Downey is a vibrant city just southeast of Downtown Los Angeles and is home to an outstanding library, cultural amenities and historic sites. The city has over 114,000 residents, about 13% of whom are retirement-aged. It offers sunny skies and comfortable weather throughout the year, and modest crime rates provide peace of mind to vulnerable seniors and their families. There are 211 doctors per capita and two local hospitals, including PIH Health Downey Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, and health care costs trend about 15% lower than national norms.
The Downey region also has several nursing homes. These residential facilities provide around-the-clock medical care and monitoring and have licensed medical professionals on staff to meet the needs of seniors with extensive medical needs. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, this level of care costs approximately $9,125 per month, nearly $700 less than the California median. For seniors with less extensive needs, home care or assisted living may be more appropriate options.
This guide provides more information on the cost of nursing home care and lists financial assistance options available to qualified seniors. It also highlights top resources for seniors in the Downey region.
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13007 S. PARAMOUNT BLVD., Downey, CA, 90242
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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. There are two beds. We share a room. They have their own..."
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8425 IOWA STREET, Downey, CA, 90241
3.0
(4 reviews)
"The facility is a pretty good one, as far as the standard of cleanliness and care that I have seen while visiting. One of the main things though that is annoying is the billing. They have consistently tried to bill us for the use of oxygen for my gra..."
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416 N GARFIELD AVE, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad was at Monterey Park Convalescent Hospital for a month and a half. The nurses and staff were good, but my dad just wasn't ready for it yet. My dad goes to a lot of activities, and he's very active, so it's not a good fit for him right now. But..."
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11510 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Norwalk, CA, 90650
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Norwalk Skilled Nursing for about three months. The facility was referred to us when she still in the hospital. It was a very good home for my mom. I really liked it there. The staff were very loving, caring, and friendly. Anytime ..."
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7931 Sorensen Ave, Whittier, CA, 90606
5.0
(1 reviews)
"SoCal Post-Acute Care (Sorenson Convalescent Hospital) was very clean and nice. The staff that we met there were very nice as well. However, nobody was there to help me with my questions. Every time I called they would transfer me to one person who c..."
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260 E Market Street, Long Beach, CA, 90805
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Windsor Convalescent has the friendliest nurses and staffs. I saw how they treat thier residents like family. Whenever a call bell lights up, they immediately attend to the residents needs. A nurse assistant was so diligent in checking on the resi..."
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7002 E Gage Ave, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Extremely conscientious and compassionate care from staff. ..."
READ MORE4010 VIRGINIA RD., Long Beach, CA, 90807
3.5
(13 reviews)
"My cousin is currently a patient there right now. She was in the hospital for a while and was sent there for therapy. We were hesitant at first because of all the bad things we hear happening in nursing homes. But the staff is very friendly. She enjo..."
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10426 BOGARDUS AVE, Whittier, CA, 90603
3.7
(3 reviews)
"The facility is amazing. I had my grandpa and my grandma here, and the care was excellent. The staff was very attentive towards my grandparents, as well as focused on making sure my family and I felt that we were comfortable too. Additionally, the th..."
READ MORE3232 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90805
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Windsor Gardens has four wings with different types of patients. It's very clean, the care is excellent and my friend is getting wonderful therapy. The food is good, and the people are extremely nice and very accommodating to her. They have a craft t..."
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10625 LEFFINGWELL ROAD, Norwalk, CA, 90650
4.0
(7 reviews)
"They are very attentive with their patients. All the staff were very helpful and that’s how they always seem to remain. ..."
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11614 East 183rd Street, Artesia, CA, 90701
4.3
(3 reviews)
"This was one of the better assisted living facilities I've ever visited as a student volunteer. The institution is divided into two wards: those who need constant medical attention and supervision and those who can care for themselves. Every week, ..."
READ MORE3747 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90807
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I didn't smell urine at Bixby Knolls Tower. They have activities all the time and the food is great. I have no complaints at all. The price is high, but they have a lot more amenities and a lot more activities than other facilities. They have three p..."
READ MORE1035 W BEVERLY BLVD, Montebello, CA, 90640
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My 89 year old mother went here due to a fall hip fracture. We couldn't believe how caring kind and attentive the staff was. The therapy here is top of the line the most patient supporting staff. We were blessed to have my mother here. ..."
READ MORE9140 VERNER STREET, Pico Rivera, CA, 90660
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. The nurses and rehab team helped my grandma recover and get strong enough to return home with us. The facility was well maintained and clean. The Activities department was very lively. They had lots of music and provided church s..."
READ MORE17836 WOODRUFF AVENUE, Bellflower, CA, 90706
3.5
(8 reviews)
"When I referred to Woodruff Convalescent Center three years ago I was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. I thought it was a death sentence. I plunged into a deep depression over this news. I was able to over come this depression with the help o..."
READ MORE12200 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA, 90638
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My mom will move into Sunny Hills Post-Acute. It was referred to us by her current nursing home, and it's owned by the same company. Because of that, I felt they would be held to the same standards. It was bright and it was well-lit. The front entran..."
READ MORENursing homes in Downey charge $9,125 per month for semiprivate rooms and $11,269 for private accommodations.
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
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.
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.
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. |
Nursing Homes
John
4
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....
Nursing Homes
leatham
2
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...
Nursing Homes
shamanjoe
4
Review of Downey Community Health Center
The facility is a pretty good one, as far as the standard of cleanliness and care that I have seen while visiting. One of the main things though that is annoying is the billing. They have...
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