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Assisted living costs in Malibu average about $6,338 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 823 communities in Malibu. Our detailed directory has 9080 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks and Marina del Rey.

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.
Royal Garden is a luxurious and comfortable home. We offer beautiful living quarters, with secured perimeter and 24 hour professional staff to care for the individual needs of residents, such as ambulatory/non-ambulatory, Alzheimer/dementia, incontinent care, diabetics, Parkinson's, oxygen,...
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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.
Carmen's Care ManorCarmen’s Care Manor is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Simi Valley, CA in Ventura County. Our vibrant community is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood making it an inviting area to live and a delightful place to welcome visitors.Carmen’s Care...
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We moved my mom to Be Well Senior Living in Tarzana in November 2013. It has been an excellent choice. Russ, Elina and Julie run things so well! and are very caring people. My mom has dementia and is...
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.
Be Well Senior Living II, Inc senior care home located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Tarzana, CA. Our community is located in a peaceful environment designed to perfection to offer our residents the perfect space to lead an independent life. At Be well we are proud of our residents; we know we...
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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.
Azar Garden is a residential care home located in the beautiful and affluent neighborhood of Tarzana, in the San Fernando Valley region, in the city of Los Angeles, California. Tarzana is home to one of our country's most beautiful, natural landscapes, and we also have sunny skies all year round....
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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.
Carmen's Care Manor II is a senior care home that is located in the bravura city of Semi Valley, CA in the beautiful County of Ventura County. We are surrounded by the stunning eponymous valley. Our community is adjacent to Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks. The beautiful neighborhood of Chatsworth is...
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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.
We understand how difficult it is when independent living is no longer an option for elderly parents. That is why our senior living facility blends into a residential neighborhood in the middle of San Fernando Valley, CA. We consider our assisted living facility more than a place to live. We...
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The staff has been friendly and caring. They are very helpful. The meals are good. The community provides a great atmosphere. They do offer activities for the residents. It is up-kept and clean. My friend is...
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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I have only the best and warmest opinions of Jackie’s Hideaway. My mother, with Alzheimer’s, was there for one year. The owner and staff are professional, warm, caring and knowledgeable. Many of the...
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.
Our facility is licensed by the State of California.  Jackie's Hideaway  is a six-bed home for elderly with all private rooms.  We have been in business for 12 years and the owner is a Registered Nurse.  We have park-like grounds on a 1/2 acre property surrounded by an...
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This community did their best for my mom during her stay here. The staff accommodated her meal options and the staff always had a clean atmosphere. There are activities available for resident but my mom was...
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.
Angels on Tracy II in Simi Valley, California provides specialized Alzheimer and dementia care. We serve each individual who stays at this assisted living center with love and compassion. Every single senior citizen who resides onsite receives the type of care appropriate for them. Some elderly...
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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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Photo of Joyful Home Care
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.
Long Island, N.Y. based Joyful Home care provides in-home care and support services for the elderly and others. This is a caring company that was formed out of a desire to provide the best in non-medical support whenever and wherever needed. Services include; ò Meal preparation ò Companionship ò...
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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.
Miracle Assisted Living RCFE is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Winnetka, in LA County. Our goal to provide a loving home atmosphere with, proper nutrition, our picturesque home is located in a safe, clean, and friendly neighborhood. Our community is designed in a way...
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Photo of Simi Valley Residential Care III
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.
Simi Valley Residential Care III Simi Valley Residential Care III is a senior care center that is located in the tranquil town of Simi Valley, California in Ventura County. It is situated conveniently in a secured community. The residential home care center is also very conscious of the...
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My mom's doctor actually had mentioned this community and I'm glad they did it was the best move for mom. The staff is wonderful they are kind and caring very nice. Mom is up and out of bed and going on...
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.
Facing the question of where our parents are going to spend their later years is something we are all going to have to tackle at one point or another. Fortunately, there are wonderful options today to make the experience as easy and stress free as possible. Simi Valley Residential Care is a warm...
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We really like this community a lot, it is really working out well. The community is kept very clean and the staff members are really friendly. They are just very patient loving and kinds. The food is really...
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.
Casa de Katherine is a residential care home located in the green ambient neighborhood of Simi Valley, CA. The tranquil and refreshing atmosphere of our community's location is set to give our residents a sense of inner peace and comfort. At Casa de Katherine, we are proud of our residents, and...
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What a nice surprise. The owner [name removed] is an RN and ran Kaiser's Critical care unit for over 2 years. The whole staff was caring, kind, and knowledgeable. Plus, one of the more reasonable board &...
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.
Photo of Tarzana Hills Board and Care II
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.
Tarzana Hills Board and Care is located in the serene neighborhood of Tarzana Hills minutes away from Ventura Boulevard. The tree lined streets, and the welcoming environment create a sense of home, something that is lost with many other facilities. Our extensive program is directed at the needs...
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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.
  As a family owned business for the past 30 years we take pride in knowing that we make each and every one of our residents feel part of our family.  It takes dedication and commitment to provide our residents with the utmost care we can provide.          
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It's been a good experience for my father-in-law and I am happy with the care. I like the attentive and friendly staff they are welcoming to our family. They maintain the facility to be very well cleaned. My...
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.
Florie's Home offers seniors in the Ventura County, CA, community of Simi Valley the opportunity to live safely and happily in a top-quality residential care home. Located an easy 30 miles from the city of Los Angeles, Simi Valley features a pleasant climate with warm, dry summers and mild...
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The Virginia House is truly a home. On her first visit my mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, actually said, " What a beautiful fireplace. It looks just like mine!" I too felt that it was uncanny how...
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.
Virginia House, located in the lovely state of Virginia, is a gorgeous place where you can rest assured that your loved one gets the care that he or she needs. With a great location, friendly and caring staff, our residents are very happy in the atmosphere that we provide. There is no greater...
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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.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in the west-central San Fernando Valley, Quartz Garden a senior care home with a heart in Los Angeles, CA. If life in California is famous for anything, it's the endless summer-like weather. Residents of our home can count on almost 365 opportunities to get outside...
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Everything is going just fine so far! The staff are very attentive and the facility is kept clean and well maintained! Things are going wonderfully for my loved one and I have no complaints about her stay!
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.
Families from the Simi Valley area will be happy to know that there is a top quality care facility for their elders. They may want to see what Angels on Tracy has to offer in terms of care services. This is one of the top rated elder care providers in the area and for good reason. You may want to...
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Santa Monica's most magnificent, premier retirement community, offering breathtaking views and ocean front living. Ocean House features 121 elegant, full-service senior apartments. This exquisite, 10-story community is situated on approximately one acre of prime ocean front land, overlooking the...
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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.
- Assistance with bathing and dressing - Administration of medications - Assistance with personal hygiene - Private or shared rooms - Manage bladder and bowel/incontinence - Laundry and housekeeping service included - In-house beautician - Entertainment and activities - Provide transportation to...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Malibu, CA

