Assisted Living in Arcata, California

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Arcata, California. This includes 2 facilities in Arcata and 16 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in California range from $33 up to $300, with a mean expense running approximately $125. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $45,000, which is above the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Arcata, California

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Arcata scores significantly lower than the California average of 71.
Arcata scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Mad River Community Hospital, St Joseph Hospital, and General Hospital.
There are 21 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Butler Valley, Sterling House Of Arcata, and Silvercrest Eureka.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 59 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (19% of residents).
There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Baywood Golf & Country Club, Beau Pre Golf Club, and Eureka Municipal Golf.
There are 13 parks near the city center, including Arcata Community Forest, Redwood Park, and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center.
There are no churches in or near the city.
There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 50 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 26 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.98% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $51,092, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $35,151, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $21,825, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $44,550 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $94,900 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,020 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.03%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Arcata receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Arcata has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Arcata has a sparse population density of 377.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Arcata have a very short daily commute time.
Arcata has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.94%.

Located in Humboldt County, Arcata is a small city in California. The city has a population of 20,199, with 20,301,672 people in the surrounding statistical area. The senior community currently represents around 19% of the overall population.

Arcata has a medium SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000 and a median household income is $35,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The mean home price in Arcata is $259,500, which is less than the state average of $451,500. Arcata has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.03%.

Arcata has medium mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation annually. Arcata has above average air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Arcata, California

Butler Valley

380 12th St

Arcata, CA 95521

1-855-221-7955

Located at 380 12th St, Butler Valley is a senior housing community serving Arcata, California. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median household income of $36,385. It is heavily populated, with roughly 21,000 ...

Assisted Living in Arcata, California

SeniorScore™ for Arcata, California

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Arcata, California

Butler Valley

Sterling House Of Arcata

Silvercrest Eureka

Alder Bay Assisted Living

Hall Avenue Rest Home

Timber Ridge of McKinleyville and Renaissance

Chamberlain's Care Home

Exclusively Sequoia Care

Frye's Care Home

Frye's Care Home

Especially You Assisted Living

Ginger's Loving Care Home

Gracelyn Care Home

Cutten Care Home

Aguilar Manor

Gardenside

Ladies Choice Fortuna

Brookdale Fortuna