Ontario Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Ontario for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,250/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Once the hunting and foraging grounds of semi-nomadic Native Americans, the arrival of other immigrants throughout the century developed the city of Ontario into agricultural land famous for its citrus and olive produce, wineries and dairy farming. Almost 100 years later, Ontario is a booming city known for its warehouses and manufacturing.

A mild climate adds to the pleasant atmosphere, with warm summers and cool winters, and an average of 312 days of sunshine. A variety of activities and local events guarantee community health and happiness. Seniors looking for long-term residential care will find assisted living in Ontario an attractive option.

Ontario Recreation

There are a number of fantastic places that seniors enjoying assisted living in Ontario can visit. The streets of the city are filled with historic buildings such as the Old Post Office and the Colonel J.P. Robertson House. The Frankish Building, Graber Olive House and Hofer Ranch are registered landmarks and sites truly worth seeing.

Shopping centers abound in the city, the most notable of which is the Ontario Mills Mall. Offering a fun mix of shopping, dining and entertainment, the mall is home to more than 200 stores and 30 movie screens. For a unique shopping experience, the city hosts the annual Coral Farmer’s Market, which displays captive grown, cultured corals or reef related products to the public.

Ontario Activities

The Museum of History and Art tells the fascinating story of the city’s past and occasionally showcases the work of local artists. In conjunction, the Ontario City Library contains more than 184,000 books including a history room which holds manuscripts, photographs and documents that chronicle the city’s colorful history.

The Citizen’s Business Bank Arena is a state-of-the-art facility that hosts a selection of entertainment such as sporting competitions, concerts and community events. The Ontario Senior Center offers programs, activities and classes to enrich the lives of adults 50 years and older, such as computer classes, yoga sessions and bingo socials, to name a few.

Ontario Medical Facilities

Kindred Hospital-Ontario is a 91-bed accredited acute care hospital, and the leading authority in the area when it comes to the effective management of ventilator-dependent patients. Their first-class geriatric services involve a team of highly-qualified specialists including physicians and dietitians dedicated to helping residents of assisted living in Ontario lead full lives.

About five miles away, the Chino Valley Medical Center has a state-of-the-art cardiovascular lab, and offers other quality healthcare services.

Ontario Transportation

Travel throughout Ontario and its surrounding areas is made possible via the bus service provided by Omnitrans, which equips its vehicles with lifts or ramps for boarding wheelchair or other mobility devices, and grants discounts to seniors. Access in and out of the city is through the local Amtrak station, which also offers discounts to residents of assisted living in Ontario.

Cost of Assisted Living in Ontario

The typical monthly cost of a one-bedroom, private assisted living apartment in Ontario ranges from a low of $1,250 to a high of $5,655, depending on facility size, location and quality. The city’s median monthly rate of $3,175* means seniors should expect to pay about $38,000 annually for assisted living in Ontario.

Find Assisted Living in Ontario

Seniors who choose assisted living in Ontario can expect to enjoy a lot of fun-filled and relaxing days. Find more information on local housing options on our Ontario Assisted Living page.

*Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.

Written by senior housing writing staff.