Los Angeles Hospice Care

Los Angeles, California is the number 1 largest city in the country and has greatest number assisted-living, nursing home, independent living, and retirement communities in the country. In fact with a population of over 18 million residents, Los Angeles offers an amazing array of senior housing options.  Although many of these options are spread out over a large geographical area, this site is designed to allow you to fine the nearest facilities.  If you have the time and are making a overall retirement plans, searching for a continuum of care facility can be the best option.  Continuing care communities offer independent, assisted and nursing home services all within one community.  This allows a senior to move between different levels of care without a significant disruption in their lifestyle and allows them to see many of the same people (friends) even while in the skilled nursing portion of the facility.  If you choose a facility that has continuing care, then you can begin living in the independent living portion of the facility and then move to another part of the facility as your medical condition requires.  This is really only an option at larger communities that typically offer a resort style atmosphere. They may include a full time activities director, large private pools, and other amenities. Some even have small "country stores" so there is little need to leave the facility. Of coarse, you will want to go on some "field trips" since LA has so much to offer.

Some seniors prefer a more home-like atmosphere.  For those people, a small independently-operated assisted living facility might be the best option.  California allow us business is to set up an assisted living service in a private residence.  These residences are usually operated under the guidance of a skilled nurse and provide a more intimate atmosphere then you might see at a large commercial retirement facility.  In general, large commercial businesses and smaller independent businesses cost about the same.  The cost of living in all of California is above average for the country so you can expect to pay between $3000 and $6,000 per month for assisted living and slightly higher for skilled nursing care.  Some of the more upscale Independent living facilities offer high-end options that are even more expensive than skilled nursing.  Private bungalows with a an extensive staff allow active seniors to stay busy and enjoy every second of their time without the worry of maintenance and upkeep of their residents.  Regardless of what level of care you are searching for, this site is continually adding new facilities and is attempting to include every single assisted living, independent living and nursing home option in the greater Los Angeles area.