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1255 Leighton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90037
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Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, Gardena covers nearly 6 square miles, much of which is naturally occurring marshland. This city houses 4 assisted living facilities, and there are 100 more residential facilities nearby. Local assisted living rates align with California’s median of $5,250 but run high compared to the national norm of $4,500.
In our directory, we highlight 2240 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Gardena, helping you determine whether local care options fit your needs and lifestyle. Based on these reviews, these facilities have an overall quality rating at 4.25 out of 5 stars stars.
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All assisted living communities in Gardena and the rest of California follow the California Department of Social Services’ rules for the scope of services they provide, along with minimum standards for occupancy, care planning and recreation. The department requires all facilities to obtain licensing annually, and it conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.
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In Gardena, assisted living residents pay a median monthly rate of $5,250 for residential services.
Assisted living facilities in Gardena charge a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. Although this exceeds the national norm by $750, it lines up with California’s price, as well as typical rates in nearby communities. For example, in Oxnard, monthly fees run $500 higher than in Gardena, and in San Diego, monthly fees exceed Gardena’s median at $5,475. However, in Riverside, rates come in $1,250 below the local norm, and in Bakersfield, residents pay $1,500 less on residential care.
Gardena
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Riverside
$4,000
Oxnard
$5,750
San Diego
$5,475
Bakersfield
$3,750
Assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care solutions in Gardena, with residents paying a monthly median rate of $5,250 for care. This runs about $660 less than what seniors pay for private care at home, including non medical in-home care services, such as companionship and bathing assistance, and home health care services, such as medication management and rehabilitative therapies. Similarly, assisted living rates compare favorably to nursing home fees, which average $9,125 for around-the-clock medical care and supervision, but seniors who live independently and attend nonresidential adult day health care facilities pay lower monthly rates of $1,652 for services such as meal preparation and personal care.
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 Gardena was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.Â
Seniors living RCFs in the Gardena area can apply for financial assistance via California's Assisted Living Waiver. This waiver operates under the state Medi-Cal program and covers the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors, as well as providing other healthcare services.Â
Supplemental Security Income recipients who meet eligibility requirements may also apply for California's Optional state supplement, which exists to help seniors cover the cost of room and board in long-term care facilities.Â
California doesn't allow family supplementation.
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Gardena 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 Gardena, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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Gardena 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 ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Paul
5
Review of Gardena Retirement Center
Gardena Retirement Center was welcoming. They showed me both the two-bedroom and one-bedroom, which my mom was interested in, and the director was really helpful on the financial aspect as well as...
Assisted Living
Ezell
5
Review of Grace Care Home
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.
Assisted Living
29281
4
Review of Gardena Retirement Center
Gardena Retirement Center is known for their Japanese Resident population, which worked out perfectly for my grandmother as Japanese is her native tongue and having peers that speak the same...