Assisted living · Sylmar, CA
Assisted living in Sylmar
Sylmar has 2 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 15 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 Sylmar
These are the communities in Sylmar 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.
Sylmar on the map
The 17 licensed homes in Sylmar, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 17 licensed homes in Sylmar
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Sylmar in the state licensing data
How the 17 licensed homes in Sylmar compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Sylmar | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 17 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 15 (88%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 2 (12%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 296 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 9 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Sylmar is Golden Assisted Living, with 128 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 90 of the 296 licensed beds in Sylmar (30%).
- Every licensed home in Sylmar is in ZIP code 91342.
- Newest licenses in Sylmar: Happy Residents Living Center (2025), Healthy Residents Living Center (2025), Miamon Assistant Living (2025), A Mara Oasis (2024), A Peaceful Haven Residential Community (2024), and 4 more.
Nearby communities
San Fernando (1.5 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care); Pacoima (2.9 mi, 3 homes, 3 board and care); Mission Hills (3.1 mi, 8 homes, 6 board and care); Lake View Terrace (4.2 mi, 2 homes, 2 board and care); Granada Hills (4.8 mi, 63 homes, 62 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Sylmar 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 Sylmar?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 2 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in Sylmar, plus 15 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Sylmar?
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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