Sacramento County
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Folsom, California
Last updated October 22, 2026 · Reviewed by Roberto Hategan, CEO & Founder
Folsom has grown into one of the region's more upscale suburbs, and its senior care options reflect that, with newer assisted living communities near Palladio and East Bidwell offering more amenities and polished common spaces than some older areas. Historic Folsom near Sutter Street still has a handful of smaller, long-established board and care homes, and families near Folsom Lake and the American River often choose a home specifically for its proximity to the water and trails their parent has always loved.
Mercy Hospital of Folsom sits right in town and is the natural first choice for most families here. The Roseville hospitals are about twenty minutes northwest for more specialized care. We factor in a parent's existing doctor relationships at these hospitals when narrowing down which home makes sense.
The honest local factor in Folsom is cost. As one of the more affluent cities in the region, Folsom's assisted living and memory care pricing runs noticeably higher than in Sacramento proper or Citrus Heights, and families should budget accordingly or consider nearby Orangevale or Rancho Cordova for comparable care at a lower price point.
There are 30 homes in Folsom.
Areas families ask about
- Historic Folsom
- Palladio and East Bidwell
- Empire Ranch
- Folsom Lake area
- Natoma Station
Nearby hospitals
- Mercy Hospital of Folsom
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center
- Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center
Homes near you in Folsom
Senior care home
Woodview Care Home
120 Woodview Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Prairie City Landing
645 Willard Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 200 residents
Price on request
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Brookdale Folsom
780 Harrington Way, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 130 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Oakmont Of Folsom
1574 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 88 residents
Price on request
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Cogir Of Folsom
1801 East Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 66 residents
Price on request
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Folsom Countryhouse
2005 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 60 residents
Price on request
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Mks Quality Care LLC
317 Natoma St., Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 15 residents
Price on request
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Happy Memories Senior Care 2
249 Cimmaron Circle, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Willow Creek Manor
216 Willow Creek Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Folsom Comfort Care
336 Sprig Circle, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Arcely J Pua Homecare
914 Densmore Way, Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
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Loving Angels Carehome
328 Crow Canyon Dr., Folsom, CA 95630
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
What care costs in Folsom
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 FolsomWe 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 Folsom
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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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 Folsom families
- Senior Care in Folsom: A Family Guide to Care Options, Costs and Local Help
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- Senior Care in Rancho Cordova: A Family Guide to Care Options, Costs and Local Help
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- Why We Only Suggest Homes We've Seen Ourselves (and Can Come on Tours With You)
Questions from Folsom 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 Folsom that have openings.
Folsom has newer construction, higher real estate and labor costs, and a number of communities built with more upscale amenities, all of which push monthly pricing above the Sacramento core. Families on a tighter budget sometimes look at nearby Orangevale or Rancho Cordova for similar care at a lower cost.
Yes. There are several secured memory care communities and dementia-trained board and care homes within a ten to fifteen minute drive of Mercy Hospital of Folsom. We weigh hospital proximity alongside fit and budget for each family.
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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