Assisted Living Facilities in Arcata, California

CaringScore for Arcata, CA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Arcata was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Arcata.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5, Arcata is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Arcata. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Arcata, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Arcata, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Arcata is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.5, Arcata is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 216.2 physicians per capita, Arcata closely matches the national average. Arcata trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 37.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 12.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Arcata is 76.5 years -- 1.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Arcata -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Arcata's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Arcata, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	216.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3	7.7
Oncologists	1.5	3.5
Orthopedists	7.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Arcata, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Arcata, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Arcata is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.2, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Arcata are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Arcata is $3,076 , which is 5.7 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Arcata indexes at 24.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Arcata, CA
Aggregate Index	124
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	159
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	109
Transportation Index	112

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Arcata, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Arcata. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Arcata is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.4, Arcata is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 175 days each year in Arcata, 14.6 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 42°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Arcata than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 62°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Arcata is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $27,978 per year, the population of Arcata earns a lower than average median household income. Arcata has an unemployment rate of 12.00 percent, roughly 31.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 8.49 percent of the population in Arcata is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 35.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Arcata	Nat'l Avg
Parks	74.3	136.1
Libraries	9.2	18.8
Places of Worship	120.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	126.1	97.7
Pharmacies	5.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65