Assisted Living Communities in Rosemead, California

Assisted Living costs in Rosemead start around $3,600 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Rosemead and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Rosemead offers Southern California seniors a neighborly, small-town feeling in the heart of an urban environment. The city boasts a sizable senior population, with 16 percent of its 55,000 residents being age 65 and older. To accommodate seniors who desire support with the activities of daily living, Rosemead offers two assisted living facilities. There are 70 others in nearby cities including El Monte and San Gabriel.

In Rosemead as in the rest of California, assisted living communities are called Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). They are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Branch.

• Rosemead is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
  
• Seniors who thrive in a dry, sunny climate may love Rosemead. The city’s 20 inches of annual rainfall on average is much lower than the national average of 39 inches. With 285 sunny days per year and an average winter low of 47 degrees, it’s easy for active seniors to get outside.
  
• The Rosemead area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Silver Lake Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Seniors find a cost of living in Rosemead that’s 80 percent higher than the U.S. average. Transportation and housing are the biggest factors, although seniors will pay about 15 percent less for healthcare than the national average.
  
• As part of Los Angeles County, Rosemead receives an “F” for air quality from the American Lung Association. Very high levels in both ozone and particle pollution are health risks for seniors with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
  
• Rosemead’s crime rates are a bit below the national averages. The city’s violent crime rate of 19.8 and a property crime rate of 33.5, both lower than the national average of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively.