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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Porterville, CA for 2024

 

Porterville is a large city of about 63,000 residents in California’s Southern Sierra region, offering access to beautiful parks, age-friendly recreational amenities and health care facilities. It supports its senior population, an age group that makes up nearly 13% of the population, through a dedicated transportation program and services through the Sierra View Medical Center, as well as high-quality assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is for older adults who don’t require daily medical support but need help with day-to-day activities, such as personal care and meal preparation. These facilities are staffed with trained caregivers and licensed nurses and provide medication management, meal preparation and housekeeping and laundry services. In addition to receiving convenient services and supports, residents in these facilities can participate in social and recreational activities throughout the week. Porterville is a comparatively budget-friendly option for this level of care, with local assisted living facilities charging monthly average rates of $3,450. This is well below the California norm of $5,250 and the national average of $4,500.

This guide provides more information on assisted living prices in Porterville and lists some of the benefits and drawbacks of relocating to this city for long-term care. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Porterville

The California Department of Social Services licenses all assisted living facilities, officially called residential care facilities for the elderly, in Porterville and the rest of the state. The department enforces minimum standards related to staffing, building features and nutrition and medication services, and it investigates reports of inadequate care or substandard conditions.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Porterville

 

  • The Porterville Transit System has a Half Fare Program for seniors aged 65 and over and Medicare cardholders in the city, helping older adults maintain their independence throughout retirement. This program is available for all hours of operation, making it a budget-friendly alternative to facility-based transportation services that assisted living residents may access. 
  • California imposes some of the highest state income taxes in the nation, with rates ranging from 1% to 12.3%, depending on the taxpayer’s income bracket. However, Social Security is tax-free at the state level, benefiting those who rely primarily on this income for retirement expenses, and the state allows a senior income tax exemption. This may be a consideration for those planning for long-term care expenses in Porterville.
  • Porterville is home to Sierra View Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital that specializes in a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. Seniors spend about 6% less on health care in this city compared to a typical U.S. city, and although there are only 97 doctors per 100,000 people compared to the national norm of 210, many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians.
  • The overall cost of living in Porterville is consistent with the national norm and about 40% lower than the California average, which may make it a budget-friendly option for those considering assisted living in Central California. Housing costs are economical here compared to the rest of the state and nation, which may drive down the cost of residential care.
  • Crime occurs at about the same frequency in Porterville as in the rest of the nation, which may appeal to active seniors. On a 100-point index that gives higher scores to cities with more criminal activity, the city scores 25.1 for violent crime and 36.6 for property crime. This is fairly consistent with the national respective norms of 22.7 and 35.4. To promote residents’ safety and peace of mind, many assisted living facilities have high-security locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras.

Paying for Assisted Living in Porterville

 

In Porterville, seniors pay $3,450 per month for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Porterville charge an average monthly rate of $3,450 for care, making this city among the more budget-friendly options in the state and nation for those seeking long-term residential care. Local care costs come in about $1,000 below the national average and 34% lower than the California norm, and they’re economical compared to rates in surveyed cities nearby. For example, in Bakersfield, care costs are a few hundred dollars higher per month than in Portersville at $3,750, and in Fresno, rates exceed Porterville’s average by 13%. Assisted living facilities in Hanford charge higher monthly rates of $4,350, and in Salinas, care costs are about 74% higher than in Porterville.

Porterville

$3,450

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Fresno

$3,900

Hanford

$4,350

Bakersfield

$3,750

Salinas

$6,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living rates in Porterville come in at $3,450, making this the second-most affordable senior care option in the city after adult day health care, which costs $1,192 per month. Seniors who hire private caregivers to care for them in their own homes pay $5,339 per month on average, and for those with advanced medical needs, nursing home care starts at $8,517.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,192

Assisted Living Facility

$3,450

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,517

Note: Data for Porterville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Visalia, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Porterville

As of August 2019, seniors in Porterville are not eligible for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP). ALWP is currently available in 15 California counties, but Tulare is not included. Nearby Fresno and Kern Counties do participate, however, if seniors are willing to consider relocating to an RCFE in those counties.

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 Porterville

Porterville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Porterville, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Porterville

 

Porterville 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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Review of Haleys Home Care

My Dad has been at Haleys Home since September. Patricia, and her staff are amazing! They are loving kind and compassionate, and treat you like family. The house is beautiful and you feel right...

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kpatter

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Review of Haleys Home Care

This home is amazing ! such attentive and professional staff. Loving people caring for my mom and showing compassion and love. Couldn't have found a better place. Very clean and new home. The food...

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kristie-jones

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Autumn Oaks

This place is dirty and understaffed. Guests can access other patients rooms and theft is a common occurrence. When you call to the office, the number's voicemail isn't set up to even leave a message

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