Assisted Living Communities in Palmdale, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Palmdale, CA below include 36 Assisted Living facilities with 176 reviews. On average in Palmdale, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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"I moved to Palm Vista Senior Living. Compared to where I was before, this is just excellent. The food is good. They have exercises and different games you can play...."
"Rancho Vista Manor is aesthetically beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous with pristine landscaping. Everything appears very clean and well taken care of. We met some of the residents and they're trying to help my sister get adjusted to living there. W..."
"West Cliff Residential Care is nice and clean. It's a single home. There is only one other resident there and you're going to live with a full-time LPN with her three assistants. It's very clean and very orderly, and everyone there is very friendly. ..."
"I toured Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster. They're pretty good. I only got to know them through the tour, but they seem friendly. I have tried their food. They have exercises and games...."
"My Mom lived at Arayata house for the last 15 months of her life and received wonderful care. Bing, Marty and their staff got to know my Mom and worked hard to meet her needs. The food was good, they have a nice backyard and front porch that we used ..."
"The staff is top notch, all of the caregivers really care about the residents and go above and beyond to see that they are well taken care of. My father has been there for a little over a year now and he has really felt right at home. Kesha even let ..."
"My mom moved to The Havens at Antelope Valley. It's welcoming. It's clean. It's a nice place. The staff is very nice and very helpful. My mom's happy with the food. The service is good. She likes the variety of the food. They give her just about the ..."
"When I entered the facility it looked clean, well kept, and nice inside. As I looked around and walked through the facility I noticed that everything I had already thought about it was true. The facility was nice, clean, and they had everything on sc..."
"We ended up going with Evergreen Elderly, and they are awesome. The place is clean, and the staff is very compassionate, comfortable, welcoming, and made mom feel at home. It's pleasant. They work with physical therapy, and most of the patients had s..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Palmdale, CA and Nearby Cities
Palmdale’s monthly estimated assisted living costs are identical to the California average but higher than the nation’s by $750. Compared to nearby cities, Palmdale is $50 cheaper than the coastal area of San Luis Obispo. To the east in Riverside, assisted living expenses are approximately $4,000 per month. Bakersfield to the north has an average cost of $3,750. In the Southern California city of San Diego, assisted living is $225 higher than in Palmdale.
Palmdale
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Bakersfield
$3,750
Riverside
$4,000
San Luis Obispo
$5,300
San Diego
$5,475
Paying for Assisted Living in Palmdale
Palmdale seniors can expect to pay $5,250 for monthly assisted living costs. This is an estimate, as actual figures vary based on the chosen floor plan, amenities and services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palmdale
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
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Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Palmdale, CA
Assisted living is an option for semi-independent seniors who need help with daily activities. Other options include nursing home care in a semiprivate room for $9,125, for elderly adults who need constant supervision and a higher level of medical care. In-home care and home health care both cost $5,911 on average, even though home health care includes skilled nursing services. The lowest-priced care option is adult day health care at $1,652 for seniors who need care during the day.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Palmdale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles Area, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Palmdale
Seniors and caregivers in Palmdale have free resources available to them. There may be eligibility requirements in order to qualify, including but not limited to age, income and location.Â
Seniors can receive free meals through this department of the Workforce Development Aging & Community Services office. One service this program provides is nutritional counseling, which may be of interest to older adults in assisted living.
The Los Angeles County Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s office handles reports of abuse and neglect for Palmdale seniors in assisted living. Ombudsman's offices also advocate for the rights of elder adults in long-term care and their caregivers.
Through the L.A. County VA Center, Palmdale seniors can receive veterans’ benefits assistance. This center is partnered with a variety of organizations for veterans that may be of interest to some seniors, such as America’s Job Center of California.
Through the city of Palmdale’s website, seniors can find fitness classes and other programs in which to participate. Some programs are virtual and others may be held at locations in the area to allow assisted living residents socialization opportunities outside of their respective communities.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palmdale
The California Department of Social Services Senior Care Licensing department handles regulatory issues related to assisted living. There are multiple branches to inspect facilities and enforce laws in Palmdale and the rest of the state. This office has a complaint hotline for reporting suspected violations.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palmdale
The crime rates in Palmdale are on par with the nation. On a 100-point scale, the city’s violent crime rate of 26.6 is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 22.7. When it comes to property crime, Palmdale’s rate is lower at 29.3 as opposed to the nation’s 35.4.
Palmdale is a city with abundant sunny days — 280 per year on average as compared with the nation’s 205 sunny days. With an average of 0 inches of snow and 9 inches of rain annually, seniors have many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The cost of living in Palmdale is 131.5, which is lower than the California average of 149.9. The U.S. averages 100 on the cost of living scale. However, the Health Cost Index is 85.2 out of 100, making Palmdale a relatively affordable place to receive medical care.
Air quality in Palmdale ranks 75 on the Air Quality Index, which is higher than the national Air Quality Index ranking of 58 out of 100. This may appeal to seniors with respiratory sensitivities.
Seniors in Palmdale can ride local transit for free through the Antelope Valley Transit Authority. Seniors in assisted living may receive limited transportation services through their community and this service can serve as a supplement.
Palmdale Regional Medical Center is conveniently located on Medical Center Drive and offers 24/7 emergency care. Featured services provided by this health care facility include stroke care, wound care and oncology.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmdale
Palmdale 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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Review of Palm Vista Senior Living
I moved to Palm Vista Senior Living. Compared to where I was before, this is just excellent. The food is good. They have exercises and different games you can play.
Palm Vista Senior Living was very nice. It was brand new. It's just very expensive and that would be the downside. The lady who gave the tour was great. They were doing a group activity when I was...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of West Cliff Residential Care
West Cliff Residential Care is nice and clean. It's a single home. There is only one other resident there and you're going to live with a full-time LPN with her three assistants. It's very clean...