Most families don’t know this benefit exists — but many seniors qualify. If your parent is in a Skilled Nursing Facility or struggling at home, we can help transition them safely into assisted living community with less out‑of‑pocket cost than private pay through CalAIM program. See If Your Parent Qualifies Today
Talk to a real Care Coordinator today and see if your parent qualifies, call or text us +1 (619) 986‑6553.
Families are often told they must pay thousands out‑of‑pocket for assisted living. That’s no longer the only path.
Through CalAIM, many Medi‑Cal members may qualify for financial support that covers the care portion of assisted living costs.
With Zeal, you get:
CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi‑Cal) is a statewide initiative designed to help Medi‑Cal members receive the right level of care — in the least restrictive and most appropriate environment.
For seniors who no longer need 24‑hour skilled nursing but cannot remain fully independent, CalAIM can help cover the service portion of assisted living or memory care.
This means families may avoid the high private‑pay costs normally required for placement.
Zeal works directly with Permanente’s care teams, discharge planners, and community partners to make the transition as smooth as possible.
A short form now can save your family thousands and accelerate your parent’s placement. A care coordinator will contact you to explain next steps and help you navigate approval process.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text us at +1 (619) 986‑6553. We respond within 24 hours.
We felt completely lost navigating and the SNF process. Zeal explained everything in plain English and helped us move Mom into a beautiful home within a few weeks. We didn’t even know this benefit existed.
— Daughter of
Resident, San Diego
My dad was declining in the nursing facility, and we didn’t think we could ever afford assisted living. Zeal walked us through CalAIM and made the transition so smooth. The relief we felt was unbelievable.
— Son of Resident,
Poway
We had no idea could help cover assisted living. Zeal saved us
thousands and moved Mom safely in under a week.
— Family Member,
Rancho Bernardo
CalAIM is a Medi‑Cal initiative that supports seniors who need assisted living or memory care. If eligible, it helps pay for the care/service portion of monthly fees in an RCFE (assisted living) or memory care setting — significantly reducing family costs.
Typically, the family or resident pays rent, which is usually based on income, location, and what’s agreed between the family and the facility. CalAIM can help reduce the service costs, but rent is generally still paid out-of-pocket.
It varies by person, depending on medical needs, paperwork, and how quickly and the facility can coordinate. We’ll walk families through each step.
Yes. CalAIM and the care team need to review and approve the plan for assisted living under CalAIM.
Yes. We help coordinate with SNFs, hospitals, and care managers to support a safe and smooth transition.
As long as they are appropriate for an assisted living or memory care setting, we’ll do our best to find a home that can safely support their needs.
