5 facilities, but not cheap. Gardena is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Gardena has 5 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (4) 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 $6,619/mo. That's about 23% more than the county average of $5,381/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $5,604 up to $7,634 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 2 of 5 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Gardena is 8.7 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. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Gardena is $6,619/mo, which is about 23% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Gardena 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.
Yes, 1 facility in Gardena offers 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.