What's the difference between assisted living and independent living?

Assisted living provides daily care and is state-licensed. Independent living is housing for active seniors who don't need daily care, so it isn't licensed or tracked here. Every community listed on this page is a licensed assisted living option.

How much do retirement communities cost in El Dorado County?

Assisted living runs about $7,000/mo at the California statewide median. That's a regional median from a national cost survey, not a facility-specific rate — pricing varies by care level and community, so confirm with each one.

Are these communities licensed?

Yes. Every community here is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), verified against California state records. This is not official government data, but each listing traces to those public records.

Retirement Communities in El Dorado County, CA

“Retirement community” is a broad term. In El Dorado County, most communities that provide help with daily care are licensed assisted living — Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) — offering meals, medication management, and help with bathing and dressing while supporting independence.

Independent living — housing for active seniors who don’t need daily care — isn’t state-licensed, so it isn’t tracked here. Every community below is a licensed assisted living option, verified against California state records. For higher medical needs, see nursing homes; to compare all care levels, see the senior living overview.

33 retirement communities across 4 cities in El Dorado County.

33 Assisted Living

What senior care typically costs

Care type	Typical monthly
Assisted living	$7,000/mo
Memory care	Not surveyed separately — the national cost survey we cite doesn't publish a standalone memory-care median, so we won't show a number we can't source. In practice it's the assisted-living rate plus a care premium; confirm each community's price.
Nursing home (semi-private room)	$12,167/mo
Nursing home (private room)	$15,178/mo
In-home care (non-medical caregiver, ~44 hrs/week)	$7,627/mo
Adult day health care	$2,037/mo

Basis: California (statewide median) · CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Regional medians, not facility-specific rates. See the full cost-of-care breakdown.

Retirement Communities in El Dorado Hills, CA

Dignified Home Care LLC
El Dorado Hills, CA
13 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Nov 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
El Dorado Hills Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Mar 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Elite Elder Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Jan 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Hillcrest Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Aug 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Lake View Residential Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
14 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Feb 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Livewell For Seniors, LLC
El Dorado Hills, CA
15 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Sep 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oak Creek Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Mar 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oak Grove Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Jan 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oak Haven Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Oct 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oak Hill Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Dec 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oakmont Of El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Jun 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 129 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oakridge Senior Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Mar 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Pavilion At El Dorado Hills, The
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Apr 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 64 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Queen Of Hearts El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Aug 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Royal Garden
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Aug 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Serrano Manor
El Dorado Hills, CA
14 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Jul 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Sunny Hill Home Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Dec 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Village Oaks Senior Care, LLC
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: May 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 15 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Vista Hills Senior Care INC
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Mar 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Whispering Pine
El Dorado Hills, CA
16 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Aug 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Whispering Pine II
El Dorado Hills, CA
15 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Apr 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026

Retirement Communities in Placerville, CA

Eskaton Village Placerville
Placerville, CA
0.6 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Aug 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 74 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Gold Country Assisted Living
Placerville, CA
2.4 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Apr 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 46 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Placerville Senior Living
Placerville, CA
1.2 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Nov 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 4 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Pleasant Care Home
Placerville, CA
8.4 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Jun 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Sunshine Manor
Placerville, CA
0.3 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Oct 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 14 beds · Verified Sep 2026

Retirement Communities in Cameron Park, CA

Blissful Garden
Cameron Park, CA
9.9 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Oct 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 46 beds · Verified Sep 2026
King Of Hearts Eldercare
Cameron Park, CA
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Feb 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Larc's Care Home
Cameron Park, CA
11 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Oct 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Oxford Manor
Cameron Park, CA
11 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Oct 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 6 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Pine Tree Villa
Cameron Park, CA
11 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Apr 2026
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 15 beds · Verified Sep 2026
Ponte Palmero
Cameron Park, CA
10 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Dec 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 250 beds · Verified Sep 2026

More El Dorado County cities

Camino, CA

Apple Country Care Home
Camino, CA
6.5 mi from Marshall Medical
- Assisted Living
Last state inspection: Sep 2025
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) · 7 beds · Verified Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is a retirement community?: It's a broad term. In El Dorado County, most communities that provide help with daily care are licensed assisted living — Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) — offering meals, medication management, and help with bathing and dressing while supporting independence.
What's the difference between assisted living and independent living?: Assisted living provides daily care and is state-licensed. Independent living is housing for active seniors who don't need daily care, so it isn't licensed or tracked here. Every community listed on this page is a licensed assisted living option.
How much do retirement communities cost in El Dorado County?: Assisted living runs about $7,000/mo at the California statewide median. That's a regional median from a national cost survey, not a facility-specific rate — pricing varies by care level and community, so confirm with each one.
Are these communities licensed?: Yes. Every community here is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), verified against California state records. This is not official government data, but each listing traces to those public records.