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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fontana, CA for 2024

Famous for cultural venues and entertainment options, Fontana offers an engaging environment for retirees. This city has over 208,000 residents, promoting access to age-informed community-based services. While seniors make up a relatively small portion of the population, accounting for just 8% of residents, a variety of features and amenities, such as the low cost of living, high access to health care and a senior center, make it a welcoming place for retirees.

Fontana has several assisted living facilities to meet the needs of older adults who don’t have extensive medical needs but benefit from a helping hand with personal care, meal preparation and transportation. These facilities feature comfortable housing, three meals daily and social and recreational programming, along with individualized care plans. Some facilities have amenities such as swimming pools and movie theaters, and many have numerous floor plans to choose from. On average, seniors in Fontana pay $5,250 per month for services. This is hundreds of dollars more than the national norm of $4,500 but equal to the state median.

Through this guide, readers can get more information on assisted living in Fontana and learn about resources that can help them navigate the system.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Fontana

The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Fontana. Along with conducting inspections and investigating reports of substandard care or living conditions, the division publishes up-to-date information on topics such as health and safety, residents’ rights and how to choose a long-term care facility.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fontana

  • Fontana seniors pay state income taxes on most types of retirement income, including government and private pensions, dividends from investments and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, and rates are among the highest in the nation. However, Social Security benefits are exempt from taxation at the state level, which may help some seniors afford local assisted living expenses.
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center is a 420-bed major hospital in Fontana proper that’s been nationally recognized for the outstanding experience it provides patients. On average, health care costs in Fontana come in about 17% below the national norm, offering savings for those managing chronic health conditions. There are only 135 doctors per capita compared to 210 nationally, but assisted living residents typically have access to on-call physicians and telemedicine services.
  • San Bernardino County, where Fontana is located, has poor air quality that may be a concern for those managing certain health conditions. The American Lung Association gave the region failing grades across all three categories, including ozone, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution. To help residents stay active, assisted living communities host indoor social and recreational activities year-round, letting seniors sensitive to pollution avoid unsafe conditions.
  • Fontana has comparatively modest crime rates, with the city scoring 21.6 for violent crime and 30.1 for property-related crime on a 100-point index. This is low compared to regional, state and national scores, indicating that crime is less common here than in many surrounding communities. This may appeal to older adults seeking a safe option for their retirement years.
  • Fontana ranks among the warmer cities in California, with daytime temperatures ranging from 67 in the winter to 95 in the hottest part of summer. The city gets just 14 inches of annual rainfall and humidity levels tend to be low, providing a comfortable environment for those who enjoy participating in outdoor activities.
  • Fontana’s overall cost of living exceeds the national average by about 25%, but it’s roughly 25 percentage points below the state norm, indicating that it may be a financially viable option for prospective assisted living residents with budgetary limitations.

Paying for Assisted Living in Fontana

Fontana seniors pay $5,250 per month for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Fontana, assisted living facilities charge median monthly rates of $5,250, which is equal to the state norm but hundreds of dollars over the national average of $4,500. Seniors may save money by obtaining care in Riverside, where rates average $4,000 per month, or Bakersfield, where the median is $1,500 below Fontana’s norm. However, rates in San Diego are higher at $5,475, and in Oxnard, care costs exceed Fontana’s average by $500.

Fontana

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Oxnard

$5,750

Bakersfield

$3,750

Riverside

$4,000

San Diego

$5,475

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Fontana’s assisted living facilities charge $5,250 per month. This is thousands of dollars more than the cost of adult day health care, which offers daytime services in a community environment for $1,652. In-home care and home health care have higher monthly fees of $5,911 but don’t include basic living expenses, such as food and housing. Nursing home residents pay base rates of $9,125 for intensive care, which is considerably higher than the average monthly assisted living rate.

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Fontana was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fontana

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Fontana

Fontana has numerous resources for older adults, helping them navigate the process of choosing an assisted living facility, identifying ways to pay for services and moving in. Through the following table, older adults in the region can connect with financial and legal advisors, options counselors and information specialists who help them make informed long-term care decisions. The table also features social and recreational programs to complement what seniors access through assisted living.

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DME Loan Closet(818) 279-6580The DME Loan Closet is a free community-based resource that provides medical equipment to seniors in the Fontana region. Through this program, seniors can borrow power mobility equipment, wheelchairs, hospital beds and bathroom safety items, helping them maintain as much independence as possible while reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Fontana Community Senior Center(909) 854-5151The Fontana Community Senior Center is a 43,000-square-foot facility that hosts programs and activities for those aged 55 and over. It features amenities such as an arts & crafts room, a beauty salon, a library and a fitness center, supplementing what seniors access through their assisted living communities.
San Bernardino County Aging and Adult Services(909) 891-3900The county’s Aging and Adult Services division administers free programs for seniors, including congregate meals, transportation and information and referrals for community-based services. It also has advisors who help older adults compare long-term care options, along with benefits specialists who help them apply for programs that may cover care expenses.
Inland County Legal Services(888) 245-4257Inland County Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over. It has licensed professionals who can help seniors understand assisted living contracts and options for paying for care, including reverse mortgages, financial assistance programs and life insurance benefits.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection of San Bernardino County(833) 372-2372The ADRC helps older adults in Fontana navigate community-based resources and identify and apply for public benefits that may help with assisted living expenses. The organization also provides transition services for those moving from a nursing home to an assisted living facility.
Veterans Affairs(909) 382-3290Veterans Affairs can help older veterans and their qualified dependents obtain the programs and services available to them, including VA medical care and pension programs. It can also help eligible veterans apply for Aid and Attendance, which provides a cash benefit that can be used toward assisted living expenses.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fontana

Fontana Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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