Sherman Oaks, which was once covered in citrus groves, is now a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles that is full of picturesque, tree-lined streets and quaint shops. For seniors seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to downtown Los Angeles, an assisted living facility in Sherman Oaks may be the perfect fit.
In Sherman Oaks and throughout California, assisted living facilities are known as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, licenses and regulates RCFEs. There are 11 RCFEs in Sherman Oaks and 50 more in communities close by such as Van Nuys, Encino and Studio City.