Citrus Heights Terrace is a memory care community located in Citrus Heights, California. The facility specializes in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, offering a secure environment designed to promote safety and comfort for those experiencing memory loss. As a memory care-only facility, it provides tailored services that address the unique cognitive and physical needs associated with memory impairment. The design and layout of the community incorporate features specifically accommodating for memory loss, including secured outdoor spaces that allow residents to enjoy fresh air while minimizing risks associated with wandering.
Care at Citrus Heights Terrace includes 24-hour staff support focused on providing supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility offers medication management, helping residents adhere to prescribed treatment regimens, and it can provide specialized support for those with diabetes through monitoring and assistance. Incontinence care is also available, along with ambulatory care for residents who may require aid with mobility. The on-site barber and beauty salon supports personal hygiene and grooming needs. The staff are trained to deliver care in both English and Spanish, accommodating a diverse resident population.
The community ensures a supportive and responsive environment, with secure entrances and exits to maintain resident safety. Citrus Heights Terrace only serves residents with memory care needs, tailoring its programming and amenities to those with cognitive impairment. According to resident and family feedback, the facility is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, and leadership—particularly the administrator—is recognized for professionalism and dedication. Families note that their loved ones’ needs for hygiene, nutrition, and engagement are reliably met, and the transition into care is handled with patience and attention to both residents and their visitors. While most responses are highly favorable, one review raised concern about nighttime staff-to-resident ratios and emergency responsiveness.
Transportation services at Citrus Heights Terrace are available at cost and can be arranged for medical needs such as physician appointments, as well as non-medical purposes. This arrangement provides flexibility for residents and families to coordinate outside visits or attend events, ensuring access to necessary services and activities beyond the facility as appropriate.
Overall, Citrus Heights Terrace provides specialized memory care in a secured and supportive setting, offering a range of health and daily living services for older adults with dementia, along with responsive communication and engagement with residents’ families. No notable facility developments have been reported as of 2024.
Costs at this community start at $3,595 and range up to $6,400. The average price in the community is $4,997, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,754. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.