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Located in Murrieta, The Better Life provides a secure and inviting board and care environment for seniors seeking assistive services and Alzheimer’s or memory care. The size of our home creates a more intimate and personal experience for residents, providing them with a setting in which to grow and thrive. Seniors enjoy delicious home-cooked meals three times a day, with tasty snacks in between meals. Our outdoor patio and backyard provide ideal spots for relaxing and enjoying some warm weather, while inside, our living room and common spaces are easily navigable for seniors with limited mobility.

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According to the <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study</a>, Murrieta&rsquo;s average monthly cost of assisted living is low when compared to other cities throughout California, such as Los&nbsp;Angeles&nbsp;($4,500), San Diego ($4,500), San Jose ($5,500) and San Francisco ($5,500).&nbsp;Murrieta&rsquo;s&nbsp;fees are also&nbsp;considerably lower&nbsp;than both the national average ($4,000) and the state average ($4,500).&nbsp;In some smaller California cities, including Madera ($3,323) and Bakersfield ($3,150), less expensive assisted living can be found.&nbsp;

Specific senior care cost data isn&rsquo;t available for Murrieta. Data for the nearest major city, Riverside, has been listed instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The type of care needed is the biggest factor affecting the cost of senior care, and this is particularly true in Murrieta. While the monthly cost of nursing care ($7,559) is more than double that of assisted living, home care costs are only $1,000 more. For seniors who choose to rely on homemaker services or a home health aide, it’s important to consider the additional costs that are associated with living at home, such as rent and general upkeep, which are typically included in the cost of residential programs.&nbsp; Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $3,500</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $4,481</li>
<li>Home health aide: $4,576</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,668</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $7,559</li>

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Murrieta

State Supplemental Payment 
 
California&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://ca.db101.org/ca/programs/income_support/ssi/faqs.htm#_q339" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">State Supplemental Payment</a>&nbsp;exists to provide financial assistance to seniors and disabled individuals. It&rsquo;s available to those who receive supplemental security income and reside in long-term care facilities or receive home care. 
 
The monthly payments are calculated based on income and the senior&rsquo;s living situation, and the maximum benefit is $160.72 (individual) or $407.14 (couple) per month.&nbsp;Although financial eligibility requirements for the supplement change frequently, those who are eligible for Medicaid are automatically qualified to receive this benefit. 
 
To learn more about the State Supplemental Payment&rsquo;s current eligibility requirements or to apply for the benefit, seniors can contact their local Social Security Office at (800) 772-1213.&nbsp; 
 
Long-Term Care Insurance 
 
<a href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/7-ltc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Long-term care insurance</a>&nbsp;can be purchased by older adults who are in reasonably&nbsp;good health and want to be prepared for the possibility of long-term care in their future. Those who have&nbsp;purchased this coverage can have their insurance provider assist them in paying for the cost of long-term care in assisted living or nursing care facilities. Eligibility and policy terms, including deductibles and premiums, vary depending on the plan and provider. For more information, contact the consumer hotline at (800) 927-4357. 
 
Elderlife&nbsp;Bridge Loan 
 
<a href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/our-services/#BridgeLoanInfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elderlife&nbsp;Financial Services</a>&nbsp;provides an alternative payment method to seniors who need a temporary funding source for assisted living. The company provides seniors with bridge loans that are paid directly to the senior&rsquo;s assisted living residence and repaid over time. Loans typically cover up to 12 months of fees while a senior awaits a more permanent source of long-term care funding.&nbsp; 
 
To qualify, seniors must meet credit and income requirements or apply with a cosigner who does. Elderlife Financial Services allows seniors to include up to six cosigners on a single application to increase their likelihood of approval. Seniors can apply for a loan&nbsp;<a href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/loc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> or by calling (888) 228-4500.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 2 Assisted Living Communities in Murrieta and several in surrounding areas. <ul><li>Assisted living: $3,500</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,559</li><li>In-home care: $4,481</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,668</li></ul>

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California&rsquo;s Medicaid program is called <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medi-Cal</a>. It&rsquo;s available to low-income residents of California, including pregnant women, families with children and seniors. It&nbsp;provides access to free or low-cost healthcare,&nbsp;including medical treatment, dental care, long-term care, counseling services, medical supplies and devices, prescription medications and transportation services. Medi-Cal and its waiver programs are jointly funded by the state and federal governments.&nbsp; 
 
While the basic state Medi-Cal plan doesn&rsquo;t cover the cost of assisted living, there are two waiver programs that are in place to assist low-income seniors: the&nbsp;Assisted Living Waiver and the Multipurpose Senior Services Program. Seniors applying for either of these waiver programs must meet eligibility requirements, which include a full care assessment to determine their level of need. Applicants must have an income less than $1,242 (individual) or $1,682 (couple) per month and may not have more than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple) in countable assets.&nbsp; 
 
Seniors can apply for Medi-Cal benefits&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coveredca.com/apply/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a> or call (800) 300-1506.&nbsp; 
 
Assisted Living Waiver 
 
The <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/pages/assistedlivingwaiver.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Assisted Living Waiver </a>provides low-income seniors residing in assisted living facilities with financial aid. In addition to paying for the cost of care, the program may cover additional services, such as medical care, dental care and transportation. The Assisted Living Waiver doesn&rsquo;t cover room and board. 
 
