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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gardena, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gardena 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 Gardena, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Gardena or another care type is right for you. Browse 118 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gardena.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Angelino Heights, Historic Filipinotown and Los Feliz.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gardena, CA

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Photo of Westmont of Culver City
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My grandmother moved in to Westmont in August and was one of the first residents. We’ve been super pleased - the building is really well designed and every member of the staff we’ve interacted with has been...
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.
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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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I am extremely happy with how things are going for my father since she has made the move into this community. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. The...
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.
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Lovely people and a well maintained facility. They answer our questions and inquiries about mom’s care quickly and are always friendly and welcoming when we visit. They are caring and patient with the...
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.
The balmy Mediaterranean climate and lively culture scene of the Southern California community of Inglewood, Los Angeles County combine to make life pleasant and comfortable for residents of Westchester Villa assisted living community. Efforts by the Inglewood Cultural Arts, Inc. ensure that...
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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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The director is very wonderful. If there’s a problem they help us take care of it right away. They stay in touch with us. We’re out of state so the communication is really helpful! It’s been a really good...
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.
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My grandmother came to Catered Manor after knee surgery from Lakewood Regional. Though there were times staffing seemed short, the nursing staff was very attentive and took great care of her. My grandmother...
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.
Catered Manor, provides a complete and comprehensive program consisting of Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy Services. Each resident will receive a comprehensive assessment to determine his or her rehabilitational needs. Our rehabilitation team will review this assessment...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Santa Fe Convalescent Hospital is a modern facility that emphasizes quality, compassionate healthcare. We are a 24-hour skilled nursing facility and look forward to assisting our patients around the clock. Our rehabilitation and respiratory therapy include physical therapy, occupational therapy,...
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Photo of Gardena Retirement Center
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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.
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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 Wadsworth Place-CLOSED
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.
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.
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Photo of Vista Ridge of Compton
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 Vista Ridge of Watts
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 South Gate 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 Eden Manor-CLOSED
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 Candlewood 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.
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 Pacific Care Nursing Center
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.
Pacific Care Nursing Center endeavors to aid patients in regaining their independence by offering comprehensive therapies and treatments designed to help them return to their prior level of functioning. A variety of therapies are available, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies;...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Gardena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gardena is $4,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rolling Hills, CA with an average of $4,920 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gardena, CA vs. nearby cities

Gardena, CA
$4,909/mo
$4,980/mo
$4,998/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gardena, CA vs. the state and national average

Gardena, CA
$4,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gardena vs. other types of senior living

$4,864/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,909/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gardena, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,818/mo
Studio
$6,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,997/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,005/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gardena over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gardena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gardena

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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Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Gardena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardena, 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 Gardena 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 Gardena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gardena 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 Gardena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardena 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 Gardena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardena, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardena 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 Gardena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardena, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardena 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 Gardena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardena, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Palos Verdes Villa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gardena, California. See full list of communities.

There are 118 nursing homes facilities near Gardena, California. See the full list.

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