Long Beach’s population of 466,742 makes the coastal city the seventh-largest in California. It boasts excellent health care services, such as the highly-regarded Long Beach Medical Center, and many more world-class medical facilities within a 40-minute radius. There’s also an abundance of Medicare registered physicians, including 226 family doctors, so seniors shouldn’t need to compromise on the medical professional of their choice. The city’s nursing homes are of a high standard, too, while still managing to charge fees significantly below the state average. For example, a typical semiprivate room in Long Beach costs $8,060 per month.
Nursing homes provide high levels of medical services for seniors needing 24-hour care. They are equally suitable for those with long-term health conditions and recovering from surgeries and serious illnesses. Staff is typically an in-house or associated physician, registered and licensed nurses and trained housekeepers. There are alternatives for more able seniors, such as assisted living, for those who prefer staff close to hand, and home health care, for those who prefer to receive medical support in their own homes.
This guide includes costs for various types of senior care and a short list of resources for seniors in Long Beach.
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4029 East Anaheim, Long Beach, CA, 90804
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I love the Shoreline right off the bat. It smells really good, and it is really cheerful. There is no urine or feces odor. The nurses are really nice in helping the patients out. There is not like an act that when they see you coming, they will start..."
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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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3901 E Fourth Street, Long Beach, CA, 90814
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Alamitos Belmont has a great staff and great program. My mom was in rehab here for 2 months after a back surgery. She received an hour of occupational therapy and an hour of physical therapy every weekday with very skilled therapists, which really bu..."
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4010 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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2625 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90814
4.2
(6 reviews)
"I was impressed with the amount of physical therapy and occupational therapy that my husband got at Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center. The staff was helpful and the food was good. There gave them choices and that you could order off the menu. He was t..."
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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3747 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..."
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1020 TERMINO AVENUE, Long Beach, CA, 90804
3.3
(10 reviews)
"My family is so happy that mom is at Pacific Palms. The staff is very attentive and very caring. They work hard to make sure the residents are taken care of and have what they need. They have many activities to keep the residents occupied and make..."
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2725 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA, 90803
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom was at Broadway By the Sea rehabilitation. We love it. They did remarkable work. My mom's room was a typical hospital type. The food was OK. The care was fine. Some of the staff members were helpful, but some were not. The therapy was good. My..."
READ MORE2626 GRAND AVENUE, Long Beach, CA, 90815
"This facility specializes in dementia care and it is locked. It is for resident's who would wander out of a opened nursing home and for those who need more care than in assited living. It also has a section to care for mentally ill residents who ar..."
READ MORE3801 E Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA, 90804
3.6
(7 reviews)
"My mom is in Marlora and we've always been really happy with them. The workers are awesome and they work very hard. The place is very clean and they're well-staffed...."
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2750 ATLANTIC AVE., Long Beach, CA, 90806
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband is at Atlantic. The rehab team did a really great job with the treatments and the facility is very clean...."
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2615 GRAND AVENUE, Long Beach, CA, 90815
3.2
(5 reviews)
"My mother was in the care of the Long Beach Care Center and recently passed away. I have nothing but the highest praise for the whole staff at LBCC. My mother suffered with dementia and was very difficult "most" of the time. I was able to stop by..."
READ MORE1730 GRAND AVE, Long Beach, CA, 90804
"My dad was at Country Villa. It's a well-run and clean facility. They provided adequate care for him. I know that they do have an activity room although I was not able to see that. The staff was pretty pleasant, cooperative, and informative as I reme..."
READ MORE3401 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90807
"We have moved from looking at assisted living places to more nursing care facilities because we just felt my uncle needed a higher level of care. I toured the Long Beach Healthcare Center and we won't move him to that place. It's too crammed with peo..."
READ MORE3294 SANTA FE AVENUE, Long Beach, CA, 90810
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Please ONLY send your family member here if you do NOT need INTENSIVE help. The staff is warm and friendly to residents BUT they are VERY unprepared for seriouse illness. They are clean and organized, and residents seem content..but this is not somep..."
