A neighborhood located within the South Bay and Harbor region of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA, boasts a collective 612 assisted living facilities to support seniors' daily needs. The typical cost for these communities in the local area is $5,748 per month. This makes San Pedro a less expensive option than the California state median of $6,250, though local rates still exceed the projected national cost of $5,350.
This guide presents 2118 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in San Pedro. These locations earn an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars, showcasing the quality care options available in the area.
435 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
4.6
(11 reviews)
"My father is in Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. I can't say enough good things about them. They're fantastic. They're really good and very kind people. Not just the people that work there, but the residents are very kind. The people I talked to ..."
$4,000
2100 S. Western Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Little Sisters of the Poor seems to be a pretty solid living arrangement for people that are seeking an assisted living provider. While I cannot comment on the staff, amenities, or facilities in great detail, from what I saw, all seemed to be pretty ..."
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8070 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Begin your journey of well-being at The Leonard on Beverly, a full-service Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support community located in Los Angeles just minutes from Beverly Hills. Our holistic approach to resident-centered care and whole-person wellness supports seniors of varying needs to live as active and engaged as possible. We tailor our care and services to honor each resident’s personal preferences, needs, and abilities. Access to additional levels of care, Signature Programs, ancillary services, and specially curated amenities offers an enhanced living experience for residents and provides peace of mind for their families. The Leonard on Beverly is mindfully designed to balance contemporary design with the comforts of home, with easy-to-navigate spaces and opportunities to engage in meaningful connections. While the community is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and local attractions, our residents have access to unique onsite amenities, including a dedicated wellness floor providing therapy, massage, yoga and meditation programs, a salon, theater, resident storage area, an expansive rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, and multiple culinary venues offering a variety of menus and experiences to satisfy any craving. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,500
1447 17th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Holiday Villa East for my mom, and I loved it. If I could go myself in a few years, I would go there. I saw apartments with their own bathrooms. The person who gave me the tour was wonderful. Everything there was wonderful. The facility was ..."
$6,000
12282 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA 90680
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Beach Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was bright with lots of natural sunlight. The interior, the way it was decorated was beautiful. The common space was huge. It just feels so welcoming. I saw the menu and it looked like a menu a..."
$8,195
8750 Burton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90048
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Beverly Hills Carmel Retirement Hotel is a five star facility. Staying in this facility is like staying in a hotel. The staff members are cheerful, welcoming and full of energy. The facility is well decorated and clean. Loved ones are well taken care..."
$4,000
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8041 Blackburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad was a resident of Astoria Senior Living for last three years of his life. I will be forever grateful to the owners, Inna and Sofia, not only for taking such good care of my father but also for the generous assistance they offered me to find so..."
$5,000
4926 Shenandoah Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My friend is at Eleanor's. The staff couldn't possibly be more caring, loving, attentive, and nurturing in all ways -- from cleanliness to food to time and sweetness. It's a huge blessing for friends and family to have this level of service and car..."
$8,000
117 E. 8th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The rooms are various sizes and configurations, bright and cheerful. Everyone on staff learns personal information about each resident in order to be well acquainted with them making them feel very welcome and comfortable. My husband has been on the..."
$5,000
25535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Palos Verdes. I did not try their food, but they do have a chef. I had cookies, which were a gift after we did the tour, and the cookies were delicious. The facility is very nice and very clean. The staff is very engaged with the..."
$5,295
507 S. Citadell Lane, Anaheim, CA 92806
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I am a current client for this facility, placed my grandmother few months back. I highly recommend this place-it is very clean and their homemade cooking is amazing. The staff there is not just professional employees but can literally say they are li..."
$5,000
201 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Sunrise Beverly Hills is an amazing place. The food is great, activities are great, the staff are even better. It’s very clear to me and my mom that this is more than a job to them. Special shout out to Nancy, Haskell, Yari…so helpful to mom. Thank y..."
$10,244
433 W. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92835
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I went to Oakmont of Fullerton. It was high-end. Very expensive. The place was immaculate. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful...."
$4,695
2602 Ostrom Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I can not thank Martin enough for the compassionate and kind care that he provided for my mother’s partner “John”. We were in a dire situation and needed to make the difficult decision to place her partner somewhere that met his physical and mental ..."
