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The Southern California community of Norco sits in Riverside County near the Santa Ana Mountains. The region contains 679 assisted living communities for prospective residents to consider, including 2 in the city proper. According to senior care cost data, local facilities charge a monthly rate of approximately $5,748 in 2024, which exceeds the U.S. norm by around $400 but compares favorably to the California baseline of $6,250.Â
This guide features 2420 reviews consumer reviews of local assisted living communities, helping you compare features and amenities. These reviews contribute to an overall satisfaction rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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25475 Adriana Street, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2.0
(1 reviews)
"When I toured the Seaside Terrace III, they were your normal people that were pretty much on hospice, and that wouldn't have been good for my wife. She was pretty active and wanted to talk to people. So that just wasn't the right fit. This was one of..."
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17846 Tacoma Circle, Villa Park, CA 92861
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Sunshine Retirement Home is just a house. It's a residential care home. I would describe it as poor. I was not happy with it from the time we stepped through the door. The staff were not overly pleasant; they were just cordial. The dining area was ve..."
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735 E. Hanks Street, Azusa, CA 91702
1.5
(2 reviews)
"I admitted my dad to the Loving Care Home last November. Somehow, I don't like the place. They increased the price in the middle of the stay, and they didn't allow my dad to go back there after he went to the hospital. The whole thing got very unhapp..."
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11400 POPLAR STREET, Loma Linda, CA 92354
1.0
(1 reviews)
"We didn't have a good experience with Excelcare. It was horrible. The staff knows nothing about caregiving, and half of them do not speak English. They're very unskilled. We found my father not taken care of, his oxygen was off, they hadn't fed him, ..."
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2 Yankee St, Irvine, CA 92620
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Food brought to facility for resident disappears and the constantly changing staff knows nothing about it. Staff often doesnt speak English. Facility is clean! Staff stability is a constant problem. Every staff member blames the director for all the ..."
READ MORE4515 ORCHARD STREET, Montclair, CA 91763
1.0
(1 reviews)
"A social worker found Montclair Guest Home for me. The only thing I can say nice about this place is most of the staff that work here are very nice. However, the people that own it and the administration are terrible people. About 80% of the people h..."
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116 W. Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Las Palmas Home Care was really a home. It's not good at all and it's just as expensive as the rest of them. I didn't see anything there appealing. It's terrible. People were just sitting there doing nothing. I was very disappointed. I wouldn't put m..."
READ MORE10650 54TH STREET, Mira Loma, CA 91752
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I did not get a sense of security for my loved one. The people who run this facility live and elsewhere and therefore not always there. It appeared to be more of a private home with so called "assisted living" and "independent living" on the other ..."
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26291 Avenida Calidad, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm not happy with Seasons where my mother is staying. There are five to six bedrooms at the place, the helpers barely speak English, and every time I call the house, it goes to the answering machine. I have to check with the Sheriff to know how my m..."
READ MORE25778 Date Court, San Bernardino, CA 92404
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE948 Russell Place, Pomona, CA 91767
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE13322 Prospect Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
"Grace's Home I is a care home in Santa Ana, California. This Orange Country suburb is well-known for its lively atmosphere, and world-famous..."
READ MORE414 S Abelian Ave, West Covina, CA 91792
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE275 Garnet Way B, Upland, CA 91786
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READ MORE25834 Amapolas Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE710 Payson Street, La Verne, CA 91750
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE167 Sutter Court, San Dimas, CA 91773
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READ MORE4458 Via del Valle, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
"Located in a peaceful neighborhood in the southern California city of Yorba Linda, St. Simon Home for the Elderly is surrounded by attractiv..."
READ MORE1341 Sierra View Drive, Glendora, CA 91740
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READ MORE1362 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Norco seniors pay around $5,748 monthly for assisted living, which falls below California’s median of $6,250. Although rates run lower in Riverside, where facilities charge roughly $5,324, local fees compare favorably to many other cities in Southern California. Fees in Santa Maria come in near $6,500, and seniors in San Diego pay about $7,250.
Norco
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Riverside
$5,324
San Diego
$7,250
Oxnard
$5,800
Santa Maria
$6,500
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, residents of assisted living facilities in Norco pay an average of $5,250 per month. While this is on par with the California average, it’s $750 higher than the national average of $4,500.Â
Norco seniors have the same options as other Californians when it comes to receiving financial assistance for assisted living. Eligible seniors can apply for the California Medi-Cal (Medicaid) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) or two state programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS), to receive aid.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living costs in Norco trend close to $5,748 per month. While seniors who attend adult day health care facilities pay around $4,060 less, other senior care solutions typically cost more. Agencies charge about $6,673 for in-home and home health care options, and nursing home residents pay roughly $10,646 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Norco is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
There are plenty of resources available to those currently living in assisted living communities or considering doing so. These resources include senior centers, transportation options and help with navigating the often complex arena of choosing the best Medicare supplement program.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center | (951) 270-5647 | Those aged 50 and over can access an extensive range of classes, activities, programs and services at the Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center. Classes and activities include woodcarving, quilting, yoga, chair volleyball, billboards and bunco. Seniors can also participate in special interest clubs, join their peers for group outings and keep current on new technology trends. Seniors aged 60 and over can join others for a hot, nutritious lunch each weekday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The center is open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday and 8: a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday. |
| County of Riverside Office on Aging | (877) 932-4100 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Norco and other Riverside County communities, the county of Riverside Office on Aging administers 27 free programs and services designed to help seniors live a good quality of life and retain their independence. Trained resource specialists are available to take calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to help with issues such as benefits and health insurance counseling, information on assisted living facilities and other housing options, where to find free or low-cost legal assistance and access congregate lunches and social activities. |
| Seniors on the Move | (951) 270-5647 | Norco residents aged 50 and over can access free, door-to-door transportation from Seniors on the Move. The program operates under the City of Norco to provide seniors with necessary transportation to health care appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacies, banks and post offices within a 30-mile radius of Norco city limits.  Reservations must be made in advance, and because rides cannot be guaranteed with short notice, and residents are highly encouraged to make them at least one week in advance of the desired trip date. |
Norco Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Blossom Acres
We decided to stop in to see Blossom Acres assisted living facility while searching for a place for an acquaintance to live in the area. The outside looked well maintained, with plenty of nice...
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