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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clarita, CA for 2024

Santa Clarita is a vibrant community located about an hour north of Los Angeles with more than 221,000 residents, 11.8% of whom are aged 65 and over. The city is home to numerous historical parks, art galleries, amusement parks, walking trails and golf courses. This variety of attractions coupled with the area’s frequent sunny weather and proximity to beaches might make it an attractive retirement destination for many seniors.

Older adults who prefer a low-maintenance lifestyle may opt for assisted living. These communities typically provide meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry and transportation services. Additionally, caregivers are available 24/7 to assist with everything from grooming and dressing to medication management. Specialty services, such as physical, speech and occupational therapy, may also be available. Assisted living costs in Santa Clarita average $5,250 per month, which is on par with the state average but higher than the national norm of $4,500.

This guide takes a closer look at assisted living in Santa Clarita. It discusses the pros and cons of living in the city and compares costs with nearby areas and other senior care options. It also provides a list of free and low-cost resources for seniors living in the Santa Clarita area.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Santa Clarita

The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services regulates assisted care communities in Santa Clarita and throughout the state. This agency conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, such as staffing, training and occupancy regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Santa Clarita

  • Santa Clarita has been listed as an AARP Age-Friendly Community since 2019. This reflects the city’s commitment to hosting multigenerational events throughout the year and making senior-friendly modifications to local parks and recreational spaces.
  • The crime rate in Santa Clarita is relatively low compared to the national norm. On a 100-point scale, the city’s violent crime rate is 11.9 versus the national average of 22.7, while the local property crime rate is 22.2 compared to the national norm of 35.4.
  • Santa Clarita offers warm, sunny weather. The city only gets an average of 18.4 inches of rain annually compared to the national norm of 38.1. It also experiences about 280 sunny days per year, 75 more than the U.S. average. These factors earn the city a high comfort score of 8.9, more than the nationwide score of 7.8.
  • The cost of living in Santa Clarita is 47.5% higher than the national average but 1.6% lower than the state norm. Seniors may be able to offset some of these higher costs thanks to California's tax exemption for Social Security benefits.
  • The Santa Clarita area has about 211 doctors per 100,000 residents, just over the national norm of 210. Seniors have access to several prime medical facilities in the area, including the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clarita Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Providence Holy Cross Health Care Center at Santa Clarita.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Clarita

The average cost of assisted living in Santa Clarita is $5,250 per month, although exact prices can vary based on several factors.

Assisted living costs in Santa Clarita are the same as the state average but 15.6% higher than the national norm of $4,500 per month. In the northern cities of Santa Rosa and San Francisco, average fees are 34.2% and 20.3% higher, respectively, than in Santa Clarita. However, in the nearby city of Visalia, senior living costs are much lower, averaging $1,800 less per month than those in Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Santa Rosa

$7,048

San Francisco

$6,319

Visalia

$3,450

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Older adults opting for assisted living care in Santa Clarita can expect to pay an average of $5,250 per month. This rate is $661 less than both in-home and home health care services, which are uniquely designed to help seniors remain in their homes longer. On the other hand, the most affordable senior care option in Santa Clarita is adult day health care, at just $1,652 per month. However, these services are limited in both scope and availability. In contrast, seniors who need around-the-clock skilled nursing care may require the services of a nursing home community. These individuals can expect monthly expenses to be about 73.8% higher than assisted living costs. 

 

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Santa Clarita was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Clarita

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living via programs like Medi-Cal (California Medicaid).  Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Santa Clarita, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Donna

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

My husband is at Sunrise at Sterling Canyon. It's spacious. They have some nice grounds where he can take walks every day and still be within the facility. He likes the food. They're very attentive...

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Irene

I visited this facility

Review of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita

We toured Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita. You feel safe in there. Everybody was really nice, and they greeted everybody. It felt like home. We saw the model room and it was pretty nice. It...

Provider response

Hi Irene, thank you for sharing this positive review about your experience with our community! Here at Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita, we always strive for top-quality service and are glad we...

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eldercare2610

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita

Had a family member who lived at this facility and we had the worst experience ever here. Never got the help/experience we were promised. Always had things breaking and took forever to get them fixed

Provider response

We are truly sorry that your experience was not as you expected. Without specifics, we are not entirely sure what help/experience you were promised but did not receive. We are also not able to...

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