Living Your Choice
California’s senior living landscape reflects innovation, diversity, and a commitment to quality of life. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licenses and monitors assisted living and memory care facilities, ensuring that residents receive exceptional support and care. With thousands of communities throughout the state, California provides options tailored to every lifestyle and budget.
Assisted living costs in California vary widely due to the state’s vast geography and economic diversity. Average monthly rates typically range between $5,000 and $6,500. Coastal and urban areas such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco feature upscale communities emphasizing wellness, fitness, and dining experiences, while inland cities like Fresno and Modesto offer affordability and a welcoming community atmosphere.
From serene coastal retreats to vibrant urban centers, California’s environment enhances senior living with its pleasant climate and focus on active aging. Many communities integrate outdoor recreation, wellness programs, and technology-driven care for convenience and independence. Residents enjoy both comfort and engagement in a state that prioritizes senior well-being.
California also excels in specialized care services, particularly for Alzheimer’s and dementia support. Facilities continually innovate through holistic therapies, medical partnerships, and resident-centered design. Whether seeking tranquility by the coast or an energetic city lifestyle, California offers unmatched opportunities for senior living excellence.
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Families Loving Their Choice
What a breathe of fresh air knowing that this company provides such a personal touch. They treat their clients with respect and compassion. They take into consideration the details that other companies so easily leave out. It’s a shame more companies aren’t like them, especially working with such fragile situations. They are the best of the best in my eyes. I had the chance to meet the owner and she embodies trust, love and passion for finding the best living/care situation for her clients. Angela is the type of business owner that would literally give you all she has to find what you need. We look forward to a continued relationship with you guys! Cheers!
My wife and I love my mother-in-law but we didn’t have the assisted living expertise to be able to evaluate what’s best for her. Angela (our counselor from LYC) drove out twice and talked to mom. Angela used her terrific interpersonal skills combined with her medical expertise to determine exactly what’s right for mom. Literally dozens of factors were taken into account to find the right place. What impressed me the most is LYC took a comprehensive approach. Both emotional and physical well-being needed to be fully satisfied. Angela showed us a couple places and we eventually found the perfect community for mom. To be brutally honest, it’s not only worked out great for mom but also for us.
Thank heaven we found Living Your Choice!
Recently, our 90-year-old mother became ill and wasn’t going to be able to live on her own anymore, as she’d been doing. My sisters and I were trying to find an assisted living arrangement for her in San Diego, and we were quickly overwhelmed by the options. (It’s very difficult to find a place on your own, just going by the info you see online. Many places don’t post their rates, so you have no idea if you’re looking at something within your budget or not.) I put out a plea on Facebook for any local friends who could recommend a good assisted living place, and a friend suggested we contact Living Your Choice for help.
I wanted to take a moment to thank Living Your Choice for helping me with my dad Bill.
Thank god I had heard of Living Your Choice through a mutual friend. I called and found an expert staff that was able to help me right away. We spent over an hour on the phone discussing my dad, his life, his likes and dislikes, his medical issues, his budget and what he was going to need moving forward. Right away I felt so much better, they understood what was going through and agreed to meet the next morning at the hospital with us both.
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Assisted living in California averages between $5,000 and $6,500 monthly, though prices vary greatly between regions. Coastal cities tend to cost more than inland areas.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) regulates all assisted living and memory care facilities, maintaining strict safety and care quality standards.
Yes. California is known for its resort-style senior communities, especially in areas like San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, featuring wellness spas and gourmet dining.
Absolutely. Inland locations such as Fresno, Bakersfield, and Riverside offer affordable rates while maintaining strong care programs and community amenities.
California’s sunny, mild climate supports outdoor living and year-round activities, making it ideal for active retirees seeking a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Most offer assisted living, memory care, independent living, and short-term respite care—often customized to each resident’s health and comfort needs.