2 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 2 facilities in Pacoima are on the smaller side (2 homes with 6 beds or fewer). That means a more personal feel, but it also means fewer amenities like group activities or on-site medical staff. If that tradeoff matters to you, it's worth visiting a few to see the difference.
Expect to pay around $4,150/mo. That's roughly 22% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $4,150 up to $4,150 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 1 of 2 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Pacoima is 8.6 out of 10. That puts Pacoima in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 100% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 2 licensed assisted living facilities in Pacoima with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Pacoima is more affordable. The average here is $4,150/mo, about 22% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 2 facilities in Pacoima with a FYI Safety Score, 1 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 2 facilities with an inspection record, 50% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Judd Assisted Living currently has the highest safety score in Pacoima at 7.8 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Judd Assisted Living starts at $4,150/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.8. Across all 2 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,150 to $4,150/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
100% of facilities in Pacoima participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Judd Assisted Living accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 1 facility in Pacoima offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
