1 Memory Care Facility in Fortuna, CA

Fortuna is a coastal settlement where about 12,000 people reside. An estimated 17.4 percent are aged 65 and over, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia that requires full-time care. Fortuna is home to just two memory care facilities, but more sites are operating in nearby Eureka.

Residential care facilities in the state, a category that includes assisted living and nursing home care, are regulated by the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing program.

• Fortuna's climate is similar to other cities on California's north coast that have mild summertime highs of 64 degrees and mild winter lows around 41. The region gets 40 inches of rain yearly, which raises mold and pollen in the surrounding green space and can cause issues for seniors with asthma or severe allergies.
  
• The cost of living in Fortuna is just 9 percent higher than the national average across all categories of expenses. This is significantly lower than the state average of 69 percent above the national cost of living. Much of the cost premium is in housing, but the area's healthcare costs 4 percent less than the national median. This could benefit families on a fixed income.
  
• Crime rates in Fortuna are 30 percent higher than the national average. Violent crime is especially low, with years passing between incidents in some categories. Property crime is relatively more common, but it remains confined mostly to theft.
  
• The Fortuna area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Redwood Memorial Hospital and Mad River Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fortuna

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Fortuna and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Fortuna, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Directory of Winners in the Fortuna Area

Fortuna-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.