Jamber Residential Facility
18936 Stefani Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The moment you stepped your foot in the door, you will immediately feel the warmth, love and caring that's inside this facility. ..."
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A neighborhood located within the South Bay and Harbor region of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA, boasts a collective 609 assisted living facilities to support seniors' daily needs. The typical cost for these communities in the local area is $5,748 per month. This makes San Pedro a less expensive option than the California state median of $6,250, though local rates still exceed the projected national cost of $5,350.
This guide presents 2090 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in San Pedro. These locations earn an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars, showcasing the quality care options available in the area.
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18936 Stefani Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The moment you stepped your foot in the door, you will immediately feel the warmth, love and caring that's inside this facility. ..."
READ MORE1800 West Culver Ave., Orange, CA 92868
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Mainplace Senior Living appeared to be the cleanest, the most kept up, and most pleasant atmosphere. The hallways are wider than a hotel hallway and they are carpeted. The room that my friend moved into in the memory care has fresh carpet and paint. ..."
READ MORE14103 Fonthill Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Fonthill Gardens was clean. The patients seemed to be happy and contented. They had activities, but the patient that I took there was not really able to participate in physical activities. The staff was friendly, courteous, and available. I was pleas..."
READ MORE4239 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Mom moved into Hope House LLC. They're really good. It's immediate, when you walk through the door, to just get the energy that comes from that house, from the people that are there. They've all got many years of experience with people with memory pr..."
READ MORE1718 WEST SIXTH STREET, Santa Ana, CA 92703
4.0
(2 reviews)
"St. Francis Home is quiet and clean. They cared for my Grandmother for a few years after she became unable to live on her own. She loved it and she loved the Sisters (Franciscan Nuns) who cared for her. The staff was wonderful and we loved that th..."
READ MORE28009 Golden Meadow Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I have already placed my husband into A Golden Horizon. It’s very nice. It’s bright and fresh. They have a pretty yard. The staff is very kind and loving, but I’m providing the activities. They take very good care of my husband personally, and the fo..."
READ MORE11642 Dale St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother stayed in the facility and I was always impressed with the level of care and grateful for how she was treated. Although the house is a bit older... it really feels like a home and the staff always makes the residents feel like a family. Tha..."
READ MORE233 Wake Forest Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is a resident of Eclc Wakeforest Villa. It's really lovely, it's a beautiful home, and they have roses in the front. The staff is wonderful, the lady that works there was a nurse at one time, and they're like a family. My mom loves food, so..."
READ MORE13652 Alderton Lane, Cerritos, CA 90703
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This is just like home!! And it's just like living with your family because everybody's so nice and they're treating you like family. ..."
READ MORE811 St Clair Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I stayed in John Villa for two months. The place is very clean. It was a very nice place and the food was very good. It's a small group of ladies (around 6 people) in the home so they paid a lot of attention to specials needs such as dietary requirem..."
READ MORE23450 Madison Street, Torrance, CA 90505
3.9
(12 reviews)
"We placed our mother at the Villa Sorrento. Overall, we're very pleased. Her room was nice and fresh. They keep it pretty clean. The staff is very accommodating. I'm happy that we decided to put her there. We checked to make sure that the building wa..."
READ MORE200 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
3.8
(16 reviews)
"My mother moved into Whitten Heights, and we've been happy. They serve three meals, and she said it's good. They do Bingo a lot, a guy recently came in and played musical instrument, they have trivia, and somebody comes once a week to talk about seni..."
READ MORE1950 E. 5TH ST., Long Beach, CA 90802
3.8
(7 reviews)
"I have visited Crofton Manor Inn. The rooms were nice. It is all set up for someone who needed assisted living. Most of the people that I met there were Christians. They had an exercise room and a game room. It had everything that you would need. It ..."
READ MORE1000 SO. FLOWER ST., Inglewood, CA 90301
3.8
(7 reviews)
"I would recommend Centinela Valley Care Retirement. I had my mother there and it's fabulous. The meals they served were gorgeous and delicious. I've got samples of that. The staff members were courteous. They called me with any medical changes they w..."
