Assisted Living Communities in Westminster, California
Situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, Westminster, CA, hosts 6 assisted living facilities, where caregivers support seniors with reduced mobility. An additional 908 residences exist in the surrounding area. On average, providers charge a median 2024 rate of $5,748. While this sits below California's $6,250 baseline, it exceeds the national median of $5,350.
Our directory features 3145 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Westminster, offering insight into various retirement choices. Reviewers award these providers average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Westminster, CA and Nearby Cities
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs $502 less than California's median in Westminster, but care expenses vary considerably in nearby cities. Seniors pay $1,502 more in San Diego than in Westminster. However, relocating about 50 miles inland from Westminster to Riverside saves retirees $424. As a tourist hotspot, San Luis Obispo represents one of the state's most expensive locations, where assisted living costs $9,410.
Westminster
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Diego
$7,250
Riverside
$5,324
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Paying for Assisted Living in Westminster
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Westminster is $5,000, which matches the statewide average. However, it’s $700 higher than the national average of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Westminster
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Westminster through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Westminster, CA
Care costs vary widely in Westminster, but nursing homes top the list at $10,646 per month for a semi-private room. Adult day care, at the other end of the range, costs only $1,690, offering considerable savings for seniors who don't need 24-hour support. In-home care costs $6,673, which, while more expensive than assisted living, allows seniors to avoid relocation.
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 Westminster is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Westminster
Many local and countywide entities provide free resources for seniors in Westminster. These include long-term care ombudsman advocacy, health insurance counseling and legal assistance, as well as social and recreation activities to keep aging adults engaged and transportation services to help them remain independent.Â
Westminster Senior Services promotes the physical and emotional well-being of local seniors with diverse programs that encourage life enrichment through fitness, education, recreation and socialization. Its staff provides referrals for all types of senior services and activities. Some activities include adult fitness, games, crafts, line dancing and various clubs. Seniors can also take safe driving or computer classes and receive information on medical services and nutrition education. Senior Services will also provide resources for legal aid and counseling and income tax assistance.
The Abrazar Senior Center in Westminster offers various social activities and other senior services for residents aged 55 or older. Services include congregate meals, information and referrals, outreach and employment assistance. The center also offers limited transportation services to seniors aged 60 or older for nonemergency medical appointments to doctors, physical therapists, pharmacies and dentists. Rides must be scheduled in advance. There’s a $2 fee, but it’s waived for low-income seniors.
Through a partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority, the City of Westminster provides transportation services to seniors aged 60 and older through the Westminster on Wheels Program. The WOW shuttle travels to various locations throughout Westminster each Monday through Friday, and trips must be scheduled in advance.
Westminster residents aged 60 or older can receive free services through the Council on Aging – Southern California, a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased information and services to seniors throughout Orange County. It provides long-term care ombudsman advocacy, HICAP Medicare counseling and care planning assistance through the concierge care navigators program. Seniors can also go to educational seminars or special events, join support groups and find volunteer opportunities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Westminster
Westminster-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Cielo Vista Senior Living
Cielo Vista Senior Living was very dirty. It just didn't appeal to us. The staff was unprepared. The dining room was very messy. The upkeep of the facility was not good at all. There's nothing good...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Brookdale Brookhurst
My ex-husband is a resident of Brookdale Brookhurst. The layout is excellent and they have activities every hour. Everything's good. The room is very clean. Every week, they go out twice, they go...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living
The rooms are nice. The food is great. And the staff is fantastic!!!
Provider response
Dear Paula,Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living! We are thrilled to hear that you find the rooms nice, the food great, and our staff fantastic....