Assisted Living Communities in Sun Valley, California

Assisted Living costs in Sun Valley start around $2,800 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Sun Valley and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Sun Valley, California, is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, part of the North Valley community. The total population of the San Fernando region is 1.8 million, with 13.4 percent aged 65 and over. With seven assisted living facilities in Sun Valley itself and a further 63 total nearby, there are plenty of options for seniors. The State of California regulates assisted living facilities through the Department of Social Services. Residential care facilities are regulated by the Senior Care Licensing Program, which covers facilities for the elderly and continuing care retirement communities. 

• Weather in the greater Los Angeles area, where Sun Valley is located, is known for being warm and sunny most of the year. balmy and mild year-round. July high temperatures average around 84 degrees Fahrenheit, January lows are 47 degrees Fahrenheit and annual rainfall is light. Seniors who dislike cold, snowy winters will enjoy living here. 
  
  
• Air quality in Sun Valley, as in the rest of the Los Angeles area, rates more than 20 points below the national average of 58, scoring just 36. The American Lung Association ranks the LA area in the top ten of most polluted cities in several different categories. This may be important to consider for seniors with respiratory illnesses.
  
  
• Cost of living in Los Angeles is 195.1 compared to a U.S. average of 100, though this is primarily due to the high cost of housing - more than three times the national average. Seniors will find that grocery costs and health care expenses here are near the national average.
  
  
• The Los Angeles Department of Transportation provides city bus routes to the community of Sun Valley and around the LA area. DASH riders may be eligible for senior citizen discounts or ADA-compliant paratransit. 
  
  
• Sun Valley, as a community in Los Angeles, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
  
  
• The Sun Valley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Pacifica Hospital of the Valley and Serra Medical Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.