READ MORE16409 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706
3.8
(7 reviews)
"Woodruff Care Home looked clean. They were probably better staffed than the other one we visited. Our problem wasn't the facility, but the distance that would be involved with me being there. We decided that it was a little too far away, even though ..."
READ MORE20920 Earl Street, Torrance, CA 90503
3.7
(17 reviews)
"My mom was in Huntington Retirement Hotel for respite. The care was excellent. They were very attentive to my mom. My mom was very comfortable being there. The accommodations and the rooms were nice. The activities were great. She got to meet new fri..."
READ MORE901 West Santa Anita Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I was extremely pleased with Vista Cove. It was very clean, they kept it up. Whenever any situation arose, they would notify me and I just felt everyone was professional. I would recommend it to other seniors. ..."
READ MORE11201 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
3.6
(6 reviews)
"We have a place for my mom at the Inn on the Boulevard. It's very nice. The food is really good. My mom is very happy there. The rooms and the accommodations are very nice. She's going to be moving to a different unit so she's closer to the dining ha..."
READ MORE1740 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90804
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Hacienda Grande was a really nice place, but it was too small. The building was fine, but it didn't have enough residents there. Everybody was fine and very friendly. There was a little room where they were having their coffee clutch, but there were ..."
READ MORE237 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
3.5
(9 reviews)
"I really liked Villa Redondo. The staff member who helped me there was very nice. The dining area was very appealing. The place was clean and didn't smell...."
READ MORESeniors in the San Pedro area pay about $5,748 per month for assisted living, as reported by Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. While residents of nearby Riverside save nearly $400 a month on care costs, monthly rates in Fresno exceed local rates by roughly $1,000. Additionally, costs in San Pedro fall well below the $7,250 that facilities charge in San Diego. Bakersfield serves as an affordable alternative at $4,595.
San Pedro
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Diego
$7,250
Riverside
$5,324
Bakersfield
$4,595
Fresno
$6,750
According to the results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical fee for assisted living in San Pedro is $5,000 per month. The fee is the same as California’s average, although $700 above the U.S. median of $4,300.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in San Pedro through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
For seniors with low care requirements, adult day care proves the most affordable option at $1,690. In-home care and home health care, which afford seniors the opportunity to age in place at home, see rates slightly higher than assisted living. Both cost around $6,673 per month. Nursing homes, offering 24-hour care and skilled nursing support, see the highest monthly costs, starting at $10,646 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for San Pedro is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
San Pedro’s seniors can benefit from many life-enhancing resources provided by state agencies and nonprofit organizations. This small sample includes ways to engage with the community and support more needy citizens, as well as where to get free and low-cost medical equipment and transportation.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center | (310) 548-7596 | The Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center is the hub of San Pedro's elder community. It's the place where they meet, socialize and participate in activities that improve fitness levels and challenge the mind. There are various exercise classes, including yoga, and an outdoor basketball court. The center is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
RSVP - Volunteer Opportunities | (323) 224-6510 | L.A. Works is a nonprofit organization that operates the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Los Angeles County. It connects seniors who want to volunteer their time and skills to community projects and nonprofits that rely on support to fulfill their purposes. Work covers a wide spectrum and may involve the volunteer utilizing skills acquired during their employment years. As it's an RSVP affiliate, L.A. Works can provide supplemental insurance during volunteer activities and offer seniors discounts from its business partners. |
The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society | (818) 298-9893 | The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society is a nonprofit organization that loans donated equipment to seniors and the disabled throughout Southern California. Most of the equipment is gently used, while some devices are new, with all available for loan free of charge to low-income adults residing in their own homes or assisted living facilities. Examples of equipment include manual and powered wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, support rails and bedside commodes. |
Cityride | (818) 808-7433 | Cityride enables adults aged 65 and older who are City of Los Angeles residents to use various transportation options in LA County for little or no cost. These include the paratransit service Dial-A-Ride, in addition to taxicabs permitted by the City of Los Angeles and DASH bus rides. Fares vary depending on distance and if it's a group booking. As of 2021, Dial-A-Ride fares range from $2 to $4 per one-way trip, taxicabs are between $4 and $20 per trip, and fixed bus routes are often free and never more than 50¢ per trip. |
San Pedro-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.