51 Assisted Living Facilities near Yucaipa, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Yucaipa

• Although Social Security income is not subject to state income tax in California, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed at some of the highest tax rates in the nation. This may affect how much money can be put toward assisted living expenses in Yucaipa. 
  
• Yucaipa's air quality is among the worst in the nation, with San Bernadino County receiving an F for ozone pollution and 24-hour particle pollution from the American Lung Association. Retirees with respiratory conditions or cardiovascular disease may be negatively impacted by the region's poor air quality.
  
• Safety in Yucaipa is rated 36 out of 100, meaning that the city is safer than 36 percent of U.S. cities of all sizes. However, when the city is compared only to similarly sized communities, its crime rate is considerably lower than average. This may provide peace of mind for seniors who are interested in retiring to the area. 
  
• Summers in Yucaipa are warm and dry with highs in the low-90s, and winters are mild with lows in the upper-30s. This city may be well-suited for seniors who enjoy outdoor activities. 
  
• The Yucaipa area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Redlands.
  
• While the overall cost of living in Yucaipa is high relative to the national average, it is almost 40 percent lower than that of the state. Buying or renting a home here costs almost double the U.S. average but is about 50 percent lower than the state average. Healthcare is affordable in this city, however, coming in about 10 percent below the statewide average about nearly 20 percent below the nationwide average, which may offset other expenses.