San Fernando, California, is situated in the scenic valley of the same name. The city has a population of 24,322 and about 11% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors have easy access to a range of medical services at the San Fernando Community Health Center. Other notable healthcare facilities in the surrounding area include Pacifica Hospital of the Valley and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
Nursing homes provide around-the-clock medical care, supervision and monitoring to seniors who are very frail or suffering from a chronic disease. Care is commonly provided by registered nurses and skilled caregivers. This type of care is generally expensive compared to other senior care options. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in San Fernando is $8,060, which is slightly higher than the national average of $7,756. Seniors who’d prefer a less restrictive care setting or to age in place might consider assisted living and home care services instead of nursing home care.
This guide provides cost information on nursing home care in San Fernando as well as surrounding cities. Additionally, it looks at alternative care costs and free resources for seniors.
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5335 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, , San Fernando, CA, 91607
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Station 2 was the Station to be in! After the period of readjustment with the help of the admission staff who took it upon them self to make it easier, for someone like me who really did not understand WHY it was important for my recovery to be ther..."
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14857 ROSCOE BOULEVARD, Panorama City, CA, 91402
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Rooms were clean. Staff is always kind and ready to answer questions...."
READ MORE12831 Maclay Street, Sylmar, CA, 91342
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My friend was able to get into Maclay Healthcare Center for her physical therapy. It's a nice place, it's very clean, and they take the patients outside when the weather is nice. I'm impressed that when you go there to visit somebody you have to do i..."
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7150 Tampa Ave., Reseda CA 91335, Los Angeles, CA, 91335
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I thought Jewish Home (Grancell Village) was the best one my husband had ever been in. We were not Jewish, but it was one of the best. The care there was unbelievable. They had entertainment and they had excellent food. Most of them were regular food..."
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15099 MISSION HILLS ROAD, Mission Hills, CA, 91345
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional at Ararat Nursing Home. They were absolutely top-notch. They gave us a complete tour of the facility even if the waiting list is very long. The place is super clean. ..."
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7912 TOPLEY LANE, Sunland, CA, 91040
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The facility was surprisingly large for what initially from the outside looks like a block of apartments. Trees and grass surround the brick building, on some sides the trees cover the whole building. Adds a lot to the atmosphere of being a quiet pea..."
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7660 WYNGATE ST, Tujunga, CA, 91042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom had lived for a short time in North Valley Nursing Center. We were very happy there. The staff had very professional ethics, and the nurses were very helpful. The room was a double occupancy room, though my mom did not have anyone in the room ..."
READ MORE15031 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills, CA, 91345
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister was in this facility for 4 years, until her passing. She was completely and totally unresponsive and not able to communicate in any way. My brother in law visited EVERY day and I was there approx once a week until the month before her dea..."
READ MORE6835 Hazeltine Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm very happy with The Care Center on Hazeltine. They're taking very good care of my mother. It was recommended from the in-home hospice care that she had. It's very clean. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. They have her on a liquid diet ..."
READ MORE13333 FENTON AVENUE, Sylmar, CA, 91342
4.5
(6 reviews)
"I would like to extend a special thank you to the graveyard staff that worked 04/22/24 & especiallyRisa.. There was a problem receiving my medications & Ibecame verbally abusive to the staff. They remained professional, kind & compassionate. Thank yo..."
READ MORE13400 SHERMAN WAY, North Hollywood, CA, 91605
4.5
(2 reviews)
"All the staff and personnel are doing a great job!! however I like to specially praise Ralph and Carola, the two Angeles, who have been tirelessly taking care of my loved one with so much kindness and love!..."
READ MORE14040 Astoria Street, Sylmar, CA, 91342
4.2
(5 reviews)
"Astoria Nursing and Rehab Center was really great. I was really impressed. They took great care of my mother. It was clean and it smelled nice. The staff was attentive. They have adequate parking, and it's right off the freeway. The food was really g..."
