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Learn More About Home Care in Poway, CA

North of San Diego and just under 20 miles from the Pacific coast, Poway offers a peaceful retirement in a suburban yet rugged Southern California setting. Easy access to daily necessities along with a range of hiking trails make Poway an attractive, well-rounded senior living destination. San Diego’s vibrant downtown area and big-city attractions are only a short drive away, and within city limits, residents of Poway can continue leading an active lifestyle year round at expansive, picturesque natural areas like Mount Woodson, Blue Sky Ecological Preserve, and San Dieguito River Park.

Home care, or in-home care, in Poway is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Poway, CA

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $5,700 in the Poway area and $5,500 in the state of California, according to Genworth.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Poway are rated 38 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated much higher than the average.

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
138	148	142	140	136	134

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
$121,358 per year	$68,053 per year	$102,367 per year	$43,549 per year	$46,015 per year	$6,619 per year	$1,342 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Poway include:

Palomar Medical Center Poway

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Palomar Medical Center Escondido

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 320+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Poway’s climate is classified as semi-arid, with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 63%, and humidity levels are often highest during March at about 69%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
54°F	67°F	42°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	84°F	59°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 117

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: 15″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43	16.3%	49,711	1,272 per square mile	2.9

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)
0.9%	11.7%	1.5%	18.1%	0.2%	5.2%	64.8%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in San Diego: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for San Diego County

Democratic	Republican	Other
56.1%	38.2%	5.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

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

• Heritage Museum
• Old Poway Park, Poway City Council

Outdoor attractions in Poway:

• Hilleary Park, Community Park
• Black Mountain Open Space Park, Torrey Pines State Reserve
• Mount Woodson, Blue Sky Ecological Preserve, San Dieguito River Park
• Bonsai Pavilion

Poway’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• AMC Dine-In Poway 10
• Poway Americana Festival
• Poway Center for the Performing Arts
• Poway Plaza Shopping Center, Poway Promenade

Transportation

The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) offers bus transportation throughout the San Diego metropolitan area, including Poway. MTS also offers paratransit services to eligible passengers and discounted fares for seniors. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Poway.