California is consistently touted as one of the best place in the world weather-wise. It is consistently sunny in much of the state. Additionally, there is no tax on groceries nor prescription medications – two of the largest expenditures seniors typically have. For this and other reasons, it’s no surprise that many seniors have this state at the top of their list of places for retirement and senior living. California’s elderly population is set to grow substantially, and many of these seniors lived on fixed, limited incomes and need advice in qualifying for and locating affordable housing.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in California
Choosing the right assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one is one of the most important decisions you will need to make as a senior, and so thorough and detailed research of potential facilities is critical. We have compiled a comprehensive directory of assisted living facilities in California, and reviewing this directory is a great way to jumpstart the research process. Use the tool below to review information about amenities, size of the facility, pricing, health insurance, and more.
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Paying For Assisted Living in California
The Cost of Assisted Living in California
The monthly median cost of assisted living in California is $4,500, which is above the national average of $4,000. According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in California is more expensive than two out of its three neighboring states:
California is the third largest state in the US and has a large number of different metropolitan areas. Average costs significantly across the different regions of the state. The average monthly cost in the Napa region, otherwise known as “Wine Country,” is on the high end, while Bakersfield averages the cheapest. Below is a breakdown of all the median costs in other areas of the state:
In California, the state median cost of assisted living is less expensive than most other types of long-term care except adult day health care and independent living. It’s considerably cheaper than nursing home care, in particular, and a few hundred dollars cheaper than in-home care:
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California
The Assisted Living Waiver
Medi-Cal is California’s combined federal and state program designed to help pay for medical care for public assistance recipients and other low-income persons. Medi-Cal does not cover the full cost of assisted living directly, but the program does offer a waiver to cover long-term care services for seniors who are nursing-home eligible, but could have their health and personal needs met in an assisted living facility. Seniors must also meet certain financial requirements in order to be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver.
A Medi-Cal social worker can draft a personalized care plan for you or your loved one to outline the appropriate services your or they will need. Below is a list of all the available services and supports included in the scope of the waiver:
- Assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and toileting
- Assistance with logistical activities of daily living, including medication administration and transportation
- Health-related services, including skilled nursing care, if needed
- Recreational and social activities
- Prepared meals
- Laundry and housekeeping
- Nursing home transition care, if needed
Who is Eligible?
Seniors older than 65 years of age with an income 138% of the poverty level ($16,395 for an individual and $22,108 for a couple) can receive Medi-Cal benefits. To qualify for the Assisted Living Waiver under Medi-Cal, California residents must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have Medi-Cal eligibility with zero share of cost;
- Have health and personal care needs that are the equivalent of the needs of Medi-Cal-funded residents living and receiving care in nursing facilities;
- Willing and able to safely live in an assisted living setting as an alternative to a nursing facility.
Share of cost is essentially an arrangement for seniors whose income is too high to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits, but too low to afford their health care expenses. Share of cost requires people to spend a certain amount of their income on health care before Medi-Cal provides coverage. As noted, Californians approved for Medi-Cal through the share of cost arrangement are not eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver.
Of note, not all counties in California have assisted living settings covered under the waiver. To receive covered services under the waiver, seniors must be willing to live in one of the following counties:
- Alameda
- Contra Costa
- Fresno
- Kern
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Joaquin
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
- Sonoma
How to Apply
To apply for Medi-Cal coverage and to discuss the Assisted Living Waiver, you will need to contact your local county office. Additionally, Area Agencies on Aging are a good place to start the application process. Your local Agency may be able to help you craft a more comprehensive and detailed picture of your retirement.
More Ways to Finance Assisted Living
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans can take advantage of several different pension programs to help cover the cost of assisted living. For more information, see the article on benefits.va.gov.
- Life Insurance Policies: Even if a spouse or loved one hasn’t died, certain types of life insurance policies can be used to pay for assisted living. More information is available at longtermcare.acl.gov
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance is a type of insurance policy that pays for long-term care when it becomes necessary, including the cost of assisted living. For more information on the benefits and drawbacks of this financing method, visit longtermcare.acl.gov.
