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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kester, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kester 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 Kester, 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 Kester or another care type is right for you. Browse 92 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kester.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Los Feliz, Elysian Park and Little Tokyo.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kester, CA

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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 Budlong Manor-unlicensed
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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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 Alta Vista Gardens
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: 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 Sunny Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
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 Beverly Hills Loving Care
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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Photo of Sunshine Manor-UNLICENSED
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 Serrano Convalescent North
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.
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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.
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Photo of Genesis Fountain View Convalescent
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 Forester Haven California-uinlicensed
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 Alexandria 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 The Village at Northridge
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
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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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Photo of Virgil Convalescent Rehab
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 Kester, CA

The average cost of senior living in Kester is $5,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pasadena, CA with an average of $4,929 per month.

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

Kester, CA
$5,502/mo
$5,333/mo

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

Kester, CA
$5,502/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$5,509/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,502/mo

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

Senior living costs in Kester 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: Kester, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKester, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,502/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$4,601/mo$4,369/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,509/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,733/mo$4,505/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Kester, CA:$5,502/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Kester, CA:$4,601/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Kester, CA:$5,509/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Kester, CA:$4,733/mo
California:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kester, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kester 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
Kester, CA$7,119/mo$6,842/mo+4.0%
California$5,917/mo$5,608/mo+5.5%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Kester, CA
2024 average cost:$7,119/mo
2023 average cost:$6,842/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,917/mo
2023 average cost:$5,608/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kester

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Kingsley Manor in Los Angeles, CA

4.3
We had recently moved my dad from another local, senior community. The previous community had a very high staff turn-over rate and the senior most administrators were frequently ill informed as to my dad's medical needs and requirements. My brother and I agreed that the quality of senior ...
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Glen Park at Glendale - Boynton St

5.0
I like living here very much. The staffs have a lot of experience. I love the Activity Director [Removed]. She keeps me busy and occupied with different activities that I enjoy and love. The food is good. They offer a lot of variety. I recommend anyone to live in my community.

Kester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kester, 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 Kester 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 Kester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kester, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.1%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kester 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 Kester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kester, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.2%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kester 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 Kester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kester, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kester 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 Kester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kester, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kester 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 Kester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kester, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens at Northridge, Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community and Aegis of Granada Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kester, California. See full list of communities.
There are 92 nursing homes facilities near Kester, California. See the full list.
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