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Assisted living in Los Angeles County, CA

1,920 licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across 124 cities in Los Angeles County, with all-in monthly costs on every listing. That includes 1,629 small board-and-care homes and 356 homes approved for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver.

Cost of care

What senior living costs in Los Angeles County

All-in monthly cost (base rent plus a typical care add-on) across every licensed community in the county.

1,920communities
$6,953average all-in / mo
$6,950median all-in / mo
$6,500–$7,600range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Independent living
21
$6,955
$6,950
Assisted living
1,920
$6,953
$6,950
Memory care
7
$7,029
$6,800

At about $6,953/mo all-in, Los Angeles County runs 9% above the California average of $6,401, and 22% above the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).

Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages, marked on each listing, until the community verifies its own rate. See the California cost report for statewide figures.

By city

Senior living costs by city in Los Angeles County

Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
Los Angeles
166
$6,958
Northridge
93
$6,950
Torrance
92
$6,956
Van Nuys
80
$6,939
Granada Hills
79
$6,941
Lancaster
65
$6,930
North Hollywood
64
$6,988
Long Beach
54
$7,015
Palmdale
45
$6,996
North Hills
39
$6,929
Rancho Palos Verdes
39
$6,926
Reseda
39
$6,906
Woodland Hills
39
$6,964
West Hills
38
$6,975
Burbank
37
$6,973
Pasadena
37
$6,969
Carson
33
$6,976
Glendale
33
$6,921
Claremont
31
$6,853
Valencia
31
$6,927
Chatsworth
30
$6,955
Glendora
28
$7,041
Sun Valley
25
$6,878
Winnetka
24
$7,006
Cerritos
22
$6,891
Santa Clarita
22
$6,957
Canoga Park
21
$6,921
Sylmar
21
$6,933
Tarzana
21
$7,024
Whittier
21
$6,886
Sherman Oaks
20
$6,925
Covina
19
$7,005
Norwalk
18
$6,906
West Covina
18
$6,964
Arcadia
17
$7,009
Harbor City
17
$6,871
San Dimas
17
$6,862
Diamond Bar
16
$7,128
Panorama City
16
$6,909
Lomita
15
$6,923
Santa Monica
15
$6,907
Downey
14
$7,154
Lakewood
13
$6,900
Compton
11
$6,886
Inglewood
11
$6,909
Saugus
11
$6,973
Valley Village
11
$7,023
Bellflower
10
$6,910
La Verne
10
$7,100
Encino
9
$7,028
La Mirada
9
$6,989
Mission Hills
9
$7,006
San Gabriel
9
$6,839
San Pedro
9
$7,050
Lake Balboa
8
$6,931
Monrovia
8
$6,856
Tujunga
8
$6,944
Altadena
7
$6,893
Arleta
7
$7,079
Redondo Beach
7
$6,821
Sunland
7
$6,950
Valley Glen
7
$6,957
Culver City
6
$6,775
El Monte
6
$6,917
Gardena
6
$6,942
Hacienda Heights
6
$6,758
N. Hollywood
6
$6,950
Agoura Hills
5
$6,890
Alhambra
5
$7,080
Canyon Country
5
$6,900
Hawthorne
5
$6,990
La Puente
5
$7,040
Pomona
5
$7,000
Sherwood Forest
5
$7,050
Westlake Village
5
$6,880
Azusa
4
$6,900
Duarte
4
$6,838
Monterey Park
4
$6,900
Newhall
4
$7,275
Rolling Hills Estates
4
$7,250
Sierra Madre
4
$6,950
Montebello
3
$6,983
Pacific Palisades
3
$7,000
Thousand Oaks
3
$7,000
Artesia
2
$6,975
Baldwin Park
2
$6,825
Beverly Hills
2
$6,775
Calabasas
2
$6,850
La Canada
2
$6,900
La Crescenta
2
$6,950
La Habra Heights
2
$6,900
Lakeview Terrace
2
$7,025
Lawndale
2
$6,850
Littlerock
2
$6,725
Lynwood
2
$7,450
Manhattan Beach
2
$6,600
Montrose
2
$7,100
Pacoima
2
$7,075
Palos Verdes Estates
2
$6,550
Playa Vista
2
$6,950
Porter Ranch
2
$6,650
Rosemead
2
$7,025
San Fernando
2
$6,975
South Pasadena
2
$6,900
Stevenson Ranch
2
$7,025
Studio City
2
$7,200
Temple City
2
$6,825
Toluca Lake
2
$6,650
Walnut
2
$6,775
Acton
1
$7,450
Hermosa Beach
1
$6,950
La Canada Flintridge
1
$7,200
Panorama
1
$7,450
Paramount
1
$6,950
Quartz Hill
1
$7,450
Rolling Hills
1
$6,950
Shadow Hills
1
$6,950
Simi Valley
1
$7,450
South Gate
1
$6,850
Val Verde
1
$6,700
Venice
1
$6,950
W. Covina
1
$6,850
West Hollywood
1
$6,950
Westwood
1
$6,600

Paying with Medi-Cal? 356 communities in Los Angeles County are approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care (not room and board). See ALW homes in Los Angeles County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work

Communities in Los Angeles County

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Claremont Manor

Claremont, CA
Assisted living
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Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
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Villa Gardens

Pasadena, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
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Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Montecedro

Altadena, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
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Est. all-in from
$6,950/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Senior living in Los Angeles County — FAQ

How much does assisted living cost in Los Angeles County?

Across 1,920 licensed communities in Los Angeles County, the average all-in cost is about $6,953 per month (median $6,950). All-in means base rent plus a typical care add-on; one-time move-in fees are extra. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each community verifies its own rate.

What are the most and least expensive cities for senior living in Los Angeles County?

Among cities with at least five communities, the lowest average all-in costs are in Hacienda Heights ($6,758), Culver City ($6,775), Redondo Beach ($6,821), and the highest are in Downey ($7,154), Diamond Bar ($7,128), La Verne ($7,100).

How many board and care homes are in Los Angeles County?

1,629 of the county's 1,920 licensed communities are small board-and-care homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $6,956 per month. They're licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), just like larger assisted living communities, but operate in ordinary houses with a few caregivers.

Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Los Angeles County?

Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available in Los Angeles County, and 356 communities here are on the state's participating list. ALW pays for care services, not room and board, and there is a statewide waitlist.

Does Chapter charge families or sell my information?

No. Chapter is free for families and never sells or shares your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community.

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