10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, is a desirable location for senior living. Its iconic views and never-ending entertainment, in addition to its range of senior care offerings, make Los Angeles an ideal place to retire. If your loved one needs memory care, they can begin a supportive lifestyle in a range of stand-alone memory care facilities and larger multi-care communities.
Memory care is a specialized type of assisted living for seniors suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Seniors in these memory care communities receive personal care services, specific cognitive therapies to help with symptoms of memory loss, and help with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene and mealtimes.
To help you find a memory care facility that’s right for your loved one, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to memory care in Los Angeles. A Place for Mom has 78 partner memory care communities within a 10-mile radius of the Los Angeles city center. We’ve included our proprietary local data on these communities to provide helpful information to seniors and their families. Data includes memory care costs, ways that people pay for memory care, and California memory care laws and regulations. We also provide helpful local resources for seniors and outline what families can expect from a Los Angeles memory care community.
Los Angeles Memory Care Facilities | 1672 Reviews
Excellent, organized and comfortable place. The staff here are very respectful and very eager to serve and place the elderly.
I think the staff is great very friendly. I see the same people all the time and I like them so that's great. The room size is good very good and the amenities I believe were good ones. Minor thought was...
Our 100 yr old mom has been living in memory care at Pacifica Senior Living since [date removed]. We can't say enough about our outstanding experience with the facility and staff. She's been in the same...
Nikkei Senior Gardens is an absolutely lovely facility! My mother is so happy to be staying at such a nice, peaceful place where the entire staff is very friendly, enthusiastic and always eager to help. As a...
We worked for over 8 months to find the right continuing care community for my mom. The staff at Solheim were patient and caring and worked closely with us to help her make the difficult decision to move...
My uncle has been at HHSL for over a year after having some health issues. While he doesn't leave his apartment very often, he appreciates the staff and various activities available for resident.
Hollenbeck Palms provided movers. This made the move easier. A move to a CCRC is a big change. My adaptive nature has helped me adjust. With meals being provided, this is practically no maintenance. Love...
We are getting slowly and surely adjusted to the new system and the new environment The people are nice, helpful and friendly. It has almost been [date removed] now that we are here at Atria Tarzana. This...
The entire staff were amazing. They knew this was a very difficult time for me and provided excellent care for my mother. Filled with compassion, understanding, friendliness and most importantly honesty.
Staff is very friendly. My comments are dealing with my experience in memory care where activities can be more. It's seems like the rest of the non memory care facility has more activities and food options....
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The facility is first class. The property overall is well maintained, the studio rooms have been updated and modernized, and staff is very caring. Love the insurance plan because many of the healthcare...
The people at The Lighthouse were caring and they really did try to make the community feel like a home environment. The staff members looked out for each other and for all of the residents, they really did...
Ivy Park at Culver City is a great place. They have an outdoor area within the Memory Care Community that mom loves. It allows her to be outside and enjoy the sunshine yet provides the secure environment she...
I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.
Based on the experience we have had so far with Belmont Village, we would have to give everything a 5 except for the value for cost. What our family really likes about the Belmont Village is probably the...
Overall, excellent to exceptional!(I consider a 4 excellent and a 5 exceptional.) Common areas are totally immaculate, but my mother's floor could be cleaned more thoroughly. Quantity and quality of...
Life here is certainly different but in good way. The best is friendly residents. The staff is helpful plus. They do their best for you. Love not having to clean, shop or cook. No cleanup. Many very good and...
My friend went ahead and took a room at Vintage Westwood and she's been there about two months or so now. The care has been slightly problematic but I think that's just due to one individual. There are a lot...
The Grandview community has fit our brothers needs to a T, it has been such a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families as long as it fit their loved ones needs and wishes.
Studio Royale is a nice place. My godmother could no longer do some things on her own at her home. [name removed] was able to help me with the process of getting an apartment and care for my godmother. I...
I like mostly everyone here especially the staff are wonderful. Staff are so caring. It would have been perfect except my roommate.
