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7207 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, CA, 90606
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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Assisted 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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