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West Covina is a Southern California city with nearly 110,000 residents, about 16% of whom are seniors. It’s home to amenities such as the Plaza West Covina, an indoor shopping mall with over 185 stores and restaurants, free Wi-Fi and ATMs. Its local senior center hosts social and recreational activities for older adults, and its public library has print and digital materials and virtual classes for members. Residents also have access to two high-performing hospitals, including Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital and West Covina Medical Center.
Older adults in West Covina have access to about two dozen assisted living facilities, which range in size and amenities to fit a variety of lifestyles and preferences. On average, seniors in West Covina pay $5,000 per month for this level of care.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living in West Covina is moderately priced at $5,000 per month, which is $700 higher than the national median but consistent with the state average. Care may be more affordable in neighboring states. In Oregon, monthly assisted living costs are a little lower than in California at $4,659. In Arizona, monthly fees average $3,900, and in Nevada, seniors pay $3,595. Utah is among the least expensive states in the nation for this type of care, with facilities charging $3,400 per month.
Compared to other California cities, West Covina has moderate assisted living rates of $5,000 monthly. Several cities have more economically priced care, including Hanford and Bakersfield, where rates are among the lowest in the nation at $3,975 and $3,613, respectively. In Vallejo, seniors pay $4,500, and in the San Luis Obispo area, fees are higher than the state median at $5,800. Assisted living rates in Napa and Salinas are relatively high at $6,250 and $7,100.
Note: Data for West Covina was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The Assisted Living Waiver covers a broad range of services for older adults in West Covina who meet nursing home criteria but want to live in an assisted living facility. This waiver is a provision under the state’s Medicaid program and covers services such as nonemergency medical transportation, nutrition services, housekeeping and personal care. To qualify, applicants must be fully eligible for Medicaid without cost-sharing responsibilities.
More information on this waiver and other options for paying for assisted living is available on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Cortez Park Community & Senior Center | (626) 331-5366 | The local senior center offers direct services and programs for older adults in West Covina. Its award-winning lunch program provides weekday lunch services, with those aged 60 and over encouraged to give a small donation toward the cost of their meal. The center also hosts free movies and recreation classes such as line dancing, computer classes, tai chi and driver safety. |
| County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDAC) | (213) 738-4004 | WDAC is the Area Agency on Aging for West Covina and the surrounding region. Its information specialists help older adults access services in the community through its Linkages program, and it hosts online disease prevention and health promotion classes. The organization also operates senior centers and congregate meal sites throughout the West Covina region. |
| WISE & Healthy Aging LTC Ombudsman Program | (310) 393-3618 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living facilities in West Covina. Its certified volunteers visit local facilities to ensure residents understand their rights and obtain all the services in their care plans. |
| Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights administers HICAP, a statewide program that provides free health insurance options counseling for those aged 65 and over. Its trained volunteer counselors help residents understand their Medicare coverage and make informed decisions regarding private health insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage and long-term care insurance. |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (323) 939-0506 | Through Bet Tzedek Legal Services, seniors in West Covina get one-on-one help with civil legal issues such as denied health insurance claims or problems with public benefits. The office can also help seniors review assisted living contracts and understand payment obligations. |
| Los Angeles County Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs | (626) 813-3402 | The county’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has an office in West Covina that provides one-on-one assistance with understanding VA benefits and the application process. Through this office, veterans get help with applying for benefits that may help them pay for assisted living. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (323) 224-6510, ext. 104 | RSVP is a nationwide program that provides volunteer opportunities for older adults, letting them use their interests and prior work experience to serve their community. |
California’s Senior Care Licensing Program, administered by the Department of Social Services, enforces a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for assisted living facilities to follow. All West Covina facilities comply with guidelines regarding staffing, nutrition and medication services, the scope of care, care planning and intake and discharge procedures. For more information on these rules, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
