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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Long Beach, CA for 2024

Long Beach is among the best retirement options in California for its comfortable year-round climate and age-friendly amenities, including an active senior center. The city is listed on the AARP Age-Friendly Network for its benefits and resources for older adults. Of Long Beach’s nearly 450,000 residents, those aged 65 and over make up nearly 12% of the population, promoting access to social activities and community-based services.

Long Beach is home to a range of options for seniors who need help with daily living activities, including assisted living facilities. These facilities provide comfortable housing, daily meals and snacks, regularly scheduled recreational activities and individualized care plans. They’re staffed with personable, experienced staff members who provide companionship and assistance with activities such as bathing and eating. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Long Beach charge $5,250 per month for services, which is consistent with California’s median rate but quite a bit higher than the national average.

In this guide, readers learn more about assisted living in Long Beach, including more information on how local care costs compare to rates in other California cities and an overview of top resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Long Beach

The California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, sets rules and minimum guidelines for assisted living facilities in Long Beach and the rest of the state to follow. This department publishes information on rules such as building requirements, the scope of care and move-in and move-out procedures. It enforces these regulations through scheduled and unannounced visits. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Long Beach

  • Long Beach is a fairly expensive place to live, even compared to California as a whole. The city’s overall cost of living is 60% higher than the national average and about 10% higher than the state average, mainly due to high housing costs. For those with budgetary considerations, assisted living may be more financially viable than maintaining ownership of a house.
  • Crime is a little more prevalent in Long Beach than in a typical U.S. city, making residential care an attractive alternative to living alone. On a 100-point crime index that assigns higher values to areas with more crime, Long Beach scores 33.4 for violent crime and 41.2 for property crime. By comparison, the national respective rates are 22.7 and 35.4.
  • The air quality in Long Beach is very poor, which may impact the health and comfort of those with heart or lung conditions. The American Lung Association assigns the region the lowest possible scores in the three categories it assesses, including ozone pollution, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution. Assisted living facilities generally offer indoor and outdoor activities to accommodate the needs and health of residents. 
  • Long Beach is listed on the AARP Age-Friendly Network, indicating that its officials have taken steps to make the city a safe, comfortable place for residents of all ages. The city scores particularly well for its health care amenities, diverse neighborhoods and transportation options.
  • Long Beach’s weather is favorable throughout the year with mild winters and pleasant summers, ranking it among the most comfortable cities in the state. Year-round daytime temperatures range from 66 in the winter to 81 in the warmest part of the summer. Assisted living facilities help residents stay comfortable with measures such as window shades and individual climate control in residents’ apartments.
  • California’s income tax rates are among the highest in the country, and while Social Security benefits are exempt, seniors pay taxes on all other types of retirement income. To help seniors apply for deductions and save money, local organizations such as the Area Agency on Aging connect older adults with free tax preparation services.

On average, assisted living facilities in the Long Beach region charge an estimated $5,250 per month for services.

On average, assisted living residents in Long Beach pay $5,250 per month for services, which is $750 higher than the national median of $4,500 but equal to the state rate. In Hanford, residents in assisted living pay well below Long Beach’s median rate, with local care costs averaging $4,350. In Bakersfield, care costs are among the lowest surveyed in the state at $3,750. In San Diego, assisted living rates surpass Long Beach’s average at $5,475, and in Santa Rosa, rates are among the highest in the state at $7,048.

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In Long Beach, seniors pay an estimated $5,250 per month for assisted living. Residential care is an affordable alternative to in-home care and home health care, which are several hundred dollars higher at $5,911 per month. Assisted living is also a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care, which costs $11,269 for semiprivate accommodations. Adult day health care is the cheapest local care option at $1,652 monthly.  

In-Home Care

Home Health Care

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Assisted Living Facility

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

Note: Care cost data for Long Beach was not available, so data for the closest city, Los Angeles, was used instead. 

Unfortunately, the majority of assisted living communities in Long Beach are private pay only. One notable exception to this is the Assisted Living Waiver program (ALW), which is being tested in various areas of the state, including Los Angeles County. The ALW program is only available to people who have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, among other requirements.

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:

  • 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.

Paying for Assisted Living in Long Beach

On average, assisted living facilities in the Long Beach region charge an estimated $5,250 per month for services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

On average, assisted living residents in Long Beach pay $5,250 per month for services, which is $750 higher than the national median of $4,500 but equal to the state rate. In Hanford, residents in assisted living pay well below Long Beach’s median rate, with local care costs averaging $4,350. In Bakersfield, care costs are among the lowest surveyed in the state at $3,750. In San Diego, assisted living rates surpass Long Beach’s average at $5,475, and in Santa Rosa, rates are among the highest in the state at $7,048.

Long Beach

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

San Diego

$5,475

Bakersfield

$3,750

Handford

$4,350

Santa Rosa

$7,048

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Long Beach, seniors pay an estimated $5,250 per month for assisted living. Residential care is an affordable alternative to in-home care and home health care, which are several hundred dollars higher at $5,911 per month. Assisted living is also a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care, which costs $11,269 for semiprivate accommodations. Adult day health care is the cheapest local care option at $1,652 monthly.  

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)

$11,269

Note: Care cost data for Long Beach was not available, so data for the closest city, Los Angeles, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Long Beach

Unfortunately, the majority of assisted living communities in Long Beach are private pay only. One notable exception to this is the Assisted Living Waiver program (ALW), which is being tested in various areas of the state, including Los Angeles County. The ALW program is only available to people who have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, among other requirements.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California

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 Long Beach

Seniors in the Long Beach region have access to an active senior center, volunteer opportunities and a dedicated Area Agency on Aging. Through these and other nonprofit organizations and programs, older adults in the region find the support and assistance they need with navigating their care options. 

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Long Beach Senior Center(562) 570-3500Long Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department operates the local senior center. This center offers a range of social and recreational programs for those aged 50 and over. It also has dining facilities available for rent, along with a thrift shop, a gift shop and a ballroom.
Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (888) 211-0644WDACS is the Area Agency on Aging for Long Beach and the surrounding area. Seniors can contact the agency for help with finding programs and benefits that may help cover assisted living costs. The agency also houses the long-term care ombudsman, which advocates and assists those in residential care.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles(800) 399-4529The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit legal organization that serves older adults in the Long Beach area. Seniors can contact their local office for help with navigating public benefits and appealing denied applications. The office also helps older veterans with obtaining the benefits they’re entitled to.
VA Los Angeles Regional Office(800) 698-2411The VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office is located about 30 miles from Long Beach. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone help with obtaining VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance and disability compensation, which may help pay for assisted living, and it screens for veterans’ home placement eligibility.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program(323) 224-6510L.A. Works is a nonprofit agency that provides volunteer opportunities to residents of the Long Beach region. It operates RSVP, which connects those aged 55 and over with exclusive volunteer opportunities. Seniors choose where they serve and how often and get free placement assistance and training.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Long Beach

Long Beach 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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