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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
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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in San Fernando, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Fernando is $4,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,055 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Fernando, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Fernando, CA
$4,380/mo
$4,317/mo

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

San Fernando, CA
$4,380/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in San Fernando, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,380/mo
$5,374/mo

Assisted living costs in San Fernando, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,128/mo
Private
$5,131/mo
Studio
$6,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,147/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,841/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,250/mo

Senior living costs in San Fernando 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: San Fernando, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Fernando, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,380/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,374/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,750/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
San Fernando, CA:$4,380/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Fernando, CA:$5,374/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Fernando, CA:$4,750/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Fernando, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Fernando 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 median 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
San Fernando, CA$5,240/mo$5,074/mo+3.3%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
San Fernando, CA
2024 average cost:$5,240/mo
2023 average cost:$5,074/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Fernando

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Fernando

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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The Cottages of Lake Balboa 1 in Los Angeles, CA

5.0
My 89 year old mother had a fall in March of 2020, at the same time COVID was rising. She went from being hospitalized, to weeks in skilled nursing, and then we needed to find a Board and Care home for her to live in. Imagine having to manage your elderly parent's care from afar because not ...
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A Caring Touch Board and Care in Chatsworth, CA

5.0
My uncle has been a resident for about 3 years. The care he receives is exceptional, not only in the objective medical criteria, but in the equally important quality of care and personal, caring atmosphere. This is like a home with caring relatives. I have had a lot of experience recently ...
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San Fernando review score based on 236 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 236 reviews of 175 San Fernando assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Fernando 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

San Fernando review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
San Fernando, CA175 facilities
8.4
Burbank, CA175 facilities
8.7
Santa Clarita, CA55 facilities

Review subcategories for San Fernando 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 236 reviews of 175 San Fernando assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Fernando 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.
San Fernando, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.7
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San Fernando assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Fernando assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando 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 San Fernando 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
45.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Fernando 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 San Fernando Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Fernando, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Fernando 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 San Fernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Fernando, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in San Fernando 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 San Fernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Fernando, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Fernando 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 San Fernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Fernando, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Fernando

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

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Los Angeles Board and Care, Ardenville Home Care I and Paradise Senior Living 1 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Fernando, California. See full list of communities.
There are 244 assisted living facilities near San Fernando, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Fernando, California are Los Angeles Board and Care, Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir and Sunrise at Sterling Canyon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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