6 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for California. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Yucca Valley compares statewide.
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A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Yucca Valley has 6 licensed facilities. 1 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. The remaining 5 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $5,540/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $5,113 up to $6,054 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 6 of 6 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 5.2 out of 10. That's below the statewide average of 7.8, 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 17% 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.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 6 licensed assisted living facilities in Yucca Valley 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.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,540/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 6 facilities in Yucca Valley with a FYI Safety Score, 1 land in the Good or Excellent range and 5 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 6 facilities with an inspection record, 33% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Ingleside Lodge currently has the highest safety score in Yucca Valley at 9.5 out of 10. 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 9.5. Across all 6 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.
17% 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.
Every licensed facility we track in Yucca Valley, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.