55 Assisted Living Facilities near La Canada, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in La Canada

• The weather in La Canada is hot in summer and mostly dry. Summer highs in La Canada average 88 degrees, while winter lows average just 41. This part of the hill country above Los Angeles gets around 17 inches of rain in a normal year, though frequent droughts can raise dust that aggravates some seniors' asthma or COPD.
• The cost of living in La Canada is roughly double the national average. This is high by California standards, where the cost of living averages 69 percent above the national average. Healthcare is more affordable in La Canada, where costs are roughly 85 percent of the typical cost of healthcare nationally.
• Crime rates in La Canada are close to two-thirds the national rate in most areas. Property crimes are relatively close to the national average rate, while violent crime remains rare.
• Public transportation in La Canada is provided by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), which operates several lines in the Glendale-Burbank area. Seniors with transit ID can ride the Metro at a discount, and disabled ride services are available on request.
• The La Canada area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• La Canada, as part of Los Angeles County, 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.