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Whatever your senior loved one’s needs are, you can find the right type of senior care for them in Los Angeles. Neighborhoods full of unique character, opportunities for daily fulfilling experiences, and the luxurious advantages of living in Los Angeles await. Sometimes senior living communities are referred to as nursing homes, care centers, and convalescent hospitals. However, those terms only reflect one type of skilled nursing care.
Unlike other types of senior communities, skilled nursing homes provide 24/7 medical supervision and care, a staff of doctors and nurses, and rehabilitation and hospice programs. If your loved one doesn’t require round-the-clock skilled medical care and supervision, isn’t recovering from illness or surgery, and doesn’t need hospice services, a nursing home isn’t the best option for them. Other types of senior care, such as assisted living and memory care, may be better suited for their needs.
Assisted living facilities can accommodate most seniors’ needs, and most offer nursing care services for current residents. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living meant for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Your loved one can comfortably age in place in a memory care community and can avoid the hassle of moving into another facility if their needs ever change.
Narrowing down the variety of senior care facilities may be a difficult task. That’s why we’ve created this all-inclusive guide to senior care in Los Angeles. Our 20+ years of senior living market experience and proprietary data from Los Angeles partner communities allows us to include details that are important to local seniors.
We’ve included information on 127 of our assisted living and memory care partner communities in a 10-mile radius of the Los Angeles city center. This guide also provides local information on senior care costs, how seniors and their families pay for care, facility laws and regulations, local senior resources, and a detailed overview of the Los Angeles senior living market.
Types of care available in Los Angeles, CA
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5310 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
655 N Serrano Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
5154 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
13530 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
3515 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034
3535 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
915 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
1515 N Alexandria Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
3819 Motor Avenue, #104, Culver City, CA 90232
3819 Motor Avenue, #104, Culver City, CA 90232
11810 Saticoy St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
3551 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital is a beautifully decorated 24-hour skilled nursing facility who's goals are not only to meet the physical needs of our residents, but the psycho-social aspects as well. We provide a specialized Korean unit which offers Korean speaking nurses and other staff for...
7720 Woodman Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402
7720 Woodman Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402
975 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
3233 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019
1423 S Manhattan Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90019
1423 S Manhattan Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90019
889 Lucile Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
609 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
3951 East Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
3966 Marcasel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
2000 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
3002 Rowena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039
2830 Francis Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Los Angeles nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities typically cost more than other types of senior care due to their specialized medical staff and the 24/7 medical oversight they provide.
In 2021, the monthly median cost of a private room in a skilled nursing facility was $11,269, compared to $9,125 for a semi-private room.[01] Although the monthly cost for a skilled nursing facility can vary depending on floor plan, location, and amenities, the overall cost may include a range of services. Typically, the monthly cost of a private or semi-private room in a skilled nursing home includes the following:
If your loved one doesn’t require 24/7 skilled medical care, another type of senior care may be better suited for your loved one. Because assisted living and memory care facilities don’t provide 24/7 specialized medical care, they tend to cost much less than skilled nursing facilities.
In 2022, the average monthly cost that families paid for assisted living facilities in our network was $6,071 and $6,783 for assisted living with memory care. These prices include the cost of personal care, meals, and extras, like add-on services or pet rent. Similar to skilled nursing facilities, the costs of these communities can vary depending on floor plan, location, and amenities. But, on average, assisted living and memory care monthly costs include the following:
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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.
Families paying for long-term senior care can cover the costs by using their own income, such as savings accounts, pensions, Social Security benefits, and investment returns. The options below may also be available to families:
Please note that the coverage provided through long-term care insurance policies can vary. Speak with your loved one’s long-term care policy provider for information on senior care coverage.
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:
Skilled nursing home facilities in California must also follow several requirements for their caregiving staff and resident living spaces:
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.
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:
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
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:
Vaccinations. The COVID-19 vaccine and subsequent boosters are recommended for residents in skilled nursing home facilities. Staff are required to have the initial vaccine series and at least one booster.
Masking. Residents must have access to a clean mask at all times and are encouraged to wear them when they leave their rooms. All staff and visitors must wear a mask at all times inside the skilled nursing home facility.
Facility cleanliness. High-touch surfaces and equipment must be cleaned and sanitized with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
Staff safety. Staff must wear N95 respirators when interacting with a resident who has symptoms of the virus or tested positive for the virus. Other personal protective equipment (or PPE) may be used during high-risk situations. PPE includes gowns, protective goggles, and face shields.
Quarantining. Skilled nursing home facilities must have designated isolation areas for resident cases of COVID-19. Residents can leave the isolation area once they are fever-free for at least 24 hours, show symptom improvement, and have isolated for at least 10 days since their symptoms started.[16]
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 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.
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.
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.
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Percentage of seniors over the age of 75 currently living in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
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.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides general medical and surgical care. They’re rated as the top hospital in Los Angeles and nationally ranked for cardiology, orthopedics, and pulmonology. They also have a geriatrics program with individual care plans and free classes for seniors.[19]
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides general medical and surgical care. They’re nationally ranked for cancer care, diabetes care, and geriatrics.[19]
Keck Medical Center of USC is a teaching hospital with both a medical surgical intensive care unit and a cardiac intensive care unit. They’re nationally ranked for cancer surgeries, cardiology, and geriatrics.[19]
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:
Los Angeles also has senior-specific transportation options:
Seniors and their visitors have a multitude of options to enjoy Los Angeles — California’s most populated city — known for the stars of Hollywood, famous theme parks, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Los Angeles has something for all ages and interests. You can find updated information on things to do and local guides from the Discover Los Angeles website that both tourists and longtime residents can appreciate.
Many of Los Angeles’ must-see stops for newcomers are wheelchair accessible and offer wheelchair rentals, assistive listening devices, and show scripts:
The young and young at heart can also explore the city’s theme parks, several of which also have similar accessibility options:
Los Angeles is home to a variety of museums that meet a range of interests, and many of them have accessibility guides and are wheelchair accessible:
Los Angeles is home to 29 senior centers. Located in many different Los Angeles neighborhoods, these centers allow seniors to find an option that works best for them. Each senior center offers different activities:
Enjoy each day like a true Angeleno, whether you’re a local senior or a visitor:
Visitors can also take advantage of the stunning Los Angeles scenery and natural beauty:
Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Sunrise of Westlake Village and Rowntree Gardens are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Los Angeles, CA. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Los Angeles is 5,356 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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