Assisted living · Sherman Oaks, CA
Assisted living in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks has 1 licensed assisted living community with sixteen or more beds and 16 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.
Assisted living communities in Sherman Oaks
These are the communities in Sherman Oaks 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 San Fernando Valley usually runs $3,000 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.
Sherman Oaks on the map
The 17 licensed homes in Sherman Oaks, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 17 licensed homes in Sherman Oaks
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Sherman Oaks in the state licensing data
How the 17 licensed homes in Sherman Oaks compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Sherman Oaks | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 17 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 16 (94%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 1 (6%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 275 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 1 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Sherman Oaks is The Village at Sherman Oaks, with 179 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 96 of the 275 licensed beds in Sherman Oaks (35%).
- Licensed homes in Sherman Oaks are spread across these ZIP codes: 91401 (7 homes), 91403 (4 homes), 91423 (4 homes), 91411 (2 homes).
- Newest licenses in Sherman Oaks: Walnut Garden IV (2024).
Nearby communities
Studio City (2.5 mi, 2 homes, 1 board and care); Valley Village (2.7 mi, 6 homes, 3 board and care); Valley Glen (3.6 mi, 26 homes, 26 board and care); North Hollywood (4.0 mi, 10 homes, 9 board and care); Van Nuys (4.2 mi, 42 homes, 38 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Sherman Oaks board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in Sherman Oaks?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 1 licensed community with sixteen or more beds in Sherman Oaks, plus 16 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Sherman Oaks?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in San Fernando Valley runs about $3,000 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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