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The Woodlake

1445 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.648 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About The Woodlake

Nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley near scenic recreation areas, The Woodlake offers a full continuum of senior living services to older adults. Residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care are welcomed into the modern, multi-story building complete with a bright color scheme, plentiful windows, and elegant stone accents. Known for being a contemporary culture hotspot and tourist destination, Sacramento offers exciting amenities for seniors to enjoy. Feel confident while you age in place at The Woodlake. The dedicated care team features a full-time program supervisor, a memory care manager, and a memory care program assistant to ensure you receive the proper support — no matter your desired level of care. Those in memory care can benefit from the person-centered care provided through the Opal program, which focuses on the Seven Pillars of Wellness. An on-site health and wellness team composed of registered nurses and certified caregivers is also available to help you reach your wellness goals. The Woodlake’s premier amenities and services make it easy to live a vibrant lifestyle. Feel free to participate in the vast array of engaging activities and events arranged by the compassionate caregivers. The on-site chef and food service team serves healthy, well-balanced meals in an elegant, full-service dining area, and delicious coffee and snacks are served at the cheerful bistro and hospitality bar. Gather with friends for lively conversation in one of the many spacious, well-appointed indoor common areas, or head outdoors to embrace the splendor of nature in the well-maintained community grounds. There’s even a secure outdoor courtyard for memory care residents! The Woodlake offers bright and spacious living spaces for residents that are designed for the needs and preferences of seniors. Choose from a variety of floor plans and make The Woodlake your new home today! State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of California, visit the California Community Care Facility Search directory . Related Articles A Guide to the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Top 5 Benefits of Independent Living Your Complete Guide to Memory Care

Family and resident feedback

4.6 out of 5 from 48 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Life Doesn't Stop in Assisted Living

Woodlake has an amazing chef that likes to cook good food (not heavily processed foods), staff is always friendly and helpful, and there's lots of activities including outings to choose from. One of the outings was a day trip to San Francisco. My aunt had a blast with her new social group. The establishment is also very clean and my aunt refers to it as a 5 Star Hotel

Response from the community

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your aunt is enjoying her experience at The Woodlake. It’s great to know she has found new friendships, enjoys the variety of activities and outings, and appreciates the dining experience our team works so hard to provide. Creating an engaging, welcoming environment where residents can continue to thrive and enjoy life is very important to us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and support. Warm regards, The team at The Woodlake Senior Living

June 16, 2026
AnonymousJune 4, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Woodlake

The staff is caring and attentive. There are a good number of activities to keep residents busy and the dining experience has improved significantly with the addition of a new chef.

Response from the community

Dear Judith, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our caring and attentive team, and that you’ve noticed improvements in the dining experience—we’re excited about the impact our new chef has made. It’s also great to know that the variety of activities has helped keep residents engaged and active. Creating a welcoming, vibrant environment is very important to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and your support of The Woodlake. Warm regards, The team at The Woodlake Senior Living

April 20, 2026
JudithApril 10, 2026

★★★★

Positive

It was a very nice place, just too expensive for my dads budget and they won’t administer insulin which my dad would need. The memory care side smelled like pee.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Dear Jasmine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for visiting The Woodlake. We’re glad to hear you found our community and team to be welcoming and well-maintained. We also appreciate you sharing your concerns. We understand how important both care capabilities and affordability are when making a decision like this, and we’re always happy to help families explore options that best meet their needs. Your note regarding the environment is also taken seriously, as maintaining a clean and comfortable setting is a top priority for our team. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback, and we wish you and your dad all the best as you continue your search. Warm regards, The team at The Woodlake Senior Living

April 20, 2026
Jasmine MFebruary 3, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Woodlake

Minor misinformation and miscommunication, but since we are new to the overall experience, it was to be expected. Nothing that resembled red flags. Staff are friendly and respectful. Room cleaning schedule weekly. Staff cater to the residents' every need. There's nightly community movies, daily happy hours, field trips to stores and adventure outings (example: old sac, thrift stores), at least 2 event activities every day (game rooms, arts and crafts, music, cooking demos, church services), and everything is 100% v

Response from the community

Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that your overall experience has been positive and that you’ve found our team to be friendly, respectful, and attentive. It’s wonderful to know your family member is enjoying the variety of activities, outings, and amenities, and that they’re settling in comfortably. We also appreciate you mentioning the early miscommunication—feedback like this helps us continue to improve and ensure a smooth experience for families moving forward. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing The Woodlake. We’re grateful to be part of your family’s journey. Warm regards, The team at The Woodlake Senior Living

April 20, 2026
Elizabeth WJanuary 20, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Woodlake

My husband and I moved into a 2-bedroom apartment at The Woodlake five months ago. We are quite comfortable with our living arrangements in this apartment. Also we are enjoying the companionship of our fellow residents. There are a variety of activities to participate in and we like some them. As for the food, we sometimes don't like the daily specials, but there are alternatives to order from and they are fine. We are in independent living, so we do not have the services of care takers. Overall we are pleased that

Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your experience and for making The Woodlake your home. We’re so glad to hear that you’re comfortable in your apartment and enjoying the companionship of other residents and our community activities. We also appreciate your feedback about the dining options — we’ll be sure to share it with our culinary team. We’re grateful you chose The Woodlake and are happy you’re part of our community!

October 15, 2025
JHSeptember 22, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Found the Perfect Place for My Mom

The staff are very friendly and the community has a "resort" feel. My mom was hesitant about moving into assisted living and the entire staff have made her feel at home and always check on her and make sure she knows about upcoming activities and provide a calendar and menu daily. She loves "happy hour" every Thursday and her sewing club that meets on Fridays. She has started referring to it as home and not just The Woodlake

Response from the community

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear your mom feels at home and is enjoying the activities, happy hours, and social clubs that make The Woodlake such a vibrant community. It’s our joy to see residents thriving and feeling truly connected. We appreciate your trust and kind words!

October 15, 2025
SSJuly 16, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
ONELIFE
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Room Service
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Organic
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Men's Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Qi Gong

Outdoor spaces

  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Jacuzzi
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette

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Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required

Published floor plans

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