Meadowbrook Palace Residential Care
219 S. Meadowbrook Drive, San Diego, CA, 92114
Assisted living is ideal for seniors who don’t require nursing home level care but need help with some daily tasks, such as meal preparation and assistance with dressing and bathing. These facilities have amenities such as common dining rooms, private and semiprivate accommodations, libraries and hair salons. Residents receive personal care services according to individualized care plans, and many facilities permit pets. On average, assisted living facilities in National City charge $5,475 per month for care compared to respective state and national rates of $5,250 and $4,500.
Through this guide, seniors can learn more about assisted living in National City, including common ways residents pay for care. It also lists resources for area seniors.Â
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In National City, assisted living facilities comply with rules set by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. This department publishes information on resources for seniors and families, including public policies that impact long-term care, and it maintains a list of licensed long-term care facilities throughout the state.
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Assisted living facilities in National City charge $5,475 per month on average for housing and care.
In National City, assisted living residents pay $5,475 per month for services. This is nearly $1,000 higher than the nationwide norm, and it’s a little higher than the California average of $5,250. Rates in El Centro are several hundred dollars higher than in National City at $6,150, but in Santa Maria and Los Angeles, care costs are a little lower at $5,300 and $5,250, respectively. Seniors seeking even more economically priced care may consider assisted living in Riverside, where residents pay $4,000 per month for care.
National City
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Santa Maria
$5,300
Assisted living facilities in National City charge monthly rates of $5,475, which is moderate compared to other local long-term care options. Seniors who obtain specialized home health care pay about $1,000 more for medical support, and seniors who only need basic in-home care pay $6,387 for services. Adult day health care is considerably more affordable than assisted living at $2,058, but nursing home care is costlier at $9,384.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note:Â Data for National City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Seniors requiring some assistance with assisted living expenses may benefit from Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Medi-Cal also offers two waiver programs to further help seniors with costs, the Assisted Living Waiver program and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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.
National City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in National City, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
National City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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