18 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $6,135/mo
Best safety record in Sylmar. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $6,110/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
78 beds · $6,954/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $5,140/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
128 beds · $1,920/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Sylmar has 18 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (16) 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 $5,336/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,381/mo. Prices range from $1,920 up to $6,954 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 6 of 18 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Sylmar is 9.2 out of 9.9. That puts Sylmar 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 17% 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 $5,336/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Lakeside View Elderly Care currently has the highest safety score in Sylmar 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, Golden Assisted Living starts at $1,920/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.4. Across all 18 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,920 to $6,954/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
17% of facilities in Sylmar 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, Abbey Road Villa and Golden Assisted Living accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.