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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Cresta, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in La Cresta, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in La Cresta or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in La Cresta.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in La Cresta for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 37 assisted living facilities in the La Cresta area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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My friend is doing very well at this community and her daughter and I am very pleased. She is very cheerful and happy here. They are doing their best to make her comfortable. The community looks great, they...
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.
Able Care Home services provides top quality care in the comfort of the individual's home. We want our clients to remain independent and active members of their communities, so our services are geared to help them adjust to the demands of where they live. Our home care aides are well trained and...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in La Cresta, CA
The average cost of senior living in La Cresta is $3,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tehachapi, CA with an average of $2,948 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Cresta, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Cresta, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Cresta vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in La Cresta, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in La Cresta over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in La Cresta, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in La Cresta
Recent reviews for assisted living in La Cresta
Alondra Home in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
My mom had been there for a month, And they have been great for my mom, They take care of all my mom needs 24/7. Great staff. I am able to see my mom during the day and mornings, If my mom has Dr appointment they have her ready, Also they have no problem with me having lunch with her or do ...
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The Palms of San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
I would definitely recommend them to my friends. They had an awesome staff and a great Director. My uncle was very happy there.
Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
I really enjoy living here, it's fabulous. Residents & Associates are wonderful. I really enjoy doing the Bar Fit program. hour. The food here is really good-I have no complaints.
La Cresta review score based on 74 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 27 La Cresta assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The La Cresta review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
La Cresta review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for La Cresta assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 74 reviews of 27 La Cresta assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare La Cresta resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.La Cresta, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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La Cresta assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Cresta assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Cresta, 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 La Cresta 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 La Cresta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
La Cresta, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in La Cresta 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 La Cresta Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Cresta 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 La Cresta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Cresta, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in La Cresta 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 La Cresta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Cresta 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 La Cresta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in La Cresta
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in La Cresta protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trinity, The Palms of San Lauren and Magnolia Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near La Cresta, California. See full list of communities.
There are 37 assisted living facilities near La Cresta, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in La Cresta, California is Brookdale Riverwalk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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