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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).

American Home Care

American Home Care

Sacramento, CA

★★★★☆ (494)

American Home Care is a home health nursing agency serving clients in Sacramento, California (identifier 1881436103). Th…

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American Regal Home Care

American Regal Home Care

Tarzana, CA

★★★★☆ (494)

American Regal Home Care is a home health nursing provider operating in Tarzana, California (identifier 406195668). The …

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American River Home Care

American River Home Care

Sacramento, CA

★★★★☆ (494)

American River Home Care is a for-profit home health nursing provider serving the Sacramento, CA area. The agency offers…

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American United Home Care

American United Home Care

Studio City, CA

★★★★☆ (494)

American United Home Care is a home health nursing provider operating in Studio City, California (identifier 980000988).…

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Aria Rose Home Care

Aria Rose Home Care

Sherman Oaks, CA

★★★★☆ (494)

Aria Rose Home Care is a home health nursing agency located in Sherman Oaks, California. This type of service provides m…

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Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

★★★☆☆ (493)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Sacramento, CA, US. The available public details are li…

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Fresno VA Medical Center (VA Central California Healthcare System)

Fresno VA Medical Center (VA Central California Healthcare System)

Fresno, CA

★★★☆☆ (485)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Fresno, CA, US. The available public details are limite…

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Colorado River Medical Center

Colorado River Medical Center

Needles, CA

★★★★☆ (484)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Needles, CA, US. The available public details are limit…

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Palo Alto Center

Palo Alto Center

Palo Alto, CA

★★★★☆ (484)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Palo Alto, CA, US. The available public details…

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Palo Alto VA Medical Center

Palo Alto VA Medical Center

Palo Alto, CA

★★★★☆ (484)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Palo Alto, CA, US. The available public details are lim…

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Adventist Health Simi Valley

Adventist Health Simi Valley

Simi Valley, CA

★★★☆☆ (482)

Adventist Health Simi Valley is located in Simi Valley, California. It operates as a nursing home. Nursing homes provide…

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Adventist Health Vallejo

Adventist Health Vallejo

Vallejo, CA

★★★☆☆ (482)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Vallejo, CA, US. The available public details are limit…

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Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Tarzana, CA

★★★☆☆ (482)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Tarzana, CA, US. The available public details a…

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Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Moreno Valley, CA

★★☆☆☆ (479)

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is a Cancer Treatment provider located in Moreno Valley, CA 92555. The…

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Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Bakersfield, CA

★★☆☆☆ (477)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Bakersfield, CA, US. The available public details are l…

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Orchard Hospital

Orchard Hospital

Gridley, CA

★★☆☆☆ (477)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Gridley, CA, US. The available public details are limit…

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VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto, CA

★★★☆☆ (476)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Palo Alto, CA, US. The available public details…

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Community Regional Medical Center

Community Regional Medical Center

Fresno, CA

★★★☆☆ (473)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Fresno, CA, US. The available public details are limite…

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California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal

California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal

San Francisco, CA

★★★★☆ (471)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in San Francisco, CA, US. The available public details are…

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San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

San Gabriel, CA

★★☆☆☆ (469)

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How many senior care providers are in California?

There are 13358+ verified senior care providers in California. Browse profiles, compare ratings, and contact providers directly on families.care.

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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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