10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Eureka, CA

 

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Eureka may be hours from the nearest big city, but it stands alone as a cultural hub for the region and an ideal retirement destination. Voted one of the best art towns in America, this small Northern California coastal treasure overflows with galleries, museums, festivals, public murals, pristine Victorian architecture, and old-fashioned shopping and dining spots. Eureka Old Town Historic District draws in visitors throughout the year with its timeless aura and remains the heart of town for residents. And with the year-round mild temperatures of Eureka’s alluring Mediterranean climate, the city’s outdoor highlights — like the Humboldt Botanical Gardens, the Sequoia Park Zoo, and the Eureka Boardwalk — can be explored during any season.

In Eureka, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Eureka, CA

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2019 was about $4,700 in Eureka and around $4,100 in the state of California.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Eureka are rated 11 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Eureka is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
89	101	80	83	90	83

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$45,724 per year	$38,806 per year	$41,022 per year	$23,268 per year	$41,165 per year	$1,967 per year	$775 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Eureka include:

Saint Joseph Hospital Eureka

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 140+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, ICU

Mad River Community Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 40+
• Specialties: emergency care, inpatient surgery, physical therapy, ICU

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Eureka has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and cool summers, where temperatures are moderated throughout the year by ocean breezes and don’t change much from one season to the next. In fact, Eureka has never recorded a temperature of 90 degrees or above. Summers tend to be dry with cool winds and coastal fog, and winters usually have more rainfall. The average humidity level in Eureka is 84% and remains steady throughout the year, although humidity levels are often highest during August at about 88%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
48°F	55°F	41°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
58°F	63°F	53°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 63

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38	17.6%	28,062	2,990 per square mile	2.3

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
2.2%	6.6%	2.0%	13.8%	0.1%	7.7%	69.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Santa Rosa: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 78/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Humboldt County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.3%	32.4%	9.5%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Eureka include:

• Old Town Eureka (Victorian-era commercial district)
• Carson Mansion
• Milton Carson Home
• Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
• Morris Graves Museum of Art
• Clarke Historical Museum
• Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
• HSU First Street Gallery
• Discovery Museum for Children
• Blue Ox Millworks and Historic Park

Outdoor attractions in Eureka:

• Eureka Boardwalk and Waterfront Trail
• Sequoia Park
• Sequoia Park Zoo
• Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
• Humboldt Botanical Gardens
• Eureka Marsh
• Madaket Harbor Cruise
• Samoa Beach
• Samoa Dunes Recreation Area

Eureka’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Eureka Main Street (old-fashioned downtown area with restaurants and shops)
• The Richard Sweasey Theater — Eureka Symphony
• North Coast Repertory Theater
• Redwood Curtain Theatre
• Redwood Coast Music Festival
• Summer Concert Series on the Boardwalk
• Humboldt Bay Full of Blues
• Arts Alive!
• Humboldt Bay Paddle Fest
• Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
• Eureka Municipal Golf Course
• Bayshore Mall

 

Transportation

Public transportation in Eureka is available via the Eureka Transit Service, which operates bus routes in town, and the Redwood Transit System, which operates bus routes from Eureka to other cities in Northern California. Amtrak and Greyhound also have special routes that run through Eureka. For seniors, Humboldt Transit Authority offers an ADA paratransit service called Humboldt Dial-a-Ride.