18 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $6,135/mo
Best safety record in Sylmar. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
78 beds · $6,954/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,110/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $3,700/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,140/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
128 beds · $1,920/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $6,110/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,700/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Sylmar 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 $4,535/mo. That's roughly 14% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $1,920 up to $6,954 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 15 of 18 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Sylmar is 8.7 out of 10. That puts Sylmar 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. Only 17% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 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 Sylmar 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, Sylmar is more affordable. The average here is $4,535/mo, about 14% 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 17 facilities in Sylmar with a FYI Safety Score, 13 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 18 facilities with an inspection record, 61% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Lakeside View Elderly Care currently has the highest safety score in Sylmar at 9.6 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, Golden Assisted Living starts at $1,920/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.7. Across all 18 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,920 to $6,954/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
17% of facilities in Sylmar 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, Abbey Road Villa and Golden Assisted Living accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 2 facilities in Sylmar offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Trudez Home Care and Lakeview Comfort Living Inc. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.