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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California is $6,206, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Avalon area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Clearwater at North Tustin
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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I cannot say enough about how much our family appreciated all the warm care and consideration that Clearwater staff showed to my elderly aunt during her time there. From the moment you enter the premises,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our assisted living and memory care community in North Tustin, CA offers compassionate care and meaningful services in a beautiful as well as comfortable setting to support seniors of varying needs. Our resident-centered approach to care helps seniors live as active and engaged as they want to...
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Photo of La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.0
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My experience with Posada has been wonderful. The staff is not only kind and compassionate but also highly skilled. They treat every resident with dignity and respect, creating a warm and welcoming...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
Photo of Terraza Court Senior Living
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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Friendliest, cleanest and most welcoming of all facilities that I visited. And, affordability was also very important! It's a very good facility, however if they had more variety of mid afternoon activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Terraza Court Senior Living is a newly renovated premiere senior living community located in the bustling town of Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, one of the many industry cities around Los Angeles. Residents who live here have access to a variety of ethnic restaurants and quaint...
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[name removed] and [name removed] really made my experience here at Grace Retirement enjoyable. The food was actually really good and tasty. The staff cared about my grandma. They speak Korean and serve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Well situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, La Habra Villa (LHV) is a beautiful community which provides independent, assisted living, and memory care to seniors in the area. Our team of professionally trained and courteous staff has been providing personal senior care at La Habra Villa...
Photo of Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Good place friendly only wish they would help [name removed] eat lots of times her food is all over her lap other then that it's good. [name removed] who's in charge of that community is really good!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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26 reviews
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Del Obispo Terrace is a hidden gem in the heart of San Juan Capistrano known for its family-like and rural atmosphere. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become part of our family. We take pride in the care and services we provide to our...
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Photo of Kirkwood Orange
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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1. They had a single bed room and my brother is used to living alone. 2. The staff there were very nice. 3. There were a lot of activities going on and they had an ice cream bar area. My brother loves ice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Centrally located in California's famed Orange County just a short drive from the excitement of Los Angeles and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kirkwood Orange is a well-equipped Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering a full range of supportive care services. Our rare blend of modern...
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Photo of The Ivy at Wellington
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My only comment is that if a senior needs a lot of assistance this is not the place to be. We are having to pay for outside additional caregivers to come in because he needs more help. He is in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the Valley of the Saddleback Mountains, The Ivy at Wellington boasts 233 luxurious, full-service senior apartments. This luxury community is surrounded by eight acres of exquisitely manicured grounds and gardens featuring an Olympic-size pool, putting green, and several well-appointed...
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Photo of Brookdale Uptown Whittier
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22 Floor plans available
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Having your own room is good. The time it takes for care givers to get to my mom is awful. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to an hour for them to get to her to take her to the bathroom and it could take that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
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It's a nice facility for people that are not mobile or active. We are moving my mom to [community removed] because it is more active and allows her to be more social. The care takers at Kind Heart 3 are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Whether it's your parents, a grandparent, aunt, uncle or a cherished friend you're looking out for, we understand how the responsibility can wear on you ... at work, at home and in your relationships with family and friends. Do you fear for your loved one's safety, but hope to find a manageable...
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Photo of Crescent Landing at South Coast
88 Photos available
7.5
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The staff is very kind, caring, and attentive, and the facility is clean and well-maintained. We experienced a few minor issues related to medication management, but overall we've been happy with the care...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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Photo of QFC Loving Care Alderton
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7.5
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This facility is a fantastic place for your loved one. The owner is the most excellent person I have ever met. The caregivers are professional and know what they are doing, most importantly they care for...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
QFC Loving Care Alderton is a residential care home that provides your loved ones with a high level of non-medical care. They also offer private or shared rooms, home cooked meals and help with activities of daily living. The home offers a front porch and a garden so your loved one can relax in a...
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Photo of Lakewood Gardens
55 Photos available
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It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakewood Gardens specializes in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other related Dementias by providing your loved one with a safe and cheerful environment designed to ensure their comfort. Tenderness and compassion along with specialized assistance and supervision are provided 24-hours...
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Photo of Whittier Glen
