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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.

Rita was a professional model, Miss Fireworks 1950 and a great mom to four daughters. Still, as she aged her daughters had to come together to make important decisions about her health and living situation after their father passed away. She needed to move to an assisted living community in Los Angeles. They were lucky […]

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, […]

Jan didn’t want to leave her home but decided it was better to do so before a crisis forced the issue. With the guidance of Assisted Living Locators Los Angeles, she and her husband Burt found the perfect senior living community— with a custom evaluation at no cost to them. Watch Jan’s story and read […]

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 […]

The final Under the Radar community we’re featuring in this three-part series: Under the Radar LA Senior Living Communities You’ll Love is Kingsley Manor in Hollywood. In the series, we take you behind the scenes to explore Los Angeles senior living communities we love – that you may not see pop up on Google. The […]

Who are the top senior living advisors in Los Angeles? The invaluable local companies that provide free guidance when you need to find the right independent living, assisted living or memory care situation for a loved one? Here’s our list of the best.

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.

We get many phone calls from people who are confused thinking their loved one needs to move to a nursing home instead of an assisted living facility. In California, most care needs can be handled in an assisted living or memory care community, through the end of life. A person never needs to go to a nursing home.

Selecting the right board and care home for your loved one is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. These smaller, homelike settings can provide personalized care and a family atmosphere, but it’s important to work with a knowledgeable professional in choosing a home.

As we baby boomers age and with the adoption of a more “foodie” culture, dining options in senior living communities are changing. Senior Living expert Sarah Ordover details some of the latest trends in Los Angeles.

The regulations governing assisted living, board and care home, and memory care facilities in Los Angeles limit care for conditions such as diabetes and bed sores. In this blog, Sarah Ordover helps you understand what is and is not allowed in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs).

California’s Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver program is a much-needed service for low-income seniors but locating a suitable assisted living or memory care bed in metro Los Angeles can be difficult.

In Los Angeles, moving to a senior living community, whether it is an independent living community or assisted living does not mean forgoing your own personal style. Senior living expert, Sarah Ordover, shares some of her favorite apartments.

How to choose between independent living and assisted living senior living in Los Angeles? Senior Living Advisor Sarah Ordover explains the difference.