3 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Tulare has 3 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (2) 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 1 larger community with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,727/mo. That's roughly 11% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,077 up to $5,804 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 3 of 3 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Tulare is 7.9 out of 9.9. 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 1 facility here offers it.
Compared to most of LA County, Tulare is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,727/mo, about 11% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Tulare 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, 1 facility in Tulare 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.