
224 Assisted Living Facilities near Santa Clarita, CA
With an average cost of $3,547 in Santa Clarita, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 46 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 8 facilities in Santa Clarita.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clarita, CA
Atria Santa Clarita
Oakmont of Santa Clarita
D' Elders "R" Us II
D' Elders "R" Us
Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita
Belmont Village Burbank
Brookdale Northridge
Brookdale Chatsworth
Sunrise at Sterling Canyon
Sunrise at Wood Ranch
Pacifica Senior Living Northridge
Brookdale North Tarzana
Blue Skies Ranch
Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana
Sunrise of West Hills
Sunrise of Woodland Hills
Sunrise of Studio City
Jackie's Hideaway
Fallbrook Glen of West Hills
The Foothills at Simi Valley
Canyon Trails
Foothill Retirement
Clarendon Senior Living - The Gaviota...
Belmont Village Calabasas
The Commons at Woodland Hills
The Gardens at Park Balboa
Clarendon Senior Living - The Farralo...
Highlands Manor
Belmont Village Encino
A Place for All Seasons - Woodlake
Caccam's Stanton Residence
Heritage of Northridge
Flair Manor I
JMS Residential Care
Royal Garden Board and Care III
Regal Care Senior Living
West Hills Home Care II
Valley Care
Devonshire Elderly Care
Valley Vista Senior Living
Royal Bellingham Luxury Retire
Cedars Assisted Living
Encino Terrace Senior Living
Clarendon Senior Living - The Clarend...
AvantGarde Senior Living
Manila Manor I
Grace Manor
Evergreen Retirement Residence
Clarendon Senior Living - The Kentlan...
Atria Tarzana
Twin Palms
Casa De Katherine
Royal Palms
Gloria's Care Villa
Home with Heart
Glen Park at Valley Village
Aloras Home Care
California Villa
Hannah's Home by Serenity Care Health
Thompson's Guest Home
Thompson's Guest Home III
A Place for All Seasons - Hatteras
Willowview Manor
Villa Mulholland
Villa Mulholland II
J.J. Palms
Manila Manor II
Manila Manor III
Sunshine's Place
Sunshine's Place II
Encino Living
Flair Manor II
Flair Manor III
Precious Someone Home Care
Porter Ranch Garden
Shamrock House on Louise
Noelitz Home
Tita Guest House
Chateau Encino Care
Wari Home Care
Serene Life Senior Care
Serene Nature Assisted Living
Devonshire Gardens of Chatsworth
Walnut Acres Residential Care
Alta Vista Simi Assisted Living
Heart to Heart Health Care
Jackie's Hideaway
Marble Terrace II
Marble Terrace I
Primrose II
Primrose Senior Care Home
West Hills Group Home I
Royal Garden Board and Care I
Royal Garden Board and Care II
A Better Love Board and Care
Tycoon Residential
Kim's Love & Care
Estar Residential Care
Mary Jane's Home
Casa Marina
Living Graceful
McLennan M Manor II
McLennan M Manor I
Oakmont of Simi Valley Opening 2021
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita was established in the 1850s and much of the city's history can been seen by walking about town. Seniors an explore the town's history, art, parks, and pools or take a day trip to nearby San Francisco, only 45 minute away.
Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clarita fall under the umbrella of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). RCFEs are held to high standards of quality put in place by the California Code of Regulations Title 22 , Division 6, Chapter 8. There are 57 facilities around Santa Clarita, with 8 located in the city and 49 in cities nearby.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Santa Clarita
- Santa Clarita is located in California, one of the sunniest states in America. This can be both a blessing and a curse, as the average temperature is usually much higher than the national average, even in December. On average, there are 280 sunny days compared to the U.S. average of 205. Summer highs in July reach 93 degrees and the January low is 43.
- Santa Clarita, like much of California, is known for having poor air quality. There is a lot of pollution due to an excess of cars and other vehicles on the roads, and this makes for occasionally hazardous conditions, especially in the summer months.
- California is a highly sought-after place to live, so its cost of living is much higher than the national average. This means that assisted living facilities can be much more expensive here than in other cities, as everything is priced higher. Santa Clarita has a cost of living index of 148.9, higher than the national cost of living index of 100. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference, which impacts the cost of assisted living facilities.
- The crime rate in Santa Clarita is better than 38 percent of American cities. The rates of both violent crimes (1 in 529) and property crimes (1 in 60). such as robberies, are much lower than California as a whole (1 in 225 and 1 in 39, respectively).
- Santa Clarita offers a wide variety of senior-friendly transportation services. One example is Dial-a-Ride, a service offered especially to seniors over the age of 60 who have disabilities or other age-related issues. There are also buses and car services geared toward seniors.
- There are many opportunities to take in arts and culture in Santa Clarita. There are museums, theaters, workshops, art classes, among other things.
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Clarita
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Santa Clarita start around $3,547 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 Santa Clarita 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 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.


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-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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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Santa Clarita
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Review of Atria Santa Clarita
Atria Santa Clarita was gorgeous, but it was also somewhat deceiving as to what the cost was going to be because they just add, add, add, so it was not affordable. It's a beautiful facility, but it... Read more
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Review of Atria Santa Clarita
My mom was a resident for only a couple of months before she fell and broke her hip in the early morning. No one from our family was notified and after several days, I finally heard back from the ... Read more
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Review of Oakmont of Santa Clarita
My husband and I have recently visited assisted living facilities with the intention of finding the right place for our parents. Oakmont of Santa Clarita is by far the best. The facility itself is ... Read more
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