Huntington Beach Retirement Communities

Known as "Surf City USA", Huntington Beach has over 8 miles of beach, 281 yearly sunny days and enough leisure activities to keep a senior entertained for life.

Looking at senior living options here? Our database will give you a handful of Huntington Beach assisted living options, plus dozens more in neighboring cities like Newport Beach and Westminster. Before you start your search, check out the useful tidbits we dug up for this city on the Pacific.

If you already live in California, Huntington Beach's cost of living won't come as a shock. It's about 50% above the national average. However, most of that sticker price comes from high housing prices. Taxes are steep: the state sales tax is 8.25%; federal, state, local and private pensions are all taxed, as is military retirement. There is a limited estate tax but no inheritance tax.

According to the latest Genworth Financial "Cost of Long-Term Care" Survey, the average cost of a one-bedroom in a Huntington Beach assisted living facility is $3,725 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $275 a day while a semi-private will run $226 a day.

A few more useful facts: Huntington Beach's crime rate is lower than the national average. The area boasts over 8,000 restaurants, 113 libraries, 64 movie theaters and 49 colleges and universities. The Rodgers Senior Center (1706 Orange Ave.) hosts a variety of clubs and activities such as a stamp, computer and chess club, Hawaiian crafts class, bingo, Tai Chi, Wednesday Walkers and services like legal counseling, blood pressure check, and tax assistance.

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is a protected wetlands within the city. Seniors who like the outdoors will find plenty of birding, walking, and photography opportunities.

Begin your search now for Huntington Beach assisted living facilities using our search field at the top. You can also search for other options like respite care, adult day care and nursing homes.