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Senior Care in California

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Cost of senior care in California

Assisted living in California averages $6,000 per month statewide — about 12% above the national median. In-home care runs about $35 per hour, or roughly $5,600 per month for full-time help. 13,358 care providers serve California, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in California (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$35/hour~$5,600/mo full-time
Assisted living$6,000/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$12,136/month~$145,628/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Sharp Health Care

Sharp Health Care

San Diego, CA

★★★★☆ (6250)

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Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, CA

★★★★☆ (6250)

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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

Hollister, CA

★★★★☆ (4983)

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JFK Memorial Hospital

Indio, CA

★★★★☆ (4983)

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Mayers Memorial Hospital

Mayers Memorial Hospital

Fall River Mills, CA

★★★★☆ (4983)

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Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp Memorial Hospital

San Diego, CA

★★★★☆ (4983)

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Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

La Jolla, CA

★★★★☆ (3959)

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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

San Jose, CA

★★★☆☆ (3890)

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UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

San Diego, CA

★★★☆☆ (3650)

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Eisenhower Medical Center

Rancho Mirage, CA

★★★☆☆ (3239)

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Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center

Reseda, CA

★★★☆☆ (3239)

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BHC Fremont Hospital Inc

BHC Fremont Hospital Inc

Fremont, CA

★★★☆☆ (3201)

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Grossmont Hospital

Grossmont Hospital

La Mesa, CA

★★★☆☆ (3201)

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Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

La Mesa, CA

★★★☆☆ (3201)

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara, CA

★★★★☆ (3185)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a Nursing Home provider located in Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Licensed provider (0500001…

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Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda, CA

★★★★☆ (2995)

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond

Oakland, CA

★★★☆☆ (2915)

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Scripps Mercy Hospital

Scripps Mercy Hospital

San Diego, CA

★★★☆☆ (2872)

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University of California Davis Medical Center

University of California Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

★★★☆☆ (2706)

University of California Davis Medical Center is a Nursing Home provider located in Sacramento, CA 95817. Licensed provi…

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Torrance, CA

★★★☆☆ (2550)

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How many senior care providers are in California?

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How much does assisted living cost in California?

Assisted living in California averages about $6,000 per month statewide, about 12% above the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in California?

In-home care in California runs about $35 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $5,600 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in California?

Yes. California's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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