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Assisted living costs in Polaris average about $5,120 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Polaris. Our detailed directory has 592 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Atria Summit Ridge
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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78 reviews
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What an honor it is to be part of the Atria Summit Ridge Community! My 98-year-old mom has been a resident in her beautiful apartment for 8 months. Because I'm a frequent visitor, I've seen and experienced...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Atria Summit Ridge, you'll find the perfect balance of relaxation and activity in a beautifully landscaped Nevada home. Engage in a variety of recreational and educational opportunities, or relax outside by our secluded courtyard and fountain. Located in the heart of Reno, Atria Summit Ridge...
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77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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20 reviews
9.5
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Atria has been good for my Mom. Transition is still difficult so questioning staff and directors about helping with that would have been helpful. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Grass Valley offers older adults a beautiful setting for maintenance-free living in historic Nevada County. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, northeast of Sacramento, our community offers a lifestyle of choice with just the right amount of support, so residents can be...
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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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Love Morning Star. It's exactly what we needed for the folks. The staff are Angels! Really glad we have them there, they are safe and entertained.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks is a premier retirement community located in Sparks, Nevada, an eastern suburb of Reno. Sparks is a beautiful city with small stores, lots of great shopping and fun activities for its residents. Residents can go shopping, visit the casino, take in a group...
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35 reviews
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The absolute best in every way! Yoga & meditation teachers frequently say "Go to your happy place." Cascades of the Sierra definitely is my happy place! Cascades not only provides a large apartment with a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Opened July 2009 and located in the exclusive Spanish Springs area, on the northern edge of Reno/Sparks, on a beautiful campus, Cascades of the Sierra provides independent living, assisted living, and a memory care community.Our campus invites you to indulge in a wellness focused...
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9.1
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Brookdale vista was great for most things. Everyone is under staffed and they are no exception. Overall they were great. But they did fall short on getting meds out in a timely manner. My mom would have...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living community, located in Sparks, Nev., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and anything else that you want to do. And...
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They do a lot of activities like a really good amount of activities. My mother is in memory care. They do even more activities in assisted living several a day. I just think it's harder to hire a good night...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Kiley Ranch Senior Living offers studios, one and two bedroom apartment homes, where residence enjoy an abundance of thoughtful amenities. From an on site salon, where you can get the pampering you deserve, to multiple common spaces available for socializing and entertaining, the entire community...
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Overall our experience has been good. I've eaten at the dining hall with my dad and each time and was impressed by how kind and attentive the workers were with all the residents. They have been good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Unique Community & Setting... Brunswick Village is a senior living community in Grass Valley offering Independent and Assisted Living options-as well as a dedicated 'neighborhood' for persons with Alzheimer's. Our community is nestled in the foothills of the Sierras where beautiful...
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Photo of Sierra Basin Memory Care
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My father has been living at this Sierra Basin for a while now, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible team caring for him. From day one, the staff has gone above and beyond to ensure he feels...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With unbeatable views, a rooftop patio, and award-winning memory care programming, Sierra Basin Memory Care is an industry-leading community for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. This community was built in 2019 and consists of 54 apartments for your loved ones to reside in. Our...
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Photo of The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
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The lodge was so helpful through this process. She appears to be very comfortable in her room, Which is a shared bathroom. She appears to be very satisfied with her meals.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
Photo of Park Place Assisted Living
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Administrative staff was approachable and tried to improve things in spite of staff turnover. They visited all the residents. And they seemed to care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Park Place is Northern Nevada's unique assisted living gated neighborhood of homes, delivering exceptional care 24/7/365. Park Place has been recognized with consecutive "A" ratings and received the Inaugural Perry Gold Award for quality care the first three years it was awarded for Assisted...
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Photo of Clearwater at Rancharrah
1717 Photos available
8.4
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8.4
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5 for each category. I've been extremely happy with all aspects of my wife's life at Clearwater. It took her awhile to acclimate to being there. The staff was very helpful getting her adjusting to her new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Rancharrah, an assisted living & memory support community in Reno offering 129 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and semi-private living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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Photo of Valage Senior Living at Carson Valley
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Summerset Senior Living Reno
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New facility, well taken care of and very approachable staff top to bottom. The only dig would be that the staff spoke Spanish when they're working in the room with the patient. For my 91 year old father he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Summerset Senior Living Reno is a beautifully-designed senior living community in North West Reno. Enjoy the views of snow capped mountains with easy access from Interstate 80 at the Robb Drive exit. Our convenient location is close to dining, shopping, community parks, and first-class...
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Photo of Premier Residences of Reno
66 Photos available
7.5
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We moved our Aunt into 5 Star of Reno a year and a half ago. She fit in almost immediately and has received very good care there. I feel the staff are very caring and attentive and they really try to have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Premier Residences of Reno, centrally located in southwest Reno, offers dynamic independent living and caring assisted living in our appealing Tahoe lodge-style apartment community.Providing quality senior living in the same location for more than 23 years, we are known for our experienced and...
Photo of Cascades of Grass Valley
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Cascades staff is very attuned to state and federal regulations and conducts regular internal audits to ensure compliance. The billing process has a hiccups, and it takes a few cycles to make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cascades of Grass ValleyCascades of Grass Valley is an assisted living community located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. This community offers a caring home for those who are in need of memory care services. Grass...
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Photo of Stone Valley Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
7.3
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I am very impressed with the caregivers and find them loving, patient and truly caring. The facility itself is very nice and well-suited for Dementia residents. The food is very good but no access to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Stone Valley, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located just few blocks away from Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Tahoe Pacific Hospital, it offers a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of assisted living, transitional...
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Photo of The Seasons of Reno
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I really like this facility. The people who work here are lovely and my Mother is enjoying the care. I know that she is safe here and they have a really good nursing staff. It's a very clean facility, but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Seasons of Reno offers both assisted living and specialized memory care services to seniors in Reno, Nevada. Our outstanding compassionate caregivers are the heart of our community, and we pride ourselves on treating each resident as a friend and family member. Each resident is assisted...
Photo of Brookdale Reno
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I would recommend to others. However, the price will be out of reach as they raise rates and the insurance coverage expires. I am going to check further into qualification for VA facilities.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We understand your concerns for your loved one’s safety and well-being, along with the weight of the responsibility of caring for someone with dementia. At our community in Reno, Nev., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at...
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Photo of Mariella of Reno
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Everyone at Volante is kind and so helpful. My mom felt so much at home from the first moment she walked in. That is why she selected Volante to move to.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Sierra Place Retirement Community
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This is the best facility I’ve seen as far as cleanliness goes and all of the rooms have been recently updated. It is a smaller community and because of that, they do not have a lot of entertainment. What I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking out to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Place is a modern, elegant retirement community adjacent to the Silver Oaks Golf Club and next door to the new Silver Oaks Park.Our community is gated, and arranged like a peaceful village. Interiors are bathed in natural...
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The staff at AMC is wonderful. Once we got my Father in at AMC he started to thrive. Everyone there made me feel so much better about leaving him with them which is very hard to do when you live so far from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbors philosophy of care — based upon respect, patience, dignity and the encouragement of independence — means enhanced quality of life, which is what everyone wants for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Each resident has unique needs that must be understood and provided for; our continuous...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
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The Season's of Reno is the best place for Seniors. The entire Staff are Wonderful!! They are very professional but also very welcoming. I can call them anytime to get information or updates about my loved...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in Polaris, CA