To apply for the Assisted Living Waiver, seniors can contact the Institute on Aging at (408) 474-0679 or visit or call any&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rcaging.org/Care" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Care Coordinator Agency</a> in the Riverside County area.&nbsp; 
 
Multipurpose Senior Services Program 
 
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/MSSPMedi-CalWaiver.aspx#services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Multipurpose Senior Services Program</a> was created to reduce stress on the Medi-Cal system caused by an excessive number of seniors accessing care in nursing homes, which is&nbsp;considerably more expensive than other types of senior care in California. The program provides financial support and health care&nbsp;services to seniors who require a nursing level of care but are able to safely continue living at home or in an assisted living community. For seniors who reside in an assisted living facility, it pays for the cost of care services and may also provide additional services, such as nurse visits, physical therapy and transportation.&nbsp; 
 
This program often has a long waiting list, as it only accepts 12,000 participants at a single time. Due to this waiting list, seniors typically have to be reassessed annually to determine if they&rsquo;re eligible to continue receiving services.&nbsp; 
 
To inquire about the application process or to be added to the waiting list, seniors can contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">California Department of Health Services</a> at (800) 541-5555.

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The Area Agencies on Aging provide seniors with a range of services that include access to community programs and resources, benefits assistance and case management services. These&nbsp;nonprofit&nbsp;organizations act as advocates for senior citizens in their area.&nbsp;

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Green Merrylands Murrieta Home is an assisted living and memory care community located at 40052 Daphne Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563, offering compassionate, personalized care in a warm and welcoming residential setting. Designed to feel like a true home, this community provides a comfortable and thoughtfully decorated environment where residents can feel safe, supported, and valued.

Residents at Green Merrylands Murrieta Home receive attentive assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, toileting, and incontinence care. The experienced caregiving team also monitors and assists with meals and medication management, ensuring each resident's health and well-being are supported around the clock. Care is delivered with professionalism, empathy, and a family-centered approach, allowing residents to maintain dignity and comfort.

The community places a strong emphasis on quality of life, offering home-cooked meals that accommodate a variety of dietary needs and daily activity programs designed to promote engagement, mental stimulation, and social connection. Hospice and end-of-life care services are also available, providing continuity of care and peace of mind for residents and their families.

Situated in a quiet Murrieta neighborhood, Green Merrylands Murrieta Home benefits from a calm, residential atmosphere while remaining close to local amenities, medical services, and community resources. With a dedicated and loving care team, a home-like setting, and a commitment to treating every resident like family, Green Merrylands Murrieta Home strives to ensure residents enjoy comfort, safety, and a fulfilling quality of life every day.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Green Merrylands Murrieta Home

Ivy Park at Murrieta offers personalized care and well-appointed apartment homes.

Located in the heart of the city along Clinton Keith Road, Ivy Park at Murrieta gives residents easy access to all that Murrieta has to offer. Just off the I-15 and I-215 Highways, Ivy Park is just minutes from the Inland Valley Medical Center, a bustling shopping center in the Antelope Hills, and diverse dining options.

From meals and activities meant to nourish body and soul to customized assisted living and memory care for those who need it, at Ivy Park at Murrieta, every day brings a fresh and fulfilling experience.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Ivy Park at Murrieta

Brookdale Murrieta provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.

We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value.

Our luxury assisted living community features elegant accommodations with resort-style amenities and a community calendar full of opportunities to explore new hobbies and engage with your neighbors.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Brookdale Murrieta

At Murrieta Gardens, we provide engaging, comfortable and safe care for our residents dealing with memory loss.

<h4>Hospitality Services:</h4>
Dealing with dementia like Alzheimer's is a journey for our residents and our families. Every resident is unique and has different needs that fit their lifestyle. Our priority is to accommodate your individual needs. We are there with you every step of the way, supporting you and providing exceptional care.

<ul>
<li>Regular Housekeeping
<li>Medication Management
<li>Professional Caregivers Onsite
<li>Exciting Social Programs
<li>Scheduled Transportation
<li>Active & Healthy Lifestyle</li>
</ul>

Our experienced staff has carefully crafted an environment that enriches the mind, body and soul of our residents. Daily activities encourage our residents to live a healthy lifestyle while building community.

<ul>
<li>Full-time Activities Director
<li>Group Exercise Classes
<li>Community Outings
<li>Religious Services
<li>Dakim BrainFitnessâ„¢
<li>Group Activity For Residents</li>
</ul>

<h4>Restaurant-Style Dining:</h4>
We create delightful dining experiences based on your personal tastes, creating unique, flavorful menus with a variety of options and making nearly everything from scratch.

<ul>
<li>Social Dining Experience
<li>Onsite Executive Chef
<li>Restaurant-Quality Dining
<li>Three Meals Per Day
<li>Multiple Options Every Meal
<li>Snacks Always Available</li>
</ul>

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