Corona Assisted Living

The city of Corona enjoys an ideal location within reach of Los Angeles and adjacent to the many amenities of Orange County. Corona is known as both “The Lemon Capital of the World” and “The Circle City” due to the unique design of Grand Boulevard and its street grid.

A dedication to creating a prosperous community has allowed Corona to maintain the crime rate of this 125,00-person city at one of the lowest levels in the state of California. Situated next to the Santa Ana River Canyon, assisted living in Corona is an excellent living choice for seniors seeking mild winter and hot summer weather.

Corona Recreation

Coronaresidents are able to bask in fresh air and sunshine by visiting any of the city’s 394 acres of parks. Butterfield Park is a local favorite, as well as the many majestic national and state wilderness areas that enliven the surrounding county.

The city offers two major shopping complexes, complete with movie cinemas: Crossings at Corona and The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos. Every Saturday morning, the Corona Certified Farmers’ Market brings the best of locally-grown fruits and vegetables to shoppers from communities of assisted living in Corona.

Corona Activities

It’s easy for seniors enjoying assisted living in Corona to relax and unload excess stress within the luxurious setting of Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa. After a revitalizing day of massages and mud baths, your senior loved one can enjoy an evening of entertainment at the Corona Symphony Orchestra or the Act One Performing Arts Experience.

For enthusiasts of medieval history, Corona is home to California’s only permanent renaissance village, which hosts several major events each year. The Corona Senior Center offers a variety of activities and programs to adults 50 and older including dance lessons, movie nights, art and computer classes. The Center also offers health screenings and monthly workshops on nutrition and other health-related topics.

Corona Medical Facilities

The Corona Regional Medical Center is the premiere hospital available to residents of assisted living in Corona. The center’s Crown Plus Senior Program provides elderly patients with free monthly health lectures, including a diabetes education program. Two other nearby health facilities are the Chino Valley Medical Center in Chino and Western Medical Center in Santa Ana.

Corona Transportation

The Corona Cruiser bus route offers both a Blue Line and a Red Line to transport citizens around the community. With advance reservations, these lines are able to deviate up to half a mile for the convenience of riders. Steeply discounted bus fares are available to seniors who choose assisted living in Corona.

The city of Corona’s curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride service can be utilized by all persons traveling within the service area. Seniors are offered the advantage of riding with a friend at half the usual price when using the Buddy Fare system. Attendants of ADA certified riders may travel at no cost. Metrolink provides rail transportation from Corona to adjoining cities and counties, including service to Los Angeles.

Cost of Assisted Living in Corona

The cost of assisted living in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area varies from a minimum of $1,200 per month to a maximum of $6,750 per month. The median monthly rate for assisted living in the Corona area is $3,150, which equates to an annual median cost of $37,800.*

Find Assisted Living in Corona

Corona is a prosperous and safe city for senior retirees in the California sunshine. To find out more about residential opportunities in this city, visit our Corona Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing staff writer.

*Genworth Financial 2012 Cost of Care Survey.