Sherman Oaks Health & Rehab
14401 HUSTON ST., Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
San Fernando, California, is situated in the scenic valley of the same name. The city has a population of 24,322 and about 11% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors have easy access to a range of medical services at the San Fernando Community Health Center. Other notable healthcare facilities in the surrounding area include Pacifica Hospital of the Valley and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
Nursing homes provide around-the-clock medical care, supervision and monitoring to seniors who are very frail or suffering from a chronic disease. Care is commonly provided by registered nurses and skilled caregivers. This type of care is generally expensive compared to other senior care options. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in San Fernando is $8,060, which is slightly higher than the national average of $7,756. Seniors who’d prefer a less restrictive care setting or to age in place might consider assisted living and home care services instead of nursing home care.
This guide provides cost information on nursing home care in San Fernando as well as surrounding cities. Additionally, it looks at alternative care costs and free resources for seniors.
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in San Fernando is $8,060 for a semiprivate room and $10,570 for a private room.
Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home as a comparison point, the cost of care in San Fernando is about $300 more expensive than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s almost $1,200 less than the California statewide average of $9,247.
San Fernando seniors pay significantly less than their peers in some other coastal California cities, including Salinas ($9,566), Santa Maria ($9,962) and San Diego ($10,722. In Oxnard, the $8,365 average rate is closer to San Fernando’s cost, but still over $300 more expensive.
San Fernando
$8,060
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Oxnard
$8,365
Salinas
$9,566
Santa Maria
$9,962
San Diego
$10,722
The least expensive senior care option in San Fernando is adult day care, with an average monthly cost of $1,647, while assisted living averages $5,000 per month. Home care and home health care services cost $5,434 and $5,529 per month, respectively. At the other end of the price scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $8,060 for a semiprivate room and $10,570 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,647
Assisted living
$5,000
Home care
$5,434
Home health care
$5,529
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing home (private room)
$10,570
Note: Data for San Fernando was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors who continue living independently in their homes for as long as possible, or need assistance making the transition to a nursing home. These resources can help seniors access the in-home help they need or find available financial assistance options for nursing home care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Valley Intercommunity Council Home Delivered Meal Program | (818) 880-4842 | This VIC program delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over who are no longer able to prepare meals on their own or travel to a congregate meal site. Volunteers deliver the meals at around noon each day from Monday to Friday. The meals are all diabetic- and hypertension-friendly. This is a suggested donation program, but seniors won’t be turned away if they can’t afford a donation. The volunteers also provide a social check on seniors and report any issues to the relevant authorities or family members. |
One Generation Transportation Program | (818) 708-6614 | The One Generation transportation program provides door-to-door rides to seniors aged 65 and older who are unable to access alternative modes of transportation. The service is available from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wheelchair-friendly vehicles are available if required. There’s a suggested donation for using this service, but no fixed cost. |
Harold’s Help Desk | (818) 708-6624 | Harold’s Help Desk is designed to provide low-income seniors with information about available resources that can help them continue living in their own homes. Help Desk staff can help seniors learn about and apply for programs such as money management, medication assistance, low-income utility assistance, veterans’ services, tax assistance and Social Security benefits. |
Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights provides free, unbiased information to seniors regarding their health insurance options, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and prescription drug coverage. The center’s trained HICAP volunteer counselors can assist seniors with finding a plan that suits their specific needs and help them apply. Additionally, they can provide information about financial assistance options for long and short-term nursing home care. |