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Vallejo, California is a city to the northeast of San Francisco, located on San Pablo Bay. It has a population of 121,692 as of 2019, and 15.8% of its residents are aged 65 or older, slightly less than the national average of 16.5%. Vallejo has long, warm Mediterranean-like summers, along with cold, wet and short winters. The area receives about 21 inches of rain a year, which is decidedly less than the national average of 36 inches. Vallejo is home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, which has many of the best roller coasters in California. Those interested in a quieter experience can visit Alden Park, located on the formal naval base on Mare island. Along with many locations for family picnics, the island also features many of the city’s main historical attractions.
In Vallejo, the average monthly cost of assisted living is $4,500. This may be more or less expensive depending upon the facility chosen and the services required.
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Vallejo’s average assisted living cost of $4,500 a month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, runs $500 a month cheaper than the average cost in California of $5,000 a month, but $200 more than the national average of $4,300. The cost in nearby Oregon is $4,659 a month and in Arizona, $3,900 a month. Assisted living is considerably more expensive than in Utah at $3,400 and Nevada at $3,595.
Assisted living costs in Vallejo are in the middle of the pack in Northern California. Stockton at $3,500, Modesto at $4,000 and Madeira at $3,913 a month are all less expensive. The cost in Sacramento, however, is almost $900 more expensive, at $5,395. Prices rise in Napa and Santa Cruz, with monthly assisted living costs averaging $6,250 and $6,800 a month, respectively.
Older Californians who receive Social Security income may also be eligible for the state supplemental payment. Seniors residing in a participating assisted living facility could receive a cash payment to help with costs for nonmedical care. Those seniors or their families should check to see if that facility accepts the supplement.
If you wish to learn more about the payment, its eligibility requirements and how to apply, check our assisted living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Veteran Services Solano County | (707) 784-6590 | Veterans Services provides information and resources for senior veterans and their families in Solano County. The goal of Veteran Services is to ensure that veterans and their families receive all the benefits to which they are entitled, including assistance with the cost of assisted living. Veteran services can also help seniors who wish to reside in one of the Veterans Homes in California. For instance, the veteran home in Yountville, located in the nearby Napa Valley, is the largest veterans home in the United States. |
| Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (AAANS) | (707) 784-8960 | The federally mandated Area Agency on Aging program provides volunteers to give medical appointment rides, deliver meals to frail or housebound seniors in the community and make calls to support seniors as they age. The AAANS promotes the welfare and healthy aging of all seniors in the Napa and Solano area through its programs and resources. |
| Florence E. Douglas Senior Citizen Center | (707) 643-1044 | The Florence E. Douglas Senior Citizen Center provides programs, resources and services for the social, recreational, educational and charitable needs of those aged 50 and above. The senior center acts as the communal focal point for services and programs for seniors in Vallejo as well as providing extensive information and referral services and coordinating with other senior agencies in Solano County. |
| Medi-Cal Assisted-Living Waiver | (888) 452-8609 | The assisted living waiver for low-income seniors is operated by Medi-Cal, California’s Medicare system. It provides funding for supportive services in an assisted-living facility, including the activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, personal care and occasional nursing care, and by providing transportation to medical appointments. |
| Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Counties | (925) 685-2070 | A nonprofit organization, Ombudsman Services is the only organization in California legally allowed to make unannounced visits to and inspections of long-term care facilities such as assisted living facilities. This helps ensure that seniors receive the best care possible and are free from abuse. There is no charge for any of their services. Seniors who reside in an assisted living facility or family members who suspect abuse should contact the Ombudsman Services. |
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are governed by a set of laws and regulations designed to promote self-direction and independence. These laws and regulations are enforced by the Community Care Licensing Division and the Continuing Care Contracts Branch.
Visit our assisted living in California page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
