5 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Salida has 5 licensed facilities. 2 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 2 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting. The remaining 1 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $3,150/mo. That's roughly 33% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $1,700 up to $4,600 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 2 of 5 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Salida is 9.7 out of 9.9. That puts Salida 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. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor.
Compared to most of LA County, Salida is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,150/mo, about 33% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Davis Guest Home #8 currently has the highest safety score in Salida 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, Davis Guest Home #8 starts at $4,600/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 5 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,700 to $4,600/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Salida 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.
