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Nationally recognized as the entertainment industry’s main hub, Burbank is a vibrant city with a rich culture, outstanding shopping and dining opportunities and comfortable weather throughout the year. It has over 107,000 residents and a senior community that accounts for a little more than 15% of the population. The city has two senior centers and a well-stocked public library with programs for seniors, promoting social and recreational opportunities for older adults in the region.
Burbank also accommodates the needs of its older residents through high-quality personal care services. Older adults in Burbank have over two dozen assisted living facilities to choose from. Monthly rates vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities, but on average, assisted living residents pay approximately $5,000 per month for care.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Burbank residents pay $5,000 per month for assisted living services. While this is $700 more than the national average of $4,300, it’s consistent with the state as a whole. California is the most expensive state on the west coast for this level of care. In Oregon, which borders from the north, care costs are slightly less at $4,659. In Arizona, Nevada and Utah, rates are several hundred dollars lower at $3,900, $3,595 and $3,400, respectively.
Seniors in Burbank pay approximately $5,000 per month for assisted living services. While this is on par with the state average, several cities have lower monthly fees, including Vallejo, where care costs come in at $4,500, and Yuba City, where fees are closer to the national average at $4,343. Bakersfield is one of the cheapest cities in California for assisted living, with local facilities charging $3,613 per month. Burbank is an affordable alternative to the San Jose and Santa Rosa areas, where respective monthly fees average $5,875 and $6,000. Salinas is the most expensive city for assisted living at $7,100.
Note: Data for Burbank was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers assisted living costs for qualifying Burbank seniors. The waiver covers services such as meals, medication management, housekeeping, medical transportation and personal care. To qualify for this waiver, applicants must be fully eligible for Medicaid and require a nursing home level care but prefer to reside in assisted living.
To learn more about the Assisted Living Waiver and other options for paying for assisted living services in Burbank, see our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (213) 738-4004 | WDACS is the Area Agency on Aging for the Burbank region. This nonprofit agency administers a range of programs to those aged 60 and over, including the New Freedom Transportation Program. This program offers free transportation and mobility management services to older adults to complement the services assisted living facilities provide. Through the Linkages Program, older adults can connect with community-based services, and it has options counselors who help them assess their care needs. |
| WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 393-3618 | WISE & Healthy Aging is a local nonprofit agency that offers a range of free resources to older adults, including peer counseling, a diner program and transportation. The agency also offers long-term care ombudsman services to help assisted living residents obtain the quality of care they deserve. |
| Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights administers the state’s senior health insurance counseling program. This program, called HICAP, is staffed by trained volunteers who help older adults understand their Medicare benefits, compare private health insurance options such as Medicare Advantage and long-term care insurance and determine eligibility for Medicaid. |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek Legal Services provides free legal services to older adults in the Burbank region. At this center, older adults meet with legal professionals who help them resolve issues related to assisted living, such as problems with intake and discharge procedures, billing errors and inadequate scope of care. |
| Parks & Recreation Adults 55+ | (818) 238-5300 | Burbank’s Parks & Recreation Department has an Adults 55+ program for older residents in the community. It operates two senior centers in Burbank, including Joslyn Adult Center and Tuttle Senior Center. At these locations, members can participate in social and recreational activities and congregate meals. |
| VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The nearest VA regional office is in Los Angeles, about 15 miles southwest of Burbank. At this location, experienced representatives help veterans apply for benefits that may cover assisted living costs, including pension and Aid and Attendance and pension programs. The office can also help veterans connect with services in the community such as transportation, durable medical equipment rentals and financial assistance. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (323) 224-6510 | RVSP is a nationwide program that provides in-person and remote volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over. Older adults get one-on-one help with finding volunteer opportunities that fit their abilities and interests. In exchange for their service, seniors receive regular newsletters, supplemental liability insurance and recognition at public events. |
The California’s Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, licenses assisted living facilities in Burbank and the rest of the state. Facilities must follow a comprehensive set of regulations pertaining to care requirements, staffing and staff training, services and medication management. More information on these rules is available on our Assisted Living in California page.
