Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) at Faith in Angels
Helping Medi-Cal members safely transition from nursing facilities into Assisted Living—or remain in the community—with dignity, choice, and support.
What is the ALW?
California’s Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is a Medi-Cal program that helps eligible members move from a nursing facility to an Assisted Living/RCFE or remain stably housed in the community with supportive services.
Who May Qualify
- 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;
- Willing to live in an assisted living setting located in one of the following counties providing ALW services: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties.
How Faith in Angels Helps
We are a Care Coordination Agency specializing in ALW transitions. Our team manages the process end-to-end so families don’t have to.
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Eligibility & Benefits Check – We confirm ALW pathways and explain options
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Assessment & Care Plan – Focused on safety, goals, and preferences
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Placement & Move-In Support – Match with ALF/RCFE and coordinate tours
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Care Team Coordination – Warm handoffs to community resources
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Stabilization & Follow-Up – Ongoing check-ins to ensure services are delivered and needs are met
Costs & Funding
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Medi-Cal pays for approved ALW services.
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Residents generally pay a set room-and-board amount to the facility.
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Share-of-cost, SSI/SSP, and other details vary—we’ll walk you through exact numbers during intake.
Populations & Languages
We serve adults with complex medical or functional needs. We provide culturally responsive support in English, Spanish, Armenian, and Russian (qualified interpreters available).
Where We Work
Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties
What to Have Ready
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Medi-Cal information
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Recent clinical notes or discharge summary (if available)
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Contact for the current facility, caregiver, or case manager
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Member goals and preferred locations
Why Families Choose Us
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Expertise: ALW transition experts with deep Assisted Living networks
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Speed: same-day referral acknowledgment; first outreach within 48 hours
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Clarity: plain-language guidance on benefits, costs, and timelines
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Continuity: we stay with you through move-in and stabilization
Contact
Phone: 818-509-0934
Email: fia.cca.alw@gmail.com