Located in Riverside County, Corona is home to around 15,870 seniors making up 10.1% of the city’s total population. Between Corona Regional Medical Center and other nearby hospitals, seniors have several options for emergency health care, and with the city’s relatively low cost of living, they often spend less on their medical services, including nursing home care, which averages $9,125 a month. Corona’s near-perfect year-round climate and low violent crime rate are just a few of the other reasons it’s so attractive to retirees.
In the city’s nursing homes, seniors receive around-the-clock medical supervision by registered nurses and physicians. Medication management, intravenous therapy, wound care and assistance with daily living activities are among the most commonly provided services. Seniors who don’t require 24-hour assistance may find that home health care or assisted living is a better fit.
After comparing the cost of nursing home care in Corona with average care costs in other cities and other types of senior care, we’ll cover a few programs that may help seniors pay for their care and find a facility that meets their needs.