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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in California is $6,177, 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.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Avalon, CA

Cost of nursing homes in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,177 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: California

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	California	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$6,177/mo	$5,847/mo	5.6% above national median
Assisted Living	$6,206/mo	$5,830/mo	6.4% above national median
Memory Care	$7,329/mo	$6,999/mo	4.7% above national median
Independent Living	$4,174/mo	$3,520/mo	18.6% above national median

Nursing Homes

California:$6,177/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:5.6% 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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Nursing homes costs in Avalon, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Avalon, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Avalon, CA	$6,710/mo	$6,319/mo	+6.2%
California	$6,446/mo	$6,171/mo	+4.5%
National	$6,098/mo	$5,866/mo	+4.0%

Avalon, CA

2024 average cost:$6,710/mo

2023 average cost:$6,319/mo

Percent change:+6.2%

California

2024 average cost:$6,446/mo

2023 average cost:$6,171/mo

Percent change:+4.5%

National

2024 average cost:$6,098/mo

2023 average cost:$5,866/mo

Percent change:+4.0%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 ...

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 ...

ActivCare Orange

4.7

We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...

Avalon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

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Full medication management

1.1%

Doctor on call

4.2%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

6.2%

14.6%

Diabetic care

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

3.7%

4.7%

Home care agency on-site

0.5%

0.4%

Non-ambulatory care

4.7%

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

1.2%

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

5.5%

9.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Avalon, CANational

Dementia behaviors care

1.2%

1.9%

Secured community and/or wander guard

0.8%

2.8%

Memory care only community

0.5%

0.6%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon nursing homes

Nursing homes 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

0.2%

Low / no sodium

0.5%

0.6%

No sugar

0.5%

0.6%

Vegetarian

1.2%

1.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Avalon nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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

0.2%

0.1%

Restaurant style dining

0.2%

Room service

0.2%

0.1%

Anytime dining

0.2%

0.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Avalon, CANational

Activity director

0.2%

Community service programs

0.2%

0.1%

Devotional activities on-site

1.5%

3.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

0.2%

Outings / off-site activities

1.5%

3.1%

Piano or organ

0.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

0.2%

0.1%

Clubs / games / karaoke

0.2%

Live performances

0.2%

Dances

0.2%

0.1%

Fitness center

0.2%

0.1%

Fitness classes

0.2%

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