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They have raised the price 2 years in a row, $[removed] each year! It's getting very hard to pay for in my situation. It always seems clean whenever I'm there, it doesn't smell like I've experienced in other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
Photo of Park Terrace
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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We like the concept of memory care cottages with common garden area. Residents have their apartment and can freely walk outside cottage around the grounds without feeling locked in
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Terrace is Rancho Santa Margarita's only full-service rental retirement community. Your first indication of the excellence we promise comes the moment you set foot on our resort-like campus. Park Terrace is situated in the award winning master planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita,...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Santa Monica
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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The management team makes it very easy to integrate. They are very responsive to individuals requests and needs. They have continued to do so over the months going on a year. They have persons available on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Ardent Care Assisted Living
44 Photos available
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They could improve on nothing, it is fantastic. What we like the most about Ardent Care is that it is a small friendly community and very clean and active and we would recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Welbrook Santa Monica
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After visiting many memory care, facilities, we are very happy with Welbrook. My sister is very well cared for. She is always well dressed, clean, well fed, entertained, and has a nice room. The caregivers...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welbrook Senior Living is a relatively new provider of Residential and Nursing Care.We are however, collectively considered by many to be experts in this field.We are not a public company rather we are a group of husbands, wives, sons and daughters who want to earn our livings making a difference...
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Photo of MorningStar of Mission Viejo
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MorningStar of Mission Viejo has been a wonderful community from everything I've experienced with my loved one. The staff are caring, professional, and truly dedicated to the residents. The Executive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MorningStar of Mission Viejo enjoys an amenity-rich neighborhood in southern Mission Viejo. This near-perfect site for senior housing has numerous restaurants, the Shops at Mission Viejo Mall and Providence mission Hospital all within one mile. Laguna Beach is less than 30 minutes away. Our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kind Heart Home Care I is a compassionate residential care home for the elderly located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. We are here to provide thoughtful care that you are looking for your loved one. All of our caregivers are well-trained, health screened, certified CPR and well verified references...
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My mother is doing well here at this facility. It is a nice facility, when I go to visit her everything is nice and clean. The staff have been kind and helpful. I know she is receiving good care. Also that...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kind Heart Home Care IV is dedicated to providing leadership and excellence in delivering quality homecare services. We are committed to providing customized personal care services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of our residents, and provide peace-of-mind (and heart) to...
Photo of Belmont Village RPV
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99 Floor plans available
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Because of their Circle of Friends program, which is unique to Belmont Village, my mom with dementia now spends 8 to 10 hours a day out of her apartment --engaged mentally, socializing, and exercising; I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village facility of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula residential neighborhood, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and greater Los Angeles basin. This area, which is known for its dramatic views from the Palos Verdes Hills, is convenient for our senior living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Family Choice Senior Care is a 6-bed state licensed facility designed to provide compasionate care for our elderly residents within a loving home setting, giving special attention to each individual needs and a daily regimen consisting of assistance in all activities of daily living,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Of all the area’s retirement communities,The Daily Breeze has given The Canterburya “South Bay's Best” Award for years. Experience the freedom of an active life in the lush, rolling hills of Rancho Palos Verdes. With the Pacific as a backdrop, The Canterbury’s ideal location is surpassed only by...
Photo of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates
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44 Floor plans available
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My loved one was a resident at Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates in Memory Care. The staff on the Memory Care floor were exceptional! Everything about the experience was great. I do have one...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is located in the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Our new senior community provides luxury senior living near a variety of shopping and dining options. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers independent retirement living, assisted living and...
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Cost of assisted living in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,206 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
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Assisted living costs in Avalon, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Avalon, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Avalon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Avalon, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Avalon, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Avalon, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Avalon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Avalon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Avalon

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8
my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

Avalon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Avalon assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Avalon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
37%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Avalon

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Avalon protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Park Elder Care, Goodmornings Home Care and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Avalon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 637 assisted living facilities near Avalon, California. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Avalon, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Atria San Juan. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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