61 Assisted Living Facilities near Ontario, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Ontario

• The weather in Ontario is hot and dry in summer when average daily highs reach 94 degrees. Things cool down in winter when overnight lows average 43 degrees. Somewhat under 15 inches of rain falls on Ontario each year, though droughts in Southern California can affect that total significantly. Smog and airborne dust can aggravate the COPD of Ontario's seniors, mostly in spring and summer.
  
• The cost of living in Ontario is 40 percent higher than the national average. This is low by the standards of California, which is 69 percent more expensive than the national rate, on average. Seniors in Ontario generally pay 17 percent less for healthcare than is common in the rest of the United States.
  
• Crime rates in Ontario are almost exactly in line with average national crime rates, with less than a 5 percent variance from year to year. Ontario is lower in violent crimes than the national average, though property offenses like theft are somewhat more common in the city.
  
• Omnitrans buses provide much of the public transportation in Ontario. Seniors can ride Omnitrans buses on scheduled routes at a discount, and mobility-impaired riders can request same-day dial-a-ride transport within the city coverage area. Several transit centers in Ontario connect riders with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), which can carry them into the heart of the Los Angeles metro area.
  
• The Ontario area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Queen of the Valley Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Ontario has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Local Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP), an organization that provides housing assistance for Ontario seniors, as well as transportation and personal assistance, as well as more than half a dozen senior centers.