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Senior living in Northridge, CA

93 licensed communities in Northridge, Los Angeles County with real, all-in monthly pricing. Compare honestly and book your own tours — Chapter never sells your information.

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Cost of care

What senior living costs in Northridge

Real all-in monthly cost — base rent plus a typical care add-on — across 93 local communities.

93communities
$6,950average all-in / mo
$6,950median all-in / mo
$6,500–$7,450typical range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Independent living
1
$7,450
$7,450
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Assisted living
93
$6,950
$6,950
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34 homes in Northridge are licensed by the state to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license doesn't always mean a secured unit, so ask each home. See dementia-licensed homes →

At about $6,950/mo all-in, Northridge 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).

All-in pricing is base rent plus a typical care add-on. Estimated figures are marked on each listing and refined as communities verify their rates on Chapter.

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Cost by ZIP code in Northridge

Average all-in monthly cost in the Northridge ZIP codes with listed communities.

ZIP code
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
91325
40
$6,956
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91324
38
$6,949
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91343
9
$6,994
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91326
6
$6,850
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How Northridge compares to nearby cities

Average all-in monthly cost in other Los Angeles County cities, so you can weigh options a short drive away.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
Northridge (this page)
93
$6,950
Los Angeles
166
$6,958
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Torrance
92
$6,956
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Van Nuys
80
$6,939
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Granada Hills
79
$6,941
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Lancaster
65
$6,930
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North Hollywood
64
$6,988
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Communities in Northridge

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Bright Eyes Vii

Northridge, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,500/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Cedars Assisted Living

Northridge, CA
Assisted livingAccepts Medi-Cal (ALW)
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Sun Care Homes

Northridge, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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A-z Comfort

Northridge, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,600/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Luxor Living

Northridge, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$6,700/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Prefer a smaller, home-like setting? 88 of Northridge's communities are board and care homes with six or fewer residents. See board and care homes in Northridge

Paying with Medi-Cal? 6 homes in Northridge are approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). See 7 ALW homes in Northridge · See ALW homes in Los Angeles County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work

All 93 licensed communities in Northridge, with monthly cost

Paying for care

How to pay for senior living in California

Most families combine private funds with one or more of these programs. Here's a plain-English rundown of what's available in California.

Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California's Assisted Living Waiver lets Medi-Cal cover the care portion of assisted living — personal care and health services, not room and board — for people who would otherwise qualify for a nursing home. You generally must have full Medi-Cal with no share of cost, be 21 or older, need nursing-facility level of care, and live in one of the roughly 15 participating counties (which include Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Orange, and San Francisco). Slots are capped and there's usually a waitlist, so families apply early through a local Care Coordination Agency.

VA Aid & Attendance pension

Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA's Aid & Attendance pension, which is added on top of the basic VA pension to help pay for care. For December 2025 through November 2026, the maximum is roughly $2,424 a month for a single veteran, $2,874 for a veteran with a spouse, and $1,558 for a surviving spouse. Eligibility depends on service history, income, and net worth.

Long-term care insurance

If your loved one holds a long-term care insurance policy, it often pays toward assisted living or memory care once they need help with two or more activities of daily living. Check the daily or monthly benefit amount, the elimination (waiting) period, and whether the policy requires a licensed community — nearly every community in our directory is state-licensed.

Medical expense tax deduction

When a resident is chronically ill — needing help with at least two activities of daily living, or requiring supervision due to cognitive decline — and care follows a documented plan of care, the IRS lets you deduct qualifying medical costs above 7.5% of adjusted gross income, if you itemize. Care services, medication management, and dementia care typically qualify; pure room and board usually doesn't. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.

This is general information to help you plan — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Benefit amounts and eligibility rules change, so confirm details with the program or a qualified professional before making decisions.

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Senior living in Northridge — FAQ

How much does senior living cost in Northridge?

Across 93 communities in Northridge, the average all-in cost is about $6,950 per month (median $6,950), generally ranging from $6,500 to $7,450. All-in means base rent plus a typical monthly care add-on. Assisted living and memory care usually cost more than independent living because of the added personal care.

How many homes in Northridge are licensed for dementia care?

34 homes in Northridge are licensed by California's Community Care Licensing Division to care for residents with dementia. A dementia license means the home meets the state's dementia-care rules; it doesn't always mean a secured (locked) memory care unit, so ask each home how it handles wandering and what training its staff have.

How can I pay for senior living in Northridge?

Most families combine private funds with programs like the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (which covers care costs — not room and board — in participating California counties), the VA's Aid & Attendance pension for wartime veterans and their spouses, long-term care insurance, and medical-expense tax deductions. See the "How to pay for senior living in California" section above for details on each.

What levels of senior care are available in Northridge?

Northridge has 93 licensed communities offering independent living and assisted living. Chapter shows every licensed community — not just the ones that pay to be featured.

Does Chapter charge families or sell my information in Northridge?

No. Chapter is always free for families, and we never sell or share your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community — you'll never get calls from a dozen sales teams. That's the opposite of how referral sites in California typically work.

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Listings are sourced from public California licensing records. Pricing is estimated from regional averages until each community verifies its own.