
"Located less than 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Vintage Cerritos is a charming senior community that provides first-class independent ..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 45 Assisted Living Communities in Torrance and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Torrance, CA
"Located less than 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Vintage Cerritos is a charming senior community that provides first-class independent ..."
READ MORE"Centrally located in the greater Los Angeles area near shopping, parks, golf courses, senior centers, medical services and more, Whittier Pl..."
READ MORE"Ivy Park at Santa Monica is an inviting senior community dedicated to caring for assisted living and Alzheimer’s care residents with compass..."
READ MORE"The purpose of Solheim Senior Community is to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of older adults in a serene atmosphere of peace, d..."
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"Sitting in the heart of the Gold Coast just half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach Plaza provides area seniors with a resort-styl..."
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" Anyone stepping into Ivy Park at Fullerton can’t help but feel at home. Our community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that..."
READ MORE851 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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"Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens, formerly The Gardens of Santa Monica, is an assisted living community for seniors located in Santa Monica, C..."
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"_________________________________________ Resting on the ground of the famed back lot of the MGM Studio, Studio Royale Assisted Living in C..."
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"Belmont Village of Encino is nestled in the San Fernando Valley and provides the ideal location for seniors who want to spend the day shoppi..."
READ MORE"Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls in Long Beach, CA, offers a distinguished senior living experience, catering to both independent and assisted liv..."
READ MORE"Ivy Park at Studio City offers a senior living experience that is enjoyable and relaxing. Our location is ideal, with local amenities like t..."
READ MORE"Jackie's Hideaway Facilities are licensed by the state for six residents each home, all private rooms and baths. Each property is on 1/2 acr..."
READ MORE1750 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
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"_____________________________________________ A senior living community that is located in La Habra California is Park Regency Retirement..."
READ MORE"A resort-style retirement in the heart of Van Nuys, California, is found at The Gardens at Park Balboa. Our assisted living and memory commu..."
READ MORE7401 Yorktown Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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"Ivy Park at Huntington Beach is nestled in the beautiful and relaxing seaside community of Huntington Beach in Orange County. Home to pristi..."
READ MORE"Santa Anita Assisted Living is situated in Arcadia, California, just west of Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Residents enjoy excursions to cas..."
READ MORE"Comfort, Companionship & Peace of Mind Care - With 2 Beautiful Care Homes minutes away from each other BEAUTIFUL BOARD AND CARE HOMES: ..."
READ MORE225 North Evergreen Street, Burbank, CA 91505
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"________________________________________ Evergreen Retirement Residence is a community that offers assisted living services to meet ..."
READ MORE4061 Grandview Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
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"Welcome to Ivy Park at Culver City. This boutique senior living community offers personalized, compassionate care in a beautiful setting. F..."
READ MORE"THE VERY BEST IN RESIDENTIAL HIGH-END BOARD AND CARE SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING! At Elizabeth Lauren & Dewey ("ELD Healthcare") find comfort in..."
READ MORE4926 Shenandoah Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Eleanor's Residential Home. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the..."
READ MORE"Welcome to Golden Life Manor. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle f..."
READ MORE"Nikkei Senior Gardens is located in Arleta, a quiet residential community in the San Fernando Valley, with Metro bus lines, a post office, s..."
READ MORE"“Regency Palms Long Beach believes life should be more than just good. It should be great! At our beautiful, one-of-a-kind community, we m..."
READ MORE19850 Colima Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
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READ MORE11360 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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"Here at Park View Estates, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located near Fountain Valley Regional Ho..."
READ MORE"Personalized assisted living and memory care services. Set in the heart of Orange County, close to shops, restaurants, parks, and medical..."
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June 29, 2018
was clean and friendly. The rooms weren't what I was looking for since they were just a little bland. They were 2-bedroom but they were very small. The staff was very friendly and nice, but I had made an appointment and no one seemed to know that I was coming. They had a very small exercise room.
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June 27, 2018
All of the staff at Villa Sorrento was very welcoming and helped through the whole paperwork process. There was a physician's report that we needed to get and they were very helpful with that. My dad has his own, nice room, bathroom, and closet. Their calendar of activities was impressive. They do music events and take the residents to places like the Long Beach Aquarium. My dad has been there for a couple of weeks, but overall its been a good experience. They have an excellent cafeteria where they serve all the residents breakfast, lunch, and dinner; an activity room where they play games like bingo and other types of memory games; a main area where they'll have entertainers do music events and if there's a big sporting event, they'll show that on the TV; and a nice little courtyard area near the cafeteria where they'll do an ice cream social and the residents can go out and relax. The staff has been great and the food is very good. My dad gets a good choice, and they give the residents a menu of what's coming. They have a few different options for every meal. One of the factors of choosing this place too is it's a very good value.
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Brookdale South Bay's apartments were nice, but they were not very receptive. I was sitting in a room talking to a lady, and we looked around on our own. I didn't like that they had an older man sitting by the door like they didn't have anything else to do. The dining area was beautiful. I don't think they were very hospitable as far as showing us around. The outdoors were nice, and they had a little garden area where you could sit and look at palm trees, trees, and shrubbery. There were no activities going on, and the staff was not very cordial, so I was not impressed.
