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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gardena, CA for 2024

 

Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, Gardena covers nearly 6 square miles, much of which is naturally occurring marshland. This city houses 4 assisted living facilities, and there are 100 more residential facilities nearby. Local assisted living rates align with California’s median of $5,250 but run high compared to the national norm of $4,500.

In our directory, we highlight 2222 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Gardena, helping you determine whether local care options fit your needs and lifestyle. Based on these reviews, these facilities have an overall quality rating at 4.25 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Gardena

All assisted living communities in Gardena and the rest of California follow the California Department of Social Services’ rules for the scope of services they provide, along with minimum standards for occupancy, care planning and recreation. The department requires all facilities to obtain licensing annually, and it conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Gardena

 

  • Memorial Hospital of Gardena, which serves as part of the Pipeline Health System, sits in Gardena proper and offers diverse services to assisted living residents. The hospital obtained accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians, meaning that it specializes in emergency services for seniors.

 

  • Compared to the rest of California’s surveyed counties, Gardena’s Los Angeles County falls in the 50-75th percentile for health outcomes and 25-50th percentile for health factors. The typical life expectancy in this region runs a little higher than state and national norms at 81.3 years, but just 43% of Medicare enrollees get the flu vaccine annually compared to 46% statewide. While the patient-to-physician ratio is higher than average at 1,340:1, many assisted living facilities prevent gaps in wellness services through on-call physicians and staff nurses.

 

  • Gardena’s overall cost of living exceeds the national average by 41.3%. While comparatively high housing and utility costs run up local assisted living rates, qualified seniors can still get affordable care through the state’s Assisted Living Waiver program.

 

  • California imposes income taxes at rates between 1% and 13.3%, which runs high compared to national norms. While seniors pay income taxes to the state on almost all forms of retirement income, with the exception of Social Security benefits, California doubles the standard personal exemption for older adults through its senior income tax exemption.

 

  • On an annual basis, Gardena residents see about 38 crimes per 1,000 people, which is higher than 94% of U.S. cities and 92% of California’s cities. Motor vehicle theft rates are particularly prevalent here, and the city experiences unusually high occurrences of violence. Fortunately, assisted living facilities have advanced security measures, making them preferable to living alone.

 

  • Within a half-mile radius of any point of the city, Gardena residents have access to an average of 2.9 stores, 1.6 parks and 0.2 libraries. Additionally, roughly four public buses run every hour, and the city features an above-average walkability score of 13.45 compared to 6.17 nationally. These factors contribute to the city’s AARP Livability Index score of 50.

Paying for Assisted Living in Gardena

 

In Gardena, assisted living residents pay a median monthly rate of $5,250 for residential services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Gardena charge a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. Although this exceeds the national norm by $750, it lines up with California’s price, as well as typical rates in nearby communities. For example, in Oxnard, monthly fees run $500 higher than in Gardena, and in San Diego, monthly fees exceed Gardena’s median at $5,475. However, in Riverside, rates come in $1,250 below the local norm, and in Bakersfield, residents pay $1,500 less on residential care.

Gardena

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Riverside

$4,000

Oxnard

$5,750

San Diego

$5,475

Bakersfield

$3,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care solutions in Gardena, with residents paying a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. This runs about $660 less than what seniors pay for private care at home, including non medical in-home care services, such as companionship and bathing assistance, and home health care services, such as medication management and rehabilitative therapies. Similarly, assisted living rates compare favorably to nursing home fees, which average $9,125 for around-the-clock medical care and supervision, but seniors who live independently and attend nonresidential adult day health care facilities pay lower monthly rates of $1,652 for services such as meal preparation and personal care.

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Gardena was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gardena

Seniors living RCFs in the Gardena area can apply for financial assistance via California's Assisted Living Waiver. This waiver operates under the state Medi-Cal program and covers the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors, as well as providing other healthcare services. 

Supplemental Security Income recipients who meet eligibility requirements may also apply for California's Optional state supplement, which exists to help seniors cover the cost of room and board in long-term care facilities. 

California doesn't allow family supplementation.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Gardena

Gardena and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Gardena, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gardena

 

Gardena Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Paul

I visited this facility

Review of Gardena Retirement Center

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...

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Assisted Living

Ezell

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Grace Care Home

We feel good about Grace Care Home. My wife loves the food served to her, and the staff members are very gracious people. There are two residents in a room, which is OK. I'm satisfied with the price.

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Assisted Living

29281

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Review of Gardena Retirement Center

Gardena Retirement Center is known for their Japanese Resident population, which worked out perfectly for my grandmother as Japanese is her native tongue and having peers that speak the same...

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