Located within California’s Redwood Empire, the community of Eureka serves as the seat of Humboldt County and houses 6 assisted living facilities. In 2024, survey data indicates that these facilities charge around $5,400 per month for care. This puts local rates about $850 below the state norm but in line with the nationwide median of approximately $5,350.
This guide contains 50 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities to help you assess options in Eureka, and it indicates an average quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
1355 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I went to Alder Bay Assisted Living. What I liked best was that it was very close for my mother to get everything that she needed. There was nothing I did not like about it. The staff was great. Everything looked fine. It was a nice and quiet environ..."
$2,500
12 Henderson Street, Eureka, CA 95501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Especially You is very welcoming, very clean, and homey. Grandma's room is also homey and comfortable. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. They offer a variety of activities throughout the week. I've seen the calendar up on a whi..."
$4,500
2240 FERN AVENUE, Eureka, CA 95501
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My parents are in Frye's Care Home. It is excellent. The room is very nice and clean. The service and food are very good. The staff is very attentive. They have a piano and accordion player and holiday family activities, like barbecues. The price is ..."
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2740 Timber Ridge Lane, Eureka, CA 95503
3.4
(14 reviews)
"My mother and father moved to this Eureka, CA facility last summer and I visited for a week to observe their care. The building is new, furnishings are clean, rooms are individually decorated and the grounds well kept; the dining room is large and th..."
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4041 F Street, Eureka, CA 95503
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Humboldt House Lodge is new, very clean, and very well cared for. It's a small house, so we do not have a lot of activities going on here. We have an extensive video library and do movie night and puzzles. We have a bus that takes us around town. The..."
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456 10th Street, Fortuna, CA 95540
5.0
(2 reviews)
"First Choice Care Home was more of a smaller home atmosphere, and I felt comfortable there, so I felt my father would too. The people there are very caring. They seem to be right on it. They take care of all their needs when they need them. They don'..."
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510 Painter Street, Rio Dell, CA 95562
5.0
(1 reviews)
"River House is a small home-like assisted living facility located in Rio Dell in Northern California which is about 5 hours north of San Francisco. When I was looking for a place for Mom to move into. I was looking for certain qualities. I wanted a..."
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1400 Nursery Road, Mckinleyville, CA 95519
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I got a good impression of Timber Ridge at McKinleyville. It seemed clean, kind of positive, and nice. They have a good variety of rooms, which look like apartments. Everything looked fairly clean and well put together. They have a beauty salon, they..."
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2401 Redwood Way, Fortuna, CA 95540
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My 96 year old father is currently living at Sequoia Springs. The care is exceptional. Anytime I have to address a problem, they are polite, friendly, and fix it right away. They have activities to help keep them active, and will adjust meals if ne..."
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Assisted Living
Holly
5.0
Review of Especially You Assisted Living, Inc.
Especially You is very welcoming, very clean, and homey. Grandma's room is also homey and comfortable. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. They offer a variety of activities...
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Steven
5.0
Review of Alder Bay Assisted Living
We went on a tour of Alder Bay Assisted Living. It went awesomely, they're very polite and answered all of our questions, and their price is unbelievably good. The facility is excellent. We did not...
Assisted Living
Brian
4.0
Review of Alder Bay Assisted Living
Alder Bay Assisted Living was fine. The tour was excellent. The woman who gave us the tour was very forthcoming and honest with us. She didn't seem like she was trying to hide anything or sell us...
Based on fees in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Eureka expect assisted living expenses of around $5,400 per month, making local costs comparable to the national median and well below the state norm of $6,250. While costs in nearby Chico trend several hundred dollars lower at around $4,921, seniors in Santa Rosa and Napa anticipate higher monthly fees of roughly $7,250 and $7,488, respectively.
Eureka
$5,400
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Chico
$4,921
Sacramento
$6,340
Santa Rosa
$7,250
Napa
$7,488
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Eureka is $4,500. While this is $500 less than the state average, it’s still $200 higher than the national average.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Eureka through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
In Eureka, assisted living costs fall near $5,400, making this type of care more affordable than skilled nursing alternatives. For example, home health care agencies charge around an additional $1,275 per month for full-time services, and nursing homes set a baseline norm of approximately $12,167 for semi-private accommodations.
Home Health Care
$6,673
Assisted Living Facility
$5,400
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,167
Note: Since data for Eureka is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Redding, instead.
Seniors in Eureka will find several county agencies housed in town, which makes it convenient to access free aging-related resources. Services and programs specifically for aging adults promote their ongoing independence and support residents in assisted living and other senior care environments.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Agency on Aging | (800) 408-4636 | The Area 1 Agency on Aging serves all of Humboldt County, including Eureka. Its Senior Information and Assistance program utilizes professional resource specialists who help seniors aged 60 or older find the services that fit their needs and provide referrals to appropriate resources. |
| Humboldt Senior Resource Center | (707) 443-9747 | The Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka strives to provide quality information, education, recreation and social activities for seniors throughout the community. HSRC’s activities program focuses on staying active and social to promote healthy aging. Classes and recreational opportunities include yoga, tai chi, karate, dancing and FABS and SAIL exercise. Activities are meant to be fun and offer a way to connect with new friends. |
| Volunteer Driver Program | (707) 273-3659 | The Volunteer Driver Program provides transportation to and from medical appointments and grocery shopping in Humboldt County to seniors aged 50 or over. Transportation services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and rides must be scheduled at least five days in advance. |
| Legal Services of Northern California | (707) 445-0866 | Legal Services of Northern California in Eureka helps seniors throughout Humboldt County with issues concerning public benefits, health and housing. Through its clinics and pro bono partners, it can also assist with limited estate planning, such as statutory wills and advanced healthcare directives. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (707) 269-1330 | The LTC Ombudsman Program addresses complaints from residents and advocates for improvements in the long-term care system. Volunteer Ombudsman representatives regularly perform on-site visits of LTC facilities, including assisted living. They also receive and resolve complaints made by individuals in these facilities, which may include allegations of elder abuse or neglect. They also advocate for all residents in the long-term care system through public education. |
Eureka-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.
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