2 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 2 facilities in Lawndale are on the smaller side (2 homes with 6 beds or fewer). That means a more personal feel, but it also means fewer amenities like group activities or on-site medical staff. If that tradeoff matters to you, it's worth visiting a few to see the difference.
Expect to pay around $5,742/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $5,486 up to $5,998 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 2 of 2 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Lawndale is 9.6 out of 10. That puts Lawndale in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 2 licensed assisted living facilities in Lawndale with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,742/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 2 facilities in Lawndale with a FYI Safety Score, 2 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 2 facilities with an inspection record, 100% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Lawndale currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.