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Assisted living offers seniors a homelike residential care facility, with residents often having their own suites, studios or apartments. They can receive around-the-clock support with daily living tasks from trained staff members. In Poway, the monthly cost of assisted living averages $5,475, slightly more than the state average of $5,250 and nearly $1,000 more than the national average.
This guide provides insight into assisted living in Poway, including the average costs of care and resources to assist seniors. It also provides information about the benefits and drawbacks of choosing Poway as a retirement location.
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READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Poway and the rest of California are regulated and monitored by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This department enforces state regulations, licenses facilities and investigates violation complaints. It also provides access to a licensed care database to locate assisted living facilities throughout the state.
In Poway, seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,475 per month for assisted living, though the exact cost can vary by facility.
Assisted living in Poway is $225 more than the state average and nearly $1,000 more than the national average. Costs increase considerably in El Centro, averaging $675 more per month. To the north in Los Angeles, costs are slightly more affordable at $5,250 per month. Riverside and Bakersfield offer even lower costs for care, averaging $4,000 and $3,750, respectively.
Poway
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Los Angeles
$5,250
Riverside
$4,000
El Centro
$6,150
Bakersfield
$3,750
While assisted living is great for active seniors in need of a little help, other care options may be more suitable. Adult day health care comes with a savings of nearly $3,500. In-home care and home health care are more expensive than assisted living, averaging $6,387 and $6,473, respectively. The increased cost of home health care is due to additional medical services provided by licensed medical professionals. Seniors in need of around-the-clock care or skilled nursing may benefit from a nursing home, with semiprivate rooms averaging a monthly cost of $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: Data for Poway was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
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.
Seniors often need more support than receiving help paying for assisted living. Poway and San Diego County offer several resources meant to bridge that gap and keep seniors living active, healthy and productive lives. These services can assist with meals, legal or tax assistance and transportation around the area to meet growing needs for support as seniors age.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Friends of Poway Seniors | (858) 668-4689 | This nonprofit organization supports seniors in the community by providing resources for assistance and hosting social activities. It also hosts daily lunches, runs a secondhand store and hosts regular bingo nights. |
Aging and Independence Services | (800) 339-4661 | Aging and Independence Services provides seniors with referrals to assistance programs across the county. It also offers programs such as Connections Health Aging and Technology to provide eligible seniors access to electronic devices and limited internet as well as a senior transportation program. |
Poway Tax Counseling for the Elderly | (858) 375-9449 | This organization offers free tax preparation and assistance to seniors with annual incomes under $200,000. Appointments last for an hour, so complicated tax returns with more than 15 pages of documentation require two consecutive appointments. Scheduling online is preferred, but can be done by phone. |
Elder Law & Advocacy | (858) 565-1392 | Elder Law offers qualifying seniors over the age of 60 free legal services. These can include several elder-specific issues, such as age discrimination, elder abuse and advanced health care directives. It can also assist with applying or appealing decisions for Medicare and Social Security. |
Seniors A Go Go | (619) 284-9281 | Offered through Elder Help, this program pairs seniors with volunteer drivers to maintain mobility when they can no longer drive themselves. Volunteers may drive seniors to appointments, errands or social activities by scheduling their needs in advance. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The county's long-term care ombudsman offers advocacy and support for residents of long-term care facilities with issues pertaining to their care. This can include reporting violations of residents' rights, abuse, a lack of quality care or any other concerns. The ombudsman can also provide mediation to help resolve problems. |
Poway 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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