The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Compton, CA for 2024
There are 102 Assisted Living Facilities in the Compton area, with 2 in Compton and 100 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 2380 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Compton. Better rated regions include Lynwood with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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Assisted Living Facilities in Compton, California
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living
3360 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90806
4.2
(60 reviews)
"I like Vista Del Mar Senior Living. They have an area where you could go out and get some fresh air and be able to walk around without any worries. At least if you get up in the middle of the night, you can go outside and walk around and feel safe. T..."
READ MORESpring Senior Assisted Living, LLC
20900 Earl Street, Torrance, CA, 90503
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I have selected Spring Senior Assisted Living for my dad. When I first walked into the place, it was inviting how the living room was set up. It was clean and orderly. They have individual rooms. The meals are flexible. Their dining area is a bistro ..."
READ MOREPatricia's Elder Care
2446 W. 234th Street, Torrance, CA, 90501
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Patricia's Elder Care is nice and the people are friendly. I chose this place because I feel that my mom will be finally happy there and taken good care of. The dining area is nice, I haven't tried the food yet but it smells great. They showed me the..."
READ MOREHuntington Retirement Hotel
20920 Earl Street, Torrance, CA, 90503
3.8
(17 reviews)
"My mom was in Huntington Retirement Hotel for respite. The care was excellent. They were very attentive to my mom. My mom was very comfortable being there. The accommodations and the rooms were nice. The activities were great. She got to meet new fri..."
READ MORECamelot Residential Home
10337 BEACH STREET, Bellflower, CA, 90706
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I visited this facility when I was Discharge Planner in the area. Facility location is excellent, clean/spacious, excellent care from staff. Best of all rates are very reasonable compared to most RCFE. ..."
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Hearts Of Paradise Home
4139 W 177 Th St, Torrance, CA, 90504
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Hearts of Paradise Home is close to where I live. My husband has been here for just a couple of weeks, and so far it is excellent. It is the ideal situation for him because he cannot be in a big crowd. There are two nurses 24 hours a day, and he gets..."
READ MOREGolden Sunset Haven
17104 Wilkie Avenue, Torrance, CA, 90504
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad is in Golden Sunset Haven. I like that it is smaller. People are really attentive. There is a lot of one-on-one attention. It is just a good fit for him. The staff is amazing and great. The food is good also. They have just bedrooms, and it is..."
READ MOREGrace Care Home
13801 Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA, 90247
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We feel good about Grace Care Home. My wife loves the food served to her, and the staff members are very gracious people. There are two residents in a room, which is OK. I'm satisfied with the price. ..."
READ MOREGrace Blossom Care
20430 Harvest Ave, Lakewood, CA, 90715
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Grace Blossom Care. We like the place because it was a regular home that was converted into a board and care facility. There was a lot of space and areas outside for visitors. They didn't have any issues with COVID or anything li..."
READ MOREGolden Groves Residential Care
2841 Golden Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90806
5.0
(1 reviews)
"As a family-owned residence, we opened Golden Groves Residential Care LLC to provide an alternative solution to seniors where they receive d..."
READ MORESunshine Board and Care
2070 250th St, Lomita, CA, 90717
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Sunshine Board and Care has a very nice staff. They are very happy, friendly, and they really try to make you a part of their family. They have a lot of different things to do. They have games that they play and holiday events/parties where family me..."
READ MOREHope House LLC
4239 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90062
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom moved into Hope House LLC. They're really good. It's immediate, when you walk through the door, to just get the energy that comes from that house, from the people that are there. They've all got many years of experience with people with memory pr..."
READ MOREWestchester Villa
220 W Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA, 90301
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My dad was in Westchester Villa. They provide a full range of care, different levels depending on a person's needs, including memory care, and they have a full time staff and excellent service. The administrators are very thorough and professional, a..."
READ MORESouthland
11701 Studebaker Road, Norwalk, CA, 90650
4.3
(8 reviews)
"Robert was in Southland Home then he passed away. Our overall experience was very good. The rooms were really nice. The staff was wonderful. They treated everybody very well. The night care was not as good as the day care, but maybe they didn’t have ..."
READ MOREThe Villa Senior Assisted Living
12565 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA, 90241
4.2
(6 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at the Villa for a little over 3 years. She was left in great hands and the loving staff (David & Corrine) made sure her stay and care were the upmost importance to them. From the time they got her up for the day to the time ..."
READ MOREHarmony Home Care
1318 215th Street,, Carson, CA, 90745
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad is now in Harmony Home care. It is a board and care facility. I chose this one because it met my price range. The facility is very clean. The accommodation is fair. The staff is nice. The food is okay, my dad said. He had no complaints with it..."
READ MOREHickory Care Home
1308 Hickory Avenue, Torrance, CA, 90503
"This assisted living home is located in a very quiet, safe, residential neighborhood. A flat sidewalk makes wheel chair access easy and convenient. There are both front and back patio areas where residents can enjoy fresh air and sunshine. The liv..."
READ MOREMom & Dad's House
4340 Conquista Ave., Lakewood, CA, 90713
4.2
(5 reviews)
"The one that we’re considering right now is called Mom & Dad's House. They’re wonderful. It’s a great place. I like it. I visited several other facilities that were assisted living and one memory care, and this place is my favorite. I met several sta..."
READ MOREArtesia Christian Home
11614 East 183rd Street, Artesia, CA, 90701
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We went to Artesia Christian Home. Everybody there was very nice. I, personally, would recommend it. It was a little bit out of my price range, but she still might end up there. The staff was very knowledgeable and very understanding. They helped me ..."
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Compton
Compton is one of Los Angeles' oldest towns, and today it's a highly urbanized community near the heart of the downtown area. Over 97,600 people live in Compton, just 8.7 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over. The area in and around Compton's city limits holds at least 106 licensed assisted living facilities for independent seniors. These facilities, like other residential care communities in the state, are licensed and regulated through the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division, which inspects and reports on conditions for the public.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Compton
- The weather in Compton is warm all year, with some very hot days in August and September. Summer high temperatures in Compton average 78 degrees, while winter lows average 51. This part of Los Angeles records just over 18.6 inches of rain a year on average, though frequent droughts can drop that figure significantly. Seniors with asthma may wish to stay indoors on bad air quality days, caused by thick smog over the city center.
- The cost of living in Compton is high by national standards, but relatively low for a California city. Across all cost categories, expenses in Compton are 49 percent above the equivalent national rates. This is less than California's 69 percent higher-than-national cost of living. Healthcare is relatively affordable in town. Seniors in Compton pay an average of just 85 percent of the national median cost for medical services.
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Crime rates in Compton are very high. In all categories, Compton records higher crime rates than typical cities its size nationwide, though violent crime is not much higher than the national average. High rates of property crime have left Compton with an overall crime rate two-thirds above national figures.
- Public transportation in Compton is provided by the bus and rail lines of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro). Metro offers discount fares for seniors and riders with disabilities, as well as same-day service on dial-a-ride and assisted van service.
- The Compton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Centinela Hospital Medical Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Los Angeles County is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
Paying for Assisted Living in Compton
Assisted Living costs in Compton start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Compton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Cities in California
Lakewood
$4,000
US
$4,000
Downey
$3,666
Carson
$3,100
Bellflower
$2,875
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Compton
The Assisted Living Waiver helps seniors who are in need of a nursing home level of care afford assisted living in one of 15 participating counties, including Los Angeles County where Compton is located.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Compton
Compton 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 Compton, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Compton
Compton-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.