Assisted Living Communities in Gardena, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gardena, CA below include 846 Assisted Living facilities with 2764 reviews. On average in Gardena, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"The caregivers here is very kind and really showed the tender and loving care towards the patients here. The entire house is basically clean, good neighborhood and conducive environment to stay. EXCELLENT
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"Abad Group Home-Harline Court was nice. The nurse there was engaging. I was watching her with one of the residents when she was providing him with his breakfast/lunch. It was just warm and she was just very friendly as we were talking about their ser..."
"Beverly Hills Carmel Retirement Hotel is a five star facility. Staying in this facility is like staying in a hotel. The staff members are cheerful, welcoming and full of energy. The facility is well decorated and clean. Loved ones are well taken care..."
"Anza Home Care is a residence. They can only take 6 people. My mother made the transition pretty well. She's very happy there. She likes the caregivers. It's relatively close to me, so I'm glad about that. It's very clean. It was one of the few place..."
"Be Happy Be Home is probably the best thing that has happened to us this year. We were searching for a place that provided Respite Care for my 90 year old father who has vision issues and dementia. Lily's home checked all of our boxes. We were dee..."
"I went and toured Nikkei Senior Gardens, and I liked it. I like the cleanliness of the place, and the way they include their employees, and feed them lunches so they know how good the food is for their residents. They make the employees feel cared fo..."
"I toured Beach Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was bright with lots of natural sunlight. The interior, the way it was decorated was beautiful. The common space was huge. It just feels so welcoming. I saw the menu and it looked like a menu a..."
"My father moved into Oakmont of Orange. When I first went for my appointment, they had a wonderful sign welcoming me for the tour. I met with the marketing director who sat with me and answered all my questions and introduced me to the wellness direc..."
"Sunrise Beverly Hills is an amazing place. The food is great, activities are great, the staff are even better. It’s very clear to me and my mom that this is more than a job to them. Special shout out to Nancy, Haskell, Yari…so helpful to mom. Thank y..."
"I can not thank Martin enough for the compassionate and kind care that he provided for my mother’s partner “John”. We were in a dire situation and needed to make the difficult decision to place her partner somewhere that met his physical and mental ..."
"I went to Belmont Village Burbank. I like the amenities. There's a movie theater, a beauty salon, and a nice patio area for the guests. It feels very comfortable, warm and inviting. The staff who gave the tour was very informative, very professional,..."
"The staff here is always helpful. If there’s something wrong, there’s always someone who’s willing to help or willing to find the solution to the problem. I really enjoy going being here, especially since I have so many friends...."
"Very nice facility with friendly and attentive staff. The rooms were beautiful, clean and multiple activities for residents. The food looked great! We attended a Luau at the facility which was very nice and loved by the residents that attended. T..."
"I toured this facility with my mother and found it to be very inviting! It's a newer facility and the rooms are beautiful/clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My mother really liked that the rooms had full kitchens and washer/drye..."
"I toured Oakmont of Whittier. Everybody looked professional. They offered everything from a beautiful movie theater to a salon, and barbershop. They have a beautiful courtyard, a beautiful dining area, and they have a little coffee shop type of thing..."
"This facility is more concern over the welfare of its clients than hounding them to be cared for here. Even though we choose another place because of my Mom's condition they keep calling to make sire my mom was doing well. They care for their clien..."
"My aunt has been living alone since 1999 until she fell in 2019 and could no longer care for herself in her home without assistance. I managed to squeeze out 4 years in her home with lots of help, but it came time to get her into assisted living. I..."
"Our experience was good touring Ivy Park at La Palma. The person who I saw was very helpful. She could answer my questions. The facility looked clean. It's a good size. There were people around. I think that day, entertainment was already in there, l..."
"After my father passed away, my brother and I started looking for a facility for my mother to spend her remaining years. After visiting several places, we found Walnut Village in Anaheim, Ca.
Our mother has been a resident now for 5 years. It is a ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in Gardena charge a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. Although this exceeds the national norm by $750, it lines up with California’s price, as well as typical rates in nearby communities. For example, in Oxnard, monthly fees run $500 higher than in Gardena, and in San Diego, monthly fees exceed Gardena’s median at $5,475. However, in Riverside, rates come in $1,250 below the local norm, and in Bakersfield, residents pay $1,500 less on residential care.
Gardena
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Riverside
$4,000
Oxnard
$5,750
San Diego
$5,475
Bakersfield
$3,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Gardena
In Gardena, assisted living residents pay a median monthly rate of $5,250 for residential services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gardena
Seniors living RCFs in the Gardena area can apply for financial assistance via California's Assisted Living Waiver. This waiver operates under the state Medi-Cal program and covers the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors, as well as providing other healthcare services.
Supplemental Security Income recipients who meet eligibility requirements may also apply for California's Optional state supplement, which exists to help seniors cover the cost of room and board in long-term care facilities.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care solutions in Gardena, with residents paying a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. This runs about $660 less than what seniors pay for private care at home, including non medical in-home care services, such as companionship and bathing assistance, and home health care services, such as medication management and rehabilitative therapies. Similarly, assisted living rates compare favorably to nursing home fees, which average $9,125 for around-the-clock medical care and supervision, but seniors who live independently and attend nonresidential adult day health care facilities pay lower monthly rates of $1,652 for services such as meal preparation and personal care.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Gardena was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Gardena
Gardena and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
Gardena Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Gardena Retirement Center
My brother moved to Gardena Retirement Center. I chose this place for him because of its location. The living space was clean, spacious, and well-maintained, and the staff was responsive and...
Gardena Retirement Center was welcoming. They showed me both the two-bedroom and one-bedroom, which my mom was interested in, and the director was really helpful on the financial aspect as well as...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Grace Care Home
We feel good about Grace Care Home. My wife loves the food served to her, and the staff members are very gracious people. There are two residents in a room, which is OK. I'm satisfied with the price.