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8 Best Nursing Homes in Hector, CA

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Hector is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Hector, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Hector is about $2,755, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 100 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hector, CA

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Mom's room is always clean and neat, her bathroom is cleaned daily , the staff knows the people there and treats them well , we've made several surprise visits and always found everything in order. We have...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Valley Crest Memory Care located in Apple Valley, California, offers a distinctive approach to specialized memory care. We provide a safe, secure and compassionate home for your loved one. From cozy rooms, to peaceful gardens and home-cooked meals, you have peace of mind knowing your loved one is...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Santa Fe Assisted Living is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yucca Valley is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities in all of San...
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Cost of nursing homes in Hector, CA

The average cost of senior living in Hector is $2,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pisgah, CA with an average of $2,419 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hector, CA, vs. nearby cities

Hector, CA
$2,755/mo
$4,523/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hector, CA, vs. state and national averages

Hector, CA
$2,755/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hector, CA, vs. other senior living options

$2,755/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,755/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hector, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Hector vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hector, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHector, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$2,755/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$2,912/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$2,755/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,312/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Hector, CA:$2,755/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Hector, CA:$2,912/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Hector, CA:$2,755/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Hector, CA:$2,312/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hector, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hector and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Hector, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hector have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hector, CA$5,239/mo$4,761/mo+10.0%
California$5,576/mo$5,328/mo+4.7%
National$5,342/mo$5,080/mo+5.2%
Hector, CA
2024 average cost:$5,239/mo
2023 average cost:$4,761/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,576/mo
2023 average cost:$5,328/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hector

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hector

Valley Crest Memory Care in Apple Valley, CA

5.0
I would rate them a 5 overall. The staff has been helpful, and my mother is adjusting nicely. What stood out is it is a safe environment for her and she is exposed to social activities.

Santa Fe Assisted Living in Yucca Valley, CA

4.4
It very seldom smells and it's clean. The housekeeper comes every Monday to clean, which is nice. They are very friendly and courteous and I am very pleased. If my mother doesn't show up to dinner, they will bring her a tray of dinner, which isn't expected. They do have a bus to go shopping ...
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Hector nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hector nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hector, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Hector nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Hector that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hector, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hector nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Hector Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hector, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hector nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hector partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hector, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hector nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hector communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hector, CANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hector nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Hector offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hector, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Valley Crest Memory Care, Santa Fe Assisted Living and Veterans Home - Barstow are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hector, California. See full list of communities.
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