There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Gualala, California. This includes 1 facility in Gualala and 7 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in California range from $33 to $300, with an average expense running around $125. The per month cost averages about $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. Yearly, the average cost is about $45,000, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Gualala, California
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- Gualala scores significantly lower than the California average of 71.
- Gualala scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Equinox Care Facility and Anderson Valley Elder Home)
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Sea Ranch Lodge & Golf Links, The and Ukiah Municipal Golf Course).
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Gualala River Redwood Park and Gualala Point Regional Park).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.75% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.49% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $65,415, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $50,020, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,432, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,550 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $94,900 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,020 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.04%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Gualala receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Gualala has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Gualala has a very sparse population density of 24.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gualala have a very short daily commute time.
- Gualala has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.38%.
Located in Mendocino County, Gualala is a town in the State of California. The surrounding area is home to 20,301,672 inhabitants, but there are just 2,093 residing in the city limits. The 55+ community makes up 44% of the total population.
Gualala has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($31,000 per capita), vs an average of $52,000 for the whole of California. The median home price in Gualala is $576,000, which is higher than the state average of $451,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of around 6.04%.
Gualala has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The city gets average amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Gualala has moderate air quality.