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Summer has traditionally been a great time for families to explore senior living options, with many communities offering incentives during seasonal slowdowns. This year, however, the landscape looks very different. Across the country, and especially in Los Angeles, senior living communities are nearing capacity as demand continues to rise.
According to a recent report from Senior Housing News, senior living occupancy nationwide is approaching 90%. In highly desirable areas of Los Angeles, many assisted living and memory care communities are filling even faster. While choosing a senior living community is never a decision to rush, families who have identified a preferred location or community may benefit from acting sooner rather than later to secure availability.
The Benefits of Moving to Senior Living Earlier
Making the move to senior living can feel overwhelming, but families often discover that transitioning before a crisis occurs leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.
- Secure Your First Choice Community
As occupancy rates rise, waiting too long can mean losing access to your preferred community, floor plan, or neighborhood. Moving earlier also allows residents time to build relationships with staff, become familiar with their surroundings, and establish routines before additional care needs arise. Choosing a community that offers multiple levels of care can help avoid future moves. - It May Be More Affordable Than You Think
Many families are surprised to learn that senior living can be more cost-effective than remaining at home. Monthly fees often include housing, meals, utilities, transportation, housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and access to care services. When compared with the combined costs of home maintenance, in-home caregiving, transportation, and other daily expenses, senior living may offer greater value and predictability. - Early Moves Can Support Better Health Outcomes
For individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of early-stage dementia, moving into the right environment sooner can provide meaningful benefits. Access to structured programming, social engagement, wellness opportunities, and specialized care may help maintain independence, improve quality of life, and potentially slow functional decline. - Reduce Caregiver Stress
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding for families. A move to senior living often provides peace of mind, allowing loved ones to focus on spending quality time together rather than managing day-to-day caregiving responsibilities. One of the most common sentiments families share after making the transition is, “We wish we had done this sooner.”
A New Luxury Senior Living Option in Los Angeles
While many LA-favorite communities are reaching capacity, a new luxury option has recently opened near Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. The Leonard on Beverly offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support in a brand-new luxury environment.
The six-story building was built from the ground up to be an upscale senior living community. With sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, the lobby and most community spaces are located on the sixth floor. Attention was paid to providing multiple outdoor seating areas on every floor, as well as a rooftop terrace that extends the length and width of the building to enjoy panoramic views from the Hills to Downtown. There are lush trees and tropical foliage, ample seating areas, a waterfall, a pizza oven and barbeque grills, along with an outdoor fireplace and cozy nooks to curl up and read a book. It’s unlike anywhere else in Los Angeles.
Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and even spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences (a rare option for LA assisted living.), all complete with washer/dryer and full kitchens, including dishwashers. The community features all day restaurant-style dining, 24/7 valet parking for residents and their guests, fitness and wellness spaces, creative arts studios, a theater, lifelong learning, salon and spa services, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering areas.
The Leonard also incorporates several proprietary wellness and care programs that residents benefit from. The Savor® Culinary Program provides chef-driven dining experiences with fresh ingredients, flexible menu options, and restaurant-style service and the Empowered Living® Program promotes holistic wellness through physical fitness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and purposeful activities. For residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, the Clearbrook Memory Support® Program delivers specialized, person-centered care in a secure environment focused on dignity, connection, and meaningful daily engagement.
Conveniently located near Beverly Hills and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, The Leonard on Beverly offers an attractive option for older adults seeking luxury amenities, personalized care, and the ability to age in place within one community.
About Assisted Living Locators
Since 2003, thousands of families have been helped by Assisted Living Locators, one of the nation’s leading free senior living placement services. The Los Angeles team services clients from Glendale to Santa Monica, including West Hollywood, Century City, Westwood, and everything in between. The office also represents clients looking for seniors living south of Ventura Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley in neighborhoods such as Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio City. The Los Angeles office can be reached at assistedlivinglocatorsla.com.
