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8 Assisted Living Communities in Vacaville, California

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,473 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 8 Assisted Living Communities in Vacaville and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Vacaville, CA

  • Assisted Living: $4,473
  • Nursing Home Care: $8.517
  • In-home Care: $4,767
  • Adult Day Health Services: $1,733

Assisted Living Facilities near Vacaville, California

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Assisted Living Costs in Vacaville

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average monthly assisted living cost in Vacaville ($4,473) is on par with the state average ($4,500), and both exceed the national average ($4,000) by several hundred dollars. Cities in the greater San Francisco area, such as Napa ($5,425) and Santa Maria ($4,825), tend to have the highest assisted living costs. Less expensive cities include Bakersfield ($3,150), El Centro ($3,650) and Madera ($3,323).

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Vacaville, so data for the closest city, Sacramento, was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Vacaville/Sacramento Area

$4,473

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,500

Bakersfield

$3,150

El Centro

$3,650

Madera

$3,323

Napa

$5,425

Santa Maria Area

$4,825

Santa Rosa

$5,500

Care Cost Comparison

Senior care costs depend on many factors, ranging from location to the number of service hours. The type of care needed is usually the determining factor, however, and this trend holds true in Vacaville. In this Northern California city, nursing home care is by far the most expensive, exceeding all other care types by thousands of dollars. Homemaker ($4,767) and home health aide ($4,957) services are slightly pricier than assisted living ($4,473), while adult day health care ($1,733) is the most affordable by far. When budgeting for long-term care, seniors should consider the additional expenses of living at home. Residential facility fees usually cover utilities, upkeep, food and other such expenses, while homemaker and home health aides services don’t.

 

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$4,473

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Services

$1,733

Nursing Home Care

$8,517

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Vacaville

Medicaid in California

Medi-Cal is the California Medicaid program that provides affordable health care services to low-income individuals and families. If seniors are deemed eligible, they’ll gain access to a core set of health benefits, which include hospital care, doctor visits and nursing home care. All Medi-Cal health plans must offer essential health benefits, such as outpatient, emergency, laboratory and preventive services, as well as physical therapy and prescription drugs. Seniors with Medi-Cal coverage also receive dental and mental health/substance use disorder services.

To qualify for Medi-Cal, seniors must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of California. They must also meet the program’s income limit, which is currently 138% of the federal poverty level or:

  • $16,395 annually for individuals
  • $22,108 annually for couples


Vacaville seniors already enrolled in other benefits programs, such as CalFresh, SSI/SSP or CalWorks, are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal. Seniors who don’t meet the income requirements may still qualify using a share of cost. The share amount is calculated based on an individual’s excess income, and it must be spent on medical bills before receiving Medi-Cal coverage.

Seniors can apply to Medi-Cal in person or online at CoveredCA or by calling (800) 300-1506. They can also complete a single streamlined application to apply by mail. 

Assisted Living Waiver

Medi-Cal doesn’t cover the cost of assisted living, but the Assisted Living waiver that’s available in 15 California counties may provide some financial aid. This Home and Community-Based Services waiver helps California seniors transition to a community homelike setting, such as an assisted living facility. Although Solano County doesn’t offer the waiver, Vacaville seniors willing to move to a facility in a participating county can still apply. 

To qualify, seniors must:

  • Be eligible for Medi-Cal without any share of cost
  • Demonstrate the ability to live safely in an assisted living facility
  • Be assessed with health care needs commensurate with nursing home levels of care


To apply for the waiver, seniors should contact a local Care Coordination Agency to schedule an assessment.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

State Supplementary Payment

Seniors can use the State Supplementary Payment for the Aged, Blind and Disabled to help pay for room and board in an assisted living facility. SSP provides an added benefit amount to qualified senior’s monthly federal Supplemental Security Income payment.

Seniors have to meet the qualifications for SSI to receive the SSP payment and must:

  • Apply to all benefits programs for which they are eligible
  • Have little income
  • Own property with a total value less than $2,000 (individuals) or $3,000 (couples)


If seniors qualify for SSP, they’ll receive financial assistance in accordance with their medical needs. Currently, the benefit amount for seniors living in a nonmedical care facility is $709 per month.

To learn more about SSP, Vacaville seniors should get in touch with the Vacaville Office of Health and Social Services by calling (707) 553-5000. 

VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Pensions

Vacaville veterans may be eligible for the Aid and Attendance and Housebound pensions. These programs provide eligible veterans with benefits in addition to their standard monthly pension, which can be used to fund the cost of assisted living. Veterans can only receive a pension top-up from one of the programs, and those already receiving VA disability pensions are excluded.  

To receive the Aid and Attendance pension, seniors must meet at least one of these prerequisites:

  • Have corrected vision of 5/200 or less in both eyes
  • Currently reside in a nursing home due to incapacity (mental or physical)
  • Are bedridden due to one or more disabilities
  • Require the assistance of an aide to complete basic daily functions, such as dressing, eating and bathing


To receive the Housebound pension, veterans must be effectively confined to their home because of a permanent disability.

Vacaville veterans can apply to either pension program by contacting the Solano County Veteran Services Office at (707) 784-6590. 

Assisted Living Resources in Vacaville

Agency on Aging

The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging provides local seniors and their caregivers with services designed to optimize health and quality of life. The agency connects seniors with social and health care assistance, family caregiver support resources, legal advice, health insurance counseling and transportation services.  Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging
275 Beck Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-8960

Veteran Services

The Solano County Veteran Services office advocates for Vacaville veterans. It helps them apply for appropriate compensation from federal, state and local VA benefit programs. Once claims are prepared and submitted, the office also monitors each case, follows up with veterans and submits appeals when necessary.

Solano County Veteran Services Office
675 Texas Street, Ste 4700, Fairfield CA 94533
(707) 784-6590

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