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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
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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.
North Ridge is located in Bothwell California. The senior care home is located in a unique residential area of Northridge. The home is directly across the Temple Ramat Zion and is very close to the Northridge mall, making access to the amenities very easy. North Ridge home ensures every senior...
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Karen's Board and Care III is located right in the beautiful Lake Balboa, Encino and Northridge area, and we aim to provide the region with the very best assisted living care. We know that this can be a difficult decision to make, but it is also often for the best. We also know that this should...
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At the age of 70, dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms showed at the early stage, so even if there is no cure, at least some symptoms could be improved. With his condition, his movement is no...
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.
Tita Guest House is a residential care home located in North ridge city, Los Angeles county of California in the United States of America. The care home is one mile to the nearest hospital and is rated to above average in terms of security. The hospital, named North Ridge hospital medical center,...
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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
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 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: 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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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 staff here is very friendly and seem to care. They know the residents and their family members by name and that is amazing. The people here are just good people, you can tell.
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.
Porter Ranch Home Inc #1 is a senior care home located in Los Angeles county, Northridge, CA. The residence assists seniors with lifestyle choices in a pleasant group home setting. The California State University, Northridge promotes itself as a national role model for diversity. The school...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
97954 - Grace Manor II Grace Manor II is an assisted living facility located in sunny Chatsworth, California, near great golf courses, close to Hollywood not far from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. We provide light to intermediate care to elderly individuals who cannot reside on their...
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They do a wonderful job at Northridge Villa, the people here are just lovely people in general. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and the staff are friendly and caring. I would highly recommend...
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.
Northridge Villa for Elderly Inc. is located Northridge, California. Our assisted living facility, an apartment style habitat that is designed to focus on daily life, is an above average residential care provider for the elderly. Located just a mile away from Northridge Hospital Medical Center,...
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Everything with Parkwest of Northridge has been very good. They have really good communication, always notifying me if there is anything going on that I need to know about. My mother does not always...
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.
Parkwest of Northridge IIParkwest of Northridge II is a residential care home center situated in the tranquil town of Northridge, California in the Los Angeles County. This senior care center allows the residents to have pets such as cats and dogs on the premises. The residents can, therefore, to...
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They were absolutely excellent. The food was healthy, and they tried to accomodate my loved one. They have activites but they were limited due COVID-19. The people made a difference. It is a clean, and safe...
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.
Heritage of Northridge is a senior care home located in the tranquil neighborhood of Northridge in the city of Los Angeles, California in Los Angeles County. We are a happy community situated in a calm and clean environment within Northridge. We offer a friendly living place in a safe and...
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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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I really like Seniorcare at Northridge because they treat my mom with loving care. The house manager always texts me about my mom and will occasionally send a short video if they do something fun. They're...
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.
Parkwest of Northridge is a senior care home that's located in sunny Los Angeles county, Northridge, CA. The loving home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. Home of the California State University, the city has also been home to notable people and notable attractions....
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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.
A Heavenly Haven Inc. II is accessible through the 118 and 405 Freeways in the Chatsworth area. This facility provides a warm, beautiful home in a quiet residential area, catering to a maximum of six (6) elderly persons who are in need of supervision or assistance in their daily living. We are...
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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.
Nestled in the affluent neighborhood of Northridge, California, Northridge Golden Nest II is a wonderful senior living home that strives to provide quality care to each of its residents. The well-educated and caring staff at Northridge Golden Nest II is what truly sets our senior living home...
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The Aloha II in Chatsworth is a very exceptional residential care facility. The staff are attentive and loving to the residents. The cook is exceptional. My 88 year-old mother loved her pancakes. The...
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.
A+ rated care home. We have been serving the Elderly since 2001. Bright home and garden on quiet street in nice neighborhood. The Aloha house is family owned by wife and husband team, compassionate experienced caregivers, home cooked meals from fresh whole foods. Experience the Spirit of Aloha.
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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.
A beautiful new facility for 6 special seniors that are seeking comfort and security. A place for seniors who need help with their daily routine but still maintain their independence and dignity....The facility is fully furnished and entirely accessible for non-ambulatory patients.This facility...
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I had the utmost confidence in the staff and overall care that my mother received at Twin Palms. I was there sometimes at mealtimes and saw the quality of the food that was served. [name removed] was always...
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.
Twin Palms is a senior care home located in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County. A neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Chatsworth is a culturally diverse city that still retains remnants of its Native American and Spanish History. Chatsworth's eight parks...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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 Hickory House is a residential care facility for the elderly and is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services as a non-medical facility. We provide a home-like atmosphere at the Hickory House by establishing relationships based on trust and respect. We specialize in...
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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
$5,198/mo
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.
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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

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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Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
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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Friendliness
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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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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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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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