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California Department of Social Services (DSS), Community Care Licensing Division
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). All assisted living in California operates under a single RCFE license type. Administrators must hold a DSS-issued RCFE administrator certificate.
Medi-Cal HCBA (Home and Community-Based Alternatives) Waiver may cover care costs for eligible low-income residents. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to check eligibility.
Look up any facility's inspection history and complaint records at ccld.dss.ca.gov before scheduling a tour.
California has among the highest assisted living costs in the US, particularly in the Bay Area and LA metros. The state requires annual facility inspections and maintains a public database of all RCFE inspection reports and complaints. California has 5.8 million Californians over 65. Typical costs for assisted living range $4,500–$9,500/mo depending on city, care level, and facility type.
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