Accentuated Home Care
22435 Burton street, West Hills, CA, 91304
The city of Santa Monica, California ranks 238th in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living report. This bustling oceanfront destination west of downtown Los Angeles is home to residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational spots. The city’s fine beaches, theaters, and art galleries offer a wide variety of activities for senior citizens. Santa Monica is home to some of the best hospitals for geriatric care, including UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts the median cost of home care in the greater Los Angeles area, of which Santa Monica is a part, at $5,911 per month. Unlike home health care, home care does not include medical services.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Santa Monica area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
22435 Burton street, West Hills, CA, 91304
4776 Don Migiuel Drive Unit 6 , Los Angeles, CA, 90008
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37630 Arlington Court , Palmdale, CA, 93552
24448 Valencia Blvd Suite 8209 , Santa Clarita, CA, 91355
2001 Beverly Blvd Suite #218, Los Angeles, CA, 90057
P.O. Box 1623 , Santa Monica, CA, 90406
401 Wilshire Blvd. 12th Floor #60 , Santa Monica, CA, 90401
8605 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 882132 , West Hollywood, CA, 90069
5.0
(2 reviews)
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READ MOREAccording to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly cost of home care in Santa Monica, California is $5,911. While this is about $1,000 higher than the national average, it is about $200 lower than the average Californian pays. Home care costs in the nearby cities of Santa Maria, San Diego, and Sacramento are all higher than in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica
$5,911
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Santa Maria
$6,673
San Diego
$6,473
Sacramento
$6,292
As opposed to home care, home health care involves medical services provided either by a visiting doctor, trained therapist, or registered nurse. Median monthly costs for home health care in Santa Monica, California are the same as home care at $5,911. Adult day health care services are the least expensive option at $1,652 per month. Assisted living facilities charge slightly less than home health care at $5,250 per month. A semiprivate room at a nursing home will cost significantly more at $9,125 monthly on average.
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Senior citizens living in Santa Monica have access to a wide variety of free or low-cost home care services provided by government agencies and reputed nonprofit organizations. Most of these services are motivated by one simple objective – making life as comfortable as possible for senior citizens and allowing them to age gracefully in place.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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The California Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | 1-866-675-6623 | WAP serves homes with elderly residents to improve energy efficiency and ensure their health and safety. The program aims to reduce heating and cooling costs for low-income families. California residents who are over 60 years of age and families with one or more members with a disability are among those eligible. |
The Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) | (866) 675-6623 | LIWP makes it affordable for eligible households to keep their homes cooler at lower costs. It is intended to protect senior citizens and children from the health impacts of higher temperatures. The program provides solar cells and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income families at no cost to residents. |
The Home Preservation Program | (310) 323-4663 | Run by the non-profit Habitat for Humanity, the Home Preservation Program provides health, safety, and security repairs to homes of eligible applicants. It includes repairs both in and around households, including interiors and exteriors. Eligibility is based on funding, the condition of the home, and the needs of the homeowner. |
The Ownership Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program | (213) 974-6411 | The program provides grants and low-interest loans to eligible families. Run by the Department of Regional Planning, Los Angeles County, the program provides grants for minor home repairs and rehabilitation. Services include yard maintenance, exterior and interior painting, window repair, and smoke-alarm installation. |
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (866) 675-6623 | The Energy Assistance Program assists eligible homeowners manage and meet their home heating and cooling needs. The service is provided by the California Department of Community Services & Development. It includes several services, including a one-time financial assistance to balance a utility bill. It also provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households to improve the health and safety of eligible residents. |
Salvation Army meals for the elderly | (310) 451-1358, Extension 2113 | The Santa Monica Corps of the Salvation Army delivers free meals for seniors and homebound residents in the area. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.