13 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
6 beds · $5,500/mo
Best safety record in Lomita. Small home, more personal attention.
5 beds · $4,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,412/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,500/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,845/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $6,134/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 13 facilities in Lomita are on the smaller side. 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 $5,402/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $4,200 up to $6,134 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 11 of 13 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Lomita is 9.0 out of 10. That puts Lomita 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. Only 15% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 2 facilities here offer it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 13 licensed assisted living facilities in Lomita 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 $5,402/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 13 facilities in Lomita with a FYI Safety Score, 13 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 13 facilities with an inspection record, 85% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Pepper Tree Assisted Living currently has the highest safety score in Lomita at 9.4 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Pepper Tree Assisted Living Iii starts at $4,300/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.4. Across all 13 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,200 to $6,134/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
15% of facilities in Lomita participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 2 facilities in Lomita offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.