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Sunny days and a warm year-round climate in Corona provide the perfect backdrop for seniors looking for a place to retire in California. The overall crime rate is lower than the national average, and based on the BestPlaces Air Quality Index, the air quality in the city is above average. More than 394 acres of parks are available for walks and picnics, and the city is just an hour outside of Los Angeles. There are also several shopping malls, antique shops and quaint boutiques.
Approximately 17,000 seniors call Corona home. Those who need help with daily living tasks have several options for long-term care, including 15 assisted living communities within the city limits and 40 nearby. These communities cost around $5,000 a month, which can vary depending on the size of the communities and the number of amenities.
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Assisted living in Corona averages $5,000 a month, which is the same as the state average. According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost in Corona is $700 more than the national average. To the north in Oregon, assisted living costs around $4,659, and to the east in Nevada, the cost is $3,595. Arizona seniors pay approximately $3,900 per month.
Throughout the state of California, assisted living costs vary. Compared to Corona, Redding residents pay $500 less, and at $6,000, Santa Rosa seniors pay $1,000 more. Merced and Riverside seniors pay less than $4,000 a month with costs of $3,750 and $3,900, respectively. Near the center of the state, Visalia residents pay $4,548 per month.
Note: Data for Corona was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Low-income seniors who need help paying for assisted living in Corona may apply for the state Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). While it doesn’t pay for room and board, this home and community-based service waiver pays for services such as staffing, grooming, meals and housekeeping. Learn more about this waiver at our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Corona Senior Center | (951) 736-2363 | This senior facility offers adults ages 50 and older a place to participate in safe activities during the day. The center holds lectures on nutrition and other topics of interest to seniors. Recreational activities include line dancing, yoga, chair exercise, photography, writing clubs, knitting, crocheting and arts and crafts. |
| Riverside County Office on Aging | (877) 932-4100 | The Riverside County Office on Aging promotes the health and well-being of older adults and those with disabilities. The agency serves meals at local senior centers and delivers hot meals to the homebound. Other services include case coordination and management, information and assistance, social engagement and community outreach. |
| California Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 231-4024 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors living in long-term care communities. The ombudsman helps assisted living residents with issues related to health, safety and daily care and investigates issues regarding violation of rights, physical, verbal and mental abuse and insurance choices. |
| Senior Resource Guide | (800) 464-1123 | The Senior Resource Guide is a printed and online publication for older adults in Riverside County. The publication provides contact information on insurance providers and local hospitals, support programs and legal assistance. |
| Riverside County Veterans Services | (951) 955-3060 | At this agency, prior military members and their families can sign up to receive services and programs that include counseling, claims assistance, education and advocacy. The veterans services office offers the Aid and Attendance benefit, which can help pay for home and community-based services in assisted living communities. |
The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division regulates assisted living communities in Corona. The agency administers the regulatory enforcement system that focuses on health, safety and general quality of life. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in California page.
