Assisted living communities in San Pedro typically charge $5,000 per month for quality accommodation and supportive care, which is average for California. These facilities enable seniors to enjoy more of their later years by ensuring their rooms are cleaned regularly by housekeepers, meals prepared by chefs and medications managed by staff trained for the task.
This guide reveals the costs of assisted living and other types of senior care in San Pedro and Southern California. It also considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in the port town and lists some senior-friendly resources.
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435 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731
4.7
(9 reviews)
"I went to Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. They have three meals a day. They're like little apartments with a kitchenette. My parents liked it, but it's too expensive. It's like almost $5000 for them both to live there. I like that they make sure..."
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2100 S. Western Ave., San Pedro, CA, 90732
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Jeanne Jugan is upgrading the rooms, and the location is nice, but they are kind of a work in progress. My sister knows my mom pretty well and she knows she wouldn’t like it. I only met one lady, and she seemed to be happy. If somebody moves out they..."
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1854 EL Rey Road, San Pedro, CA, 90732
"Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their..."
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29661 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
"I have a family member who lives at Palos Verdes Villa. The staff have been nothing but kind, very accommodating, above and beyond. I've found them generous, responsive, and unbelievably hard-working. The facility itself I found clean, well-mainta..."
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3503 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90807
4.1
(27 reviews)
"Palmcrest Grand Residence is very good. I enjoyed that one. That is somewhat what I'm looking for. The people are very nice. They have a section on the upper level for my mother. They have elevators. I like that one a lot and that's in the running. T..."
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5701 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
"We toured Belmont Village Rancho Palos Verdes, and it was very nice. It's lovely and nicely decorated. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions. The dining area looked very nice, and the food was fine. They had a variety of thi..."
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345 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA, 90745
3.3
(29 reviews)
"The reason I chose Carson Senior Assisted Living for my brother is that it's less than 6 or 7 minutes away from me. In addition to that, the lady that interviewed me was very personable and she gave me a lot of info that I didn't get at other ones. A..."
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3620 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90505
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My brother and sister-in-law moved into Oakmont of Torrance. They have an excellent facility, all modern, just very appealing. Just top-notch. The staff is excellent. The meals are first class. They have games, bingo, and live entertainment...."
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3210 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90503
4.7
(9 reviews)
"I toured Clearwater at South Bay. It had more of a community and family feel. I saw the whole thing. I even had a meal there, and it was good. The staff there were friendly and open. I didn't feel like they were rehearsed. The rooms were spacious and..."
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25535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Palos Verde was brand new. It's very high end and it's very expensive. They even have a beauty shop there. They have outdoor barbecues for celebration. It's in a very nice area. Aside from that, it looks like a big resort. It's beautiful...."
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1046 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90802
4.4
(10 reviews)
"My dad has been in Glen Park at Long Beach for four weeks now. The overall experience has been great. The staff is very helpful. The room is very clean. The facility is very clean. The food is good. The dining area is very inviting and clean. Activit..."
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22711 South Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA, 90502
4.8
(5 reviews)
"South Bay Senior Living is nice. I like it. For those who can afford it, they should go there. They don't accept insurance, so that's the thing. I'm on Medicare and I apply for Medi-Cal, but they don't accept them because it's private pay. The dining..."
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117 E. 8th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90813
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My relatives moved here. It is very nice and very new. It's a historical building, but it's been renovated. They have different sizes and layouts for the rooms. On our first visit they actually had an event. It was in a tent out in the parking lot, a..."
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19917 Anza Avenue, Torrance, CA, 90503
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Anza Home Care is a residence. They can only take 6 people. My mother made the transition pretty well. She's very happy there. She likes the caregivers. It's relatively close to me, so I'm glad about that. It's very clean. It was one of the few place..."
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23223 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 ..."
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2353 251st Street, Lomita, CA, 90717
4.8
(4 reviews)
"After my elderly dad had a fall at home and a short hospital stay, it was obvious that he needed 24 hour care. Luckily, I had done some research ahead of time and had found Coral Tree Assisted Living--a board and care home that had all the qualities..."
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28022 Acana Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My father has been a resident at this Alzheimer’s Care Facility for 6 years. He use to be in a much larger facility in Long Beach, but I found that he wasn’t being given the one on one attention that I wanted for him. At Angels Haven he receives this..."
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3737 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90807
4.0
(7 reviews)
"I like it here very much. The food is good, and the dining room is really pleasant to eat in. The big lobby area entrance is such a nice feel when you walk in. All the residents are happy; everybody knows each other. There are 160 residents. There is..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for monitoring, regulating and licensing assisted living facilities in California. It has the authority to make announced inspections on licensed facilities to ensure they’re complying with the conditions of their licenses and to revoke licenses from those that aren’t.
According to the results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical fee for assisted living in San Pedro is $5,000 per month. The fee is the same as California’s average, although $700 above the U.S. median of $4,300.
Although San Pedro’s costs equal the state average, they’re slightly above-average for Southern California. Of the nearest cities surveyed, only Oxnard has higher fees, at $5,845. In San Diego, they’re $4,525, while seniors in Riverside pay the lowest fees in the region of $3,900 per month.
San Pedro
$5,000
California
$5,000
Oxnard
$5,845
San Diego
$4,525
Riverside
$3,900
Assisted living is an affordable type of senior care in San Pedro, particularly when compared to home and home health care. At $5,000 per month, assisted living residents get accommodation and care for a monthly median fee that’s $434 less than home care and $529 below home health care. The most affordable fee of all is adult day care, which average $1,647. The most expensive is nursing home care, with seniors in San Pedro typically paying $10,570 for a private room — although semiprivate rooms can be had for $8,060.
Homemaker Services
$5,434
Home Health Aide
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,647
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,570
Note: Data for San Pedro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in San Pedro through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
San Pedro’s seniors can benefit from many life-enhancing resources provided by state agencies and nonprofit organizations. This small sample includes ways to engage with the community and support more needy citizens, as well as where to get free and low-cost medical equipment and transportation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center | (310) 548-7596 | The Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center is the hub of San Pedro's elder community. It's the place where they meet, socialize and participate in activities that improve fitness levels and challenge the mind. There are various exercise classes, including yoga, and an outdoor basketball court. The center is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| RSVP - Volunteer Opportunities | (323) 224-6510 | L.A. Works is a nonprofit organization that operates the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Los Angeles County. It connects seniors who want to volunteer their time and skills to community projects and nonprofits that rely on support to fulfill their purposes. Work covers a wide spectrum and may involve the volunteer utilizing skills acquired during their employment years. As it's an RSVP affiliate, L.A. Works can provide supplemental insurance during volunteer activities and offer seniors discounts from its business partners. |
| The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society | (818) 298-9893 | The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society is a nonprofit organization that loans donated equipment to seniors and the disabled throughout Southern California. Most of the equipment is gently used, while some devices are new, with all available for loan free of charge to low-income adults residing in their own homes or assisted living facilities. Examples of equipment include manual and powered wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, support rails and bedside commodes. |
| Cityride | (818) 808-7433 | Cityride enables adults aged 65 and older who are City of Los Angeles residents to use various transportation options in LA County for little or no cost. These include the paratransit service Dial-A-Ride, in addition to taxicabs permitted by the City of Los Angeles and DASH bus rides. Fares vary depending on distance and if it's a group booking. As of 2021, Dial-A-Ride fares range from $2 to $4 per one-way trip, taxicabs are between $4 and $20 per trip, and fixed bus routes are often free and never more than 50¢ per trip. |
San Pedro-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.
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