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As families begin searching for senior living in Los Angeles, they often rely on recommendations from trusted sources to help narrow their options.. A friend, neighbor, coworker, physician, or financial advisor may say, “My mom lives there and loves it,” and suddenly that community jumps to the top of the list. Personal recommendations are valuable […]

It’s never an easy choice. Your parents or loved ones are aging, and nights spent worrying about their health and safety are becoming more and more frequent. But how do you know when it’s time to move a family member to assisted or senior living? Maybe your parents insist they are fine. They’ve lived in […]

You might be wondering why you’d need a senior living advisor to help you find assisted living or memory care in Los Angeles—especially with Google and ChatGPT just a click away. So what’s the advantage? Just ask our clients who continue to seek our local guidance and care that no search engine can replicate.  A […]

Swimming pools offer many benefits to seniors. But unfortunately, few independent living, assisted living, or memory care communities in Los Angeles feature pools as an amenity. Sarah Ordover tells you where to find them here and talks about the advantages of getting your loved one in the water.

June is Pride month, but for seniors, their sexual identity can often be a source of stress when considering a move to senior and assisted living. Concerns about discrimination from staff and other residents can cause anxiety, changes in relationships and attitudes, and even cause some seniors to go “back into the closet” once they […]

The Answer Is Yes! Bring Your Cat! Your Dog! Your Bird! One of the most common questions we get asked is whether or not pets are welcome in assisted living communities. The answer is usually YES! Many Los Angeles facilities allow pets and welcome them as community members. Often, a fee will be required upon […]

Respite stays at assisted living facilities, or “short term stays” are a great option for families not quite sure of the next step for their loved one. Maybe your parent just had an unexpected surgery or is recovering from a fall. Or, you’re considering a move to assisted living, but meeting resistance, a respite stay, […]

Finding the right assisted living option in Los Angeles can be daunting. The sheer amount of information – and misinformation –  published on the web, combined with the infinite choices in this major metro city are enough to overwhelm anyone, let alone someone dealing with a family member in need. You may have heard of […]

Many click-bait lists about seniors living in Los Angeles are generated by people who know nothing about the city. Their lists are compiled from internet listings by people living in Arizona, Illinois or Tennessee, many of whom may have never set foot in LA.  The list below of the nine best independent living facilities in […]

There’s never a perfect time to plan a move to assisted living – but in Los Angeles, many communities offer summer deals for summer and early fall move-ins. Read more about the best deals in Los Angeles this summer.

One of the most frequently asked question I get asked is, “How much does assisted living cost?” The cost of assisted living is influenced by many factors, including where in Los Angeles you’d like to live, the level of luxury, amenities offered, floor plan selection and the specific care levels provided.

Board and care facilities offer the same level of care as assisted living communities in a smaller, more personalized setting. April Godales, Managing Director of Assisted Living Locators, Los Angeles for the San Fernando Valley shares her favorite facilities north of the 101.