My sister and I did the research for months to find the best for mom. Belmont Village Burbank was and is the best. I would recommend Belmont to others. The staff was amazing. My sister and I have monthly...
The location is in an excellent neighborhood,the staff is very attentive and professional.Good food and many activities, aprtment style rooms. Many outdoor and in door a tivities in house medical and dental...
Likes: Friendliness, activities, cleanliness and overall concern for residents. Least like: food (it's better - but not quite there yet) What stood out for us about Ararat Gardens over other places was their...
I would rate all a 5. She wasn't there long as it turned out but she was well taken care of. The staff was amazing. I was very pleased. It was the very best place for her.
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How we rank order the Los Angeles community options above
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- Proximity to your search location
- Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
- The amount of detailed community information available
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- Costs of memory care in the Los Angeles area
- What families are saying about memory care in Los Angeles
- How seniors pay for memory care in Los Angeles
- Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities
- What to expect from memory care living in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles memory care services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Los Angeles? Highlights for seniors
Costs of memory care in the Los Angeles area
In 2022-2023, the average monthly cost that families paid to A Place for Mom’s partner memory care facilities in Los Angeles was $6,792. Our local proprietary cost average includes all care services, fees, and add-ons that may be a part of a senior’s memory care experience. Explore the cost breakdown below to learn what memory care costs can include:
- Standard personal care services (assistance with activities of daily living)
- A private or semi-private room
- Three meals a day and snacks
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Maintenance and landscaping
- Security systems and 24-hour supervision
- Transportation services (at-cost or complimentary)
- Organized activities and programs, like chauffeured outings, events, and classes
- On-site amenities, like enclosed courtyards and full-service salons
- Specialized cognitive therapies and social programs
- Highly trained caregiving staff
Memory care costs may vary depending on the location, floor plan, and add-on services. The numbers in the chart below are the average starting costs for memory care in the Los Angeles area. These starting costs don’t necessarily reflect all expenses, such as move-in fees and elective services.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles, CA vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles, CA vs. the state and national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles vs. other types of senior living
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Los Angeles, CA by room type
Average cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles over time
What families are saying about memory care in Los Angeles
Recent reviews for memory care in Los Angeles
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Brookdale Ocean House in Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles review score based on 330 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 330 reviews of 97 Los Angeles memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.Los Angeles review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Los Angeles memory care
When memory care 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 330 reviews of 97 Los Angeles memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Los Angeles resident and family memory care 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.How seniors pay for memory care in Los Angeles
Seniors and their families often combine different payment options to cover the cost of memory care in Los Angeles. If your senior loved one needs long-term memory care, they may qualify for state and federal programs to help cover some of the associated costs. Continue reading to learn how combining private payment methods, veterans benefits, and public assistance options may help cover the costs of memory care.
Private pay methods are your personal financial assets. These might include options such as savings accounts, investment returns, pensions, Social Security benefits, and any of the following:
Selling a house
Reverse mortgage
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Low-income senior veterans with disabilities should enroll in VA health care if they want access to veteran-specific benefits and potential income to pay for long-term care. To transition from Medi-Cal to VA health care, senior veterans over the age of 65 or their surviving spouses can use CalVet. This program helps seniors enroll in a Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (or VBE) that guides veterans through the benefits transition process.
Veterans Pension program
Enrolling in VA health care and the Veterans Pension program opens up additional income opportunities for senior veterans. VA pensions are a source of monthly income that seniors can use to cover memory care costs if they meet the following criteria:
- The senior hasn’t received a dishonorable discharge.
- The senior’s annual family income and net worth meet congressional limits.
- The senior served at least 90 days of service, including one day of wartime.
The senior must also meet at least one of the following:
- Be at least 65 years old.
- Be diagnosed with a permanent disability.
- Currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).[03]
Aid and Attendance benefit
Senior veterans with disabilities related to wartime service, who receive a VA pension and are enrolled in VA health care, may also apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. As an addition to a VA pension, the VA Aid and Attendance provides additional income that can help pay for memory care if the services will improve the senior’s quality of life. Veterans must meet the VA pension criteria and at least one of the following requirements to receive the Aid and Attendance benefit:
- The senior needs help with some activities of daily living, like meal prep.
- The senior has an illness that keeps them in bed for most or all of the day if left untreated.
- The senior has significantly impaired vision.
- The senior currently lives in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility.[04]
Veterans benefits assistance
For help with the lengthy and difficult benefits application process, browse the assistance resources below. You’ll find resources at the federal and state level, in addition to several local city organizations that can help you file for claims successfully. It’s best to seek out local veteran advocates for assistance with the complex benefit application process. The following groups provide benefit assistance to Los Angeles veterans through Veterans Service Officers (commonly referred to as VSOs) or other skilled volunteers:
- The Los Angeles VA Regional Benefit Office
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — Veterans Justice Center
- The Los Angeles County Military and Veterans Affairs (or MVA)
- Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (or VFW) chapter
- Local Disabled American Veterans (or DAV) chapter
Find out how to connect with them below.
Number of veterans who live in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Percentage of veterans in Los Angeles who are over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Resources for Los Angeles veterans
Veterans Affairs (VA) Los Angeles Regional Office
1100 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — Veterans Justice Center
1550 W. Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 800-399-4529
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Los Angeles County Veterans Service Officers
1816 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-744-4825
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Los Angeles County Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA)
1816 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 877-452-8387
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (or VFW) — 8310 U.S.S. Gudgeon Post
1006 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
Phone: 818-842-1739
Meets every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans (or DAV) — Los Angeles Chapter 5
11310 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 661-466-7811
Meets every third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m.
Seniors who meet low-income criteria may be eligible for California’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal provides health care coverage for a range of services, including medical appointments and hospital stays. To apply for Medi-Cal, California senior residents can use the online portal called Covered California, which will help you understand if your senior loved one qualifies for Medi-Cal. Covered California provides access to both Medi-Cal and full-coverage health care plans at a low cost.
Medi-Cal won’t cover the costs of room and board in a memory care facility, but it may cover medical costs that are needed during your loved one’s stay. However, the memory care facility needs to be approved by Medi-Cal in order for Medi-Cal to pay for care.[05]
For assistance with the Medi-Cal application process, contact the Department of Health Care Services (or DHS) Medi-Cal Rx Customer Service center. You can also take advantage of the Los Angeles Department of Aging or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which is a local resource that advocates for seniors’ rights and provides assistance with benefit applications. In addition, the California Department of Public Health (or CDPH) provides helpful resources for seniors in need of health care services.
Los Angeles resident Medicaid resources
Medi-Cal Rx Customer Service Center
Phone: 800-977-2273
Hours: 24/7, including holidays
L.A. Care — Assistance with Medi-Cal applications
Phone: 1-888-663-8289
Hours: 24/7, including holidays
Los Angeles County Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1527 Fourth St., 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 800-334-9473
Los Angeles Aging & Disability Resource Connection
221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-482-7252
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Medi-Cal through Covered California
2631 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006Phone: 800-650-0922
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Medi-Cal through Los Angeles County
Phone: 310-258-7400
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors who are at least 65 years old. Please note that because it’s a program that covers medical costs, Medicare won’t cover the cost of room and board in a memory care facility.[06] However, certain medical costs that occur while a senior lives in a memory care facility may be covered.
Medicare has three parts that covers each of the following medical expenses:
- Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, hospice care, and some home health care.
- Medicare Part B covers preventive services, medical supplies, outpatient care, and some doctors’ appointments.
- Medicare Part D covers certain vaccines and prescription medications.[06]
Seniors enrolled in Medicare may also be able to use one of California’s four Medicare Savings Programs. You can help your senior loved one apply for Medicare Savings Programs online and explore coverage for one or a combination of the three Medicare parts. Guidance through the application process for Medicare and Medicare Savings Programs is available through the Los Angeles Social Security Administration Office and the county’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
You can also access the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (or HICAP), which can help you understand Medicare benefits and help you with your application. To learn about additional programs and local services, contact 2-1-1 LA.
