54 Assisted Living Facilities near Loomis, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Loomis

• The weather in Loomis can be highly seasonal. Summer highs average 92 degrees in September, while January lows average 38 degrees. Just over 18.5 inches of rain falls on Loomis in a typical year, though California's unpredictable droughts can cut annual rainfall by up to a third. The area surrounding Loomis is mostly grassy hills, which raises pollen counts in spring and summer and can cause difficulties for some seniors with asthma or severe allergies.
• The cost of living in Loomis is 75 percent above the national average. This is only somewhat higher than California's overall cost of living, which is 69 percent higher than the national average. Healthcare is, by contrast, relatively affordable in Loomis. Costs here are approximately 12 percent lower than is typical nationwide.
• Crime rates in Loomis are low. In all categories combined, Loomis has a little over half the crime of a similar-sized city in America, while violent crime and crimes against people are less common still.
• Public transportation in the Loomis area is provided by Placer County Transit (PCT). PCT offers express service to downtown Sacramento, as well as TART, an express route up the hill to Truckee and the Sierras. Dial-a-ride service is available for non-scheduled trips, and seniors age 60 and over qualify for discounts on daily, weekly and monthly passes.
• The Loomis area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center and Sutter Roseville Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Loomis has an array of community resources for seniors, including Seniors First, an organization that operates senior day programs in Loomis, as well as helping area seniors with transportation and meal service, as well as one senior center.