Assisted Living & Memory Care in Fair Oaks, California

Areas families ask about

Nearby hospitals

Homes near you in Fair Oaks

Addis Home Care

Alpine Board And Care

Oakmont Of Fair Oaks

Sunrise Assisted Living Of Fair Oaks

Miles Manor

Splendor Oaks Senior Living #3

Royal Palms Care Home

Wholesome Elderly On Kifisia

Golden Moments Care Home Winding Way

A & J Home Care

Fair Oaks Senior Care

Spring Glen Elderly Care Villa

What care costs in Fair Oaks

Ways to pay for care in Fair Oaks

Private pay

Long-term care insurance

VA Aid & Attendance

Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver

Local resources

Which type of care is right?

Guides for Fair Oaks families

Questions from Fair Oaks families

How much does assisted living cost in Fair Oaks?

What types of senior care are available in Fair Oaks?

Are there memory care homes near Mercy San Juan Medical Center?

Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Sacramento County?

Is your help really free for families in Fair Oaks?

I live out of state. Can you still help?

Do you serve all of California?

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