Sacramento, the "Camellia Capital of the World," is a city known for its tree-lined streets and year-round blooming flowers.
It is the capital of California, and the site of the historic Gold Rush.
Sacramento's mild climate, cool summer breezes and rainy winters are ideal for crops, and perfect for continuing a comfortable daily lifestyle especially for seniors seeking long-term options in assisted living.
Residents of Sacramento assisted living communities find the city quite livable, due to its fast economic growth and comparatively low cost of living.
Recreation Sacramento senior living residents will surely appreciate the way the city has preserved its oldest shopping center, Town and Country Village.
Built in 1946, the village contains at least 55 shops.
For a wider range of amusement, one can visit Arden Fair which houses a cinema and foodcourt in addition to more than 150 shops and restaurants.
Seniors will be quite entertained reliving the days of the California Gold Rush in the Old Sacramento Historic Area, a 28-acre National Historic Landmark complete with horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets.
The museums, shops and restaurants all retain their historical mystique.
The Sacramento Waterfront extends touring services and rides in their nineteenth-century boats.
Activities Sacramento is also known as "River City" and offers many forms of water sports.
Every July there is the two-day Bridge-to-Bridge Waterfront Festival, where boat races, boating exhibitors and wakeboard demonstrations are featured.
Sacramento assisted living residents will undoubtedly look forward to fishing, as all the waters in the area are abundant with fish, most particularly the king salmon.
Residents of Sacramento senior living communities will enjoy the numerous activities granted by the Cordova Recreation and Park District, from computer learning to line dancing and tai chi.
The E.
M.
Hart Senior Center welcomes seniors looking to foster new relationships or strengthen old ones at its Friendship Café, aside from its other privileges.
Medical Facilities Some of the country's world-class hospitals can be found right in the heart of Sacramento.
The University of California at Davis Medical Center is a highly distinguished research hospital and Level 1 trauma center, and has a 613-licensed bed capacity.
Sacramento assisted living residents will welcome the genial atmosphere at the Sutter Medical Center, a local hospital group composed of Sutter General Hospital, Sutter Memorial Hospital and the Sutter Center for Psychiatry.
It is one of the first hospitals on the west coast to utilize advanced technology in monitoring critically ill patients.
Transportation The city has proven to be a truly pleasant place for residents of Sacramento senior living communities, as local law requires all facilities and sidewalks to be wheelchair-friendly.
Boat and bus rides are available for folks traveling between Sacramento and San Francisco.
The Sacramento Regional Transit Company handles more than 80 bus routes, and owns the electrically powered light rail system that provides access from the suburbs to downtown.
As an added bonus, the bus and rail systems have been made conveniently accessible to its physically-challenged and elderly citizens.
Being the generous and upbeat city that it is, Sacramento will definitely be the best choice anyone could make for a loved one.
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