The average cost of senior living in Malibu is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anaheim, CA with an average of $5,926 per month.

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

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

Assisted living costs in Malibu, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

Assisted living costs in Malibu, CA, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Malibu 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: Malibu, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMalibu, 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
Malibu, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Malibu, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Malibu, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Malibu, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Malibu 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 Malibu, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Malibu 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
Malibu, 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%
Malibu, 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 Malibu, 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 Malibu.

What families are saying about assisted living in Malibu

Recent reviews for assisted living in Malibu

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

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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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Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

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My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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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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Malibu review score based on 1,084 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1084 reviews of 823 Malibu assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Malibu 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

Malibu review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Malibu, CA823 facilities
8.3
Anaheim, CA1302 facilities
8.1
Oxnard, CA496 facilities

Review subcategories for Malibu 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 1,084 reviews of 823 Malibu assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Malibu 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.
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Cleanliness
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Malibu assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malibu assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malibu, 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 Malibu 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 Malibu 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Availability of select dementia care services in Malibu 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 Malibu 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
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malibu 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 Malibu partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malibu, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Malibu 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 Malibu communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malibu, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malibu 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 Malibu offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malibu, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.1%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Malibu

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 Malibu protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

America's Care Manor, Alalik Care Home and Los Angeles Board and Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Malibu, California. See full list of communities.
There are 823 assisted living facilities near Malibu, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Malibu, California are Land of Peace 6, Los Angeles Board and Care and Palms at Bonaventure. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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