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17922 SAN FERNANDO MISSION RD, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
3.4
(8 reviews)
"My sister is in Magnolia Gardens. They are really good with her. They are starting to get her walking. She is improving. Her room is pretty nice. They clean it every day. They have plenty of parking spaces. They are a long way from the shopping place..."
READ MORE6740 WILBUR AVE, Reseda, CA, 91335
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The rehab staff at The Center at Park West was nice. They seemed to offer a lot of rehab like if they needed to walk with a walker or anything like that until they got to where they can walk on their own or walk to where they got out or can leave. Th..."
READ MORE16553 RINALDI ST, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
3.2
(6 reviews)
"I just moved here to Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital. I probably had 20 caregivers since yesterday. Even the director of nursing came in to say hello or asked if I needed anything. I am happy being here. The caregivers, the nurses, the aides, the dieti..."
READ MORE18855 VICTORY BL, Reseda, CA, 91335
3.1
(8 reviews)
7836 RESEDA BLVD, Reseda, CA, 91335
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Northridge Care Center we like to say, "Thank you to all the staff for your years of loving and caring for our beloved family member" ..."
READ MORE7447 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
3.0
(7 reviews)
"My husband was recently a resident at Windsor Terrace for ten days. The care he got was outstanding. The nurses are very caring. The physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as the wound specialist are excellent. The rooms are clean..."
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9655 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, North Hills, CA, 91343
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Country Villa Sheraton is not horrible, but it is very short-term. It is for rehabilitation until my aunt can come home. The food isn’t great. The people are very nice. It is not the very best, but it is not horrible. I saw that they had something li..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in San Fernando is $8,060 for a semiprivate room and $10,570 for a private room.
Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home as a comparison point, the cost of care in San Fernando is about $300 more expensive than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s almost $1,200 less than the California statewide average of $9,247.
San Fernando seniors pay significantly less than their peers in some other coastal California cities, including Salinas ($9,566), Santa Maria ($9,962) and San Diego ($10,722. In Oxnard, the $8,365 average rate is closer to San Fernando’s cost, but still over $300 more expensive.
San Fernando
$8,060
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Oxnard
$8,365
Salinas
$9,566
Santa Maria
$9,962
San Diego
$10,722
The least expensive senior care option in San Fernando is adult day care, with an average monthly cost of $1,647, while assisted living averages $5,000 per month. Home care and home health care services cost $5,434 and $5,529 per month, respectively. At the other end of the price scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $8,060 for a semiprivate room and $10,570 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,647
Assisted living
$5,000
Home care
$5,434
Home health care
$5,529
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing home (private room)
$10,570
Note: Data for San Fernando was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors who continue living independently in their homes for as long as possible, or need assistance making the transition to a nursing home. These resources can help seniors access the in-home help they need or find available financial assistance options for nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Intercommunity Council Home Delivered Meal Program | (818) 880-4842 | This VIC program delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over who are no longer able to prepare meals on their own or travel to a congregate meal site. Volunteers deliver the meals at around noon each day from Monday to Friday. The meals are all diabetic- and hypertension-friendly. This is a suggested donation program, but seniors won’t be turned away if they can’t afford a donation. The volunteers also provide a social check on seniors and report any issues to the relevant authorities or family members. |
| One Generation Transportation Program | (818) 708-6614 | The One Generation transportation program provides door-to-door rides to seniors aged 65 and older who are unable to access alternative modes of transportation. The service is available from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wheelchair-friendly vehicles are available if required. There’s a suggested donation for using this service, but no fixed cost. |
| Harold’s Help Desk | (818) 708-6624 | Harold’s Help Desk is designed to provide low-income seniors with information about available resources that can help them continue living in their own homes. Help Desk staff can help seniors learn about and apply for programs such as money management, medication assistance, low-income utility assistance, veterans’ services, tax assistance and Social Security benefits. |
| Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights provides free, unbiased information to seniors regarding their health insurance options, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and prescription drug coverage. The center’s trained HICAP volunteer counselors can assist seniors with finding a plan that suits their specific needs and help them apply. Additionally, they can provide information about financial assistance options for long and short-term nursing home care. |
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