Los Angeles resident Medicare resources
Los Angeles Office — Social Security Administration661 W. Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213-251-7005
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1527 Fourth St., 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 800-334-9473
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
520 S. La Fayette Park Place, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: 213-383-0780
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
211 LA — local services guide
Phone: 2-1-1
Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Memory care facilities in Los Angeles are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (or CDSS). These facilities fall under the titles of Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (or RCFE) and/or Continuing Care Retirement Community (or CCRC).[07] Each facility needs to comply with the following regulations:
- House a maximum of two residents per bedroom
- Provide individual privacy in each bathroom
- Ensure bedrooms have room to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers
- Provide clean and accessible common rooms for residents
- Provide activities involving social, leisure, and daily living skills[08]
Resident and staff requirements
In addition, Los Angeles memory care facilities are required to assess potential residents before they move in. The assessment process may include a review of the senior’s health history and an interview with the senior and their family.[08]
Memory care communities must also have adequate staff at all times to provide care for residents. Regardless of the number of residents, each facility must have one staff member awake and on duty at night. If the facility has more than 16 residents, there must also be an on-call staff member. In addition, all caregivers in these communities must have at least 8 hours of annual training on dementia-specific care.[09]
Inspections
The CDSS is responsible for inspecting Los Angeles memory care facilities once each year and no later than 10 days after a complaint has been filed.[08] The CDSS has a Care Facility Search site where you can find lists of memory care facilities and their inspection reports. To navigate this search site, scroll to “Search By Facility Group,” choose “Elderly Assisted Living,” choose the “Facility Type” and “Los Angeles County,” and then click on the search button. The site also allows you to search by facility name or address if you already have that information.
California Department of Health contact information
California Department of Public Health
1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: 916-558-1784
COVID-19 regulations for Los Angeles memory care facilities
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, residents are encouraged to follow all health and safety guidelines. These include wearing masks in public, getting vaccinated for COVID-19, and taking a test if symptoms are present. For frequently updated guidance, read the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s current COVID-19 guidelines.
Los Angeles memory care facilities are required to follow the county’s care facility COVID-19 guidelines for assisted living facilities:
Masking. Staff and visitors are required to wear masks indoors. Residents are encouraged to wear masks indoors, but they aren’t required to do so.
Vaccinations. All staff are required to show proof of vaccination. Visitors no longer need proof of vaccination status or a negative COVID-19 test to enter an assisted living facility.
Staff safety. All staff who interact with symptomatic residents must wear an N95 mask and either goggles or a face shield. Disposable gloves are used for all cleaning and caregiving tasks.
Facility cleanliness. All communal surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected once a day.
Quarantining. New residents must be quarantined for 10 days, unless they’re up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine and don’t have symptoms. Current residents and staff who test positive for the virus must also quarantine for 10 days.
What to expect from memory care living in Los Angeles
Memory care facilities in Los Angeles are designed for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Skilled dementia-care caregivers and cognitive therapies help each resident make the most of their daily experiences. Both private and semi-private rooms can be found in these Los Angeles facilities, in addition to dementia-friendly layouts for safety and familiarity.
Dementia-care caregivers and therapies
Caregivers in Los Angeles memory care facilities are required to be highly trained to support residents through the challenges of dementia. Not only do they receive extensive memory care training prior to working with seniors with dementia, but caregivers may also receive continuing education. In addition, these specialized caregivers are able to guide residents through a range of dementia therapies.
Memory care therapies help seniors maintain their cognitive abilities and cope with the challenges of dementia symptoms. Several communities use music therapy, art therapy, and exercise programs to improve residents’ moods and quality of life. Even if a community isn’t live-in pet friendly, they may still include pet therapy sessions in the residents’ schedules to provide meaningful companionship and alleviate loneliness.