The average cost of senior living in Polaris is $5,120 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colfax, CA with an average of $4,625 per month.

Assisted living costs in Polaris, CA, vs. nearby cities

Polaris, CA
$5,120/mo
$4,952/mo

Assisted living costs in Polaris, CA, vs. state and national averages

Polaris, CA
$5,120/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Polaris, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,120/mo
$5,120/mo

Assisted living costs in Polaris, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,271/mo
Studio
$5,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,917/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,195/mo

Senior living costs in Polaris vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Polaris, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolaris, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,120/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,120/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,473/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Polaris, CA:$5,120/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Polaris, CA:$5,120/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Polaris, CA:$4,473/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polaris, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Polaris and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Polaris, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Polaris have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Polaris, CA$4,886/mo$5,609/mo-12.9%
California$5,367/mo$5,088/mo+5.5%
National$5,091/mo$4,834/mo+5.3%
Polaris, CA
2024 average cost:$4,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,609/mo
Percent change:-12.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,367/mo
2023 average cost:$5,088/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polaris, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Polaris.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polaris

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polaris

The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City, NV

4.1
The Lodge is a beautiful facility. It is warm and welcoming. They, like many places, are struggling with staff shortages. This often leads to delay in housekeeping and or maintenance. The biggest drawback that I have seen is a delay in responding to the paging by residents in case of their ...
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The Chateau at Gardnerville

5.0
The staff team here has been great and I have no complaints. During the process of them reassessing my love one they have been very communicative and supportive. They do provide activities for residents to participate in to stimulate and engage themselves. My love on has home care people coming ...
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Brookdale Reno

4.0
I would say there is a high staff turnover but I still feel it is the best fit for my husband. I like that he has a private bedroom with a window, personal climate control, and bathroom with toilet and sink. They also have a lovely and well maintained outdoor space surrounding the facility.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care shown by staff members at various communities, such as Park Place Assisted Living, Atria Summit Ridge, and Clearwater at Rancharrah, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well-catered for.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents across multiple communities, including MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks and Brunswick Village Assisted Living, appreciate the range of activities offered, from games and bingo to outings and crafts, keeping them engaged and active.
Home-like atmosphere. Reviews from several communities, including Kiley Ranch and Atria Summit Ridge, highlight the cozy, homely feel of their loved ones' living spaces and the overall community environment.
Thoughtful dining experiences. At places like Kiley Ranch, Clearwater at Rancharrah, and Atria Grass Valley, residents consistently praise the quality and variety of meal options, with some even comparing the food to restaurant-quality.
Attentive and compassionate care. Reviews for Park Place Assisted Living, Atria Summit Ridge, and Brookdale Vista highlight the exceptional care provided to their loved ones, with staff making sure residents' needs are met and monitoring their well-being.
Access to outdoor spaces and natural surroundings. Communities like MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks and Brunswick Village Assisted Living offer beautiful outdoor spaces and proximity to nature, providing residents with opportunities to enjoy fresh air, gardens, and peaceful walking trails.
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Polaris review score based on 137 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 39 Polaris assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polaris review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Polaris review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Polaris, CA39 facilities
7.1
Truckee, CA23 facilities

Review subcategories for Polaris assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 137 reviews of 39 Polaris assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polaris resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Polaris, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Polaris assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polaris assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polaris, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Polaris assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Polaris that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polaris assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Polaris Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polaris assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Polaris partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Polaris assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Polaris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polaris assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Polaris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polaris, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
59%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polaris

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Polaris protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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