- Reverse Mortgages: Reverse mortgages allow seniors to access the equity from a home that they own, and these funds can be used to pay for assisted living. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a federally insured reverse mortgage program.
Free Assisted Living Resources in California
Nonprofit and governmental organizations found across California may offer free assistance for the seniors and their loved ones in the process of seeking information about long-term care options. These organizations are a great place to start in understanding your rights and options.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
As is the case in many states, California maintains a Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The Ombudsman is tasked with:
- Providing education for communities, residents and families on the rights of residence and issues of service and care
- Investigating and following up on complaints made by community residents and ensuring all their rights are being upheld
- Advocating for residents and their loved ones while also empowering them to advocate for themselves
Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) is a network of hundreds of nonprofit organizations across California and all of America that provide federally funded services to adults over 60 in their respective local areas.
California has many Area Agencies on Aging that offer comprehensive information on various kinds of programs and community supports for seniors.
Area Agency on Aging | Address | Phone |
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Alameda County Area Agency on Aging | 6955 Foothill Blvd Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94605 |
510-577-3530 |
Area 12 Agency on Aging
(Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties) |
19074 Standard Road Sonora, CA 95370 |
209-532-6272 |
Passages
(Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas and Tehama counties) |
25 Main Street Chico, CA 95929 |
530-898-5923 |
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services | 500 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill CA 94523 |
925-229-8434 |
Area 1 Agency on Aging
(Del Norte and Humboldt counties) |
P.O. Box Drawer 1390 Window Rock, Arizona 86515-1390 |
707-442-3763 |
El Dorado County Agency on Aging | 937 Spring Street Placerville, CA 95667 or
1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 103 |
530 621-6150 or
530 573-3490 |
Area Agency on Aging
(Fresno and Madera counties) |
3837 N Clark Street Fresno, CA 93726 |
559-600-4405 |
Area Agency on Aging
(Imperial county) |
778 W. State St. El Centro, CA 92243 |
442-265-7000 |
Eastern Sierra Area Agency on Aging
(Inyo and Mono counties) |
163 May Street Bishop, CA 93514 |
760-873-5240 |
Kern County Aging and Adult Services | 5357 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
661-868-1000 |
Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging | 5957 S Mooney Blvd Visalia, CA 93277 |
559-624-8000 |
Area Agency on Aging
(Lake and Mendocino counties) |
14092 Lakeshore Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 |
707-995-4680 |
PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging
(Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties) |
208 West Center Street Yreka, CA 96097 |
530-842-1687 |
City of Los Angeles Department on Aging | 221 N. Figueroa St., Ste. 500 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
213-482-7252 |
Purposeful Aging Los Angeles | 3175 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90020 |
213-738-4004 |
Aging and Adult Services
(Marin County) |
10 North San Pedro Rd #1002 San Rafael, CA 94903 |
415-499-7396 |
Area Agency on Aging
(Merced County) |
2222 M Street Merced, CA 95340 |
209-385-7559 |
Monterey County Area Agency on Aging | 1000 S Main St # 211 Salinas, CA 93901 |
831-755-4466 |
Agency on Aging Area 4
(Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties) |
1401 El Camino Avenue, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95815 |
916-486-1876 |
Office on Aging Orange County | 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 |
714-480-6450 |
Riverside County Office on Aging | 6296 River Crest Drive, Suite K Riverside, California |
951-867-3800 |
Seniors Council
(San Benito and Santa Cruz counties) |
234 Santa Cruz Ave. Aptos, CA 95003 |
831-688-0400 |
San Bernardino County Department of aging and Adult Services | 784 E. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415 |
909-891-3900 |
Aging and Independence Services
(San Diego) |
1600 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA 92101 |
858-495-5885 |
Department of Aging and Adult Services
(San Francisco) |
1650 Mission St # 5 San Francisco, CA 94103 |
415-355-3555 |
Aging and Community Services
(San Joaquin) |
333 E. Washington Street Stockton, CA 95202 |
209-468-2202 |
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
(San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties) |
528 S Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
805-925-9554 |
Area Agency on Aging
(San Mateo county) |
