Assisted living that accepts Medi-Cal in Long Beach, CA
14 assisted living homes in Long Beach are approved for California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), including 3 small six-bed-or-fewer homes. ALW pays for care; the resident pays room and board, often with SSI/SSP. You apply through a Care Coordination Agency, and there is a statewide waitlist.
From the DHCS participating-facility list, as of May 11, 2026. Confirm with each home that it has an ALW spot open.
Private-pay prices are Chapter estimates for residents who don't use ALW. ALW residents pay room and board instead; ask each home what it charges.
ALW-approved assisted living homes in Long Beach
- Brittany House170 beds · $7,450/mo private pay est.
- Chateau Long Beach184 beds · $6,850/mo private pay est.
- Crofton Manor Inn213 beds · $7,100/mo private pay est.
- Glen Park at Long Beach208 beds · $7,300/mo private pay est.
- Golden Eden III6 beds · $6,700/mo private pay est.
- Hacienda Grande Senior Assisted Living120 beds · $6,950/mo private pay est.
- Miray Life Care LLC6 beds · $7,450/mo private pay est.
- Olive Tree Home18 beds · $7,100/mo private pay est.
- Palmcrest Grand Residence262 beds · $7,100/mo private pay est.
- Regency Palms Long Beach91 beds · $7,450/mo private pay est.
- Regent Villa Retirement Home Inc.188 beds · $6,700/mo private pay est.
- Somerset Homecare6 beds · $7,200/mo private pay est.
- Villa Redondo Care Home80 beds · $6,500/mo private pay est.
- Vista Del Mar Senior Living300 beds · $7,200/mo private pay est.
How to use the Assisted Living Waiver in Long Beach
- Make sure you have full-scope Medi-Cal with no share of cost. If not, apply through Los Angeles County's social services office first.
- Contact a Care Coordination Agency serving Los Angeles County. It checks that you need a nursing-home level of care and adds you to the waitlist.
- While you wait, call the homes on this list to ask about open ALW spots and their room-and-board charge.
- When a spot opens, the agency coordinates your move and your care plan with the home.
- You pay room and board each month, often from SSI/SSP; ALW pays the home for your care.
Medi-Cal assisted living in Long Beach — FAQ
Which assisted living homes accept Medi-Cal in Long Beach?
14 assisted living homes in Long Beach are on the California Department of Health Care Services list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, including 3 small board-and-care homes with six or fewer beds. They're listed on this page. Call ahead: each home has a limited number of ALW spots.
Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Long Beach?
Partly. Through the Assisted Living Waiver, Medi-Cal pays for care services (help with bathing, dressing, medications and supervision) at participating homes. It does not pay room and board. To qualify you need full-scope Medi-Cal with no share of cost and a nursing-home level of care need, and there is a statewide waitlist.
How much will I pay at an ALW home in Long Beach?
With ALW covering care, residents pay room and board, which many cover with SSI/SSP. In 2026 the SSI/SSP payment for someone living in a licensed residential care home is $1,626 a month, and residents usually keep a small personal-needs allowance. Ask each home what it charges ALW residents for room and board.
How do I apply for the Assisted Living Waiver in Long Beach?
You apply through a Care Coordination Agency (CCA) that serves Los Angeles County, not through the home. The CCA assesses eligibility, places you on the waitlist if needed, and helps you move into a participating home with an open ALW spot. DHCS publishes the list of CCAs by county.