Senior Living Costs in California, MD (2026)
In California, assisted living is benchmarked to Maryland's 2024 cost-of-care survey figure of $7,083 per month. Nursing home and in-home care costs are also measured at the Maryland level in that survey. For memory care, the $6,690 monthly figure is the national A Place for Mom average because no Maryland memory-care figure is published.
Monthly Senior Care Costs in California (2026)
| Care Type | Monthly (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $7,083 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Maryland) |
| Memory care | $6,690 | A Place for Mom national cost data (national average; no state-level memory-care figure published) |
| Home health aide | $6,673 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Maryland) |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $12,501 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Maryland) |
These figures are starting points. Actual monthly costs vary by care level, unit type, and the services included in a community's base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living Costs in California
What does assisted living cost in California?
Maryland's 2024 assisted-living benchmark is $7,083 per month, which applies as the state-level cost reference for California.
By USR Editorial Team, Senior Living Cost Analysts
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