Ukiah is a small city approximately two hours north from San Francisco. Approximately 16,000 individuals call the city home with 15% ages 65 and older. Retirees have access to quality healthcare and there are plenty of sunny days that make it easy to get out and explore the various vineyards, the Montgomery Woods State Reserve and the Grace Hudson Museum.
Assisted living communities are designed to give seniors personalized care in an organized setting. Seniors who choose assisted living need help with daily living tasks, including dressing, grooming and bathing, but are independent enough they don’t require round-the-clock care that a nursing home provides. Assisted living communities in Ukiah cost around $6,000 per month, which is about $1,000 a month lower than the average city in the state.
This guide provides an overview of the different types of care that are offered for those looking for long-term care. It also offers a guide to programs and services coordinated for seniors in the area.
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The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division regulates assisted living communities in Ukiah and throughout the state. Assisted living communities are referred to as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) or adult residential care facilities (ARF).
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Ukiah is around $6,000 a month, which is $1,000 more than the state average. It is also $1,700 more than the national average. Assisted living also varies greatly throughout the state with Santa Cruz costing $800 more than in Ukiah and the Los Angeles area is around $1,000 less. San Diego seniors can expect to pay an average of $4,525 per month.
Ukiah
$6,000
California
$5,000
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Los Angeles Area
$5,000
San Diego Area
$4,525
Assisted living is only one form of long-term care for seniors living in Ukiah. Both homemaker services and a home health aid allow seniors to age in place in their own homes. These services cost around $5,529 per month. Adult day health is the least expensive option at $1,733, which is ideal for families who need care for their loved ones during the day while they work. A nursing home is the most expensive option because it offers round-the-clock care. A semiprivate room in a nursing home averages $9,247 per month and a private room, $11,437.
Homemaker Services
$5,529
Home Health Aide
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,247
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,437
Note: Care cost data for Ukiah was not available, so data for the closest city, Santa Rosa, was used instead.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Ukiah through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
Ukiah area seniors have access to many different resources that are designed to help improve their quality of life and address a variety of needs. These programs and services are from both private and public agencies.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ukiah Senior Center | (707) 462-4343 | The Ukiah Senior Center provides programs and activities to area seniors to help them remain independent and active for as long as possible. The center has an on-site thrift store that’s open to the public and the hall is also available for rental for special events. Center activities include dances, birthday parties, ice cream socials, singing groups, quilting, bingo, bridge, pinochle and bunko. The center also schedules group outings to various points of interest. |
| Golden Bear Annual Park Pass | (707) 937-5804 | Seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or any individual ages 62 or older with limited income may apply for the Golden Bear annual park pass. This pass is distributed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and allows the pass holder and a spouse entry into most California State Parks where vehicle day use fees are collected. |
| Ukiah Area Agency on Aging | (707) 462-2596 | The Ukiah Area Agency on Aging focuses on developing, providing and coordinating services for older adults in the area. Some services the agency provides include meals, homemaker services, transportation, long-term care planning, outreach programs and information on aging. |
| Senior Information and Assistance Program | (707) 468-5132 | This program provides a free directory to seniors so they may easily locate resources to fit their needs. The directory is available online and an option is available to print each individual section. |
| AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) | (530) 768-5252 | The SCSEP helps low-income seniors ages 55 and older secure employment with companies that hire retirees. This service can also help seniors enhance their skills and be more active in their communities. |
Ukiah-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
