Assisted Living Communities in Benicia, California

Benicia is one of the more affordable cities in California when comparing assisted living expenses, as average costs are $300 below the state norm. However, care still costs 10% more than the national average. Many nearby cities are much more expensive than Benicia, with costs jumping about 27.3% in Napa and 42.4% in Santa Rosa. Sacramento is a little more affordable, as prices are only $275 more per month than in Benicia. However, seniors could relocate farther south to Stockton to save approximately $1,301 monthly.

 

On average, assisted living communities charge $4,950 per month in Benicia.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The $4,950 average cost of assisted living makes this care the most affordable in Benicia. However, seniors may still want to consider other options. Home care provides similar services, such as housekeeping and meal preparation, except within seniors' residences, whereas home health care includes skilled nursing. Both cost approximately 20.4% more than assisted living. Nursing home care also provides skilled nursing alongside therapies and medical treatments but costs $5,513 more than assisted living, based on semi-private room rates. This is due to the much higher level of medical support it offers.