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3750 GARNET STREET, Torrance, CA 90503
2.8
(5 reviews)
I had my grandmother in this facility for less than a month. I overall cannot complain about the care she recieved. Their rehab department was fantastic and helpful, they were even willing to show me excerises and streches i could do with her while i...
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430 N.GLENDALE AVE, Glendale, CA 91206
2.8
(5 reviews)
Autumn Hills is good, but my relative has to move to an assisted living facility. The food is very good. Everything is very good. Sometimes, they have people come in to sing. They also have film shows, and they play bingo. ...
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1515 N Alexandria Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
2.8
(5 reviews)
I have been here nearly 3 years. It's been much better than i expected. i share a room with one other patient. With my curtains closed i have complete privacy. The rooms are clean. There is some space for private property. Not much. Staff is ...
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5017 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
2.7
(9 reviews)
This 5-star rating is for the dedicated Nursing Staff here at the Hills, for their truly outstanding quality of care provided provided 24/7, everyday. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by such awesome, hard working, caring, and talented people. es...
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141 SOUTH KNOTT AVENUE, Anaheim, CA 92804
2.7
(4 reviews)
My brother was a resident/patient there for 3 plus years, completely bedridden. He was 100% dependent on the staff caring for him. I don’t believe Anaheim Terrace has ever had to deal with a patient worse then him. Yet, thy tolerated this man in th...
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20820 EARL STREET, Torrance, CA 90503
2.7
(11 reviews)
I liked The Earlwood, and they were really nice to my mom. They were great, the people and the visiting doctors are really nice, and the nurses would come right away. But it was expensive. ...
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2570 Newport, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2.7
(7 reviews)
I want to share my positive experience with Newport Subacute Healthcare Center. My mother has been living in this facility for almost three years. Initially, the facility faced several challenges, and the previous management did not put in the effort...
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1320 20TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2.6
(3 reviews)
My step-dad stayed just about three months at the Santa Monica Health Care Center. I didn’t really have much interaction with the staff other than over the phone with their social worker, who was very helpful. The day-to-day care, I didn’t really mee...
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638 E COLORADO AVENUE, Glendora, CA 91740
2.6
(6 reviews)
I have been here about two months. I was referred from a hospital after being immobile for a week to receive mobility therapy. I am in a double room with an adjoining 1/2 bath. Initially the food was below average but after personnel changes it has ...
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435 E. Gladstone Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740
2.6
(5 reviews)
Rooms were clean and staff really went out of their way when they could. My mom stayed here until her rehab was over and she had a knee replacement. She took a month to get her strong enough but now she’s driving again and her scar is small and thin....
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600 E WASHINGTON AVENUE, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2.6
(5 reviews)
My husband is in French Park Care Center. It's a skilled nursing facility. It's very well done and all of them there seem to have a feel for the job they do. They have a lot of compassion and caring. It was a hospital before it became a nursing facil...
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1033 E Arrow Highway, Glendora, CA 91740
2.5
(14 reviews)
My mom had a stroke and could only move her eyeballs but their physical therapy concentrated on my mom's recovery so good everyday they motivated her and encouraged her to get up the nurse would give her water with a spoon and rub her throat helping ...
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4109 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
2.5
(6 reviews)
My dad was in Driftwood Healthcare Center for rehab in the past. Everything there was pretty good. It was the first time we really had any dealing with a rehab community and everything was fine. The staff was very good, our needs were met, and the pe...
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3032 ROWENA AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90039
2.5
(2 reviews)
Skyline was much closer to my place. The room was newer and looked a little bit better. My father liked the food very much, and their presentation and nutritional balance was recommendable. Parking was not a problem. ...
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3737 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008
2.5
(4 reviews)
I ONCE VISITED A FRIEND AT THIS FACILITY PRE-PANDEMIC. THE BUILDING LOOKS MUCH BETTER OUTSIDE. SEEMS WELCOMING, AND BREEZY WHEN I VISITED. THE STAFF WHO GREETED ME WAS VERY PLEASANT AND ACCOMMODATING. SHE SAID IF I EVER NEED ANYTHING,TO STOP BY AT H...
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401 W Ada Ave, Glendora, CA 91741
2.5
(2 reviews)
We chose Glendora Canyon Transitional Care Unit for my loved one because they could take care of his needs. The residents seem to be happy. They are interacting even if they're just sitting out in a wheelchair near the nursing center so they could be...
