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Memory care in Gardena offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Gardena is about $5,065 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 47 communities, read 878 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Of all the area’s retirement communities,The Daily Breeze has given The Canterburya “South Bay's Best” Award for years. Experience the freedom of an active life in the lush, rolling hills of Rancho Palos Verdes. With the Pacific as a backdrop, The Canterbury’s ideal location is surpassed only by...
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It was an extremely good price value for the care my mother received at Vista Del Sol. The place was always clean, she got good meds and medical care, and she was left alone which is what she prefers. ...
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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.
Vista Del Sol Health Services and its continuum of health services has been a vital part of the West Los Angeles Healthcare community since 1980, providing a full spectrum of care for geriatric clients and their families.·          Assisted Living
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Very clean facility. Are people I have come in contact with here been very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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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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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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, 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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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
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.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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...
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Gardena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gardena is $5,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon, CA with an average of $5,064 per month.

Memory care costs in Gardena, CA, vs. nearby cities

Gardena, CA
$5,065/mo
$5,149/mo
$5,152/mo

Memory care costs in Gardena, CA, vs. state and national averages

Gardena, CA
$5,065/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Gardena, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,065/mo

Memory care costs in Gardena, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,489/mo
Studio
$6,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,789/mo

Senior living costs in Gardena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gardena, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardena, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,065/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,291/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,542/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Gardena, CA:$5,065/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gardena, CA:$4,291/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Gardena, CA:$4,542/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Gardena, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gardena 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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Memory care cost trends in Gardena, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gardena 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gardena, CA$9,117/mo$7,536/mo+21.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
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2024 average cost:$9,117/mo
2023 average cost:$7,536/mo
Percent change:+21.0%
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2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gardena

Recent reviews for memory care in Gardena

MorningStar of Pasadena

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I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

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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Gardena review score based on 144 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 37 Gardena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardena review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gardena review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Gardena, CA37 facilities
7.7
Lawndale, CA44 facilities
7.7
Hawthorne, CA53 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardena memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 144 reviews of 37 Gardena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gardena resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.8
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Gardena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardena memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
75.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gardena memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardena memory care

Memory care 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardena memory care

Our memory care 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardena memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gardena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for memory care in Gardena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gardena protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Palos Verdes Villa, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gardena, California. See full list of communities.
There are 47 memory care facilities near Gardena, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gardena, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 47 memory care facilities near you in Gardena, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gardena, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gardena, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Gardena, California ranges from $750 to $21200. The average Memory Care cost in Gardena, California is $5,065. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gardena, California typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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