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22410 Evalyn Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505
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READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Torrance, CA below include 749 Assisted Living facilities with 2461 reviews. On average in Torrance, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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22410 Evalyn Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505
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READ MORE19206 Entradero Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
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3625 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
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READ MORE18309 Fairview Ln, Torrance, CA 90504
"Welcome to TLC Guest Home Tender Loving Care… At TLC Guest Homes and Atkinson Care Home, high quality and affordable programs are designed..."
READ MORE21228 Menlo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
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10987 Luddington Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Serene Nature Assisted Living was the one I liked. It was a six-bed facility with private rooms. I was met there by the regional manager who oversees some of these homes. It was a homey feeling, nicely furnished, with a lot of knick-knacks around lik..."
READ MORE11360 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very modern-looking and very clean. The rooms were big and very beautiful. Your meals were included. They paid for gas, electricity and cable, transportation, and activities. I didn't h..."
READ MORE8041 Blackburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad was a resident of Astoria Senior Living for last three years of his life. I will be forever grateful to the owners, Inna and Sofia, not only for taking such good care of my father but also for the generous assistance they offered me to find so..."
READ MORE1144 N El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like El Molino Rose Villa. It was very clean and very efficient, the food was very good and it was like a family atmosphere. There were only five people and the tesidents were all sitting around a table eating dinner and talking with the nurses. It..."
READ MORE117 E. 8th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The rooms are various sizes and configurations, bright and cheerful. Everyone on staff learns personal information about each resident in order to be well acquainted with them making them feel very welcome and comfortable. My husband has been on the..."
READ MORE8750 Burton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90048
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Beverly Hills Carmel Retirement Hotel is a five star facility. Staying in this facility is like staying in a hotel. The staff members are cheerful, welcoming and full of energy. The facility is well decorated and clean. Loved ones are well taken care..."
READ MORE4926 Shenandoah Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My friend is at Eleanor's. The staff couldn't possibly be more caring, loving, attentive, and nurturing in all ways -- from cleanliness to food to time and sweetness. It's a huge blessing for friends and family to have this level of service and car..."
READ MORE1447 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Holiday Villa East for my mom, and I loved it. If I could go myself in a few years, I would go there. I saw apartments with their own bathrooms. The person who gave me the tour was wonderful. Everything there was wonderful. The facility was ..."
READ MORE5929 Donna Ave., Tarzana, CA 91604
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Jackie's Hideaway for my father-in-law because it's a small and intimate boarding care. It is a beautiful home in a residential neighborhood. The staff is very caring and attentive. I have not tried the food, but I have seen it, and it accom..."
READ MORE12282 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 90680
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Beach Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was bright with lots of natural sunlight. The interior, the way it was decorated was beautiful. The common space was huge. It just feels so welcoming. I saw the menu and it looked like a menu a..."
READ MORE23223 Pryor Place, Harbor City, CA 90710
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregivers here is very kind and really showed the tender and loving care towards the patients here. The entire house is basically clean, good neighborhood and conducive environment to stay. EXCELLENT ..."
READ MORE5909 Melvin Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'd give 10 starts if that was an option. The staff was outstanding. Very compassionate, caring, loving and attentive to mom's needs. Mom is very picky about food and told everyone who visited the food was very good. It was so wonderful to have our l..."
READ MORE9221 Arleta Avenue, Arleta, CA 91331
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I went and toured Nikkei Senior Gardens, and I liked it. I like the cleanliness of the place, and the way they include their employees, and feed them lunches so they know how good the food is for their residents. They make the employees feel cared fo..."
READ MORE8627 Norwich Avenue, North Hills, CA 91343
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Breath Of Sunshine was just amazing. I had to find a peaceful place for my mother where she would be well taken care of. I was not disappointed. Ruzanna and the staff we’re just like family. The home is exceptionally clean and shiny and always smelle..."
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. Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
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.  Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
Review of Golden Life Home Care VIII
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