7 Assisted Living Facilities near Yucca Valley, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Yucca Valley

• The climate in Yucca Valley is very dry and hot, with summer and fall dust that can aggravate the COPD and asthma of many seniors. Summer highs average 103 in July, and lows drop to only 44 degrees in December. Yucca Valley sees only around 4.4 inches of rain in a typical year.
  
• Yucca Valley's cost of living is almost exactly in line with the national average. Expenses here average only 2 percent above the national average, which is significantly below the rest of the state of California, which costs 69 percent more than the national average. In some areas, Yucca Valley is even more affordable. Healthcare in Yucca Valley is 17 percent less expensive than it is across the rest of the country.
• Crime rates in Yucca Valley are relatively low. In all categories of crime combined, Yucca Valley has 30 percent lower crime than the national average, with even lower rates of violent crime.
• Transportation in Yucca Valley is provided by the Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MTBA). This service operates bus lines to Twentynine Palms and surrounding communities. Seniors ride MTBA buses at a discount with valid ID, and dial-a-ride services are available for mobility-impaired riders if booked in advance.
• The Yucca Valley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Hi-Desert Medical Center and Bear Valley Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Yucca Valley has an array of community resources for seniors, including the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), an organization that helps seniors pay the cost of an in-home caregiver who can help out with routine chores, as well as over half a dozen senior centers a few miles to the west of the hills.