7 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Yucca Valley has 7 licensed facilities. 1 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. The remaining 6 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $5,540/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $5,113 up to $6,054 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 6 of 7 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Yucca Valley is 4.7 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.3, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 14% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 2 facilities here offer it.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,540/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Ingleside Lodge currently has the highest safety score in Yucca Valley at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Ingleside Lodge starts at $5,138/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 7 facilities in the area, published prices range from $5,113 to $6,054/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
14% of facilities in Yucca Valley participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 2 facilities in Yucca Valley 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.
