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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Gate, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Gate 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate or another care type is right for you. Browse 153 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Gate.

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 South Gate, CA

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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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...
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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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...
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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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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 South Gate, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Gate is $4,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $4,911 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Gate, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Gate, CA
$4,973/mo
$4,973/mo
$4,942/mo

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

South Gate, CA
$4,973/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$4,926/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,973/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Gate, CA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in South Gate 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: South Gate, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Gate, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,973/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$4,104/mo$4,369/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,926/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,324/mo$4,505/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
South Gate, CA:$4,973/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
South Gate, CA:$4,104/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
South Gate, CA:$4,926/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
South Gate, CA:$4,324/mo
California:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Gate, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Gate 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
South Gate, CA$4,892/mo$4,490/mo+9.0%
California$5,914/mo$5,603/mo+5.5%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
South Gate, CA
2024 average cost:$4,892/mo
2023 average cost:$4,490/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,603/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 South Gate

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Gate

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

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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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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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South Gate nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gate nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gate, 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 South Gate 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 South Gate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.4%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.8%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.1%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.7%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
19.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Gate 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 South Gate Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Gate 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 South Gate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Gate 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 South Gate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gate 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 South Gate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gate, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.8%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
24.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
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Astoria Park Senior Living, Highland Manor Assisted Living and Palmcrest Grand Retirement are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Gate, California. See full list of communities.
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