27 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $5,800/mo
Best safety record in Carson. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,662/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,625/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $6,180/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Carson has 27 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (26) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 1 larger community with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,137/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,381/mo. Prices range from $2,050 up to $6,180 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 15 of 27 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Carson is 9.1 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 4% 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 3 facilities here offer it.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,137/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
A Sunnyday Guest Home currently has the highest safety score in Carson at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Live Well Residential Care starts at $4,662/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 27 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,050 to $6,180/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
4% of facilities in Carson 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, 3 facilities in Carson 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.