222 W. 39th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 |
650-573-3527 |
SourceWise
(Santa Clara County) |
2115 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 |
408-350-3200 |
Area Agency on Aging
(Sonoma County) |
3725 Westwind Boulevard First Floor Santa Rosa, CA 95403 |
707-565-5950 |
Aging and Veterans Services
(Stanislaus county) |
3500 Coffee Rd. Suite 19 Modesto, CA 95354 |
209-558-8698 |
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging | 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 |
805-477-7300 |
Veterans Affairs
California, like the majority of states, has VA centers to help veterans and their spouses understand their financing options for various kinds of care. These offices can provide guidance on your eligibility and direct you to the best support options for you. Below is a list of the VA offices in California:
1110 Golden State Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-323-8387 or
661-323-8387
Veterans Affairs Office | Address | Phone |
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Chula Vista Vet Center | 180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 108 Bonita, CA 91902-2439 |
877-618-6534 or 877-618-6534 |
Santa Cruz Vet Center | 1350 41st Ave, Suite 104 Capitola, CA 95010 |
831-464-4575 or 877-927-8387 |
Chatsworth Vet Center | 20946 Devonshire St, Suite 101 Chatsworth, CA 91311 |
818-576-0201 |
Chico Vet Center | 250 Cohasset Road, Suite 40 Chico, CA 95926 |
530-899-6300 or 530-899-6300 |
Citrus Heights Vet Center | River City Bank Building 5650 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 150
Citrus Heights, CA 95610 |
916-535-0420 or 916-535-0420 |
San Bernardino Vet Center | 1325 E. Cooley Drive, Suite 101 Colton, CA 92324 |
909-801-5762 or 877-927-8387 |
East Los Angeles Vet Center | 5400 E. Olympic Blvd. Suite 140 Commerce, CA 90022 |
323-728-9966 or 323-728-9966 |
Concord Vet Center | 1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106 Concord, CA 94520-7931 |
925-680-4526 or 925-680-4526 |
Corona Vet Center | 800 Magnolia Avenue Suite 110 Corona, CA 92879 |
951-734-0525 or 951-734-0525 |
West Los Angeles Vet Center | 5730 Uplander Way Suite 100 Culver City, CA 90230 |
310-641-0326 or 310-641-0326 |
Eureka Vet Center | 2830 G Street, Suite A Eureka, CA 95501 |
707-444-8271 or 707-444-8271 |
RCS Pacific District 5 Office | 420 Executive Court North Suite A Fairfield, CA 94534 |
707-646-2988 or 707-646-2988 |
Fresno Vet Center | 1320 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 125 Fresno, CA 93710 |
559-487-5660 or 877-927-8387 |
North Orange County Vet Center | 12453 Lewis St. Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840 |
714-776-0161 or 877-927-8387 |
Los Angeles Vet Center | 1045 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Suite 150 Gardena, CA 90247 |
310-767-1221 or 877-927-8387 |
Peninsula Vet Center | 345 Middlefield Road, Building 1 Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
650-617-4300 |
South Orange County Vet Center | 26431 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 100 Mission Viejo, CA 9269 |
949-348-6700 or 877-927-8387 |
Modesto Vet Center | 1219 N. Carpenter Rd., Suite 11-12 Modesto, CA 95351 |
209-569-0713 or 877-927-8387 |
Oakland Vet Center | 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 125 Oakland, CA 94621 |
510-562-7906 or 510-562-7906 |
Antelope Valley Vet Center | 38925 Trade Center Drive, Suites I/J Palmdale, CA 93551 |
661-267-1026 or 661-267-1026 |
North Bay Vet Center | 6010 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 145 Rohnert Park, CA 94928 |
707-586-3295 |
Sacramento Vet Center | 1111 Howe Avenue Suite #390 Sacramento, CA 95825 |
916-566-7430 or 877-927-8387 |
San Diego Vet Center | 2790 Truxtun Road, Suite 130 San Diego, CA 92106 |
858-642-1500 or 858-642-1500 |
San Francisco Vet Center | 505 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94102 |
415-441-5051 or 877-927-8387 |
San Jose Vet Center | 5855 Silver Creek Valley Place San Jose, CA 95138 |
408-574-9200 |
San Luis Obispo Vet Center | 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
805-782-9101 or 805-782-9101 |
San Marcos Vet Center | One Civic Center Dr., Suite 150 San Marcos, CA 92069 |
855-898-6050 or 877-927-8387 |
Temecula Vet Center | 40935 County Center Drive, Suite A/B Temecula, CA 92591 |
951-302-4849 or 951-302-4849 |
Ventura Vet Center | 790 E. Santa Clara St. Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93001 |
805-585-1860 or 805-585-1860 |
High Desert Vet Center | 15095 Amargosa Rd, Suite 107 Victorville, CA 92394 |
760-261-5925 or 760-261-5925 |
Social Security Offices
California’s Social Security offices offer another great resource for seniors looking for assistance. In reaching out to or visiting a Social Security Office, you and your loved one can get a better picture of your social security benefits and what you may be able to put toward assisted living expenses. Of note, Social Security income is not taxable in this state. Below is a list of Social Security Offices in California.
