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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lawndale, CA

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Memory care in Lawndale 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 Lawndale is about $5,244 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 674 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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
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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Lawndale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lawndale is $5,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $5,158 per month.

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

Lawndale, CA
$5,244/mo
$5,243/mo

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

Lawndale, CA
$5,244/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,244/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,546/mo
Studio
$8,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$12,311/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,295/mo

Senior living costs in Lawndale 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: Lawndale, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawndale, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,244/mo$5,531/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,400/mo$4,534/mo$4,743/mo
Independent Living$4,745/mo$4,758/mo$4,204/mo
Memory Care
Lawndale, CA:$5,244/mo
California:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Lawndale, CA:$4,400/mo
California:$4,534/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Independent Living
Lawndale, CA:$4,745/mo
California:$4,758/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
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Memory care costs in Lawndale, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lawndale 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
Lawndale, CA$9,719/mo$8,060/mo+20.6%
California$6,703/mo$6,407/mo+4.6%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Lawndale, CA
2024 average cost:$9,719/mo
2023 average cost:$8,060/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,703/mo
2023 average cost:$6,407/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Lawndale

Recent reviews for memory care in Lawndale

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
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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Lawndale review score based on 121 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 36 Lawndale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lawndale 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

Lawndale review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lawndale, CA36 facilities
7.7
Hawthorne, CA53 facilities
8.0
Manhattan Beach, CA42 facilities

Review subcategories for Lawndale 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 121 reviews of 36 Lawndale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lawndale 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.
Lawndale, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.6
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Lawndale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawndale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale 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
69.4%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawndale 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 Lawndale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawndale, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawndale 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 Lawndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawndale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawndale 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 Lawndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawndale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawndale 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 Lawndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawndale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Lawndale

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 Lawndale protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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