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As the largest city in California, Los Angeles is home to nearly 4 million people, and seniors aged 65 and older make up 12.1% of its population. Often referred to as the City of Angels, LA has a comfortable coastal climate, with temperatures rarely falling below 42 or above 93 degrees Fahrenheit, making this a great place for anyone who wants to enjoy freedom from snow, humidity and extreme heat. Los Angeles is filled with world-class attractions, including theme parks, museums, the Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood Bowl, LA’s century-old amphitheater.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Los Angeles is $4,500, although actual prices vary depending on the location, amenities and services offered.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
At an average monthly cost of $4,500, the cost of assisted living care in Los Angeles is the same as the statewide average cost. Assisted living costs in Los Angeles are $449 higher than the national average of $4,051. Costs are similar in neighboring Oregon at $4,499, while the average cost of assisted living care is lower in nearby Arizona, Utah and Nevada.
Assisted living costs in other California cities vary widely. South of Los Angeles, the monthly median cost of assisted living care in San Diego is $4,750, while to the north, costs average $5,000 in Oxnard. Prices are lower in some inland cities such as Bakersfield ($3,650) and Riverside ($3,525), while costs in coastal cities such as Salinas ($5,500), San Luis Obispo ($5,500) and Santa Maria ($5,248) are among the highest in the state.
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid system, operates the Assisted Living Waiver for low-income seniors who need help covering assisted living costs. This Home and Community-Based Services waiver reduces nursing home placement among Medicaid-eligible adults aged 65 and older by funding supportive services that are delivered in an assisted living setting. These services may include assistance with activities of daily living, transportation to medical appointments and adult day health services.
Learn more about the ALW, the eligibility requirements and application process at our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| City of Los Angeles Department of Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The Los Angeles Department of Aging works to improve the health, well-being and dignity of seniors and their caregivers. The Department plans and oversees a variety of programs and services, and it works in partnership with community-based agencies to operate LA’s network of Multipurpose Senior Centers. |
| LA County Military and Veterans Affairs | (877) 452-8387 | Los Angeles County Military and Veterans Affairs provides free advocacy, assistance and information to veterans, survivors and dependents on matters relating to VA health care services, VA pension programs and benefits that can be used toward the cost of assisted living. There are five Military and Veterans Affairs locations in the city of Los Angeles, and seniors who are unable to attend one of these offices can request a home visit from a Veterans Affairs officer. |
| New Freedom Transportation | (888) 863-7411 | Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services, operates a free door-to-door transportation service for seniors and people living with disabilities throughout Los Angeles County. This program uses taxicabs and screened volunteer drivers to transport seniors who can’t use public transit. Clients of this program can request rides to medical appointments, shopping destinations, social and recreational events and adult day programs. |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit legal organization that provides free and low-cost legal services to low-income seniors. The organization helps seniors with advanced health care directives and wills, and it works to prevent elder abuse by litigating Elder Abuse Restraining Orders on behalf of vulnerable seniors. Bet Tzedek attorneys and legal specialists also help seniors access health care coverage and deal with Social Security overpayment notices. |
| Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (800) 510-2020 | LA County’s Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services is the Area Agency on Aging for Los Angeles. This organization oversees a range of programs and services for seniors, including the Elderly Nutrition program, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy service and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. Seniors. Family members and caregivers can contact Aging and Community Services to connect with local resources for seniors in Los Angeles. |
Los Angeles assisted living communities must comply with state laws and regulations around health and safety standards, staffing, medication administration and accommodations. Visit our Assisted Living in California page to learn more about these laws and regulations.