Buena Park Guest Home
8432 San Marino Drive, Buena Park, CA, 90620
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a tour didn't like the place. Not too clean. The person in charge lacks English. Communication was difficult. ..."
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Downey is a welcoming city in Los Angeles County with an estimated 110,000 residents, about 13% of whom are aged 65 and over. The city has a low violent crime rate, providing peace of mind to those researching local senior care options, and pleasant weather year-round offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor amenities.
Seniors considering long-term care in Downey have several assisted living options to choose from, helping them find the facility that fits their needs and budgets. These facilities provide individualized care plans, daily meals and recreational activities, making them ideal for active seniors who need help with some daily activities. Some facilities have amenities such as libraries, movie theaters and multiple dining venues, and many let residents keep pets. On average, facilities in this city charge $5,250 per month for services. While this exceeds the national norm of $4,500, it’s in line with the California median.
This guide provides more details on what seniors in Downey pay for assisted living services and highlights some of the most common ways to fund care. It also lists some of the state-mandated rules facilities follow to obtain licensing.
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8432 San Marino Drive, Buena Park, CA, 90620
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a tour didn't like the place. Not too clean. The person in charge lacks English. Communication was difficult. ..."
READ MORE10657 Jordan Road, Whittier, CA, 90603
"Whittier Cottage is an assisted living community, located in Whittier, CA 90603. Assisted living facilities provide care to elderly people w..."
READ MORE4271 Carlin Ave., Lynwood, CA, 90262
"Welcome to Coral Oaks Care Living! Coral Oaks Care Living is a residential care facility that provides care and assisted living services ..."
READ MORE15225 Metropol Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745
"Monaco Crest Guest Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Monaco Crest Guest Home is located in a beautiful qui..."
READ MORE19627 Welrsma Ave., Cerritos, CA, 90703
"At Cassidy's Home Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensur..."
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..."
READ MORE13975 Telegraph Road,, Whittier, CA, 90604
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. ..."
READ MORE8120 S. Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I just had a very brief tour here. It's very roomy and homey. I really liked it. I liked the staff, the accommodations, and the attention that they provide to the residents. The apartments were clean. The lady we met was very helpful. She assisted me..."
READ MORE10337 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. ..."
READ MORE10101 Bogardus Ave, Whittier, CA, 90603
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt was in this beautiful residence. I could NOT have asked for a more loving, caring , clean and small environment. She stayed her for hospice, it was beautiful - I would recommend this facility or one like this to anyone. ..."
READ MORE10407 Payette Drive, Whittier, CA, 90603
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Jasmines Residential Care For Elderly is excellent. They're caring and the staff and the owners are all nice. My aunt's room is very comfortable. She is still recovering from being in a hospital so she only exercises every day, but they also have oth..."
READ MORE20430 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 MORE11701 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 MORE4340 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 MORE11614 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 ..."
READ MORE3540 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood, CA, 90262
3.6
(7 reviews)
"I have a friend that is has been a resident here for almost a year. I'll be honest, when I saw it from the outside I thought it was going to be dirty and smell bad. However, when I went inside I was surprised to find it very clean and nicely decora..."
READ MORE11515 FIRESTONE BLVD., Norwalk, CA, 90650
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited the facility yesterday's afternoon. The facility newly painted and also renovated. We were given a brief history background of the facility. We toured the 1st floor and 2nd floor. Very nice and very clean. They have a large dinning space an..."
READ MORE3721 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90807
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I am happy with Our Hands Care Home where my mom is living. It has 6 beds, and I'm very happy with the way it's being run there. The staff is very good and attentive to my mother, they do what I ask them to do if something is needed, and they let me ..."
READ MORE9349 ROSE STREET, Bellflower, CA, 90706
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Bellflower Senior Center is a perfect place, but it's not what we needed right now. Everybody was wonderful. They have been very informative, kind and caring. They had a very nice two-bedroom apartment that we looked at. The facility was extremely cl..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Downey comply with guidelines and rules set by the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services. This division sets minimum standards for meal services, care planning and staffing, promoting high-quality care for all residents. It has a strict licensing process and enforces compliance with state regulations through its complaint hotline.
While monthly rates may vary depending on amenities, assisted living facilities in Downey charge $5,250 on average for care.
In Downey, assisted living residents pay approximately $5,250 per month for services. Although this is considerably higher than the national norm of $4,500 per month, it’s consistent with average costs in California as a whole. Seniors may save money by opting for care in Riverside, where monthly rates come in at $4,000. However, local care costs are $225 less than the norm in San Diego and $500 below care costs in Oxnard. Rates in El Centro are nearly a thousand dollars higher than in Downey at $6,150 per month.
Downey
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Diego
$5,475
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Oxnard
$5,750
Compared to other long-term care options in Downey, assisted living is economically priced at $5,250 per month. This is significantly cheaper than nursing home care, which features around-the-clock medical care and support for $9,125 per month. Likewise, in-home care and home health care are costlier than assisted living at $5,911, although seniors may spend less by opting for adult day health care, which costs $1,652 per month.
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 Downey was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Seniors seeking financial assistance in Downey can take advantage of the state's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and apply for the state sponsored Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). In addition, the state offers an optional state supplement (OSS) to individuals who receive SSI benefits and caps room and board costs at affiliated facilities.
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.
Downey 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 Downey, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Downey 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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Ardeshir Irani
1
Review of Downey Retirement Center
This place sucks. It is kept dark and is very depressing. The staff are obnoxious. I was given a 1 pm appointment by Careing.com to visit the facility. The staff said they knew nothing about the...
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Review of The Villa Senior Assisted Living
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....
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Review of The Villa Senior Assisted Living
I had an overall good impression of The Villa Senior Assisted Living. I liked the person who toured us and the fact that the people that own the place live on the premises. It was peaceful and...