11 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
100 beds · $4,000/mo
Best safety record in Lafayette. Large community with more amenities.
130 beds · $4,395/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
6 beds · $4,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Lafayette has 11 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (9) 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 $4,373/mo. That's right around the county average of $4,675/mo. Prices range from $4,000 up to $5,600 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 8 of 11 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Lafayette is 9.4 out of 9.9. That puts Lafayette 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 9% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,373/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette currently has the highest safety score in Lafayette at 9.7 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, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette starts at $4,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.7. Across all 11 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,000 to $5,600/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
9% of facilities in Lafayette 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.