Assisted Living Communities in El Monte, CA

Seniors in El Monte pay less for assisted living than those in many nearby cities. Rates in Oxnard rank about $500 higher per month, while those in Santa Maria come in at $50 higher. Conversely, Bakersfield's median rate sits at $1,500 lower. On a broader scale, El Monte's price matches the typical rate throughout California, but it exceeds the national norm by $750.

Assisted living residents in El Monte pay a median fee of $5,250 per month.

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.

Assisted living in El Monte costs about $3,875 less than local nursing home care, which offers higher-level personal support and 24/7 health monitoring. It also costs less than in-home care, which offers private assistance such as bathing help for about $661 more per month. Home health care costs approximately $661 more as well, providing personal assistance and routine medical support. Adult day health care is the city's only cheaper option, at $3,598 less than assisted living. However, this service only includes daytime supervision in a communal setting and doesn't account for expenses such as food and housing.