A few months ago, Assisted Living Locator’s own Laura Barrett was interviewed by Forbes for their story on top Los Angeles senior living facilities in 2024.
Where to Start
It’s no surprise that as we enter a new year, more and more families seek to move their aging parents into the Los Angeles area – the weather is unmatched with year-round sunshine, activities abound, and the options for assisted living are vast. So vast, that it’s often difficult to know where to start.
“The Los Angeles area—which includes smaller cities like Beverly Hills and Santa Monica—offers around 1,500 assisted living communities, ranging in size, living style, and the level of care provided,” says Laura Barrett, of Assisted Living Locators in Los Angeles. “From boutique-style homes to large resort-like communities, there are a wide variety of opportunities for seniors to find the community that feels most like ‘home’ to them,” she adds.
“Not all senior living communities are meant to serve every older adult,” says Barrett, there are many factors to weigh to get you started.
“Location also has a large impact on cost, mirroring Los Angeles real estate rates as a whole,” she says.
So how do Los Angeles residents pay for assisted living? Where real estate comes at a premium, you better plan ahead. Experts recommend long-term care insurance to help cover the costs. For those without long-term care insurance, savings, social security and pensions are the usual funding options. Some lower income individuals may be eligible for a Medi-Cal subsidy.
“Location also has a large impact on cost, mirroring Los Angeles real estate rates as a whole,” she says.
So how do Los Angeles residents pay for assisted living? Where real estate comes at a premium, you better plan ahead. Experts recommend long-term care insurance to help cover the costs. For those without long-term care insurance, savings, social security and pensions are the usual funding options. Some lower income individuals may be eligible for a Medi-Cal subsidy.
Read the full article in Forbes to see which facilities they named as the top spots for Los Angeles in 2024.
Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles
Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles senior advisor Laura Barrett, CSA has worked with the elderly for more than 35 years. Certified in dementia care, Laura is a trained aging specialist who understands the stresses of being a caretaker, having helped her parents when they were on hospice and taking care of her grandmother who had Alzheimer’s Disease. Laura thoughtfully guides families through the senior living decision-making process, helping them find the best solution for their loved ones. Call Laura at 310-853-8282 for a consultation. Assisted Living Locators is no cost to clients.
