The Residences- Fair Oaks

The Residences- Fair Oaks is an assisted living community in Fair Oaks, CA.

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4804 Chicago Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 56 reviews
5 stars
38
4 stars
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3 stars
7
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of The Residences- Fair Oaks

common 20 reviews mention this

Management and maintenance feel responsive

Residents consistently describe a manager who follows through quickly.

Many residents say the manager is helpful and responsive, and that maintenance issues get handled efficiently. Several reviews describe easy communication and problem-solving, including when neighbors caused issues. A few negative reviews point to the opposite experience, including feeling rushed on a tour, difficulty reaching the leasing office, and unresolved concerns after reporting problems.

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The community is mostly quiet

Residents frequently mention quiet conditions and a peaceful feel.

Multiple reviews describe the complex as quiet and peaceful, with clean grounds and a calm environment. Others add that day-to-day life is generally easygoing, including quick handling of small maintenance needs. One resident’s experience contrasts this, describing ongoing noise complaints that were not resolved the way they expected.

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Cleanliness and grounds are a theme

Residents repeatedly mention well-kept grounds and upkeep.

Several residents say the property is clean and maintained regularly, and that upkeep helps it feel cared for. Others mention a consistent maintenance response when something came up. A small number of reviews raise the opposite concern, citing poor maintenance such as wood rot and significant problems that led to disruptions.

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Outdoor space and simple amenities

Outdoor-friendly amenities show up in resident comments.

Residents mention features like a grill area and a small gym on-site, as well as spaces that feel relaxing. Another review calls out a spot to meditate and relax, while a longer-time resident highlights the nearby river and the chicken park area. This matches the community’s focus on outdoor space in its offerings.

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Location is convenient for daily life

Residents appreciate the area for quick access to nearby spots.

Several reviews highlight the location as a strong point, including easy access to the American River Bike Trail and a short walk to the village. Others mention being close to the river and to places for food and everyday errands. That convenience lines up with nearby parks, restaurants, and pharmacy options listed around the community.

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Leasing and tour experiences vary

Some reviews describe frustrating leasing communication.

A couple of reviews say the tour felt rushed and the person helping them didn’t explain things. Another reviewer describes an appointment-related issue where they were left waiting and later marked it as a poor experience. One additional review says they couldn’t reach the leasing office by phone.

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Cost concerns come up in reviews

A few residents feel the community is priced higher than nearby options.

One review says apartments are more expensive than surrounding options, and another points to shops and overall area pricing as high. These comments don’t describe a single billing issue, but they do suggest value concerns compared with nearby alternatives.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sacramento International (18 miles away) Sacramento International (18 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • St Mel's Catholic Church (1.1 miles)
  • Crossroads Christian Fellowship Wesleyan Church (3 miles)
  • SDA Ukrainian Church (3.1 miles)
  • Slavic SDA Church (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Sunrise Village (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • El Tapatio (1.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.9 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Sunrise Area American River Parkway (1.5 miles)
  • Sacramento Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Nimbus Flat (2.5 miles)
  • Negro Bar State Park (3.8 miles)
  • Effie Yeaw Nature Center (3.9 miles)
  • Granite Park (4.3 miles)
  • Carmichael Park (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • KP International Market (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • UC Davis Medical Group (1.9 miles)
  • Dr. Randolph Brown (2.2 miles)
  • EYEcenter Optometric (2.2 miles)
  • Debruin Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Mercy San Juan Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • Linder Psychiatric Group (4 miles)
  • Revolutions Naturopathic (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • San Juan Surgery Center (3.1 miles)
  • Walnut Whitney (5.3 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital of Folsom (6 miles)
  • Sacramento VA Medical Center (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Folsom Century Theaters (3.5 miles)
  • Century Theatre (4.8 miles)

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