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Assisted living costs in Cowan Heights average about $6,338 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 1214 communities in Cowan Heights. Our detailed directory has 16370 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Riverside and Irvine.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
AnnÆs Place provides assisted living and residential care in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood in Panorama City, CA. Our facility features fully-furnished apartments, to provide an accommodating and secure place for independent living. All staff members at AnnÆs Place are trained in caregiving tasks...
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My mother spent her last month at Serenity Manor and I can't recommend it more highly. [name removed] and her team were amazing, very very caring, extremely responsive, and made a very difficult time so...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Chateau Le Petite is a memory care community located in Encino, California. Encino is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County and is widely known for its beautiful sights and peaceful parks. The 5-acre Los Encinos State Historic Park is a popular destination,...
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My Mom lives in the is board and care and it is wonderful
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Residents are encouraged to participate in activities that will enrich their emotional,physical and social skills in a homelike atmosphere. Our caring staff will work to promote the health and well being of each resident. We specialize in assisted living, dementia and hospice.Personalized...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Encino Gardens is a residential care facility for the elderly licensed by the State of California. Our residential care facility, located in the beautiful neighborhood of Encino, offers high quality care in a tranquil and home-like environment. Our 24-hour professional staff, understands that...
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The food is great. The friendliness of the staff is probably the main reason we chose them over other places we were looking at. I can't think of anything that could be improved or done better. They have...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vista Care in Carlsbad Vista Care in Carlsbad is an assisted living residential care home center that is located in the beautiful town of Carlsbad, California in San Diego County. Following its proximity to the ocean, our community receives a cool refreshing breeze in most times that help our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
IMS Home IncMS Home Inc. is a residential care home that is located in the exciting town of Hesperia, CA in San Bernardino County. Hesperia is one of the best places for affordable housing, has great and pleasant desert climate not to mention clean air and breathtaking sunsets and scenery to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nobody's perfect and there is an adjustment period, they're very friendly, part of the probnlem is though,. their primary langage is filipino so its a little ahrd to understand them but theyre very nice and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The care home you select is of utmost importance when you are deciding where to move your loved one. Karen's Board and Care III is one of the most beautiful care homes in all of Encino, California. Our residents enjoy a number of amenities that most care homes do not offer. This includes a safe...
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This is a lovely place and fine community for my mom. We're happy with how they respond to my mom. The care is very good, mom is eating well. I like if there is something slightly different they call me...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Encino Living is a private assisted living home in Encino, California. We pride ourselves in being a fully-equipped community with highly trained staff who will be able to provide your family member with care and compassionate understanding. We do not run a cookie cutter facility because we know...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...
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I came to Care Castle on recommendation of acquaintance of mine and was pleasantly surprised seeing all facilities and rooms. This house was designed and build specially for care ancient patients. This big...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Care Castle is a senior care home located in the charming city of Van Nuys, CA in Los Angeles County. Our great community is located in a tranquil residential neighborhood making it a relaxing area to live and also a welcoming place for visiting friends and family. At Care Castle, well-trained...

Cost of assisted living in Cowan Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cowan Heights is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,284 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cowan Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Cowan Heights, CA
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Cowan Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,338/mo
$7,629/mo

Assisted living costs in Cowan Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,843/mo

Senior living costs in Cowan Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cowan Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowan Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cowan Heights, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cowan Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowan Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Cowan Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cowan Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cowan Heights, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Cowan Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cowan Heights, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cowan Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cowan Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cowan Heights

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Cowan Heights review score based on 2,331 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2331 reviews of 1214 Cowan Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cowan Heights review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cowan Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Cowan Heights, CA1214 facilities
8.4
Los Angeles, CA612 facilities
8.7
Riverside, CA242 facilities

Review subcategories for Cowan Heights assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,331 reviews of 1,214 Cowan Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cowan Heights resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cowan Heights, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.1
Staff
3.6
3.3
Meals & dining
3.3
3.0
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Cowan Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowan Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowan Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cowan Heights assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cowan Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cowan Heights assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cowan Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowan Heights assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cowan Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowan Heights assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cowan Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowan Heights assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cowan Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cowan Heights

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cowan Heights protect seniors.
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Ivy Park at Tustin, Clearwater at North Tustin and Goodmornings Home Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cowan Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 1214 assisted living facilities near Cowan Heights, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cowan Heights, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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