Social Security Office | Address | Phone |
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Alhambra Social Security Office | 900 S Garfield Ave Alhambra, CA 91801 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Anaheim Social Security Office | 900 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Antioch Social Security Office | 2508 Verne Roberts Cir Antioch, CA 94509 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Auburn Social Security Office | 11855 Edgewood Rd Auburn, CA 95603 |
1-866-931-6087 |
2575 Haley Street Bakersfield, CA 93305 |
1-866-366-9558 | |
5300 Office Park Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
1-866-476-1489 | |
Berkeley Social Security Office | 2045 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Blythe Social Security Office | 1287 W Hobson Way Blythe, CA 92225 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Brea Social Security Office | 3230 E Imperial Hwy Brea, CA 92821 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Burbank Social Security Office | 1420 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91506 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Campbell Social Security Office | 770 W Hamilton Ave Campbell, CA 95008 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Chatsworth Social Security Office | 20439 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Chico Social Security Office | 1370 E. Lassen Ave Chico, CA 95973 |
1-866-964-7585 |
Chula Vista Social Security Office | 626 L Street Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Compton Social Security Office | 171 E Compton Blvd Compton, CA 90220 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Crescent City Social Security Office | 560 E Hoover Ave Crescent City, CA 95531 |
1-855-727-3600 |
Daly City Social Security Office | 355 Gellert Blvd Daly City, CA 94015 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Delano Social Security Office | 2234 Girard Street Delano, CA 93215 |
1-866-635-0287 |
El Cajon Social Security Office | 846 Arnele Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 |
1-800-772-1213 |
El Centro Social Security Office | 3007 N Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243 |
1-800-772-1213 |
El Monte Social Security Office | 9351 Telstar Ave. El Monte, CA 91731 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Eureka Social Security Office | 3144 Broadway Eureka, CA 95501 |
1-866-828-1991 |
Fontana Social Security Offices | 10668 Sierra Ave Fontana, CA 92337 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Fountain Valley Social Security Office | 17075 Newhope Street Suite B Fountain Valley, California 92708 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Fremont Social Security Office | 3100 Mowry Ave Fremont, CA 94538 |
1-800-772-1213 |
5140 E Olive Ave Fresno, CA 93727 |
1-866-366-4918 |
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640 W Locust Avenue Fresno, CA 93650 |
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865 Fulton Mall Fresno, CA 93721 |
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Garden Grove Social Security Office | 11900 Gilbert St Garden Grove, California 92841 |
1-877-452-4198 |
Gilroy Social Security Office | 1059 First Street Gilroy, California 95020 |
1-877-452-4198 |
Glendale Social Security Office | 225 W Broadway Suite 600 Glendale, California 91204 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Glendora Social Security Office | 1165 E Route 66 Glendora, California 91740 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Hanford Social Security Office | 330 North Harris St Suite 101 Hanford, California 93230 |
1-855-207-4866 |
Hayward social Security Office | 24301 Southland Dr Suite 500 Hayward, California 94545 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Hemet Social Security Office | 3095 W Devonshire Ave Hemet, California 92545 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Hollywood Social Security Office | 1122 N Vine St Hollywood, California 90038 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Huntington Park Social Security Office | 6303 Rugby Avenue Huntington Park, California 90255 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Indio Social Security Office | 46845 Monroe Street Indio, CA 92201 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Inglewood Social Security Office | 230 East Spruce Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301 |
1-800-772-1213 |
La Mesa Social Security Office | 7961 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Lakeport Social Security Office | 991 Parallel Dr Lakeport, CA 95453 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Lakewood Social Security Office | 4957 Paramount Blvd Lakewood, CA 90712 |
1-866-964-6484 |
Lancaster Social Security Office | 44451 20th Street W Lancaster, CA 93534 |
1-866-964-1725 |
Lodi Social Security Office | 1110 W Kettleman Lane Lodi, CA 95240 |
