Find Nursing Homes Communities Near Los Angeles, CA

You and your family have a variety of options to pay for long-term care. Seniors moving into a nursing home or skilled nursing facility can apply for state and federal programs to help cover costs. If assisted living or memory care is a better option for the senior in your life, they can use some of these options as well. Continue reading to learn how private payment methods, public assistance options, and veterans benefits can help cover the costs of long-term senior care.

Los Angeles nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities are sometimes also called care centers and convalescent hospitals. Skilled nursing home facilities need to be licensed by the California Department of Public Health (or CDPH). Sometimes, skilled nursing facilities in California are part of broader senior living communities, such as continuing care retirement communities (or CCRCs).

The list below includes several services that skilled nursing home facilities in California must provide:

• Physician services
• Skilled nursing services
• Dietary services
• Pharmaceutical services
• Activity programming
• Arranged transportation to services that can’t be provided on site
• A plan for emergency medical care if the on-site physician isn’t present

Skilled nursing home facilities in California must also follow several requirements for their caregiving staff and resident living spaces:

• Enough nursing staff must be present so that each resident gets at least three hours of services each day.
• All staff members need to participate in continuing education on safety and care procedures.
• Each facility is licensed for a different number of residents and beds, and facilities must not exceed these numbers.
• Each room must have a bed, table, chair, and a space to keep the resident’s belongings.

When a skilled nursing home facility accepts Medi-Cal or Medicare, it is also regulated by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which has the right to approve or deny a facility’s state-level certification.

Assisted living and memory care laws and regulations

Here you’ll find details regarding California’s assisted living and memory care laws and regulations, in case a nursing home or skilled nursing facility isn’t right for the senior in your life.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is responsible for licensing assisted living and memory care facilities in Los Angeles. Before a senior moves into one of these communities, the facility is required to provide an assessment. This may involve interviews and a review of the senior’s health records. After your loved one has moved in, the facility must follow these additional regulations:

• House a maximum of two residents per bedroom
• Provide individual privacy in each bathroom
• Ensure bedrooms have enough room to accommodate equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers
• Provide clean and accessible common rooms for residents
• Provide activities involving social, leisure, and daily living skills

Facility inspections and reports

Each year, skilled nursing home facilities are inspected by the Licensing and Certification Division of the CDPH. The CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (or CHCQ) has an online dashboard that allows you to search by facility name, facility type, and county to find skilled nursing home facility violations.

Assisted living and memory care facilities are inspected by the California Department of Social Services (or CDSS) once a year and within 10 days of a complaint.

Inspection reports and a list of licensed senior care facilities can be found in the CDSS Care Facility Search. Scroll to “Search By Facility Group,” choose “Elderly Assisted Living,” choose the “Facility Type” and “Los Angeles County,” and click on the search button. The site also gives you the option to search by facility name or address.

California Department of Health

California Department of Public Health website

1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: 916-558-1784

COVID-19 regulations for Los Angeles nursing homes

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is a high priority for Los Angeles County and its residents. The county recommends that everyone gets vaccinated, wears masks in public, and gets tested if they have symptoms. Read Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s current COVID-19 guidelines for frequently updated information.

Los Angeles nursing homes facilities must follow guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:

Nursing home, assisted living, and memory care communities have unique offerings for seniors in Los Angeles. Resort-style amenities, enriching activities, and dynamic cultural communities await future residents. You can even choose a community that offers more than one type of care, bringing peace of mind to you and your family if your loved one’s care needs ever change. Learn more about each care type below and find a lifestyle that fits your family.

Los Angeles nursing homes and senior care facilities

Los Angeles nursing homes facilities have skilled caregivers like doctors and nurses who provide 24/7 supervision and medical care. Some skilled nursing home facilities in the area also coordinate hospice services or rehabilitation services for residents recovering from an illness or a surgery. Assisted living and memory care communities may also have on-site rehabilitation services, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These Los Angeles senior care facilities sometimes even offer additional therapies, like pet therapy and massage therapy.