Specialized therapies can also include occupational therapy, cognitive stimulation, and reminiscence therapy. Each form of therapy can help seniors learn strategies to cope with cognitive challenges, maintain memories, or even restore memories.
Dementia-friendly design
Layouts are an important feature in Los Angeles memory care communities, because it can be hard for seniors with dementia to navigate their surroundings. Elements like hallways and visual markers are used to create safe, comfortable, and dependable environments. For instance, visual cues such as signs, wall colors, and floor designs can guide residents purposefully through their communities to distinct spaces. Some design modifications are also important to help prevent wandering.
Several memory care facilities in Los Angeles also have therapy gardens and enclosed walking paths. These outdoor features are sometimes used as a safe place for wandering seniors. They’re also helpful for minimizing dementia-related behaviors as walking can decrease aggression and depression. There are also facilities that have enclosed indoor and outdoor courtyards that enable residents to safely explore the community.
Enriching amenities and activities
Stand-alone Los Angeles memory care communities, multi-care assisted living facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) often have wonderful on-site amenities and activity options. Residents can take leisurely strolls along paths in enclosed courtyards or lounge on rooftop decks that boast views of the Hollywood Hills. Seniors can even join fitness classes or enjoy quiet indoor courtyards. Many Los Angeles memory care facilities also offer restorative amenities, such as yoga and meditation gardens, full service salons for both men and women, and spas with massage services provided by a professional masseuse.
Most Los Angeles memory care communities also have full calendars of activities. Residents can connect with their new neighbors over things like candlelight dinners, baking classes, or spiritual services. They can also dine together on gourmet meals in the community’s restaurant and continue conversing in the cozy lounges or other common areas. Afterwards, live performances, art activities, and even music or pet therapy await. Some memory care facilities also work closely with local schools to bring student volunteers in to visit, keeping residents connected to their community.
Stand-alone memory care communities
Stand-alone memory care communities only offer memory care services to residents with some form of dementia. Some of these Los Angeles memory care communities exist within small residential properties and provide both the comforts of a homelike setting and the care seniors need. Some residential homelike communities are more personalized and encourage seniors to add their own decorations to give their rooms a personal touch. A stand-alone community may bring you peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in a community designed exclusively for their memory care needs.
Larger assisted living communities with memory care
Most of A Place for Mom’s partner memory care facilities in Los Angeles are part of larger assisted living facilities or Continuing Care Retirement Communities (or CCRCs) that offer multiple care types on one campus. At these multi-care communities, your senior family member can receive a range of care services as they age without ever having to move.
Even though larger assisted living communities and CCRCs cater to a wider range of senior care needs, their memory care neighborhoods are thoughtfully designed. They staff memory care specialists, provide specialized therapies, and incorporate dementia-friendly layouts for safety and comfort of residents. For example, some Los Angeles memory care communities have large memory display boxes outside of each resident’s room, promoting nostalgia and belonging. Seniors place treasured items on display outside their rooms to help them find their personal space more easily, so they can always feel at home.
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Unfamiliar with Los Angeles? Highlights for seniors
Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Percentage of seniors 65 and older currently living in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Average high temperature (Fahrenheit) in August — the warmest month in Los Angeles, according to Weather Spark
Health care for seniors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to several hospitals that are nationally ranked for their geriatric care programs, cardiology, cancer care, and more. Browse the highly ranked options below.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides general medical and surgical care. They’re rated as the top hospital in Los Angeles, and they’re nationally ranked for cardiology, orthopedics, and pulmonology. They also have a geriatrics program with individual care plans and free classes for seniors.
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides general medical and surgical care. They’re nationally ranked for cancer care, diabetes care, and geriatrics.
Keck Medical Center of USC
Keck Medical Center of USC is a teaching hospital with both a medical surgical intensive care unit and a cardiac intensive care unit. They’re nationally ranked for cancer surgeries, cardiology, and geriatrics.
Transportation for seniors in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, 87% of A Place for Mom’s partner memory care communities provide on-site transportation services. These services help seniors safely get around Los Angeles in spite of the busy traffic. Errands and appointments may also be chauffeured and scheduled in advance.