1-888-257-2641 |
Long Beach Social Security Office | 2005 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach, CA 90806 |
1-800-772-1213 |
12429 Avalon Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90061 |
1-866-366-4918;
1-866-931-9041; 1-877-311-2640 |
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4000 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
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611 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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1122 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 |
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3840 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90008 |
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215 N Soto Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 |
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11500 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
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Madera Social Security Office | 348 E Yosemite Ave Madera, CA 93638 |
1-877-405-1453 |
Manteca Social Security Office | 510 Commerce Ct Manteca, CA 95336 |
1-866-320-2587 |
Merced Social Security Office | 600 West Olive Ave Merced, CA 95348 |
1-888-632-7069 |
Mission Viejo Social Security Office | 26051 Acero Road Mission Viejo, CA 92691 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Modesto Social Security Office | 1521 N Carpenter Rd Modesto, CA 95351 |
1-888-748-7698 |
Montebello Social Security Office | 2216 W Beverly Blvd Montebello, CA 90640 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Moreno Social Security Office | De Los Lagos Moreno Valley, CA 92553 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Mountain View Social Security Office | 1st Floor Mountain View, CA 94043 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Napa Social Security Office | 1850 Soscol Ave Napa, CA 94559 |
1-800-772-1213 |
National City Social Security Office | 700 E 24th St, Ste A National City, CA 91950 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Needles Social Security Office | 1502 Bailey Avenue Needles, CA 92363 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Norwalk Social Security Office | 12440 E Imperial Hwy Norwalk, CA 90650 |
1-800-772-1213 |
7200 Bancroft Avenue Oakland, CA 94605 |
1-800-772-1213 |
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360 22nd St Oakland, CA 94612 |
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Oceanside Social Security Office | 2160 S El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Ontario Social Security Office | 1100 E Holt Blvd Ontario, CA 91761 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Oroville Social Security Office | 115 Table Mountain Bl Oroville, CA 95965 |
1-866-331-7130 |
Oxnard Social Security Office | 2000 Outlet Center Dr Oxnard, CA 93036 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Palm Springs Social Security Office | 4201 E Ramon Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Panorama Social Security Office | 14500 Roscoe Blvd Panorama City, CA 91402 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Pasadena Social Security Office | 104 N Mentor Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Placerville Social Security Office | 3916 Missouri Flat Rd Placerville, CA 95667 |
1-877-545-5497 |
Pomona Social Security Office | 960 W Mission Blvd Pomona, CA 91766 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Porterville Social Security Office | 890 W Morton Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 |
1-866-388-8903 |
Redding Social Security Office | 2660 Park Marina Dr Redding, CA 96001 |
1-866-964-1236 |
Redwood City Social Security Office | 601 Allerton St Redwood City, CA 94063 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Richmond Social Security Office | 3164 Garrity Way Richmond, CA 94806 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Riverside Social Security Office | Parkway South Riverside, CA 92508 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Roseville Social Security Office | 910 Cirby Way Roseville, CA 95661 |
1-866-348-7830 |
2424 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 |
1-855-782-9153 |
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40 Massie Circle Sacramento, CA 95823 |
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8581 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95826 |
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Salinas Social Security Offices | 928 East Blanco Rd Salinas, CA 93901 |
1-877-600-2857 |
San Rafael Social Security Office | 1001 Lootens Place San Rafael, CA 94901 |
1-800-772-1213 |
San Mateo Social Security Office | 800 South Claremont St San Mateo, CA 94402 |
1-800-772-1213 |
San Marcos Social Security Office | 367 Via Vera Cruz San Marcos, CA 92078 |
1-800-772-1213 |
