10 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Sun City has 10 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (8) 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 $3,517/mo. That's roughly 25% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,400 up to $4,700 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 6 of 10 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Sun City is 8.0 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 10% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
Compared to most of LA County, Sun City is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,517/mo, about 25% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Menifee Senior Living currently has the highest safety score in Sun City at 7.2 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, Menifee Senior Living starts at $2,400/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.2. Across all 10 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,400 to $4,700/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
10% of facilities in Sun City 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.
