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

Lodi is part of San Joaquin County in the northern portion of California’s Central Valley. While it’s a comparatively small city in the Golden State, active seniors find plenty to do with Sacramento just 35 miles north of Lodi and San Francisco about 85 miles west of the city. Lodi also boasts plenty of cultural and community events. It’s home to almost 67,600 people, of which nearly 9,600 are aged 65 or older.

Assisted living can provide the ideal balance for seniors who need some extra help with daily tasks but want to live as independently as possible. While it’s not a good option for those requiring 24/7 medical care, residents and their families have peace of mind knowing help is available immediately if it’s needed. Seniors in the Lodi area can expect to pay an average of $3,500 per month for assisted living care, which is much lower than the state and national averages.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Lodi. Continue reading to learn the average costs of care for assisted living compared to other senior living options, some benefits of retiring in Lodi and free local resources that offer various types of senior assistance.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lodi

The California Department of Social Services Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. The Adult and Senior Care Program field staff and Continuing Care Branch both make regulatory inspections of assisted living and other residential care facilities statewide.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lodi

  • California is considered a relatively good state for most seniors when it comes to taxes. Social security benefits aren’t taxed by the state, and though it has high sales taxes, groceries and prescription drugs are tax exempt.
  • Although the cost of living is higher in Lodi than the national average, it’s about 20% lower than the state average, which includes a huge difference in the cost of housing and transportation.
  • Violent crime in Lodi has dropped every year since 2015. By 2019, violent crime was lower than the state and national averages, which was not seen since 2011. Property crime has decreased every year since 2012, resulting in an overall decrease of nearly 40% by 2019.
  • Measurable snowfall is a rare occurrence in Lodi, making it safer for seniors worried about slips and falls. Lodi’s climate is relatively mild and pleasant nearly year-round, with the average high during the hottest month typically not exceeding 93 and the average low during the coldest month usually not dipping below 38.
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial was ranked high performing in stroke and kidney failure in adults in 2021. Lodi Memorial currently has two hospital campuses and eight satellite clinics to provide inpatient, outpatient, primary care, urgent care and emergency services. It was awarded Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2021.
  • Lodi’s VineLine ADA Complementary Paratransit Service provides rides to disabled community members regardless of age and Dial-A-Ride Service is available to anyone. Both are door-to-door transportation services that seniors can use by reserving a ride at least one day in advance. Access San Joaquin provides seniors with transportation throughout the county for half-price fares with a senior discount fare card.

Paying for Assisted Living in Lodi

With an average monthly cost of $3,500 for assisted living in Lodi, seniors save about $800 compared to the national average of $4,300. They save almost double that compared to the state’s overall average of $5,000.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Compared to the four nearest cities, Lodi offers the lowest average monthly rate for assisted living. The Sacramento area has the second-highest cost at $5,395 per month while the San Francisco area is highest at $6,100. Vallejo has a monthly cost of $4,500, and Modesto is closest at $4,000 but still exceeds Lodi’s monthly rate by $500. 

Lodi

$3,500

California

$5,000

The United States

$4,300

Modesto

$4,000

Vallejo

$4,500

Sacramento

$5,395

San Francisco

$6,100

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Besides assisted living, seniors in Lodi have several other options for long-term care. Adult day health care, called community-based adult services in California, is the least expensive at $1,273 per month with services aimed at maintaining self-care and delaying institutionalization. Homemaker services and home health aide services both cost an average of $5,243 per month for varying levels of non-medical and skilled nursing care in the home or place of residence. The costliest option is nursing home facilities, which cost an average of $8,623 for semiprivate rooms and $10,798 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$5,243

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,273

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,623

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$10,798

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lodi

Low-income seniors in Lodi may qualify for financial aid to help pay for assisted living. There are two programs available that provide funding for eligible seniors, including Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

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 Assisted Living Resources in Lodi

Lodi seniors benefit from numerous free resources available from organizations throughout the county and in the north-central California region. State and county government agencies, local charities and nonprofit organizations offer a range of free services that seniors in assisted living can use to help support healthy living and their ongoing independence.

ResourceContactService
California Department of Aging(209) 468-2202The California Department of Aging administers programs for seniors in long-term care facilities throughout the state, which are provided by local Area Agencies of Aging or other contracted agencies. Programs include transportation, legal, family caregiver, food and nutrition, health promotion and volunteer services. Seniors aged 60 or older, regardless of income, qualify for CDA services.
California Department of Veterans Affairs(800) 952-5626CalVet serves California veterans and their families to ensure they receive the state and federal benefits and services they’ve earned. Its Veterans Homes of California program offers assisted living facilities and other housing options to senior or disabled veterans throughout the state. CalVet also offers health services. 
Human Services Agency San Joaquin County(209) 468-1104The Department of Aging and Community Services supports residents of long-term care facilities, including seniors and adults with disabilities, by helping them live as independently as possible. Programs include adult protective services, caregiver support, community centers, in-home supportive services, long-term care ombudsman and nutrition services. 
LOEL Senior Center(209) 369-1591LOEL Senior Center offers a community gathering place for seniors to participate in a range of social and health-promotion programs, including a nutritious lunch program, exercise classes, craft classes, line dancing, bingo, and card games among others. LOEL is dedicated to offering free and low-cost programs and services to help all seniors remain active, independent, healthy and happy in their daily lives. 
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton(209) 444-5900The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton provides seniors aged 60 or older with services to help them remain safe, healthy and independent. It provides transportation throughout the county, assists seniors in paying bills and managing their Social Security benefits, and operates the elder abuse, long-term care ombudsman and multi-purpose senior services programs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lodi

Lodi-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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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Review of Brookdale Lodi

My father has moved into Brookdale Lodi. We chose it because it's close to my home. I can't think of anything that I don't like yet. The staff all seem to be very nice. He's pretty much bedridden...

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