Assisted Living Communities in Long Beach, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Long Beach, CA below include 854 Assisted Living facilities with 2968 reviews. On average in Long Beach, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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"When faced with the daunting task to find a place where our loved one would receive the best possible care, we wanted to make a wise choice. We had visited a few places before having to decide and then a trusted friend in the medical field recommend..."
"I like Merrill Gardens at West Covina. It's nice. The people were very helpful and nice. The price seemed good for all that they offered. It's a little bit farther away from my dad, but it's a clean and newer place. They have tiers of service. My dad..."
"I went to the Masonic Home at Covina. It's a private place. I'm a freemason, so I would be able to have access for myself or my mom because I know that if your son is a mason, your parents could be residents there too. It's very good to me. I would c..."
"My husband will move in at Bentley House I. It was a clean, warm, and comfortable place. It can accommodate 6 residents. The people that I talked to were very caring, pleasant, and knowledgeable. I was impressed with the private room that was offered..."
"My husband has moved into Silver Coast Living. It's very excellent. Otherwise, he wouldn't be there. It's a cheery place and very clean, and they have a pool. No one's in the pool but you can walk around it. The owner is very involved with what goes ..."
"We're very pleased with Queen Mary Home. It is easy to maneuver if you're in a wheelchair or walker. The rooms were nice, comfortable. There are only six residents that live there. The staff is attentive to the residents, has good food, and they are ..."
"Nohl Ranch Elderly Care III is wonderful and it's a very good-sized facility. It's easy for the women to move around and it's great in every way. My mother-in-law has been there for two months now and she's very happy. The staff is wonderful, very ca..."
"My dad stayed at MJ Home Care, which is a board and care home, for 11 days. I enjoyed it, and I think he enjoyed it. It's really good. I liked it. It had good people, and it was a good arrangement for him. He had his own private room with a bathroom ..."
"The staff at Lotus Senior Care 1 was wonderful. The place was clean. They took care of my father-in-law's medications and any phone calls. So, the communication was good. I went over there today, even though it's been two months, to chat with the own..."
"My husband was at Siesta Assisted Living. It's a home care and they were very good. They provided very good care and the place was very clean. They kept him very clean and they were very attentive to his needs. They were very professional. You could ..."
"Vivante Newport Center was brand new and it was gorgeous. It wasn't even fully occupied, and it hadn't been open for very long. It was like going to a Biltmore Hotel. It was incredibly beautifully decorated. It was a very elegant kind of place. The a..."
"Sunshine Board and Care has a very nice staff. They are very happy, friendly, and they really try to make you a part of their family. They have a lot of different things to do. They have games that they play and holiday events/parties where family me..."
"The rooms at Nazareth House were not as nice as my friend's apartment, but they were acceptable. Some were better than others, but you pay more for the bigger rooms. They did have activities. They have outings, and they have the dining room. They wou..."
"South Bay Senior Living is nice. I like it. For those who can afford it, they should go there. They don't accept insurance, so that's the thing. I'm on Medicare and I apply for Medi-Cal, but they don't accept them because it's private pay. The dining..."
"I have selected Spring Senior Assisted Living for my dad. When I first walked into the place, it was inviting how the living room was set up. It was clean and orderly. They have individual rooms. The meals are flexible. Their dining area is a bistro ..."
"in my 12 days visiting it was amazing the amount of personal attention given to the residents A few to mention was Tina , Monica, Fatima these were just a few of many i met who always had a smile and kind words. Never been to a living place as this..."
"I visited this facility when I was Discharge Planner in the area. Facility location is excellent, clean/spacious, excellent care from staff. Best of all rates are very reasonable compared to most RCFE.
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"My friend was a resident of Regency Grand at West Covina. She was there for assisted living and she was happy there. The staff was very nice and very helpful. They all said the food was very nice. They liked the food. They have a library, a gym, and ..."
"I toured Mountain View Centers on Jan 7th 2015. I was very pleased with their care options. I visited 5 of their 7 care facilities, one in Claremont and 4 other locations in Covina and Diamond Bar. I was very pleased with the care provided to the..."
"Words can't describe the amount of care that North Lake Villas is giving my mom at this time. They go above and beyond with her. They do yoga every day, get their nails painted every Friday, do Monday night bowling, and arts and crafts. The facilitie..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Long Beach, CA and Nearby Cities
On average, assisted living residents in Long Beach pay $5,250 per month for services, which is $750 higher than the national median of $4,500 but equal to the state rate. In Hanford, residents in assisted living pay well below Long Beach’s median rate, with local care costs averaging $4,350. In Bakersfield, care costs are among the lowest surveyed in the state at $3,750. In San Diego, assisted living rates surpass Long Beach’s average at $5,475, and in Santa Rosa, rates are among the highest in the state at $7,048.
Long Beach
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Diego
$5,475
Bakersfield
$3,750
Handford
$4,350
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Paying for Assisted Living in Long Beach
On average, assisted living facilities in the Long Beach region charge an estimated $5,250 per month for services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Long Beach
Unfortunately, the majority of assisted living communities in Long Beach are private pay only. One notable exception to this is the Assisted Living Waiver program (ALW), which is being tested in various areas of the state, including Los Angeles County. The ALW program is only available to people who have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, among other requirements.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Long Beach, CA
In Long Beach, seniors pay an estimated $5,250 per month for assisted living. Residential care is an affordable alternative to in-home care and home health care, which are several hundred dollars higher at $5,911 per month. Assisted living is also a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care, which costs $11,269 for semiprivate accommodations. Adult day health care is the cheapest local care option at $1,652 monthly. Â
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)
$11,269
Note: Care cost data for Long Beach was not available, so data for the closest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.Â
Free Assisted Living Resources in Long Beach
Seniors in the Long Beach region have access to an active senior center, volunteer opportunities and a dedicated Area Agency on Aging. Through these and other nonprofit organizations and programs, older adults in the region find the support and assistance they need with navigating their care options.Â
Long Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department operates the local senior center. This center offers a range of social and recreational programs for those aged 50 and over. It also has dining facilities available for rent, along with a thrift shop, a gift shop and a ballroom.
WDACS is the Area Agency on Aging for Long Beach and the surrounding area. Seniors can contact the agency for help with finding programs and benefits that may help cover assisted living costs. The agency also houses the long-term care ombudsman, which advocates and assists those in residential care.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit legal organization that serves older adults in the Long Beach area. Seniors can contact their local office for help with navigating public benefits and appealing denied applications. The office also helps older veterans with obtaining the benefits they’re entitled to.
The VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office is located about 30 miles from Long Beach. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone help with obtaining VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance and disability compensation, which may help pay for assisted living, and it screens for veterans’ home placement eligibility.
L.A. Works is a nonprofit agency that provides volunteer opportunities to residents of the Long Beach region. It operates RSVP, which connects those aged 55 and over with exclusive volunteer opportunities. Seniors choose where they serve and how often and get free placement assistance and training.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Long Beach
Long Beach 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 our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls
We went to Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls. We loved it, but the price was too high for us. But it was so clean and so nice. It's a beautiful facility. Everything was well-kept. I liked that the floors...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Palmcrest Grand Residence
I definitely would not recommend this facility. They gave my Mom a bed that was terribly uncomfortable & I had to (so did my Mom) talk to them a month before they got her a comfortable mattress. By...
Provider response
We sincerely apologize for the negative experience your family had at Palmcrest Grand Residence. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take your concerns very seriously.
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Vista Del Mar Senior Living
My sister has only been at Vista Del Mar Senior Living for a couple of days. She's in the assisted living part. They also have an upstairs, which is another area that's memory care. Overall, I...