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Located in the San Fernando Valley, Northridge is a large neighborhood of nearly 60,000 people in the City of Los Angeles. While it’s commonly known as a college town, it also has a senior community that’s made up of nearly 7,000 people aged 65 and over. Northridge seniors have a wide array of area amenities close by, including the Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens. This historical site that features over 7 million manuscript items dating back to the 11th century, permanent and temporary European and American art collections and a 120-acre botanical garden. This site offers an admission discount for senior citizens. With a mild year-round climate and 284 sunny days annually, Northridge may be a good option for retirees seeking comfortable senior living.
On average, seniors pay $4,500 per month for assisted living in Northridge. Factors that may cause monthly prices to be higher or lower include the location of the facility and the services and amenities it offers.
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In Los Angeles, including in the Northridge neighborhood, assisted living costs an average of $4,500 per month. This is equal to the statewide average and about $450 higher than the nationwide average of $4,051. In Oregon, which lies directly to the north of California, the cost of assisted living is comparable at $4,449 per month. Seniors typically find more affordable care in other nearby states, including Nevada ($3,400), Arizona ($3,750) and Utah ($3,400).
While the statewide average cost of assisted living in California is $4,500 per month, costs vary widely from one city to another. Compared to nearby cities, assisted living in Northridge is moderately priced. The Riverside area and Bakersfield are more affordable at $3,525 and $3,650 per month, respectively. In San Diego, which is about 150 miles to the south, assisted living costs $4,750 per month, and in El Centro, monthly care averages $4,850. The San Luis Obispo area, the Santa Maria area and the Oxnard area are also costlier at $5,500, $5,248 and $5,000, respectively.
Note: Data for Northridge was unavailable, so data for the city in which it’s located, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Assisted living services in Northridge may be covered for eligible seniors the Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver. This home and community-based services waiver provides coverage for skilled nursing care in assisted living facilities, helping residents to delay or avoid nursing home placement. Some services covered by this waiver program include adult day health services, personal care services and medical transportation.
For more information about this waiver program, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services Area Agency on Aging | (213) 738-2600 | The local Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of services for seniors to enable them to live comfortably and safely in their community. Some services that it provides include legal assistance, medical transportation and an Aging Mastery Program that features expert speakers, group discussions and classes pertaining to aging-related topics. It also has a HICAP program that provides unbiased health insurance counseling for seniors. |
| L.A. Works RSVP | (323) 224-6510 | Through the city of Los Angeles, Northridge residents aged 55 and over can serve their community through volunteer work. A wide array of opportunities are available to accommodate participants’ interests and experience, including skilled pro bono work for non-profit organizations, tutoring at-risk public school children and teaching adult life skills classes at local homeless shelters. |
| Los Angeles Regional VA Office | 800) 827-1000 | VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office administers an array of services to eligible Northridge veterans and their spouses. At this office, veterans receive counseling on benefits that their eligible for, including the VA pension and the Aid and Attendance benefit, and direction on how to apply and information about VA healthcare and memorial benefits. |
| Wilkinson Senior Multipurpose Center | (213) 202-2700 | The local senior center is open on weekdays and hosts numerous programs to suit varying interests. Members can participate in activities like art classes, ballroom dancing, support groups, arthritis exercise and driving courses, as well as knitting and crocheting. Transportation services to and from the center are provided, and case management services are available. The center also organizes monthly field trips. |
| City of Los Angeles Department of Aging | (213) 482-7252 | The city’s Department of Aging serves area seniors through a variety of programs, most of which are provided through local senior centers. Some services that are available include curb-to-curb transportation, wellness education and health screenings, nutrition programs and social and recreational activities. |
In Northridge, as in all of California, assisted living facilities are governed by the California Department of Social Services. This agency has laws and regulations in place that assisted living facilities must comply with relating to staffing, building requirements, dietary provisions and scope of care. To learn more about these laws and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in California page.