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With its year-round warm weather, ample sunshine and quick access to some of California’s most beautiful beaches, Beverly Hills can be an enticing retirement option for seniors who enjoy upscale urban living. The city is home to many Hollywood celebrities and boasts a large population of older adults; 21.4% of its residents are aged 65 and older. In addition to its balmy climate, Beverly Hills is within close range of several top-rated hospitals, so retirees don’t have to look far to find excellent medical care. The city is packed with entertainment options, including world-class dining, museums, historic gardens and shopping on Rodeo Drive.
Assisted living in Beverly Hills costs an average of $5,000 per month, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Actual rates vary between facilities based on available amenities, services and other factors.
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Beverly Hills’ average assisted living rate of $5,000 per month is on par with the median for California as a whole, but $700 higher than the national average of $4,300. In Arizona, seniors pay an average of $3,900, and in Nevada, rates are even lower are $3,595. To the north in Oregon, assisted living costs $4,695 per month, or about $300 less. Average costs are much higher in Washington at $5,750.
Compared to assisted living costs in Beverly Hills, prices in San Diego are $475 cheaper at $4,525. They’re even less expensive in Bakersfield, where retirees pay an average of $3,613. Rates average $5,845 in Oxnard, located about a one-hour drive to the west. Prices jump to $6,100 in San Francisco, and in Sacramento, they average $5,395 per month.
Note: Data for Beverly Hills was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, provides an Assisted Living Waiver for eligible low-income seniors that can help cover the cost of their care. The ALW is offered in 15 counties statewide, including Los Angeles County. It offers an alternative to placement in a nursing home facility, allowing seniors to receive care at an approved assisted living community instead.
Learn more about the Assisted Living Waiver, its eligibility requirements and how to apply on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program | (213) 383-4519 | Run by the California Department of Aging, HICAP counsels and educates seniors about Medicare and can help people choose the health insurance plan that best suits their needs. The program’s trained volunteers also hold free educational presentations for groups of Medicare beneficiaries and their families on a number of issues related to healthcare options and rights. |
| LA County Military and Veterans Affairs | (877) 452-8387 | At LA County MVA’s Veterans Service Center at Patriotic Hall, former members of the military can learn about and apply for the state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their service. Senior veterans can get help applying for disability compensation, VA pensions and supplemental Aid and Attendance benefits that may help them cover the cost of assisted living care. |
| Bet Tzedek | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek provides free legal assistance and representation for low-income seniors living in Los Angeles County. It assists older people with matters such as elder abuse, writing wills, Social Security appeals and creating advance health care directives. Bet Tzedek also runs a taxpayer clinic aimed at resolving IRS audits, garnishments, liens and misclassifications. |
| New Freedom Transportation | (888) 863-7411 | Older adults and people with disabilities can get free transportation through New Freedom, a service that provides door-to-door rides to many locations across Los Angeles County. Eligible seniors can receive rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, recreational activities and other destinations. |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program | (213) 351-5388 | SCSEP provides part-time job training and experience for unemployed people aged 55 and older. Training is provided through a variety of community service organizations, and is aimed at teaching seniors the skills they need to improve their employment prospects in the private sector. Participants receive free physical exams, job search assistance, counseling and referrals to other services from America’s Job Centers of California. |
| Beverly Hills Active Adult Club | (310) 285-6840 | BHAAC serves as a hub for recreational activities, fitness classes and social events for Beverly Hills residents aged 55 and older. The club is hosted at the Roxbury Community Center, which features outdoor picnic areas and tennis courts. |
Beverly Hills’ assisted living communities are licensed by the Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program and must comply with California’s regulations and laws regarding medication administration, staffing, training, accommodations and health and safety standards. Visit our Assisted Living in California page to learn more.
