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In California, all board and care homes must be licensed as RCFEs (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) by the Department of Social Services.
A smaller, more personal environment can make all the difference in your loved one’s comfort and care.
Small homes offer 1:3–1:6 caregiver ratios
Lower costs than large assisted living communities
Family meals, familiar surroundings, and calm routines
Homes located across LA County neighborhoods
Caregivers are available around the clock to ensure residents are safe, supported, and comfortable day and night.
Home-cooked meals prepared daily, along with laundry, cleaning, and maintenance, so residents can relax and focus on enjoying life.
Staff remind or assist residents with prescribed medications to ensure proper dosage and consistency.
Compassionate support with dressing, bathing, grooming, and other daily activities, always with dignity and respect.
Many homes offer scheduled transportation to medical visits, therapy sessions, or local errands.
Residents enjoy light exercise, music, games, and social gatherings that promote engagement and emotional well-being.
If your loved one values peace, routine, and personal attention, a board and care home is often the best fit. If they’re social and active, they may thrive in a larger assisted living community.
Talk to a local advisor, we’ll help you compare homes in Los Angeles for free.
Finding the right care is important and understanding how to pay for it helps families plan confidently. Below are the most common ways Los Angeles families cover the cost of board and care homes and assisted living.
Many families pay for care through personal savings, pension income, or retirement accounts. Funds can also come from the sale of a home or other assets. Because board and care homes in Los Angeles tend to cost $4,500–$7,000 per month, families often combine income sources to meet monthly costs.
Long-term care (LTC) insurance can help cover part of the monthly cost of residential care. Policies vary widely, some reimburse a set daily amount, while others pay a percentage of the total. Your placement advisor can help you identify which local homes accept LTC insurance or assist with claim documentation.
For qualifying veterans and surviving spouses, the Veterans Aid & Attendance benefit can provide monthly financial assistance to help pay for board and care homes. As of 2025, eligible veterans may receive over $2,000 per month toward care costs. We can help connect you with accredited agents who specialize in VA benefit applications.
Under CalAIM, many seniors in California can have Medi-Cal pay for their care, including board & care, assisted living, or home care.
At GentlePlacement, we specialize in CalAIM placements and handle everything, from eligibility checks to finding approved homes, at no cost to you.
💡 If your loved one has Medi-Cal, you may already qualify to have care fully covered.
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