San Bernardino Social Security Office | 605 N Arrowhead Ave San Bernardino, CA 92401 |
1-800-772-1213 |
8505 Aero Dr San Diego, CA 92123 |
1-800-772-1213 |
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1333 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101 |
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San Fernando Social Security Offices | 456 S F Mission Blvd San Fernando, CA 91340 |
1-800-772-1213 |
San Francisco Social Security Offices | 90 7th St San Francisco, CA 94103 |
1-800-772-1213 |
1098 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110 |
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560 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 |
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San Jose Social Security Offices | 280 S First St San Jose, CA 95113 |
1-800-772-1213 |
6140 Cottle Rd San Jose, CA 95123 |
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2500 Fontaine Rd San Jose, CA 95121 |
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San Leandro Social Security Offices | 320 Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577 |
1-877-600-2857 |
San Luis Obispo Social Security Offices | 3240 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
1-855-207-4865 |
Santa Ana Social Security Office | 1851 East First Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Santa Barbara Social Security Office | 355 Paseo Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
1-866-695-6285 |
Santa Cruz Social Security Office | 169 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
1-800-593-8523 |
Santa Maria Social Security Office | 2436 Professional Pkwy Santa Maria, CA 93455 |
1-866-331-2316 |
Santa Rosa Social Security Office | 2099 Range Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 |
1-877-870-6384 |
Sonora Social Security Office | 745 Morning Star Drive Sonora, CA 95370 |
1-888-397-4125 |
Stockton Social Security Office | 4747 Feather River Dr Stockton, CA 95219 |
1-877-803-6314 |
Suisun City Social Security Office | 700 Main Street Suisun City, CA 94585 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Susanville Social Security Office | 2603 Riverside Dr Susanville, CA 96130 |
1-855-420-8563 |
Thousand Oaks Social Security Office | 322 E Thousand Oaks Bl Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Torrance Social Security Office | 22600 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90505 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Ukiah Social Security Office | 521 S Orchard Ave Ukiah, CA 95482 |
1-888-590-2706 |
Valencia social Security Office | 27200 Tourney Rd Valencia, CA 91355 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Vallejo Social Security Office | 106 Plaza Dr Vallejo, CA 94591 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Ventura Social Security Office | 6477 Telephone Road Ventura, CA 93003 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Victorville Social Security Office | 13955 Park Ave Victorville, CA 92392 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Visalia Social Security Office | 1901 E Noble Avenue Visalia, CA 93292 |
1-866-344-8475 |
Walnut Creek Social Security Office | 1111 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Watsonville Social Security Office | 180 Westgate Drive Watsonville, CA 95076 |
1-800-521-3385 |
West Covina Social Security Office | 501 S Vincent Ave West Covina, CA 91790 |
1-800-772-1213 |
West Sacramento Social Security Office | 825 Riverside Parkway West Sacramento, CA 95605 |
1-866-726-8136 |
Whittier Social Security Office | 7200 Greenleaf Whittier, CA 90602 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Yreka Social Security Office | 1960 S. Oregon Street Yreka, CA 96097 |
1-888-366-6145 |
Yuba City Social Security Office | 355 Percy Avenue Yuba City, CA 95991 | 1-866-331-5449 |
Yucca Valley Social Security Office | 56492 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California
Assisted Living Service Plans
Before developing a service plan, assisted living facilities are required to complete a pre-admission appraisal of the prospective resident. The pre-admission appraisal reviews the following:
- Functional capacity, which is measured by the ability to perform activities of daily living
- Mental condition and social factors
- A physician-conducted medical evaluation that documents medical diagnoses, current health status, any medication and treatments currently used by the resident and any prescribed diet
In California, a written service plan must be developed between the resident, the resident’s representative (if applicable) and the administrator or manager.
The plan must include:
- a description of the resident’s medical conditions, including any physical, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
- the level and scope of services the resident receives.
- the type of services and how often the resident receives them.
