6 facilities, but not cheap. Hawthorne is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Hawthorne has 6 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 $5,985/mo. That's about 11% more than the county average of $5,381/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $5,392 up to $6,750 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 5 of 6 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Hawthorne is 9.7 out of 9.9. That puts Hawthorne 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. 33% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Hawthorne is $5,985/mo, which is about 11% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Golden Harvest Care Homes currently has the highest safety score in Hawthorne 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, Golden Harvest Care Homes starts at $5,815/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 6 facilities in the area, published prices range from $5,392 to $6,750/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
33% of facilities in Hawthorne 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.
