70 Assisted Living Facilities near Duarte, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Duarte

• Duarte's climate can be hot and dry. Summers see average daily highs of 91 degrees in Duarte, when dust in the air can be an issue for some seniors with respiratory conditions. Winters never get too cold here, with average lows of just 47 degrees. Incoming clouds from the coast drop 21 inches of rain against Duarte's hills each year, though frequent droughts make rainfall irregular.
  
• The cost of living in Duarte is 67 percent higher than the national average. This is actually less expensive than the California average, which is 69 percent above the national cost of living average. Healthcare in Duarte is 15 percent less expensive than the national median cost.
  
• Crime in Duarte is lower than average for the United States. Across all categories, crime is roughly one-quarter lower than the national rate. Violent crime is even less common, with some types of crime not happening at all from one year to another.
  
• Duarte is served by the Los Angeles Metro Transit Authority, which operates buses and trains throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Seniors age 60 and above ride the Metro at a discount with valid transit ID, and ADA-compliant vehicles provide disabled ride and dial-a-ride services on request.
  
• The Duarte area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Monrovia Memorial Hospital and Queen of the Valley Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Duarte, as part of 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.