Guide to California Assisted Living Facilities

Important Facts About California Assisted Living Homes

In the golden state of California, the agency that is tasked to look after California assisted living homes is the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which can be contacted directly at (916) 324-4312. The licensure term that they use in California is "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly," which is a bit different than the traditional terms like assisted living home or assisted living facility that other states choose to use. California does not have set requirements on the square footage of rooms, but they do state that rooms need to be of sufficient size to allow for mobility of the resident and equipment. As with most states, California assisted living facilities can only have a maximum of two residents per resident bedroom.

Average Costs of California Assisted Living Facilities

The monthly cost for residents to live in a California assisted living home will range from as little as $1,300, to as high as $6,692 per month, with the average coming in at $3,085 per month. However this is the overall state average, and most people prefer to live in the more populous cities in the state, where costs can vary a bit. Below are the specific costs for the major metro areas of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.

• Residents who are looking to live in a California assisted living home in Los Angeles will end up paying anywhere from $1,300 to $3,500, with the average being $2,347 per month.
• Residents who want to live in a California assisted living facility in San Diego will end up paying anywhere from $1,500 to $5,250, with the average being $3,031 per month.
• Residents who ware interesting in living in a California assisted living home in San Francisco will end up paying anywhere from $2,000 to $5,019, with the average being $3,311 per month.

Finding Assisted Living Homes in California

If you are in the process of finding a California assisted living facility for your loved one, we recommend starting with the easy to use search form at the top of this page. Once you provide your zip code and the type of senior care that you're interested in, you will be connected to our partner site which has a detailed directory of all the state licensed assisted living facilities in California which currently have openings. If you would rather speak with someone directly, as opposed to viewing a list of senior homes, then it is best to call the toll-free number shown at the top of this page for additional help. Our expert elder care advisors are available free of charge to assist you, and answer any questions you have regarding your search to find a California assisted living home for your loved one.