Assisted Living Waiver
This government-supported housing policy, launched in 2009, serves 15 counties across California, including Los Angeles and Orange. Its mission is to address the housing challenges faced by low-income seniors with health-related difficulties, aligning with the welfare vision of “From Cradle to Grave.”
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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver
The program is designed to assist Medi-Cal beneficiaries to remain in their community as an alternative to residing in a licensed health care facility. The program makes affordable housing with personal and health-related services available to seniors and individuals with disabilities, maximizing dignity, privacy, independence and autonomy. It also provides an alternative to long-term care placement in a nursing home.
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Who's eligible
Age 21 or older, have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility with zero share of cost, Have care needs equal to those of Medi-Cal-funded residents living and receiving care in nursing facilities, Willing to live in an assisted living setting as an alternative to a nursing facility,
Able to reside safely in an assisted living facility or public subsidized housing.
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Services
Daily living services (bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, three meals
and snacks, transportation services to medical appointments, and other essential needs) are reimbursed by Medi-Cal. Room and board services should be paid by the resident.
Housekeeping and laundry, recreational activities, and 24-hour awake staff are provided.
Assisted Living & Memory Care Residence Project Overview
1030 SouthLakeStreet, LosAngeles, CA 90006
Total floor area
Land area
Building number
Building floor height
Bed
Completion
117,963 (sf)
0.51 (acres)
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6
280
January 2026 (expected)