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Located toward the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, the city of San Dimas offers plentiful opportunities for outdoor pursuits with its parks, country clubs and lakes. To the north, the San Gabriel Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to the city. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, there are 34,924 residents in San Dimas, of whom 6,705 are aged 65 and over. The city is an attractive retirement destination for many reasons, including its relatively low crime rates — including a violent crime rate that’s roughly half that of the state — and health care costs that are 14.8% below the national average.
San Dimas offers seniors a choice of five assisted living facilities within the city limits and 20 more in the surrounding area. The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,000 per month, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey.
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San Dimas and California share an average cost of $5,000 per month for assisted living, which is 16.2% higher than that of the United States as a whole. Oregon’s monthly average of $4,659 places it between the San Dimas and U.S. medians for assisted living costs. Costs in Arizona, Nevada and Utah are significantly cheaper, at $3,900, $3,595 and $3,400 per month, respectively.
Assisted living costs vary greatly in other California cities. Costs are $845 higher in Oxnard ($5,845), whereas rates in San Diego are $475 lower at $4,525. Costs are more affordable in Riverside and Bakersfield at $3,900 and $3,613 per month, respectively. Seniors in San Francisco pay $6,100, on average, while those in Salinas pay $7,100 per month.
Note: Data for San Dimas was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Residents of San Dimas and Los Angeles County who qualify for the state Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver. The ALW provides coverage for most care services received in assisted living communities, although residents must pay for room and board. This program may have a waiting list, as it’s not a Medicaid entitlement.
Read more about the services covered and eligibility for the ALW program on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Los Angeles County Seniors and Older Adults Services | (800) 510-2020 | L.A. County provides many free and low-cost services for seniors, their families and caregivers in San Dimas. These services include help with transportation, legal issues and public benefits programs as well as other financial support. Opportunities for socialization and recreation with fellow seniors are also available. Some services have an age restriction, which is generally 60 plus, while others are prioritized toward low-income residents and other vulnerable seniors. |
| San Dimas Senior Citizens Center | (909) 394-6290 | The local senior center situated inside the San Dimas Civic Center gives older residents a place to congregate, eat lunch, play games and get exercise with group sessions to suit a variety of abilities and mobility levels, such as chair tai chi. The center has a computer room with large monitors and offers classes to help seniors stay connected through technology. Staff at the center can also help locals access the many assistance programs available in the area from government and nonprofit organizations. |
| Los Angeles County Military and Veterans Affairs | (877) 452-8387 | Veterans and their dependent children and spouses can obtain help with a variety of issues from the MVA. One key service for seniors is the help the MVA can provide with accessing state and VA benefit payments, including the Aid and Attendance pension supplement, which may help cover the cost of assisted living. Fellow veterans at the MVA can guide San Dimas seniors through the application and approval process for these and other non-VA financial assistance programs they may be eligible for. |
| 211 LA Aging and Disability Resource Connection | 2-1-1 | The nonprofit organization 211 LA maintains a database of the more than 50,000 health and human service programs available in Los Angeles County and is also responsible for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Locals can visit the website to browse the ADRC and services database by category, search for specific programs by name or call the 211 hotline at any time to speak with knowledgeable operators. The website also has a chat feature for those who find it easier to communicate via text. |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County | (800) 433-6251 | NLSLA provides free legal services, representation and information to low-income seniors and others in San Dimas and throughout LA County. Help is available for the most common civil legal issues affecting older adults, including access to health coverage and programs such as Medi-Cal, the Assisted Living Waiver and other public benefits. Applications can be submitted online at any time or by phone during regular weekday business hours. |
Assisted living communities in San Dimas are regulated by the California Department of Social Services through the Senior Care Licensing Program. The CDSS also processes the mandatory background checks for caregivers in senior care facilities statewide. Learn more about these regulations on our Assisted Living in California page.
