121 Assisted Living Facilities near Agoura Hills, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Agoura Hills

• Agoura Hills' climate is generally dry and warm, though hilltop communities in this area are often exposed to high winds. Summer highs in Agoura Hills average 85 degrees, while winter lows average 44 degrees. Allergens from the surrounding hills can cause some issues for seniors with asthma, especially in spring. Agoura Hills gets 16.5 inches of rain a year in most years, but frequent droughts can dramatically cut the total rainfall here.
  
• The cost of living in Agoura Hills is high, compared with average costs nationwide. Overall, seniors in Agoura Hills pay more than twice as much to live here than elsewhere in America. Healthcare is an exception to this higher cost, averaging 15 percent less expensive in Agoura Hills than the national average.
  
• Crime rates are astonishingly low in Agoura Hills. Overall rates of crime are two-thirds below the national average, while rates of reported violent crimes are lower still.
  
• Transportation in and around the Agoura Hills area is provided by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, or Metro. This service operates bus and rail service across a huge geographic area and connects Agoura Hills seniors at a discount with the rest of the Los Angeles region. Disabled ride services can be booked in advance for mobility-impaired riders.
• The Agoura Hills area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Los Angeles is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.