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Cost of independent living in Los Angeles County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Angeles County is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $3,792 per month.

Independent living costs in Los Angeles County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Los Angeles County, CA

$4,437/mo

Orange County, CA

$5,101/mo

Ventura County, CA

$4,729/mo

Independent living costs in Los Angeles County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Los Angeles County, CA

$4,437/mo

California state

$4,163/mo

U.S. national average

$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Los Angeles County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,564/mo

Memory Care

$7,510/mo

Independent Living

$4,523/mo

Independent living costs in Los Angeles County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,680/mo

Studio

$4,477/mo

1 Bedroom

$6,384/mo

Senior living costs in Los Angeles County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Los Angeles County, CA

Column state: California

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Los Angeles County, CA	California	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,437/mo	$4,163/mo	$3,510/mo
Assisted Living	$6,564/mo	$6,213/mo	$5,805/mo
Memory Care	$7,510/mo	$7,279/mo	$6,971/mo

Independent Living

Los Angeles County, CA:$4,437/mo

California:$4,163/mo

U.S.:$3,510/mo

Assisted Living

Los Angeles County, CA:$6,564/mo

California:$6,213/mo

U.S.:$5,805/mo

Memory Care

Los Angeles County, CA:$7,510/mo

California:$7,279/mo

U.S.:$6,971/mo

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Los Angeles County

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Angeles County

Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0

I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...

Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0

It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...

The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, CA

5.0

My house keeper is amazing she is so friendly and always good at what she does. The front desk staff is always kindly and willing to help me when is needed. The food is great and the kitchen staff is amazing. I have no complaints they get you what you want & need. 10/10

Los Angeles County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Angeles County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Angeles County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Angeles County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Angeles County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Los Angeles County, CANational

Nutritionist / dietician

23.5%

17.2%

Low / no sodium

27.1%

28.9%

No sugar

23.5%

26.7%

Vegetarian

30.6%

28.2%

Pureed meals

5.9%

6.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Los Angeles County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Angeles County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Los Angeles County, CANational

Professional chef

23.5%

30.7%

Restaurant style dining

25.9%

36.6%

Room service

28.2%

31%

Anytime dining

8.2%

14.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Angeles County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Los Angeles County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Los Angeles County, CANational

Activity director

29.4%

38.4%

Pet-focused programs

15.3%

24%

Community service programs

16.5%

27.8%

Devotional activities on-site

34.1%

41.8%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

34.1%

42.6%

Outings / off-site activities

28.2%

46.9%

Piano or organ

22.4%

36.5%

Arts and crafts center

16.5%

31.9%

Educational speakers / life long learning

22.4%

35.4%

Clubs / games / karaoke

31.8%

40.5%

Live performances

32.9%

40.2%

Dances

16.5%

27.3%

Fitness center

14.1%

34.1%

Fitness classes

31.8%

40%

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