Fairfax Home Care Services
1859 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90019
For many seniors, assisted living provides a worry-free environment that balances independence and privacy with attentive care. Local assisted living facilities offer housing, meals and snacks, personal care, housekeeping and specially curated recreational programs to accommodate the interests of residents. Many facilities feature resort-like amenities such as fitness rooms and pools, while others feature a close-knit, family-like environment. Monthly costs vary, but on average, locals pay $5,000 per month for care, consistent with California’s average.
This guide provides comprehensive information on assisted living in Santa Monica, including how much care costs, the benefits and drawbacks of living here and the agencies that support older adults and help them make informed decisions regarding their care.
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Assisted living facilities are licensed under the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This division enforces a range of regulations to ensure residents’ comfort and safety through an initial licensing process and scheduled and random visits throughout the licensing term.
Seniors in Santa Monica pay approximately $5,000 per month for assisted living services. While this is several hundred dollars per month higher than the national average of $4,300, it’s consistent with the state median.
Santa Monica’s assisted living costs are the same as the California average of $5,000, indicating that local monthly care fees are typical of the state. Rates are approximately 43% higher than in Stockton, where assisted living fees are the cheapest in the state at $3,500, and they’re 42% lower than rates in Salinas, which is the most expensive city for this level of care at $7,100 per month. In San Jose, rates exceed the state median at $5,875, and in Visalia, fees are competitive at $4,548.
Santa Monica
$5,000
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Visalia
$4,548
San Jose Area
$5,875
Assisted living is a comparatively affordable senior care option in Santa Monica, with older adults paying $5,000 per month for this level of care. Home-based care is generally higher and doesn’t cover living costs such as housing, meals and recreational activities. Homemaker services, which feature a scope of care comparable to assisted living, costs $5,434 per month. Home health aides, who also provide limited skilled nursing services, charge $5,529 per month. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,647. Nursing home care is the costliest at $8,060 for shared rooms and $10,570 for private rooms.
Home Health Aide
$5,529
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,570
Low-income seniors residing in Santa Monica may be eligible for assistance programs that can help them cover the cost of assisted living. Currently, there are two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Monica is home to a broad range of programs and agencies that help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care and finances. This table features organizations that help older adults find assisted living facilities that fit their lifestyle and budget, connect with social and recreational programs and get answers to financial and legal questions.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (213) 738-4004 | WDAC is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Santa Monica region. It provides a range of services to older adults, including wellness support groups, computer classes, social and recreational programs and congregate meals. The agency also has specialists who provide information and referrals to help older adults obtain services in the community. |
VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | Veterans obtain one-on-one help with obtaining VA benefits that can help cover assisted living expenses through the Los Angeles Regional Office, located about four miles east of Santa Monica’s city center. At this location, specialists assist with applying for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging has a long-term care ombudsman that advocates on behalf of those living in assisted living facilities in Santa Monica, ensuring that they receive the services they’re entitled to and mediating conflicts between family members or with facilities. The organization also has a peer counseling program with paraprofessional counselors who provide guidance and support with age-related issues such as poor health, loss and retirement. |
Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to seniors in Santa Monica and the surrounding region. It’s nationally recognized for its Justice for Seniors program, which helps older adults address issues such as advance planning, assigning conservators, preventing elder abuse and obtaining public benefits. |
Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | Center for Health Care Rights is a local nonprofit organization. It administers the statewide senior health insurance options counseling program. Through this program, trained volunteers help seniors understand their Medicare benefits, determine eligibility for Medicaid and research long-term care insurance. Seniors can also get help with obtaining prescription drug assistance or dental benefits. |
Santa Monica-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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