El Dorado County
Assisted Living & Memory Care in Placerville, California
Last updated October 22, 2026 · Reviewed by Roberto Hategan, CEO & Founder
Placerville is the county seat of El Dorado County, with its historic Main Street and a close-knit, small-town feel. Many families here want a parent to stay in the foothills near friends and familiar places, rather than move down to the valley, so we look at homes in Placerville, Diamond Springs and Cameron Park first.
When a parent is finishing a hospital or rehab stay and needs more help than home can give, we help you line up licensed homes that can take their care needs and set up tours quickly.
We meet families in person, tour homes with you, and help with the move-in paperwork. It's free to families.
There are 5 homes in Placerville.
Areas families ask about
- Historic Main Street
- Diamond Springs
- Highway 49 corridor
- Highway 50 corridor
Homes near you in Placerville
Senior care home
Eskaton Village Placerville
3380 Blairs Ln, Placerville, CA 95667
Licensed for 74 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Gold Country Assisted Living
4301 Golden Center Drive, Placerville, CA 95667
Licensed for 46 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Sunshine Manor
3112 Washington Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Licensed for 14 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Placerville Senior Living
2637 Liberty Mine Ct., Placerville, CA 95667
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
Senior care home
Pleasant Care Home
4880 Rivendale Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
Licensed for 6 residents
Price on request
What care costs in Placerville
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 PlacervilleWe 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 Placerville
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
Not offered in El Dorado County. Standard Medi-Cal pays for nursing homes, not assisted living. Ask us about lower-cost board and care options. 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
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 Placerville families
Questions from Placerville families
Yes. Families in Placerville often also consider homes in Diamond Springs and Cameron Park to stay close to the foothills. We'll help you compare homes that can take your loved one's care needs.
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 Placerville that have openings.
Standard Medi-Cal doesn't pay for room and board in assisted living. California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver can help in 15 counties, but El Dorado County isn't one of them. Sacramento County is, though the waitlist is long. 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 for your budget.
Source: California Department of Health Care Services, Assisted Living Waiver
In California both hold the same state license. A board and care is usually a house with about six residents and more one-on-one attention. An assisted living community is larger, with apartments, dining and activities. We'll help you figure out which fits.
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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Roberto Hategan
CEO & Founder
“We only suggest homes we've seen ourselves, and we'll walk you through the pros and cons of each one (location, price, staff experience).”
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