Family Choice Senior Living
3105 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92804
"Family Choice Senior Care is a licensed, non-medical care facility designed to bridge the gap between independent living and skilled nursing..."
READ MOREResidents of assisted living facilities typically have trouble completing daily activities, but their needs are not advanced enough for nursing home residency. Assisted living caregivers help with tasks like dressing and bathing, and they conduct activities to help residents unwind and socialize. In Whittier, assisted living costs an average of $5,250 per month. Its average assisted living fee is $750 higher than the national median cost of $4,500, but it matches the California statewide average. The state’s assisted living communities are sometimes referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
This guide compares the cost of assisted living in Whittier to the prices of other care and location options. It also describes information sources and service providers the area’s seniors may find helpful.
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In Whittier and elsewhere in California, the Senior Care Licensing Program upholds quality standards in assisted living facilities. The program’s personnel enforce regulations in the interest of protecting residents’ safety, comfort and health. Additionally, they maintain and publish a list of the state’s licensed facilities.
The average monthly fee for assisted living in Whittier is $5,250.Â
Whittier’s average assisted living cost is identical to the California-wide average but is $750 higher than the nationwide average. Oxnard, which is near Whittier on California’s coast, has an average cost that’s $500 more expensive. Two other pricier cities are San Diego and Santa Maria, with respective average rates of $5,475 and $5,300. Seniors may find some savings by looking inland to Bakersfield, which has a typical cost of $3,750. That figure falls $1,500 below Whittier’s.
Whittier
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Oxnard
$5,750
San Diego
$5,475
Santa Maria
$5,300
Bakersfield
$3,750
Among Whittier’s senior care options, nursing homes are the most expensive, reflecting their medical care capabilities. In those facilities, a semiprivate room costs $9,125 per month on average, or $3,875 more than assisted living accommodations. In-home care and home health care share an average rate of $5,911, so they are also more expensive than assisted living. Adult day health care is the most affordable option in Whittier. Enrollees pay an average of just $1,652 per month, which is $3,598 less than what assisted living participants pay. However, transportation arrangements may be necessary.
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 Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, 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.
Several organizations support Whittier’s older adults. Through them, seniors and their families can find information, support and advocacy. To learn more about specific offerings, contact each organization.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Workforce Development Aging & Community Services | (888) 211-0644 | WDACS's Linkages Program is a care management initiative that offers intake screenings, assessments and the arrangement of services. It additionally helps seniors scheduled for discharge from residential care facilities. The WDACS's other programs encompass transportation, legal assistance and caregiver support, among other needs. |
WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which assists residents of long-term care facilities. To that end, the program's representatives investigate complaints and inform residents on various topics. WISE's other focuses include supporting caregivers and providing care management |
Military & Veterans Affairs | (877) 452-8387 | MVA is a county-level agency that assists veterans and certain eligible survivors and dependents. It can help clients locate documents and complete paperwork, and it offers advice and help in matters such as pensions, disability claims and health care. |
City of Whittier Senior Services | (562) 567-9470 | The City of Whittier operates a pair of senior centers, which are the sites of classes, health screenings and other events. Additionally, by calling the city's Information & Referral office, seniors can learn about assisted living and other long-term care options. They can also receive introductions to social service agencies. |
Bet Tzedek | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek's representatives work with low-income seniors. They offer help in areas such as preparing legal documents, setting up conservatorships, and gaining and maintaining access to public benefits. Another priority for Bet Tzedek is assisting Holocaust survivors. |
Whittier 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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