Home Instead Senior Care
3625 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90503
Older adults in Carson who don’t require extensive nursing care may benefit from the services found in assisted living. These communities offer homelike environments that enhance safety and prevent social isolation. They also have staff who assist with personal care, such as dressing and medication management. Seniors who opt for assisted living pay an average of $5,250 in Carson. While this rate is the same as the state average, it’s more than the national norm of $4,500.
This guide helps seniors in Carson make informed senior care decisions by highlighting the costs of assisted living in other California cities and other types of senior care available in Carson. It also provides licensing information, some pros and cons of living in Carson and a list of resources for seniors.
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The El Segundo Adult & Senior Care Regional Office of the California Department of Social Services Senior Care Licensing Program regulates long-term care communities in Carson. These inspections are part of the program’s licensing and monitoring requirements, which ensure the health and safety of residents within these communities.
In Carson, assisted living communities average $5,250 per month, but seniors could pay a higher or lower rate depending on their communities’ location, housing options and on-site amenities and services.
Carson has an average assisted living cost comparable to the statewide average of $5,250 per month, but this rate is higher than the national norm by nearly 17%. Many cities inland have lower averages than Carson’s. Bakersfield's average rate is $1,500 less than Carson's and Fresno's is $1,350 lower. However, cities on the Central Coast usually have a higher average cost than Carson. While San Luis Obispo’s average is higher by just $50, Prices in Salinas are higher by $750 per month.
Carson
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Bakersfield
$3,750
Fresno
$3,900
San Luis Obispo
$5,300
Salinas
$6,000
Aging adults should compare their care options to determine which best meets their financial and wellness needs. If they can manage with daytime assistance and supervision outside the home, adult day health care is less than a third of the cost of assisted living at $1,652 per month. On the other hand, seniors wanting to receive care at home pay $5,911 for in-home care or home health care. Meanwhile, those needing round-the-clock personal attention and skilled nursing pay $9,125 for nursing home care, making it the most expensive option.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Carson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Eligible seniors in California can receive assistance paying for the cost of services in residential care facilities under the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver. If they require further assistance with the cost of room and aboard, an optional supplement (OSS) to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available and can be applied for as well. Seniors receiving Medicaid may not be charged room and board fees that exceed their combined OSS and SSI less a personal needs allowance of $131 monthly.
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.
Carson 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 Carson, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Carson 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 our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Karen
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What I liked most about Carson Senior Assisted Living is it was clean. They had lots of room for various activities, and the staff seemed to be really monitoring all of the residents. Everything...
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Kim
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Review of Carson Senior Assisted Living
I toured Carson Senior Assisted Living. I liked that they were organized. They had plenty of staff. They had people doing different things, watching TV or listening to music. They had a variety of...
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Thank you for taking your time out of your busy day to visit our facility. We know the process of placing a loved one is a hard decision to make, we are here to see that everything is explained to...
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Estrellita
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Review of Carson Senior Assisted Living
I didn't like Carson Senior Assisted Living. The price is higher than the other place for two people in one room. It's so dark, and the carpet is dark. I don't like that. It's so depressing. I...