$5,500
18922 Delaware Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
4.8
(16 reviews)
"Very nice facility with friendly and attentive staff. The rooms were beautiful, clean and multiple activities for residents. The food looked great! We attended a Luau at the facility which was very nice and loved by the residents that attended. T..."
$5,395
8120 Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90602
4.8
(8 reviews)
"We toured La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, and it seemed like a very caring community. The people there seemed to be happy. The staff was very nice. They were able to answer all our questions. The rooms and the common area looked ni..."
$3,395
630 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868
4.8
(14 reviews)
"My father moved into Oakmont of Orange. When I first went for my appointment, they had a wonderful sign welcoming me for the tour. I met with the marketing director who sat with me and answered all my questions and introduced me to the wellness direc..."
$5,395
4889 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90720
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I toured this facility with my mother and found it to be very inviting! It's a newer facility and the rooms are beautiful/clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My mother really liked that the rooms had full kitchens and washer/drye..."
$5,835
5321 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Our experience was good touring Ivy Park at La Palma. The person who I saw was very helpful. She could answer my questions. The facility looked clean. It's a good size. There were people around. I think that day, entertainment was already in there, l..."
$5,195
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2353 251st Street, Lomita, CA 90717
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My aunt has been living alone since 1999 until she fell in 2019 and could no longer care for herself in her home without assistance. I managed to squeeze out 4 years in her home with lots of help, but it came time to get her into assisted living. I..."
$5,500
Seniors in the San Pedro area pay about $5,748 per month for assisted living, as reported by Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. While residents of nearby Riverside save nearly $400 a month on care costs, monthly rates in Fresno exceed local rates by roughly $1,000. Additionally, costs in San Pedro fall well below the $7,250 that facilities charge in San Diego. Bakersfield serves as an affordable alternative at $4,595.
San Pedro
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Diego
$7,250
Riverside
$5,324
Bakersfield
$4,595
Fresno
$6,750
According to the results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical fee for assisted living in San Pedro is $5,000 per month. The fee is the same as California’s average, although $700 above the U.S. median of $4,300.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in San Pedro through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
For seniors with low care requirements, adult day care proves the most affordable option at $1,690. In-home care and home health care, which afford seniors the opportunity to age in place at home, see rates slightly higher than assisted living. Both cost around $6,673 per month. Nursing homes, offering 24-hour care and skilled nursing support, see the highest monthly costs, starting at $10,646 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for San Pedro is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
San Pedro’s seniors can benefit from many life-enhancing resources provided by state agencies and nonprofit organizations. This small sample includes ways to engage with the community and support more needy citizens, as well as where to get free and low-cost medical equipment and transportation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center | (310) 548-7596 | The Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center is the hub of San Pedro's elder community. It's the place where they meet, socialize and participate in activities that improve fitness levels and challenge the mind. There are various exercise classes, including yoga, and an outdoor basketball court. The center is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| RSVP - Volunteer Opportunities | (323) 224-6510 | L.A. Works is a nonprofit organization that operates the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Los Angeles County. It connects seniors who want to volunteer their time and skills to community projects and nonprofits that rely on support to fulfill their purposes. Work covers a wide spectrum and may involve the volunteer utilizing skills acquired during their employment years. As it's an RSVP affiliate, L.A. Works can provide supplemental insurance during volunteer activities and offer seniors discounts from its business partners. |
| The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society | (818) 298-9893 | The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society is a nonprofit organization that loans donated equipment to seniors and the disabled throughout Southern California. Most of the equipment is gently used, while some devices are new, with all available for loan free of charge to low-income adults residing in their own homes or assisted living facilities. Examples of equipment include manual and powered wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, support rails and bedside commodes. |
| Cityride | (818) 808-7433 | Cityride enables adults aged 65 and older who are City of Los Angeles residents to use various transportation options in LA County for little or no cost. These include the paratransit service Dial-A-Ride, in addition to taxicabs permitted by the City of Los Angeles and DASH bus rides. Fares vary depending on distance and if it's a group booking. As of 2021, Dial-A-Ride fares range from $2 to $4 per one-way trip, taxicabs are between $4 and $20 per trip, and fixed bus routes are often free and never more than 50¢ per trip. |
San Pedro-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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