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Part of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, Norwalk sits about 15 miles outside downtown Los Angeles in a region where prospective assisted living residents have 941 facilities to choose from. These communities, including the 5 facilities within Norwalk proper, charge around $5,748 per month for care in 2024. While this runs about $400 above the national median, it offers roughly $500 in savings over the California baseline.
This guide contains 3335 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Norwalk region and finds an average quality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
941 Results
12803 E. Orange Drive, Whittier, CA 90601
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I would not recommend Garden Homes I to anybody. It's a private home that's old and unclean. They have a very small little living room with a small TV. The rooms were very small. They didn't look very clean and it had a funny odor. I didn't care for ..."
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101 S Fickett Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I did not like the care I received here. I was not treated with respect. The nurses and managers hid a lot of things from me and when my health was bad they ignored it. ..."
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4515 ORCHARD STREET, Montclair, CA 91763
1.0
(1 reviews)
"A social worker found Montclair Guest Home for me. The only thing I can say nice about this place is most of the staff that work here are very nice. However, the people that own it and the administration are terrible people. About 80% of the people h..."
READ MORE1109 WEST BEVERLY BLVD., Montebello, CA 90640
1.0
(2 reviews)
"We visited and looked around Golden Manor. We had an appointment, but the lady never showed up. The person behind the window gave us the tour, and said she would get back to us, but she never did. I didn't like that. It's affordable, but it's not a v..."
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2 Yankee St, Irvine, CA 92620
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Food brought to facility for resident disappears and the constantly changing staff knows nothing about it. Staff often doesnt speak English. Facility is clean! Staff stability is a constant problem. Every staff member blames the director for all the ..."
READ MORE116 W. Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Las Palmas Home Care was really a home. It's not good at all and it's just as expensive as the rest of them. I didn't see anything there appealing. It's terrible. People were just sitting there doing nothing. I was very disappointed. I wouldn't put m..."
READ MORE2404 Angela Street, West Covina, CA 91792
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE5581 Lime Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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2220 Concord Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
"Mandel House offers senior services in a private, homelike setting. It is located in a beautiful neighborhood of Santa Ana, California, with..."
READ MORE204 Highgate Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1351 Valwood Street, La Habra, CA 90631
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE3965 Sutro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1748 W. Sallie Ln., Anaheim, CA 92804
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1255 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1774 W. Chalet Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE452 Sellers St, Glendora, CA 91741
"A Splendor Senior Living – The Glendora is located in the so-called Pride of the Foothills, one of Southern California's most attractive res..."
READ MORE1423 South Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, CA 90019
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE2429 W Olive Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE3342 Cold Plains Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
"Home Sweet Home is located in the residential neighborhood of Hacienda Heights, CA, in the San Gabriel Valley. The facility is just a few mi..."
READ MOREAccording to figures from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Norwalk charge around $5,748 per month. This rate falls between the U.S. norm of $5,350 and the California median of $6,250, and it aligns closely with regional norms. For example, seniors in Riverside pay lower rates of about $5,324, but in San Diego, monthly costs trend higher at approximately $7,250.
Norwalk
$5,748
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Riverside
$5,324
San Diego
$7,250
Oxnard
$5,800
Santa Maria
$6,500
Low-income seniors residing in Norwalk may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living costs in Norwalk come in near $5,748 per month. This fee exceeds adult day health care rates of around $1,690, but it runs lower than private and institutional alternatives. For example, seniors pay about $6,673 for in-home care and home health care, and those with complex medical needs pay roughly $10,646 for nursing home care in shared rooms.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Norwalk is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
Residents of Norwalk have access to many free and low-cost resources, social services and programs aimed at helping the city’s older adults. These resources include financial assistance, benefits counseling, legal aid and much more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (800) 510-2020 | WDACS serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Los Angeles County. Services include case management, health insurance counseling, care planning, wellness classes and employment training programs. WDACS also has contact information for local long-term care ombudsmen, who address resident concerns regarding the quality of care at facilities throughout the county. |
| Los Angeles County Military & Veterans Affairs | (213) 765-9681 | Military & Veterans Affairs provides information and application assistance for disability compensation, pensions and other benefits veterans may be eligible for. Its website has a directory of financial aid relief programs, mental health supports and counseling services designed to address the unique concerns of Norwalk's veterans. |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | (800) 834-5001 | Community Legal Aid SoCal offers free legal counsel, case evaluations and direct court representation for low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Its pro bono attorneys assist with civil issues, including elder abuse, small claims, bankruptcy, guardianship and divorce. The organization also regularly hosts free workshops designed to help seniors better understand the legal process. Its Self-Help Centers provide form preparation assistance and information packets. It's located at courthouses throughout Los Angeles County. |
| Norwalk Senior Center | (562) 929-5580 | The Norwalk Senior Center is a place for retirees to socialize, relax and enjoy a variety of events and recreational activities. These include guest speakers, writing groups, fitness classes and special interest groups. Seniors who are still living at home may qualify for assistance from its Supportive Services Program, which provides personal care and help with housework for people 60 and up. |
Norwalk-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
deniseb
5.0
Review of Loving Arms Residential Care II
This review is about a year delayed, but I just wanted to comment on the loving care our dad received at Loving Arms Residential Care in 2023. He was there for less than three months before he...
Assisted Living
Kathryn
5.0
Review of Cardinal Yu-Pin Manor
I toured Cardinal Yu-Pin Manor. They have an exercise program. They have an activity room and there's a nurse that leads them to warm up the seniors. The workers are very good. They have Bible...
Assisted Living
Lizzett
5.0
Review of Savant of Norwalk
I visited the facility yesterday's afternoon. The facility newly painted and also renovated. We were given a brief history background of the facility. We toured the 1st floor and 2nd floor. Very...
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