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Assisted Living Communities in Long Beach, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Long Beach, CA below include 121 Assisted Living facilities with 2294 reviews. On average in Long Beach, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Long Beach, CA and 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
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.
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.
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 Living in Long Beach, CA
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Senior Center | (562) 570-3500 | Long 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) 211-0644 | WDACS 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) 399-4529 | The 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) 698-2411 | The 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) 224-6510 | L.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. |
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.
Long Beach
California
United States
San Diego
Bakersfield
Handford
Santa Rosa
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
Adult Day Health Care
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.
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Pat.12
5.0
Review of Vista Del Mar Senior Living
My sister has only been at Vista Del Mar Senior Living for a couple of days. She's in the assisted living part. They also have an upstairs, which is another area that's memory care. Overall, I...
Assisted Living
Stephen
5.0
Review of Palmcrest Grand Residence
We moved into the Palmcrest Grand Residence. The facility is large. We have a shared room. I took the other bed, and they offered me a discount on that. The food is fine. My wife is bedbound, and...
Provider response
On behalf of Palmcrest Grand I would like to thank you for the 5 star review and we are so happy that you chose Palmcrest for your wife's home.
Assisted Living
Anne S.
5.0
Review of Regency Palms Long Beach
Regency Palms was just opening their Assisted Living Waiver Program, when we were fortunate enough to find them! Shortly after moving my cousin there from a raucous, dark nursing facility, she...
