Assisted living · San Dimas, CA
Assisted living in San Dimas
San Dimas has 4 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 13 smaller licensed homes. All of them hold the same state license, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The difference is size, price, and how the day feels. 1 of the larger communities is a continuing care retirement community, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Assisted living communities in San Dimas
These are the communities in San Dimas licensed for sixteen or more residents, largest first. Select one for its license details.
Assisted living or a smaller home?
- Assisted living base rent in East LA and the San Gabriel Valley usually runs $3,800 to $4,200 a month, with personal care added in levels on top.
- Board and care homes in LA County usually charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month with care included.
- Larger communities offer dining rooms, activities and more people to socialize with. Smaller homes offer more one-on-one attention and a quieter routine.
San Dimas in the state licensing data
How the 17 licensed homes in San Dimas compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | San Dimas | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 17 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 13 (76%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 4 (24%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 800 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 3 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in San Dimas is San Dimas Retirement Center, with 343 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 78 of the 800 licensed beds in San Dimas (10%).
- Licensed homes in San Dimas are spread across these ZIP codes: 91773 (16 homes), 91724 (1 home).
- Newest licenses in San Dimas: Goldrush Residence (2025), Bayshire San Dimas (2024), Inspired Elderly Care Living II (2024).
- One of the larger communities in San Dimas is a continuing care retirement community, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Nearby communities
La Verne (2.7 mi, 10 homes, 8 board and care); Charter Oak (2.8 mi, 3 homes, 2 board and care); Pomona (3.3 mi, 4 homes, 2 board and care); Glendora (3.6 mi, 21 homes, 19 board and care); Ramona (3.6 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our San Dimas board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in San Dimas?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 4 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in San Dimas, plus 13 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in San Dimas?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in East LA and the San Gabriel Valley runs about $3,800 to $4,200 a month. Care levels, medication help and memory care are usually extra.
Is a board and care home the same as assisted living?
In California, yes, legally. Both are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. People say board and care for small homes of six or fewer residents and assisted living for larger communities.
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