19 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
6 beds · $4,640/mo
Best safety record in Sherman Oaks. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,457/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
150 beds · $4,985/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,472/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,366/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
179 beds · $5,230/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Sherman Oaks has 19 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (17) 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 $5,867/mo. That's about 10% more than the county average of $5,311/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $4,640 up to $8,150 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 12 of 19 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Sherman Oaks is 8.4 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. Only 16% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 6 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Sherman Oaks is $5,867/mo, which is about 10% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Vita Living currently has the highest safety score in Sherman Oaks 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, Vita Living starts at $4,640/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 19 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,640 to $8,150/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
16% of facilities in Sherman Oaks 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, Be Well Senior Living Ii Inc. accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 6 facilities in Sherman Oaks offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Be Well Senior Living Ii Inc. and Belmont Village Encino and California Senior of Sherman Oaks and Chateau of Oaks and The Village at Sherman Oaks. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.