8 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Yuba City has 8 licensed facilities. 4 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 3 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting. The remaining 1 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $4,344/mo. That's roughly 18% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,700 up to $5,953 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 7 of 8 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Yuba City is 8.6 out of 10. That puts Yuba City in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 4 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 8 licensed assisted living facilities in Yuba City with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Yuba City is more affordable. The average here is $4,344/mo, about 18% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 8 facilities in Yuba City with a FYI Safety Score, 6 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 8 facilities with an inspection record, 50% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Yuba City currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 4 facilities in Yuba City offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.