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10 Best Nursing Homes in Terra Cotta, CA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northside, Hunter Industrial Park and Eastside.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Terra Cotta, CA

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Photo of Pacifica Royale
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 New Horizon Lodge
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 Fullerton Villa
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.
Photo of Bell Christian Home
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.
Welcome Christian Home is an assisted living community providing seniors with a safe and comfortable place to live in Westminster, Orange County, California. This community is ready to face the issues of those who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. The city of Westminster has much to...
Photo of VIP Adult Day Health Care Centers
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Zella Care Facility
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 Buena Park 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.
Buena Park Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and subacute care center offering a personalized services and therapies to each patient. We focus on fostering a positive outlook as a key piece to recovery. To best encompass this we offer special projects, social events, activities, and a resident...
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 San Dimas Retirement
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.
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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Photo of David Angelee and Meril Group
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 Gladstone Care and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Citrus Valley Home Health
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 El Encanto Healthcare & Rehabilitation
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 Gaillard Manor
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 Beacon Healthcare Center formally known as Colonial Manor 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.
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 Viewcrest Resort
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 Bel Vista Convalescent Hosp
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
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 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 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.
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.
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 Sunset Manor Convalescent Hospital
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.
Sunset Manor is an 80-bed skilled nursing facility nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley with 39 Medi-Cal certified sub-acute beds. We offer 24-hour registered and licensed nursing care and respiratory therapy in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. We specialize in gourmet, home-cooked...

Cost of nursing homes in Terra Cotta, CA

The average cost of senior living in Terra Cotta is $4,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $3,844 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, vs. nearby cities

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,875/mo

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

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,858/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,875/mo

Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,635/mo
Studio
$5,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,082/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,454/mo

Senior living costs in Terra Cotta 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: Terra Cotta, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTerra Cotta, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,875/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,814/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,858/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,878/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Terra Cotta, CA:$4,875/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$3,814/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Terra Cotta, CA:$4,858/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$3,878/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta 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
Terra Cotta, CA$5,425/mo$5,069/mo+7.0%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Terra Cotta, CA
2024 average cost:$5,425/mo
2023 average cost:$5,069/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Terra Cotta

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Terra Cotta

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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Terra Cotta nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Terra Cotta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Terra Cotta, 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 Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Terra Cotta, California. See full list of communities.
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