Service plans must be updated whenever the resident experiences a significant change in health status to ensure services provided continue to meet his or her needs.
Assisted Living Admission Requirements
Assisted living communities in California cannot accept any resident who requires any of the following services:
- Access to 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Care for Stage III and IV dermal ulcers (open sores)
- Care related to gastrostomies, nasogastric tubes or tracheostomies
- Treatment for a staph infection or any other serious infection
- Assistance with ALL activities of daily living
- Assistance because they are bedridden
- Ongoing care for a communicable disease
- Care for mental disorder that causes ongoing behaviors that could be upsetting or disruptive for other residents
Residents must be able to direct their own care and may be admitted if they have a licensed third party help them with certain health conditions, such as administering oxygen, catheter care, diabetes complications, dementia or incontinence.
Assisted Living Scope of Care
Beyond room and board, there are two types of services provided at assisted living communities in California: basic services and care and supervision services. Basic services encompasses:
- Personal assistance and care
- Observation and supervision
- Planned activities
- Arrangement for obtaining incidental medical and dental care
Meanwhile, care and supervision encompasses the following services:
Assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, other personal hygiene needs, assistance with self-administering medications and monitoring food intake or adherence to a specialized diet.
Assisted living communities in California are required to define the scope of services it provides to residents in writing. For any assisted living community your may be considering, it’s important for you to review the scope of care and services you or your loved one requires to make sure they are able to meet your needs.
Assisted Living Medicaid Policy
Residents may find help with cost coverage through an Assisted Living Waiver available California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal. The Medicaid waiver can cover medical and care related services for California seniors who live in an assisted living community, but it does not cover expenses for room & board.
Assisted Living Facility Requirements
Assisted living communities in California are not required to provide private apartments for seniors. Arizona may provide residences that are apartment-style or bedrooms which offer single- or double-occupancy. Every unit is required to have one toilet for every 6 residents with a shower or tub for every 10 residents. For seniors who have the Assisted Living Facility Waiver, requirements include private occupancy, with shared occupancy only by residents’ choice, and units must have a refrigerator and cooking appliance.
Medication Management Regulations
Residents may administer their own medication as long as a doctor deems them mentally and physically able to do so. Staff that assist with medication self-administration have to complete coursework, pass an examination and complete hours of training depending on how many residents live in the facility. A nurse, pharmacist or physician must oversee the training and examination.
Staffing Requirements
All assisted living facilities in California must have a licensed administrator and a designee to be available when the administrator is not present. Licensed nurses or appropriately skilled professionals can be hired to provide medication administration or incidental medical services.
With respect to ratios, staffing requirements vary based on how many resident reside in a given facility. For 16 residents or less, there must be staff available in the facility. For 16-100 residents, one staff member must be awake. For 101-200 residents, one staff member must be awake with another on call. An additional wake staff is needed for each additional 100 residents.
Staff Training Requirements
Administrators in assisted living facilities must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years – with at least 8 of those hours being for Alzheimer’s and dementia care training. All personnel at the facility must be trained on the job or have experience in housekeeping and sanitation procedures or skills and knowledge needed to provide care and supervision for residents – which includes safely assisting with prescribed medications and recognizing the early signs of illness. All staff that assist residents directly with activities of daily living must receive at least 10 hours of initial training within the first month of employment and at least 4 additional hours each year.
Background Checks for Assisted Living
A criminal background check, including fingerprint clearance, must be performed on all administrative staff, direct care staff and employees that have frequent contact with the residents. This must be completed prior to the first day of work. Privately paid personal assistants hired by residents must also undergo this background check.
Requirements for Reporting Abuse
There is an online complaint form available through California’s Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse to conveniently and anonymously register concerns about a community.
California COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living Facilities
Note: The following information was compiled and most recently updated on 2/22/22. Since COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving crisis, be sure to contact your assisted living facility or local Area Agency on Aging for the most up-to-date information.
