Communities in Duarte, CA
The Southern California city of Duarte is situated to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains...
in Los Angeles County. In this region, where seniors have assisted living communities to choose from, facilities typically charge a monthly rate of $5,250 for residential care. This reflects the statewide norm but exceeds the national average of $4,500 by 17%.
To help you assess the quality ratings of local assisted living communities, our guide lists 4033 reviews reviews of facilities in the Duarte region. Based on these reviews, these facilities have an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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Sanjay
4.0
Review of Westminster Gardens
I toured Westminster Gardens. What I liked best was the facility, the help there, and the activities they had for them, but what I did not like was the price. The staff was very helpful, very nice,...
Assisted Living
Emil
5.0
Review of Westminster Gardens
Westminster Gardens was a very good place. The interaction between the staff there and me was just marvelous. The physical appearance of the place was outstanding. The activities lined up for the...
Provider response
Emil, thank you for your positive review. We appreciate your kind words about our community, activities, services, and our dedicated staff! Thank you again for taking the time to share your...
Assisted Living
Holly
5.0
Review of Santa Teresita Assisted Living Cottages
My dad moved into Santa Teresita Cottages. It's wonderful. It's very good. I liked the caregivers. They're very, very nice, very caring. I tasted the food one time, and it was very good. The...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living residents in Duarte pay $5,250 per month on average for housing and services. Although this exceeds the national norm by 17%, it lines up with the California average and is economical compared to rates in nearby cities. For example, in San Diego, monthly care costs exceed Duarte’s norm at $5,475, and in Oxnard, rates are 10% above the local average. Similarly, Duarte may be a budget-friendly alternative to El Centro, where monthly fees run 17% above the local norm at $6,150.
Duarte
$5,250
California
$5,250
US
$4,500
San Diego
$5,475
El Centro
$6,150
Oxnard
$5,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Duarte
In Duarte, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,250.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Duarte
Duarte is part of Los Angeles County, which is one of 15 counties eligible to participate in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver program. This benefit helps many seniors cover the cost of assisted living in Duarte.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Duarte pay a comparatively affordable average rate of $5,250 for assisted living. Although adult day health care facilities, which don’t provide housing but offer daytime personal care and recreation services in a community environment, have a lower monthly norm of $1,652, other options tend to be costlier. For example, seniors who obtain private services in their own homes pay 13% more for in-home care, which features nonmedical personal care and companionship, and home health care, which includes these services along with skilled nursing. Additionally, assisted living costs 42% less than nursing home care, which accommodates older adults who require 24-hour medical supervision and skilled nursing services.
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 Duarte was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Duarte
Duarte 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 Duarte, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Duarte
Duarte 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.






