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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"Home R Us was very nice and clean. The lady there was, I supposed, the one who owns the place. It had pictures of her family all on the wall. The room they showed us could be for two people or one and it was very clean. It was just hot in the room (b..."
"We visited the Bethany Towers assisted living facility while searching for a suitable assisted living facility for our great aunt.
Many of our family members live in the area, so this would be an ideal place for her to live. The outer grounds looke..."
"I toured Delightful Aging. It was very clean and open. Parking is the problem there but other than that, it was very clean. They had two nice ladies working there, and they're very friendly, so I didn't see any issues. There is a ramp going into the ..."
"Golden Life Home Care VIII would probably have been my second choice. I like that the staff was friendly. I just didn't think that they were at the top. They were so-so. It was not as clean as the other one that I saw and I wasn't able to see any int..."
"I had a tour of Forever Young, and it was a great experience. The space that I saw was great. I like that it was a very home-type environment. Everyone seemed happy in this place. The staff that I met was great. I was shown a resident's room. I was a..."
"I got my dad into Evergreen Retirement Residence. So far, it's a great location. They have been attentive to his needs. I have nothing bad to say about them. They have an in-house doctor that comes in and takes care of them, so you don't need to send..."
"Bentley Suites seemed to be very good and seemed to be an excellent group. The location is fantastic. The administration seems good to excellent. It’s a very positive thing. The price is right for the services. However, my girlfriend’s father does no..."
"My husband will be moving into Heyday Senior Living. When I went there, it was like walking into a home. The facility was clean. There was no odor. I saw a regular bedroom. The bathroom is just across the hall, which makes it convenient. The living r..."
"I went to Prospect Manor. I like the place. It was nice and clean. They had a little activity video for the people who will be living there. So, I like that. The lady was very nice, but I didn't care for the menu that they had. The staff was nice and..."
"Evergreen Haven was situated in a nice community. It was a nice, well-kept, private home with an attendant who took care of the residents. It seemed like you can get plenty of help there. The house was very neat and comfortable with a cheerful settin..."
"Studio Royale is taking very good care of my friend. They're very kind and they take care of his medications. They have a beautiful room for him. He has three meals a day and they have recreation there. The staff is wonderful. I've had a couple of me..."
"I’m so glad I was able to help a friend to find this new home for her father-in-law. We were instantly impressed by how homey it felt. Very comfortable, clean, smells good. Everyone we met from staff to residents were friendly and welcoming. What we ..."
"My husband was a resident of Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens. It was modern, clean, and quiet. They have good staffing, good meals, and nice grounds. Everything about it was great. It was very expensive, but it was all good...."
"The warm and caring staff made if comfortable to leave Mom in this beautiful immaculate home. She is nourished not only in delicious food - but also with lovely people. We are thankful for this great blessing in our lives.
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"I highly recommend Whispering Oaks board and care. The moment one walks into the facility it feels more like home. The caregivers take pride in their work!! In these times it is so difficult to find people who truly care about your loved one. The..."
"I'm at Westwood Plaza. I pay for just the base rent, plus, I rent a parking space. I've been here for almost two years now. My overall experience has been very good. They're very nice people. I've made a lot of nice friends and acquaintances over the..."
"I came to visit a long time friend that recently moved into this place, I have to say, by far, it is nice and clean, very homelike. At home she kept herself very busy. I am happy to see hey have many options here to keep the Residdnts busy with a var..."
"My mom liked Sea Cliff Assisted Living for my dad. It was clean and orderly. The staff was attentive to the needs of the people living there, and they were able to answer every question that we had for any programs moving in, how they live, food, car..."
"We have found Downey Retirement Center. I haven't put my father in there yet, but it's a nice place, and the people are very professional. It's clean, and it's close by. It looks like they take care of the residents. The staff who accommodated me was..."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
We understand that...
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...