COVID-19 Rules in California | |
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Are loved ones allowed to visit residents in their assisted living community? | Yes (Conditions Apply) |
Are residents required to quarantine after their loved ones visit? | No (Conditions Apply |
Are loved ones required to wear masks when visiting residents? | Yes |
Are Hairdressers and other non-medical contractors allowed in assisted living communities? | Yes (Conditions Apply |
Are visitors screened for elevated temperatures before entering the assisted living community? | Yes |
Are residents allowed to leave the assisted living community for non-medical reasons? | Yes |
Are residents who leave required to quarantine when they get back to the assisted living community? | No (Conditions Apply) |
Are assisted living communities required to cancel all group outings? | Not Available* |
Are assisted living communities allowed to host group activities within the community? | Yes (Conditions Apply) |
Are staff members regularly checked for elevated temperatures? | Yes |
Are staff members regularly tested for COVID-19? | Yes |
Are residents regularly screened for COVID-19 symptoms? | Yes |
Are residents regularly checked for elevated temperatures? | Yes |
Are residents regularly tested for COVID-19? | Yes (Conditions Apply) |
Sources: www.cdph.ca.gov caassistedliving.org
*Note: This information was not available for this state, contact your local area agency on aging or senior living facility for more information.
Learn More About the Best Assisted Living Communities in California's Top Cities
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- Alameda
- Alamo
- Alhambra
- Altadena
- Anaheim
- Antioch
- Arcadia
- Arcata
- Arroyo Grande
- Auburn
- Azusa
- Baldwin Park
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Brea
- Brentwood
- Buena Park
- Burbank
- Burlingame
- Camarillo
- Campbell
- Carson
- Castro Valley
- Cathedral City
- Cerritos
- Chatsworth
- Chico
- Chino Hills
- Chino
- Claremont
- Colton
- Compton
- Corona
- Covina
- Culver City
- Cupertino
- Cypress
- Daly City
- Danville
- Davis
- Desert Hot Springs
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- El Cajon
- El Dorado Hills
- El Monte
- Encinitas
- Eureka
- Fairfield
- Folsom
- Fontana
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Gardena
- Gilroy
- Glendale
- Glendora
- Hacienda Heights
- Hanford
- Hawthorne
- Hayward
- Hemet
- Hesperia
- Highland
- Hollister
- Huntington Park
- Indio
- Inglewood
- Irvine
- La Habra
- La Mesa
- La Mirada
- La Puente
- La Quinta
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Livermore
- Lodi
- Loma Linda
- Lynwood
- Madera
- Manhattan Beach
- Manteca
- Menifee
- Menlo Park
- Merced
- Milpitas
- Mission Viejo
- Modesto
- Monrovia
- Montclair
- Montebello
- Monterey Park
- Moorpark
- Moreno Valley
- Morgan Hill
- Mountain View
- Murrieta
- National City
- Newport Beach
- Northridge
- Norwalk
- Novato
- Oceanside
- Ontario
- Orange
- Orangevale
- Oroville
- Oxnard
- Pacifica
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Palmdale
- Palo Alto
- Paramount
- Perris
- Petaluma
- Pico Rivera
- Pittsburg
- Placentia
- Pleasant Hill
- Pleasanton
- Pomona
- Poway
- Rancho Cordova
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Redding
- Redlands
- Redondo Beach
- Redwood City
- Reedley
- Richmond
- Riverside
- Rocklin
- Rohnert Park
- Rosemead
- Roseville
- Rowland Heights
- Salinas
- San Bernardino
- San Bruno
- San Clemente
- San Gabriel
- San Jacinto
- San Juan Capistrano
- San Leandro
- San Luis Obispo
- San Marcos
- San Mateo
- San Rafael
- San Ramon
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rosa
- Simi Valley
- South Gate
- South San Francisco
- Stanton
- Stockton
- Sunnyvale
- Tarzana
- Temecula
- Temple City
- Thousand Oaks
- Torrance
- Tracy
- Tulare
- Turlock
- Tustin
- Union City
- Upland
- Vacaville
- Valencia
- Vallejo
- Ventura
- Visalia
- Vista
- Walnut Creek
- West Covina
- West Hills
- West Hollywood
- West Sacramento
- Whittier
- Wildomar
- Woodland Hills
- Woodland
- Yorba Linda
- Yuba City
- Yucaipa
- Jurupa Valley
- Rossmoor