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Located 30 miles outside of Los Angeles, La Verne is a small city whose population of 31,000 includes approximately 6,300 seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors have the best in health care at their fingertips with the top two performing hospitals minutes away in Los Angeles. While the cost of living is high, La Verne’s proximity to services and amenities, taken together with its mild weather, still make it a desirable choice for retirement. La Verne has more than 100 acres of parklands that offer seniors plenty of opportunities for golfing, picnicking, walking and swimming. Additionally, in the quaint old downtown, seniors can choose from a number of shopping and dining options.
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in La Verne costs an average of $5,000 per month. However, costs will depend on the facility’s location and what it offers in terms of amenities and other services.
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According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for assisted living in La Verne is equal to the California average of $5,000, but higher than the national average of $4,300. Neighboring states’ averages are generally lower. To the north in Oregon, assisted living costs average $4,659 each month, while east of California in Nevada, prices drop considerably to $3,595 per month. Arizona’s prices are still well below both the national average and La Verne’s at $3,900 per month.
Other cities’ assisted living expenses vary widely from prices in La Verne. In the southern city of El Centro, prices increase to $5,825, while in Visalia, north of La Verne and closer to the Nevada border, costs fall to $4,548. Along the coast, Salinas’ expenses for assisted living soar to $7,100 each month, while San Francisco’s prices of $6,100 are still $1,100 more each month than in La Verne. Near San Francisco, Modesto has much lower costs at $4,000 per month, while in the larger city of Sacramento, prices increase to $5,395. Expenses for assisted living in the northern city of Redding are more moderately priced at $4,500.
Note: Data for La Verne was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The Department of Health Care Services in California oversees Medicaid distribution within the state, including a number of Medi-Cal Waivers. While most don’t apply to seniors in assisted living, the Assisted Living Waiver Program may provide some services to those who qualify. Individuals must meet Medicaid income requirements, be willing to receive care in an assisted living facility and need a nursing home level of care. While the ALWP provides reimbursement for some services, residents are still responsible for room and board.
Learn more about the Assisted Living Waiver Program by visiting our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| City of La Verne Community Services Department | (909) 596-8700 | The Community Services Department of La Verne provides a wide range of opportunities for recreational and social activities for local seniors. The CSD also operates the La Verne Community Center where seniors can meet for classes and activities. A newsletter and menu is released monthly to share special events, such as holiday parties, movie matinees, line dancing classes, wood carving and bingo. Seniors can also participate in the Grab and Go lunch program that offers daily to-go lunches. |
| Workforce Development Aging and Community Services, Older and Dependent Adult Services | (888) 211-0644 | The Older and Dependent Adult Services division of the Workforce Development Aging and Community Services helps seniors and their caregivers identify the most relevant resources available to them. Information is available about congregate meals, legal assistance and the Ombudsman Program, which can provide advocacy and support on behalf of those facing concerns in an assisted living facility. Other programs and services include the Aging Mastery Program and Supportive Services Program, which can provide case management and other services for those who qualify. |
| La Verne Local Transit Services Directory | (323) 466-3876 | The Local Transit Services Directory of La Verne helps match individuals’ transportation needs with available transportation in the area. Seniors 60 and older may be eligible for transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping and other trips inside La Verne. Trips must be scheduled between one day to one week in advance. |
| California Department of Aging Medicare Counseling | (800) 434-0222 | Seniors can receive assistance understanding and applying for Medicare through this agency. Counselors provide information one-on-one and answer questions about benefits, coverage, long-term care insurance and more. Help is also available for filing claims or challenging a health care denial. |
| West Los Angeles VA Medical Center | (310) 478-3711 | The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center provides senior veterans and their dependents with a comprehensive array of health care options. Some of the specialized services include cancer care and research, geriatrics, hearing care and neurology. Social workers can help seniors and their caregivers with common concerns related to aging, and mental health professionals are available to help with conditions like anxiety, depression and trauma recovery. |
La Verne’s assisted living facilities observe certain regulations pertaining to various aspects of care, including staffing requirements, medication management and ADA-specific accommodations. The California Department of Social Services licenses and monitors facilities to ensure that regulations are followed. Visit our Assisted Living page in California page to learn more.