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3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
2.5
(2 reviews)
I would recommend La Crescenta Health Care because it's better than the other places my mother has been in. It's very clean, it's airy, and you can see the mountains. Physical therapy is very good as well as nursing. The staff there are cordial, they...
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2021 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2.4
(21 reviews)
The staff is top notch. the Nurses and CNA’s were very attentive and caring. Kailani, Abraham, Jesse, Erica, Jackie Susanna Martha and so many more. O PT Physical Therapists (pt) and occupational therapists(OT) worked so hard to help me be ready to...
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1440 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802
2.4
(11 reviews)
I love Buena Vista Care Center. Honestly it is a gem here in Anaheim. I trust them for leading me every step of the way to getting my mother up on her feet. Every nurse so caring and friendly. Also the front end staff so knowledgeable about what I ...
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3000 N Gate Rd, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2.4
(5 reviews)
My mom was at Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center for three weeks. The place was clean, and she got the care that she really needed. The doctors and nurses were good. We're happy with the place, and I think she was, too. It was like a hospita...
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Nursing Homes
Miriam
3.0
Review of Lakewood Healthcare
My ex-husband is at Lakewood Healthcare. He is only 61 and feels comfortable in that place because he says that there are younger people there. He is in the psychiatry section where there are only...
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John
4.0
Review of Downey Care Center
My dad was at the Downey Care Center before he passed away. It was good. I thought it was nice. I would say that if I needed a place to be, I would like to be there. The room is clean and nice....
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leatham
2.0
Review of Downey Community Health Center
This facility has a few bad apples in the bunch which makes the facility look bad abuse and neglect of patients especially the ones that suffer from Dementia/Alzheimer please beware of your love...
Compared to the average rate of nursing home care in California, which comes in at $9,794, Downey is an economical place to obtain services, with monthly rates averaging $9,125. This is over $2,000 less than care costs in Oxnard, where seniors pay $11,254 for services, and it’s a couple of hundred dollars below San Diego’s norm of $9,384. In El Centro, care costs are a little lower at $8,851, and in Riverside, monthly fees are $1,100 less. Nationally, care costs are over $1,000 less than in Downey.
Downey
$9,125
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
El Centro
$8,851
San Diego
$9,384
Riverside
$7,992
Oxnard
$11,254
Nursing homes in Downey charge $9,125 per month for semiprivate rooms and $11,269 for private accommodations.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
With semiprivate rooms costing $9,125 per month and private rooms averaging $11,269, nursing home care is the costliest long-term care option in Downey. Seniors who obtain nonmedical in-home care and skilled home health care pay over $3,200 less per month at $5,911. Assisted living, which is for those who only need personal care or have limited skilled nursing needs, costs $5,250, and adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,652.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$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: Data for Downey was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The Downey region has numerous organizations and programs for seniors to help them delay or avoid nursing home placement and remain independent at home for as long as possible. The city also has resources to help seniors navigate the system and find the best long-term care option for their needs when remaining at home is no longer feasible. This table highlights the top resources for seniors in the Downey region.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center | (213) 484-7775 | The local senior center provides home-delivered meals and a friendly visit to housebound seniors, which may help some older adults avoid early nursing home placement. The center also provides information and referrals for resources in the community, and it hosts age-friendly recreational programming daily. |
| Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department | (800) 510-2020 | The county’s Aging and Disability Department is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Downey region. Through this office, seniors can arrange home-delivered meals, transportation and emergency food assistance. The department operates the Supportive Services Program, which includes in-home respite care, personal care services, light housekeeping and case management. |
| WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging, an independent nonprofit organization, houses the long-term care ombudsman program for the Downey region. Seniors and families can contact the ombudsman for help with determining the right long-term care option, navigating the nursing home move-in process and identifying ways to pay for services. |
| Center For Health Care Rights | (8000 824-0780 | The Center for Health Care Rights provides free health insurance options counseling for seniors, helping them understand the nursing home coverage they have through their Original Medicare, Medigap or Medicare Advantage coverage. The office can also screen for eligibility for Medicaid, which covers nursing home fees that Medicare may not. |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (323) 939-0506 | Bet Tzedek Legal Services helps older adults apply for public benefits that may cover nursing home care, including Medicare, Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. The office can also help seniors file reports of substandard care or conditions in nursing homes in the Downey region. |
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