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The Californian in Woodland, CA

The Californian is an assisted living and memory care community in Woodland, CA.

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1224 Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695

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The Californian Costs & Pricing

The Californian provides a range of accommodation options designed to cater to varying preferences and needs, with monthly costs that reflect its unique offerings and the local market. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $3,600, which is slightly higher than both Yolo County's average of $3,388 and the broader California state average of $3,333. The studio option at The Californian is priced at $6,200, standing significantly above Yolo County's average of $4,038 and California's statewide average of $4,145. Similarly, the one-bedroom unit comes in at $7,200 - also a premium compared to Yolo County's $3,750 and California's general rate of $4,340. While The Californian's pricing is above regional averages, it arguably reflects the quality of services and amenities provided within its environment.

Floor plansThe CalifornianYolo CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,600$3,388$3,333
Studio$6,200$4,038$4,145
1 Bedroom$7,200$3,750$4,340

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Overall Review of The Californian

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Staff are consistently helpful

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, responsive, and easy to work with.

Many reviewers say the staff is friendly and attentive, and they frequently highlight quick help during move-in and day-to-day needs. Several also mention that communication feels more supportive when staff are engaged, knowledgeable, or proactive. A few negative reviews do describe communication or response problems in specific situations, but the majority of comments point to a consistently helpful approach.

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Activities keep residents engaged

The community’s activity programming is a regular bright spot in reviews.

Multiple residents and families describe a busy schedule with games, exercise, outings, and group events. Reviewers commonly mention that loved ones stay occupied and that there’s always something to do, including planned socials and day trips. A smaller number of comments criticize limited variety at certain times, but the overall thread is that activities are frequent and engaging.

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Dining is a frequent talking point

Dining quality comes up often, with most comments positive but some reviews critical.

Several reviewers say the food is good and that dining options are enjoyable, sometimes calling out specific moments like happy hour or the dining room experience. Others mention limitations for their loved one’s preferences, like needing softer foods. There are also a few strongly negative comments about food quality, showing that dining satisfaction isn’t universal.

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Care feels strong but medical communication varies

Care experiences range from very supportive to concerns about medication and shift communication.

Reviewers often describe good care and supervision, including feeling that staff know residents well and keep people comfortable. Some also highlight help with medication and responsiveness to medical coordination, including proximity to nearby care. However, a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about medication arrival, follow-through, and handoff communication during medical events, so families considering care should ask detailed questions about how medical processes are handled.

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Cost and add-on fees stand out

Pricing can feel high, and reviewers mention add-on charges beyond base rates.

Some families describe the community as expensive compared with alternatives, and at least one review points out additional monthly charges for services like cable and personal laundry. Other comments suggest value depends on the level of need, with cost becoming less favorable when more support is required. Overall, reviewers don’t agree on value, but the theme of extra costs and affordability appears repeatedly.

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Space, cleanliness, and remodeling

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness and room size, alongside ongoing updates.

A large share of reviewers say the facility is very clean and well kept, with some describing recent remodeling or updated spaces. Families also frequently mention room comfort, including feeling that the units are larger than expected. A few reviews contradict this with concerns like unpleasant odors or smaller rooms, so it may be worth asking for a walkthrough of the specific area your loved one would use most.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 88 resident community capacity 88 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sacramento International (11 miles away) Sacramento International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

In this central part of Woodland, California, you will find convenient access to various healthcare services such as physicians at Woodland Healthcare and nearby hospitals like Cottonwood Healthcare Center. There are also several pharmacies in the area for your medication needs. For dining options, you can choose from a variety of restaurants including Carl's Jr. and Blue Note Brewing Company. If you enjoy cultural activities, the State Theatre is just a short distance away for entertainment. The parks in the vicinity offer lovely outdoor spaces for relaxation and exercise. Additionally, there are places of worship for spiritual fulfillment and transportation options like Amtrak and Sacramento International Airport nearby for convenience when traveling. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded living environment with essential amenities for seniors looking to settle in Woodland.

Physicians

  • Woodland Healthcare - Kathy Glatter MD (0.1 miles)
  • Kieu Luc, DO (0.1 miles)
  • Marcia Gollober, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Clayton Hodges, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Steven Lalliss, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Woodland Nephrology Medical Group (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's Hearing Aid Center (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Woodland Healthcare (0.1 miles)
  • Cottonwood Healthcare Center (0.6 miles)
  • Woodland Skilled Nursing Facility (1.4 miles)
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology: Sutter Davis Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • Infusion Center: Sutter Davis Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • Cowell Student Health Center (8.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente (9.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Corner Drug Co. (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.3 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (7.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (8.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Carl's Jr. (0.9 miles)
  • Blue Note Brewing Company (1.5 miles)
  • The Habit Burger Grill (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Denny's (2.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.8 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (8.8 miles)
  • Temple Coffee (8.8 miles)

Theaters

  • State Theatre (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Pioneer Park (3.4 miles)
  • Covell Greenbelt Area 3 (7.4 miles)
  • Rainbow City (7.7 miles)
  • Community Park (7.8 miles)
  • Slide Hill Park (8.3 miles)
  • Central Park (8.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Davis Korean Church (8.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (8.9 miles)
  • Sacramento Jet Centers (10.8 miles)
  • TSA Security - Terminal B (11.1 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines (11.1 miles)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (11.2 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (11.3 miles)
  • Delta Air Lines (11.3 miles)

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