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10 Best Nursing Homes in Compton, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Compton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Compton, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Compton, CA

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Photo of Woodruff Care Home (DNC)
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.
Photo of Willow Lake Nursing Care Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Harbor View
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Telacu Gardens
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.
Photo of Regency Oaks Skilled Nursing
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bel Vista Convalescent is the most intimate Skilled Nursing Facility in Southern California.  Bel Vista is more like a home away from home where our staff is considered an extended family.  A 44-bed facility with traditional warmth and charm, caring for those who want the best. ...
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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.
Photo of Belmont Heights Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Compton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Compton is $4,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $4,911 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Compton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Compton, CA
$4,982/mo
$4,942/mo
$5,062/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compton, CA, vs. state and national averages

Compton, CA
$4,982/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compton, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,936/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,982/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,490/mo
Studio
$5,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,912/mo

Senior living costs in Compton vs. state and 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 destination: Compton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCompton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,982/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,138/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,936/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,360/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Compton, CA:$4,982/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Compton, CA:$4,138/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Compton, CA:$4,936/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Compton, CA:$4,360/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Compton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Compton 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 Compton, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Compton 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 median 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
Compton, CA$6,753/mo$6,860/mo-1.6%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Compton, CA
2024 average cost:$6,753/mo
2023 average cost:$6,860/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Compton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Compton

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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Compton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Compton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Compton, 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 Compton 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 Compton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Compton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Compton 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 Compton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Compton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Compton 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 Compton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Compton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Compton 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 Compton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Compton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Compton 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 Compton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Compton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palos Verdes Villa, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Highland Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Compton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 135 nursing homes facilities near Compton, California. See the full list.
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