Nursing home care isn’t the only option to consider if you live in Riverside. Given the high average cost of $7,756 per month, it’s worth checking into alternatives. In-home care and home health aide services, which may include help with medical and nonmedical tasks, averages around $5,053 per month, a monthly savings of roughly $2,700. Seniors who choose assisted living spend $3,900 per month, which is about half as much as skilled nursing. Adult day health care, which includes meals, recreational activities and personal assistance, has a budget-friendly average cost of $1,907 per month.