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Adult Day Care in California

California has 1,543 licensed adult day care centers listed on ElderCareCosts across 1,618 cities. The median estimated cost statewide is $2,037/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.

Cost of adult day care in California

Median monthly price, California

$2,037/mo

Estimated range $1,945 – $2,214

● California $2,037 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareCaliforniaNational
25th percentile$1,945/mo$1,798/mo
Median$2,037/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$2,214/mo$3,033/mo

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

California licensing & regulation

State-by-state licensing agency details and how to check a facility's complaint history for California are coming soon.

Medicaid & local resources in California

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in California resolve concerns about care and rights. Call 1-800-231-4024.

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Medicaid programs for care at home

National helplines

Cities in California

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Counties in California

All 42 California counties

Adult Day Care providers in California

Some of the licensed adult day care centers in California. Open a city page for the full local list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cities in California have adult day care listings?

California has adult day care listings in 1,618 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.

Past 60 days in California: 11 added · 1,073 updated · 3 delisted. Most recent change Nov 3. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not confirmed licensing actions.

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