Seniors who wish to age in place can receive the same level of care found in a skilled nursing facility in several of our partner Los Angeles assisted living and memory care communities. Though these facilities may not initially admit someone in need of 24-hour skilled nursing care, they often provide access to such services in the event a current resident grows to need them. This means a senior must already live in the assisted living community before transitioning to this skilled level of care.

If your loved one currently doesn’t require 24/7 medical observation, hospice care, or rehabilitation services, a skilled nursing facility is not for them. Consider looking into assisted living communities that can provide levels of care more suitable for your senior loved one.

Los Angeles assisted living

Seniors in Los Angeles can embark on a luxurious lifestyle combined with daily assistance. Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Beverly Hills and North Hollywood offer resort-style amenities and close proximity to upscale dining and shopping districts.

Enjoy a chef-prepared gourmet meal, dip your toes in an outdoor swimming pool, or bond with your neighbors during an afternoon high tea. Break a sweat in a professionally supervised fitness center, stop by the beauty salon, or use a personal limousine service. Even canine companions can enjoy a pampered lifestyle with pristinely landscaped grounds and dog wash stations.

Several Los Angeles assisted living communities are also connected to different faiths and cultures. For example, Jewish assisted living communities in the Beverly Hills area have Kosher-certified kitchens, authentic Jewish cuisine, and religious services. Several communities in Little Tokyo are rooted in East Asian cultures. Other facilities offer nondenominational and spiritual services on site.

Los Angeles also has several board and care homes or residential care homes. Here, seniors receive assisted living services within the comfort of a homelike, residential location. Many of A Place for Mom’s assisted living communities also provide memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care services may be offered in an assisted living facility’s memory-care-specific wings or buildings on campus, so the senior won’t have to move if their needs ever change.

Los Angeles memory care

Stand-alone memory care facilities exclusively assist seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. These facilities offer uniquely structured environments, highly trained dementia-care caregivers, and specialized cognitive therapies. There are several types of these memory care facilities in Los Angeles.

Some of these communities are on smaller properties and cater to individual residents in a more familial setting. Seniors in these communities will find amenities such as cozy candlelight dinners, peaceful common areas, and enclosed gardens and courtyards. Many memory care communities also have registered dieticians on staff and often provide chauffeur services.

The majority of A Place for Mom’s partner Los Angeles memory care facilities are part of larger senior care facilities and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), which include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. These larger communities boast resort-style services and amenities like rooftop lounges, swimming pools, and gardens specifically designed for relaxation and reflection. On-site activities provide fulfilling experiences, like live on-site performances, regularly scheduled karaoke nights, and virtual reality experiences.

Health care for seniors in Los Angeles

Browse some of Los Angeles’ nationally ranked hospitals and medical centers below. You’ll also find medical centers that are nationally ranked for their geriatric care and programs.

Transportation for seniors in Los Angeles

Almost all (85% exactly) of A Place for Mom’s partner senior care facilities in Los Angeles have transportation services for residents. These services are often scheduled in advance and may include a chauffeur, providing a secure way for seniors to attend appointments, join community outings, and run errands. Note that some senior care facilities offer transportation at-cost while others offer complimentary transportation.

Los Angeles has several walkable and bike-friendly areas for visitors, but driving isn’t the best option due to the busy traffic. Friends and family who come to visit have a wide variety of public transportation options that can help them explore Los Angeles. Browse the following options available through the Los Angeles Metro and the popular Union Station Los Angeles:

• There are over 165 Metro bus routes available.

• There are seven rail lines, each with a connection to one of the bus stops.
• Metro bikes are available to rent in intervals ranging from one ride to one year.
• The Metro micro is Los Angeles’ on-demand rideshare option, serving many of the city’s suburbs as well.
• Union Station West has a designated taxi pickup and drop-off location.
• The Dodger Stadium Express is a bus available at Union Station for passengers attending home games.
• The LAX FlyAway is Union Station’s bus that connects to the Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles also has senior-specific transportation options:

• CityRide is designed for seniors over the age of 65 and people with disabilities. They offer discounted rates and curbside service.
• Transport Seniors LA offers wheelchair accessible transportation for seniors who need to travel to and from medical appointments, errands, and more.