Sun Oak Senior Living is a residential care facility located in Citrus Heights, California. The community provides both assisted living and memory care services, accommodating seniors with a wide array of care needs—from those seeking assistance with daily activities to individuals living with dementia. Sun Oak Senior Living is also equipped to offer respite care on a short-term basis. In early 2023, Sun Oak Senior Living joined the Pegasus Senior Living network, broadening access to additional resources and care support for residents and families.
Residents at Sun Oak Senior Living benefit from a comprehensive care model that includes full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community offers 24-hour staffing, ensuring assistance and supervision are available at all hours. Personalized care plans are developed for each resident, incorporating services such as medication management, ambulatory care, diabetes support, incontinence care, and stroke care. Nursing staff and on-site healthcare partners provide ongoing assessments and coordinate access to dental and podiatry care. Hospice services are available, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents approaching end-of-life care.
The memory care program is designed specifically to accommodate individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. This secured community features spaces intentionally crafted to reduce confusion and promote safety, such as indoor walking paths and common areas tailored for cognitive needs. The memory care environment supports both English- and non-English-speaking residents, with Chinese and French language services available.
Sun Oak Senior Living offers a range of amenities including a barber/beauty salon, dental care, laundry and dry cleaning services, and diverse fitness and wellness activities—such as yoga and structured fitness programs. Residents have opportunities to join clubs and social communities that promote connection and meaningful engagement. Activity programming is available, though scheduling may vary; as noted in some reviews, the consistency of memory care activities may fluctuate depending on staff availability.
Dining services provide residents with meals in a communal setting, and the landscaped outdoor areas allow for safe enjoyment of the outdoors. For convenience, Sun Oak Senior Living offers complimentary transportation for medical and non-medical purposes, assisting residents with appointments or facilitating participation in off-site activities. Additional transportation can be arranged at cost, ensuring flexibility for varied needs.
Feedback from residents and families highlights the attentive and professional nature of the care at Sun Oak Senior Living. Families frequently commend the friendliness and dedication of the staff, communication with families, and the community's clean, comfortable environment. While some concerns regarding oversight and activity programming are noted, the majority of reviewers describe positive, enduring experiences, emphasizing the personalized support and peace of mind provided by the community.
Costs at this community start at $2,500 and range up to $5,743. The average price in the community is $4,950, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,888. The cost of assisted living 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.