READ MOREThe average cost for a semiprivate room in Long Beach is $8,060 per month, while a private room is usually around $10,570.
The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveals the typical fee for a semiprivate room in Long Beach is $8,060 per month. This can mean annual savings of $14,244 when compared to the state average. Comparison with the national average isn’t as favorable, but California is the third most expensive state in the country for context.
Comparisons with nearby cities reveal Oxnard’s average costs are $305 per month more than Long Beach, Santa Maria adds an additional $1,597 to that, and San Diego is $2,662 more per month. Only Riverside’s costs of $7,756 are more affordable.
Long Beach
$8,060
California
$9,247
United States
$7,756
Oxnard
$8,365
Santa Maria
$9,962
San Diego
$10,722
Riverside
$7,756
Many factors influence senior care costs, including the type of services and the provider’s pricing policies. Adult day care centers offer the most affordable option, with costs averaging $1,647, followed by assisted living, at $5,000. Care at home is more costly, at $5,434, while $5,529 per month gets limited medical care, too. Nursing home costs are the most expensive due to the 24-hour intensive levels of care provided. Typically, a semiprivate room in Long Beach costs $8,060, while a private room is around $10,570.
Home care
$5,434
Home health care
$5,529
Adult day health care
$1,647
Assisted living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing home (private room)
$10,570
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.
Long Beach’s seniors can access many free and subsidized resources. The following list is not comprehensive, so readers who don’t find what they’re looking for should contact Long Beach Health & Human Services, who may be able to help directly or refer them to local agencies that can.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Medi-Cal | (562) 570-7979 | Uninsured seniors on low incomes who may need nursing home care can get assistance from the Long Beach Department of Health & Social Services. Representatives can discuss options with seniors, helping them understand the criteria required for Medi-Cal support and if they qualify. Those that do can get help with their applications and support during the enrollment process. The representatives can also discuss Covered CA health plans with seniors who aren't eligible for Medi-Cal. |
| Meals on Wheels of Long Beach | (562) 439-5000 | Meals on Wheels of Long Beach delivers freshly-prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to seniors living alone who cannot cook for themselves. Every delivery includes a meal that can be heated in an oven or microwave, another that can be eaten cold, a beverage and dessert. The cost is $8.75 per day, although seniors struggling to pay can apply for financial assistance. Deliveries are Mondays to Fridays, typically between 10:30 a.m. and noon. |
| Family Caregiver Support Program | (800) 510-2020 | The Workforce Development, Aging & Community Services department of Los Angeles County operates the Family Caregiver Support Program. The program can inform and train unpaid caregivers looking after loved ones not yet ready for nursing home care. Case managers assess individual caregivers and develop support packages that can support them in their efforts. Additionally, they can arrange for counseling to help caregivers cope with the stresses of their roles and respite services to give them free time to recharge their batteries. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 334-9473 | The role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Long Beach is performed by volunteers from WISE & Healthy Aging, a nonprofit organization with many years of experience supporting seniors in Los Angeles County. The ombudsmen can investigate complaints made by nursing home residents, their families and third parties, advocating for the rights of seniors while seeking resolutions with their care providers. If a complaint alleges criminal behavior, such as neglect or elder abuse, the ombudsman will refer it to the appropriate authority. |
Nursing Homes
S Anderson
4
Review of Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp
I spent three weeks at Marlora in the skilled nursing section. The care was above my expectations. They kept me clean and attended to my needs at the time. The only exception was the night shift....
Nursing Homes
Sadita
5
Review of Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center
My husband is at Atlantic. The rehab team did a really great job with the treatments and the facility is very clean.
Nursing Homes
They care
5
Review of Pacific Palms Healthcare
My family is so happy that mom is at Pacific Palms. The staff is very attentive and very caring. They work hard to make sure the residents are taken care of and have what they need. They have...
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