13 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
6 beds · $5,175/mo
Best safety record in Arcadia. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,571/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,547/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,299/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
200 beds · $5,000/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Arcadia has 13 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (10) 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 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,808/mo. That's roughly 11% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $1,600 up to $5,571 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 7 of 13 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Arcadia is 7.9 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.6, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 15% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
Compared to most of LA County, Arcadia is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,808/mo, about 11% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Assisted Living & Wellness - Holly currently has the highest safety score in Arcadia at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel starts at $5,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.5. Across all 13 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,600 to $5,571/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
15% of facilities in Arcadia participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.