18 facilities, but not cheap. Sherman Oaks is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Sherman Oaks 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 $5,978/mo. That's about 13% more than the county average of $5,290/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $4,985 up to $8,150 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 Sherman Oaks is 7.5 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. Only 17% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 7 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 18 licensed assisted living facilities in Sherman Oaks 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.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Sherman Oaks is $5,978/mo, about 13% more than the typical California city we track. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 18 facilities in Sherman Oaks with a FYI Safety Score, 7 land in the Good or Excellent range and 3 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 18 facilities with an inspection record, 44% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Be Well Senior Living Ii Inc. currently has the highest safety score in Sherman Oaks at 8.4 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, Belmont Village Encino starts at $4,985/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.5. Across all 18 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,985 to $8,150/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
17% of facilities in Sherman Oaks 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, Be Well Senior Living Ii Inc. accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 7 facilities in Sherman Oaks offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Be Well Senior Living Ii Inc. and Belmont Village Encino. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
