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Located at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, picturesque Yucaipa is the historic home of the Serrano tribe. It has a population of just over 53,921 people, which contains a slightly below-average population of seniors. Sunny Yucaipa gets hot summers and very short, mild winters with rare snowfall. Residents of Yucaipa can take advantage of convenient proximity to outdoor attractions such as Anderson Peak or Oak Glen Preserve, which houses a large botanical garden. The area has a variety of vineyards and orchards where seniors can enjoy local food and drink. Retirees living in Yucaipa can also take in local and international arts and history at the Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens.
In Yucaipa, the cost of assisted living averages $5,000 per month, although actual prices vary by location, care plan and range of amenities available.
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Assisted living in Yucaipa costs $5,000 per month, which is on par with the state average but higher than the national average of $4,300. Assisted living prices vary elsewhere in the region, with Oregon at $4,659 and Nevada at $3,595. New Mexico averages $4,050 and Arizona averages $3,900.
Assisted living prices within California vary, and costs in Yucaipa are right on par with the state average. Southern city San Diego is more affordable, at $4,525. On the coast, Salinas is a much more expensive $7,100. Northern city San Francisco is much more affordable, at $6,100. In capital city Sacramento, assisted living averages $5,395. Costs are lower in the center of the state, where Bakersfield averages $3,613.
Note: Data for Yucaipa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Residents of Yucaipa can apply for the Assisted Living Waiver offered by Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. This waiver can’t be used to pay for room and board in an assisted living facility, but it can be used to pay for skilled nursing, personal care and housekeeping, among other services. To learn more about the Assisted Living Waiver and how to apply, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| San Bernardino County Aging and Adult Services | (909) 891-3700 | This Area Agency on Aging offers healthy aging education, including fall prevention and chronic disease management classes. It also offers health insurance counseling and public guardian services. This agency’s long-term care ombudsman helps residents of assisted living facilities advocate for their welfare, and its resource center connects older adults with reputable local service providers. |
| Scherer Community Center | (909) 797-1177 | The city of Yucaipa offers specialized senior programming at this senior center, including arts and crafts sessions, educational opportunities and exercise classes. Members can also take part in day trips to local eateries and shops. The SCC’s resource center provides referrals to medical, legal and financial services. |
| San Bernardino Senior Center | (909) 801-5762 | Run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, this vet center offers mental health care and financial assistance to service members and their families. Veterans can get referrals to the VA health care system, which offers pharmaceutical and laboratory services. Information regarding life insurance, pension programs and financial assistance for housing and education is also available here. |
| Smiles for Seniors Foundation | (909) 790-6671 | This program is open to California seniors aged 65 or older. It can offer emergency financial aid for medical costs, medication costs and some bills. In addition, it can help pay for necessary assistive technology. This nonprofit also runs a holiday gift program for seniors in need. |
| AARP Yucaipa | (626) 585-2606 | AARP provides education and information to millions of seniors in California. This organization provides a lecture series on topics relevant to older adults, including financial literacy and healthy aging. Seniors can also access volunteer opportunities and a free annual tax preparation initiative. |
Yucaipa’s assisted living facilities are governed by the Department of Social Services and must adhere to strict state regulations designed to protect the welfare of residents. Learn more about these senior protection laws by visiting our Assisted Living in California page.
