
191 Assisted Living Facilities near Lake Balboa, CA
There are 191 Assisted Living Facilities in the Lake Balboa area, with 3 in Lake Balboa and 188 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 466 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Lake Balboa. Better rated regions include Reseda with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Balboa, CA
Brookdale Northridge
Brookdale Chatsworth
Canyon Trails
Sunrise of Studio City
Sunrise of Woodland Hills
Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana
The Village at Sherman Oaks
Sunrise of West Hills
The Village at NorthRidge
Fallbrook Glen of West Hills
Jackie's Hideaway
The Gardens at Park Balboa
Alalik Care Home
The Commons at Woodland Hills
Encino Terrace Senior Living
Tita Guest House
Clarendon Senior Living - The Gaviota...
Belmont Village Encino
Primrose Senior Care Home
Clarendon Senior Living - The Farralo...
Valley Vista Senior Living
Affordable Board & Care Assisted Living
Palace Of Joy
Chatsworth Living
A Place for All Seasons - Woodlake
Flair Manor I
West Hills Home Care II
Cedars Assisted Living
The Clarendon House
Atria Tarzana
AvantGarde Senior Living
Heritage of Northridge
Manila Manor I
Devonshire Elderly Care
Clarendon Senior Living - The Kentlan...
Twin Palms
Royal Palms
JR Bella Home for the Elderly
Gloria's Care Villa
Valley Villa Senior Living
Home with Heart
Glen Park at Valley Village
Summit Assisted Living of Tarzana
Porter Ranch Garden
Hannah's Home by Serenity Care Health
Thompson's Guest Home
Thompson's Guest Home III
A Place for All Seasons - Hatteras
Villa Mulholland
Villa Mulholland II
J.J. Palms
Manila Manor III
Sunshine's Place
Sunshine's Place II
Encino Living
Flair Manor II
Flair Manor III
Precious Someone Home Care
Shamrock House on Louise
Noelitz Home
Chateau Encino Care
Serene Life Senior Care
Serene Nature Assisted Living
Devonshire Gardens of Chatsworth
Walnut Acres Residential Care
Porter Ranch Aloha
Bel Air Manor
Heart to Heart Health Care
Jackie's Hideaway
Marble Terrace II
Marble Terrace I
Primrose II
West Hills Group Home I
Royal Garden Board and Care I
Royal Garden Board and Care II
Royal Garden Board and Care III
A Better Love Board and Care
Tycoon Residential
Kim's Love & Care
Estar Residential Care
McNulty Villa
Living Graceful
McLennan M Manor II
McLennan M Manor I
The Variel of Woodland Hills
Sunshine Senior Living
The Preserve at Woodland Hills
Ameri Home
Ana's Residential Care Home
Pacifica Senior Living Northridge
Blue Skies Ranch
Aegis Living Granada Hills
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Ararat Home of Los Angeles
Fairwinds - West Hills
Royal Bellingham Luxury Retire
Infinity Elder Care
Quartz Garden
Highlands Manor
Norwich Avenue Care
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lake Balboa
Lake Balboa is located in the San Fernando Valley area in Los Angeles, where more than 11% of the city's 3.9 million residents are aged 65 or older. Some seniors living in the area require round-the-clock assistance and personal care, and those who do can choose from 179 assisted living facilities in Lake Balboa and the surrounding areas. In California, these facilities are officially known as residential care facilities and are regulated by the California Department of Social Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lake Balboa
- Los Angeles, including Lake Balboa, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Lake Balboa and the Los Angeles area have the worst air quality in the country. Seniors with respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses may find that breathing air with high levels of pollution has a negative effect on their symptoms.
- The Lake Balboa area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Valley Presbyterian Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The violent crime rate in the Lake Balboa area is considerably higher than the state average. The city has an average of 7.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents each year, while the state's average is only 4.49 per 1,000 residents. It's important that seniors choose a residential care facility that takes care to protect the safety and security of its residents.
- Seniors on a tight budget might find the Lake Balboa area expensive. The city's cost of living is 95% higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of housing and transportation in the area.
- Seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors can do so year-round while living in Lake Balboa, as the climate is fairly consistent. Lake Balboa doesn't get any snowfall during the year and only sees an average of 16 inches of rain each year.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Balboa
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Lake Balboa start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Lake Balboa and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Balboa
Elderly people who receive assisted living in Lake Balboa may be eligible to receive financial help with the cost of care from MediCal, the state's Medicaid system. MediCal's Assisted Living Waiver exists to help low-income Californians pay for the cost of care in residential care facilities.
While MediCal doesn't cover the cost of room and board, the State Supplemental Payment, which is provided to seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income, can help to cover those costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.


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 Lake Balboa
Lake Balboa 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 Lake Balboa, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Balboa
Lake Balboa-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.


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