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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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 MORE7651 Alcove Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at the Country Home and she's doing alright. The food is better than where she was and staff is good. She says that she's happier there. ..."
READ MORE2040 South Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92802
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom was in a skilled nursing home called Coventry Court Health Center. They were excellent. It was like walking into a hotel. There was never a smell or anything. It was just excellent. The staff was wonderful. They’re very helpful. Any time I cam..."
READ MORE12141 Gilbert Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Paradise For The Elderly, and the management is wonderful. They want everybody to socialize, and during dinner they have everybody sit together at the table. Twice a week, they have someone come in and do games and activities with the..."
READ MORE14741 S. VERMONT AVE., Gardena, CA 90247
4.0
(4 reviews)
"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 my mom's comfort level. It's just that her mental hea..."
READ MORE811 E WASHINGTON AVENUE, Pasadena, CA 91104
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to see Arbor Vista, as my friend was looking at places for his mother to live. The garden like park atmosphere was soothing and looked like a great place to spend time during the day. The receiving area had fresh flowers and beautiful furnis..."
READ MORE1318 Alta Mesa Drive, Brea, CA 92821
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a most unique small B&C Home in a nice family neighborhood in north Orange County. The owner is a most unique individual who is devoted to quality of life issues for her residents. One of my private practice clients has been in her facility..."
READ MORE3721 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I am happy with Our Hands Care Home where my mom is living. It has 6 beds, and I'm very happy with the way it's being run there. The staff is very good and attentive to my mother, they do what I ask them to do if something is needed, and they let me ..."
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 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 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 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 MORE753 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007
3.8
(10 reviews)
"We have chosen Arcadian Retirement Center for my aunt. I felt comfortable coming in there. The staff members were really friendly, really helpful, and a lot of our questions were answered, which was nice. It looked really like a home atmosphere almos..."
READ MORE5946 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91411
3.7
(13 reviews)
"We liked Seaside Terrace because it's nice and close to home. It's clean and it's the best one that I have seen. The people were also nice, the location was good, and I felt safer for my dad to be there. The person who toured me was very helpful, too..."
READ MORE13530 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Evergreen Chateau in Van Nuys is a very good facility in my opinion, the staff is so friendly, the residents gets a AAA treatment for the amount of money they pay, the doctor comes to the facility twice a month and really examine the residents, I kno..."
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 MORE245 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My mom is now at Jasmin Terrace at El Molino. We chose this place because it's more affordable. They're meeting all my mom's needs. It's an assisted living facility and they help her with everything that she can't do for herself, like combing her hai..."
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 MOREThe cost of assisted living in Torrance is consistent with California’s average rate and several hundred dollars higher than the national median of $4,500. In Stockton, rates are about $1,600 lower at $3,649, and in Merced, residents pay $4,000. Seniors in El Centro pay $6,150 per month for care, and Santa Rosa seniors pay some of the highest assisted living rates in the state at $7,048.
Torrance
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Merced
$4,000
El Centro
$6,150
Stockton
$3,649
Santa Rosa
$7,048
In Torrance, assisted living facilities charge an average of $5,250 per month for housing and care.
Seniors who require financial assistance with an RCF can seek eligibility through the California Medicaid program. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an RCF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
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 is a relatively economical long-term care option in Torrance, with residents paying $5,250 on average. This is several hundred dollars cheaper than homemaker and specialized home health care services, which cost $5,911 per month. It’s also a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home placement, which costs $9,125 for shared rooms and $11,269 for private accommodations. Those who want to spend less might consider adult day health care services, which include personal care, meals and recreational activities in a daytime community setting for $1,652 per month.
Homemaker Services
$5,911
Home Health Aide
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Nursing Home (private room)
$11,269
Note: Care cost data for Torrance was not available, so data for the closest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Seniors in Torrance get help with navigating their long-term care options through several nonprofit agencies and programs. Through the following resources, seniors can find options counselors, legal advisors and benefits specialists who help them consider their care needs and find ways to pay for assisted living.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
City of Torrance Senior Centers | (310) 320-5918 | The city's Community Services Department operates four senior centers within Torrance where older adults can enjoy congregate meals and participate in recreational activities. The department also provides free computer training for seniors and age-friendly fitness and dance classes. |
Workforce Development Aging and Community Services | (888) 211-0644 | WDACS is the Area Agency on Aging for the Torrance region. This agency provides a range of supportive services for older adults, including assistance with applying for public benefits that may help them pay for assisted living. The agency also has a long-term care ombudsman program to protect the rights and interests of those in assisted living. |
Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights is a nonprofit organization that provides free Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance counseling for Torrance residents. Seniors can contact an advisor for help with understanding their health insurance benefits, comparing Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and determining whether they qualify for Medicare Savings Programs. |
VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Los Angeles regional VA office provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits counseling and assistance for older veterans in Torrance. Individuals can call the office to be screened for Aid and Attendance eligibility and to find out if they qualify for VA medical care or veterans’ home placement. |
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | (800) 399-4529 | The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a regional nonprofit law firm that helps those aged 60 and over obtain civil legal services. Seniors can contact the organization for help with creating wills and managing their estate. LAFLA staff can also help with assigning powers of attorney, applying for public benefits and resolving issues such as public benefits overpayments. |
Torrance Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in CA are required to follow. Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Terry
3.0
Review of Villa Sorrento
I was at an assisted living place, Villa Sorento last year during my recovery from a stroke. It's a very lovely place. It was very well taken care of. The staff was really sweet, kind, and...
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Linda
4.0
Review of Villa Christa
My sister moved into Villa Christa three days ago. When we went there, the home was clean. It didn't smell bad. We have been to a couple of others that smelled pretty bad. And she knows one of the...
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Kim26
4.0
Review of Golden Life Home Care VIII
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...