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January 18, 2018
My sister-in-law is at Brookdale. Everything is really good. The cost was a factor, but she didn't agree with some of the management decisions. She has a 1-bedroom, 1-bath with a sitting area, a corner kitchen area, and there's a room for a sink and refrigerator. The food was excellent. The activities are not consistent. Several months ago they stopped activities because they had some budget problems. However, they now have Bingo, Spanish class, and jewelry crafting, which started back this week, although they cut back on the schedules. The working staff is wonderful, but I think they have problems with the manager. Also, they only have one elevator for 136 units. Brookdale provides simple housekeeping, someone comes and does her hair, and a podiatrist cuts her nails.
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December 8, 2017
Brookdale South Bay was very good. We looked at a few communities, and this seemed to be the best. The person who gave us the tour was very informative. They served us lunch; we could order anything we wanted, and the food was good. They had an arts and crafts room, library, a general room, and an exercise room.
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December 8, 2017
We toured Villa Sorrento, but it didn't appeal to me and didn't feel right. I didn't like the location and layout of the place. The person who assisted me was OK, nothing spectacular. The dining room was fine as well. They had an arts and crafts room, activities room, and so on.
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October 9, 2017
Heritage Rehabilitation Center had bad doctor-to-caregiver communication. Dad was supposed to be getting daily physical therapy, but he became weaker and lost weight. I told them Dad needed to be on a puree diet, but I came in one time right at feeding time, and they served him a great big cheese pizza, a full salad, and a cookie. The level of care was average. We rang the bell to go to the bathroom and they're there 20 to 45 minutes later. They had music and ball throwing for their activities.
Assisted living costs an average of $4,500 per month in Torrance, which is $500 higher than the $4,000 paid nationally but right on par with the state median rate and costs in San Diego ($4,500).
Most cities in this region of California are more expensive, including Oxnard ($4,575), Santa Maria ($4,825) and San Luis Obispo ($5,450). Only two cities have lower assisted living costs, Riverside ($3,500) and Bakersfield, where the average price is only $3,150 per month.
Note: Torrance senior care cost data wasn’t available, so data for metropolitan Los Angeles was used instead.
Torrance/Los Angeles Area
$4,500
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,500
San Luis Obispo Area
$5,450
Santa Maria Area
$4,825
Oxnard Area
$4,575
San Diego Area
$4,500
Riverside Area
$3,500
Bakersfield
$3,150
The category of care, total service hours and residence are three major factors affecting the cost of senior care in Torrance. At $7,604 per month, nursing home care costs over $3,100 more than the $4,500 average paid for assisted living. This extra expense is largely due to the 24/7 skilled nursing services provided in institutional facilities. Seniors receiving in-home care from homemakers and home health aides pay an average of $4,767 each month, which is about $250 more than the rate for assisted living. While this may seem a small hike in cost, the true price gap may be much wider when the room and board included with assisted living is considered. At-home rates only reflect the total service hours of care provided, and seniors still have to pay for groceries, utilities, maintenance and other household expenses.
Assisted Living
$4,500
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Services
$1,565
Nursing Home Care
$7,604
Over 65 million Americans who can’t afford basic health insurance receive vital coverage through Medicaid. This joint initiative of the federal and individual state governments provides low-cost or free health care services for pregnant women, children and their parents, senior citizens and adults with disabilities.
How to Qualify for California Medicaid
Torrance seniors aged 65 and older and adults who are blind or disabled can receive full-scope coverage under the California state Medicaid plan known as Medi-Cal if they’re American citizens or legal immigrants and have:
Medi-Cal counts income from all sources toward the eligibility limits, including wages, VA pensions, Social Security and earnings on investments. While most assets are counted, several are exempt from the limits, including personal effects, one automobile, an owner-occupied primary home and household items.
Torrance residents receiving or eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits are automatically enrolled in Medi-Cal with full-scope coverage. Applicants assessed as needing institutional nursing home care can qualify regardless of income if they meet the program’s asset limits and other eligibility requirements.
Qualifying Through a Share of Cost
Disabled adults and seniors who meet Medi-Cal coverage criteria but exceed the income limit may become eligible through a share of cost. This requires that an individual puts their over-limit income toward allowable medical and care expenses to reach the coverage threshold.
Torrance residents can apply for the Medi-Cal program online or by calling Covered California at (800) 300-1506.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver
Medi-Cal only provides nursing home care as an entitlement, but it also offers an Assisted Living waiver that pays for support services provided in these facilities, although seniors must cover the cost of their room and board.
Applicants must be aged 21 or older and eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage with zero share of cost to qualify for the ALW. They must also be assessed as needing the level of care provided in a nursing home but physically and cognitively able to live in a community setting without any risk of harm.
Participants in the ALW program may receive coverage for various support services, such as:
The ALW program is only available at participating, approved facilities throughout Los Angeles and 14 other California counties. Because it’s not a Medi-Cal entitlement program, enrollment in the ALW is capped. Given these limitations, qualified Torrance seniors who wish to apply may need to relocate to another community or spend time on a waiting list to receive waiver-covered services.
To learn more about the ALW or start the assessment and application process, seniors can contact their choice of the 12 Medi-Cal-approved Care Coordination Agencies serving Los Angeles County.
Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
The PACE program provides comprehensive managed medical and long-term care services to California seniors aged 55 and older who’ve been assessed as needing a nursing home level of care. Those who enroll are evaluated by the program’s interdisciplinary team, and a personalized plan is developed to meet their care needs. Each participant receives complete medical care, case management and support services that may include:
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