18 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Santa Clarita has 18 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (16) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,734/mo. That's roughly 11% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,820 up to $6,095 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 11 of 18 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Santa Clarita is 8.2 out of 10. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 2 facilities here offer it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 18 licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Clarita 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, Santa Clarita is more affordable. The average here is $4,734/mo, about 11% 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 18 facilities in Santa Clarita with a FYI Safety Score, 12 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 18 facilities with an inspection record, 67% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
A Happy Place Board and Care currently has the highest safety score in Santa Clarita at 9.3 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, A Happy Place Board and Care starts at $4,040/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.3. Across all 18 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,820 to $6,095/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Santa Clarita currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 2 facilities in Santa Clarita offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Oakmont of Santa Clarita. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
