Local Senior Care Guide
Los Angeles County has one of the largest senior populations in the US — and a corresponding wealth of senior care options. Costs are higher than the national average, but so is the quality of care. Our advisors help you find the right fit.
Get Free Los Angeles Guidance →Estimated Los Angeles Costs
$5,500 – $8,000 / mo
Assisted Living (median)
$6,500 – $9,500 / mo
Memory Care (median)
$30 – $42 / hr
Home Care (avg)
Los Angeles County has hundreds of licensed assisted living communities — from high-amenity communities in Santa Monica and Pasadena to more affordable options in the San Fernando Valley and Inland Empire.
Explore Assisted Living →The LA area offers specialized memory care communities with secure environments and dementia-trained staff. Many are co-located with assisted living facilities for seamless care transitions.
Explore Memory Care →Los Angeles has one of the largest home care workforces in the country. IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services) may provide state-funded home care for qualifying low-income seniors.
Explore Home Care →Local Context
California is one of the most regulated states for senior care — which means strong consumer protections, but also means more paperwork and licensing complexity. Los Angeles County's RCFE (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) licensing is administered by the California Department of Social Services.
California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides free or low-cost home care for eligible Medi-Cal recipients. If your loved one qualifies, this can dramatically offset home care costs. Our advisors can walk you through the process.
Veterans in the Los Angeles area can access the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and may qualify for Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits to offset care costs.
LA County Dept. of Aging
Senior services, case management, and referrals
CA Dept. of Social Services — RCFE Licensing
Verify facility licenses and inspection history
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Veterans benefits including Aid & Attendance
Alzheimer's Greater LA
Dementia care resources and support groups
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