Driving isn’t the best way to get around Los Angeles, so visitors should use other methods of transportation. Bike rentals, walkable neighborhoods, and the wide range of public transportation services make it much easier for visitors to explore.
The city’s popular public transportation hubs are Union Station Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Metro. Both have options with senior discounts and senior-specific transportation services, so there are options for visitors commuting with or to their senior loved ones. Browse the following transportation options offered at both of these transportation hubs:
- There are over 165 Metro bus routes available.
- Los Angeles has seven rail lines, each with a connection to one of the bus stops.
- Metro bikes are available to rent in intervals ranging from one ride to one year.
- The Metro micro is Los Angeles’ on-demand rideshare option, serving many of the city’s subdivisions as well.
- Union Station West has a designated taxi pick-up and drop-off location.
- The Dodger Stadium Express is a bus available at Union Station for passengers attending home games.
Los Angeles also has senior-specific transportation options:
- Seniors with disabilities may be eligible for Access — the Metro’s rideshare paratransit service.
- CityRide is designed for seniors over the age of 65 and people with disabilities. They offer discounted rates and curbside service.
- Transport Seniors LA offers wheelchair-accessible transportation for seniors who need to travel to and from medical appointments, errands, and more.
Senior activities in Los Angeles
Visits with your senior loved one in Los Angeles are full of opportunities that you can enjoy together. Vast natural scenery, Hollywood stars, must-see theme parks, and more await those who visit the most populated city in California.
Many of Los Angeles’ attractions are also accessible to people with disabilities and cater to a wide variety of interests. True Angelenos and tourists alike can find current information on things to do and local guides from the Discover Los Angeles website.
Attractions with disability accommodations
Families and seniors who visit the city’s most popular attractions have access to a range of accommodations. If needed, you’ll find wheelchair accessible options, wheelchair rentals, show scripts, and assistive listening devices in each of the locations described here:
- Visit the Crypto.com Arena to catch a Lakers game.
- Join the nation’s favorite pastime at a baseball game in Dodger Stadium.
- For a change of pace, enjoy a live symphony or jazz concert at the famous Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Stroll through Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
- Choose among the many niches in Universal Studios Hollywood.
- Spend an afternoon on the rollercoasters of Six Flags Magic Mountain with your family and grandkids.
Local history and art
Seniors and their visitors can explore the city’s variety of museums together, many of which are wheelchair accessible and offer accessibility guides:
- The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is home to the history of Hollywood cinema, making it a must-see attraction for many visitors.
- The LA County Museum of Art (or LACMA) offers local art exhibits and community events.
- The California Science Museum is a popular family-friendly option with interactive exhibits.
- Los Angeles is also home to two art museum campuses that belong to The Getty. One displays European art exhibits, and in the other, you’ll find ancient Roman and Greek exhibits.
Live like an Angeleno
Get the true local experience, whether you’re a visitor or a senior exploring with their family:
- Choose one of the city’s 29 senior centers with activities for a range of abilities and interests.
- Find your new favorite meal in one of Los Angeles’ popular restaurants, from multicourse Japanese meals to Middle Eastern flavors.
- Visit one of the Los Angeles Public Library branches.
- Spend an afternoon in The Huntington research library and its botanical gardens.
- Tee off at the pristine Angeles National Golf Club.
- Pamper yourself at the popular Beverly Hot Springs Spa.
Active visitors can also explore the city’s natural beauty and outdoor activities:
- Hike along trails in the Hollywood Hills with views of the famed Hollywood sign.
- Explore the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Choose among paths through the Angeles National Forest.
- Walk along Santa Monica Beach.
- Wander in the pristine Sorrier Stearns Japanese Gardens.
- Explore the thousands of acres in Griffith Park, where you’ll find caves, hiking trails, and more.
- Find more gardens, museums, and events at Exposition Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon and Sunrise of Beverly Hills are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Los Angeles, CA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles is $5,429 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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