Assisted Living Communities in Perris, California

The average assisted living cost in Perris is $225 more than the California average and $975 higher than the U.S. median rate. Assisted living facilities in Napa charge about $825 more than communities in Perris. On the other hand, seniors typically pay less for assisted living services in Los Angeles and Fresno. Los Angeles offers a modest saving of around $225 monthly compared to Perris’s communities. At the same time, seniors in Fresno can expect to save substantially more, with assisted living running $1,575 lower than in Perris.

Perris's median cost of assisted living is $5,475 per month.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Seniors aging at home in Perris pay more for monthly care than those in assisted living facilities. In-home care provides help with day-to-day tasks and runs roughly $912 less than assisted living. Home health care includes medical and therapeutic care and costs about $998 less than assisted living. Averaging $2,058 monthly, adult day health care is the cheapest care choice in Perris, saving about $3,417 compared to assisted living. Nursing home care is the priciest choice, providing 24/7 medical care and monitoring, and a semi-private room in a nursing home is about $3,909 costlier than assisted living.

The California Senior Care Licensing Program within the California Department of Social Services licenses all assisted living communities in Perris and throughout the state. The team also ensures that communities adhere to relevant regulations and rules, affording protection to seniors concerning their rights, comfort and well-being.  

• Climate-wise, Perris has hot summers and cold winters, with yearly temperatures typically ranging from 41 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit. August is the hottest month, December is the coldest month and November to April is the wettest period. June to October is generally the best time for outdoor leisure, although assisted living facilities offer diverse indoor and outdoor entertainment and recreation throughout the year.   

• Perris is safer than 10% of neighborhoods across the United States, with a 1 in 258 probability of violent crime and a 1 in 38 chance of property crime. The violent crime rate of 3.87 is lower than the national and state averages of 4 and 4.4, respectively. However, at 26.49, the local property crime rate is higher than the national median of 19 and the California average of 23.47. That said, assisted living communities often have security features, such as 24/7 on-site staff, surveillance cameras and keypad entries. 

• There are fewer doctors per capita in Perris than the national norm, with 99 physicians per 100,000 people compared to 210. However, local health care costs are about 16.5% lower than the national average. Nearby medical facilities include Healthpointe Perris Medical Clinic and Menifee Global Medical Center.    

• Although overall living costs in Perris are higher than the national average, prices are about 18.7% lower than the statewide average. Housing and grocery costs are lower than in many other parts of California, although transportation prices are higher. The countywide Specialized Transit Program enables seniors and people with disabilities to travel for reduced rates.  

• Perris has a senior center where adults aged 50 and older can join recreational and wellness programs. The center is also a congregate dining site, and attendees aged 60 and above can access monthly legal services.