A Home Away From Home
Senior Living Advisor · LA & Palm Springs · Since 2003

Greater Los Angeles · Coachella Valley

Board & Care Home Placement in LA & Palm Springs

A home-like alternative to large nursing facilities — six to ten seniors, in a regular house, with a caregiver ratio you can’t get anywhere else.

A more familiar setting

Your beloved parent may prefer a more home-like setting than a nursing facility. When that’s the case, A Home Away From Home will often refer families to a board & care home.

How board & care homes are different

Board & care homes — also called residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) — are found in residential neighborhoods in nearly every small city or town across California. Each home cares for only six to ten residents, which means caregivers can provide personal attention you simply don’t find in larger institutions.

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Who it’s right for

Board & care is right for a senior who wants a cozier environment and has needs that can be better served where the resident-to-staff ratio is small. In that setting, your loved one’s needs are met quickly, caringly, and efficiently.

Where we place board & care residents

Many board & care homes are tucked into the residential neighborhoods of Santa Monica, the West Side, the Valleys, Pasadena, the South Bay, and Long Beach — plus Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. The best ones rarely advertise; we know them by name.

Common questions

+What is a board & care home?
A board & care home — also called a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) — is a regular house in a neighborhood, licensed by California to care for six to ten seniors at a time. They feel more like a home than an institution and offer a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio than larger communities.
+How much does a board & care home cost in Los Angeles?
Greater LA board & care homes typically range from about $4,000 to $7,500 per month depending on neighborhood and level of care needed. Memory care in a board & care setting can run higher. Smaller homes often cost less than the marketed rates of large communities.
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