Whittier Cottage
710 Rye Avenue, La Habra, CA, 90631
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As part of Los Angeles County, CA, Cerritos is located approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Locals have easy access to shops, eateries, leisure options and medical facilities. The city enjoys pleasant year-round temperatures, making it easy for active seniors to spend time outdoors, and the low violent crime rate may appeal to safety-conscious retirees. Home to almost 47,500 people, seniors aged 65 and above make up almost one-quarter of the local community. Older adults can access diverse services through specialized aging programs, and the vibrant senior center offers enrichment options and practical support services.
Assisted living provides care and security for seniors who need help with day-to-day activities. Rates generally include housekeeping, meals, assistance with daily personal care and many social activities. In Cerritos, estimated fees are $5,250 per month, which aligns with the state average but is higher than the national norm.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Cerritos. It lists support services and avenues for financial assistance, details assisted living regulations and compares regional costs of senior care.
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710 Rye Avenue, La Habra, CA, 90631
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1773 Carnelian Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802
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4.2
(60 reviews)
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4.3
(32 reviews)
"I was impressed with my tour of Arbor Palms of Anaheim. We had a tour by a young lady named Stephanie, and we really liked that place. Right from the start, it had a very nice aesthetic. I noticed that the rooms and hallways were very large, so you c..."
READ MORE12315 Burgess Ave, Whittier, CA, 90604
4.8
(22 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Whittier Place. It's clean and very well taken care of. It's homey, it smells very nice, and it's roomy. The people are very attentive. They have several activities. They have games, entertainment, and exercise. They offer of..."
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4.9
(9 reviews)
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4.3
(14 reviews)
"I met with the Whittier Glen Assisted Living's director, Sophie. She was very nice and pleasant. She just gave me a good feeling about the facility when she showed me around. Everything was nice, and it was clean. The clients there looked really happ..."
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4.5
(11 reviews)
"Harvest Retirement was a very nice, clean community with nice rooms. It smelled very good. The staff was excellent. I looked around, but I didn't see anyone engaged in any activities. They showed me a room where people can sit and watch television an..."
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5.0
(4 reviews)
"Mom is in Walnut Villa. The care there is excellent, and I'm really happy with it. They’re very attentive, friendly, and provide her with excellent care. It’s perfect. The food is good, too. ..."
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Within the Department of Social Services, the California Senior Care Licensing Program oversees residential care facilities in California through its 14 regional offices. As well as licensing providers, the program monitors compliance and optimizes senior safety.
In Cerritos, assisted living averages $5,250 per month.
Although costlier than the national monthly average of $4,500, assisted living prices in Cerritos are the same as the California average of $5,250. Costs in Sacramento are slightly lower, at $5,225 per month, but seniors in Cerritos pay less for long-term care than those in Santa Maria and San Diego, where average monthly assisted living rates are $5,300 and $5,475 respectively. Fees increase in San Francisco, with assisted living communities charging roughly $1,069 more than those in Cerritos.
Cerritos
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Diego
$5,475
Santa Maria
$5,300
San Francisco
$6,319
Sacramento
$5,225
At $5,250 per month, assisted living is among the most affordable care options in Cerritos. Adult day health care is the only cheaper option, costing a lower monthly rate of $1,652 for daytime care in a community setting. Conversely, nursing home care is the most expensive option, with a semiprivate room running $9,125 per month. Seniors who age in place usually pay around $5,911 each month for in-home and home health care, which is a few hundred dollars more than assisted living.
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 Cerritos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living via programs like Medi-Cal (California Medicaid). Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an assisted living facility rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
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.
Cerritos 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 Cerritos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Cerritos 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.
Assisted Living
Ralph
5
Review of Ivy Park at Cerritos
My favorite place is Ivy Park at Cerritos. I went there two weeks ago. I liked it, and they invited me to the Easter egg hunt last Friday, so my mother and I went. They asked us to stay for lunch...
Provider response
Hi Ralph, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Cerritos! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
Assisted Living
Tracey
4
Review of Ivy Park at Cerritos
The staff was very welcoming and warm. The facilities were quite nice. We were impressed. The room that we were considering had a nice view, but when we got down to selecting it, they told us that...
Assisted Living
Jeanine
5
Review of Ivy Park at Cerritos
My father hates it there, but my family and I are fine with it. The staff is very attentive and everyone has been wonderful. My father isn't the easiest person to deal with but they've been very...