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Assisted living costs in Dolores average about $4,220 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 161 communities in Dolores. Our detailed directory has 1445 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Because of their Circle of Friends program, which is unique to Belmont Village, my mom with dementia now spends 8 to 10 hours a day out of her apartment --engaged mentally, socializing, and exercising; I...
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.
Belmont Village facility of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula residential neighborhood, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and greater Los Angeles basin. This area, which is known for its dramatic views from the Palos Verdes Hills, is convenient for our senior living...
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We are very happy with our choice of VDM for mom. The staff is very caring and always seems to be on top of things. Right now her care needs are on the low side but, if her needs increase, we are...
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.
Vista Del Mar is a warm and inviting retirement community with the best in assisted living in Long Beach. Our large corner campus affords us the luxury of providing many hotel-like amenities for our residents and their families. Our resident accommodations are the most spacious of any in the...
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We picked this community, for our loved one because it is very clean, with friendly people. It's a great place. I liked my tour experience.
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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Due to our loved ones health she was not really able to leave to tour the facility and interview with the director, so she came out to our house to assess our loved one and to us that really showed genuine...
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.
Glen Park Healthy Living at Long Beach is a full service Assisted Living community located very close to the shops, restaurants, and excitement of downtown. We are also 4 blocks from the Beach. And with our social activities and community outreach programs, we love to take advantage of our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Life Home Care VIII services is dedicated to providing leadership and excellence in delivering quality homecare services. We are committed to providing customized personal care services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of our residents, and provide peace-of-mind (and...
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As far as I could see, they were fine with cleanliness, but [name removed] room had ants. We cannot rate the meals and dining because [name removed] would not eat food there - she had said it was to spicy....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
HICKORY CARE HOME is a quaint assisted living home located in Torrance, CA. We provide trusting, thoughtful care for aging seniors in a family-styled home like environment. At HICKORY CARE HOME we take pride in the care we offer to our residents, and the professional and considerate service we...
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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.
Choose the right level of support for your loved one at Seasons Memory Care at Rolling Hills. We are the sole stand-alone Memory Care community in the Torrance area, offering Respite Stays in addition to Memory Care. Our team is made up of experts skilled in dementia care. We focus on using the...
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My mother is doing well here at this facility. It is a nice facility, when I go to visit her everything is nice and clean. The staff have been kind and helpful. I know she is receiving good care. Also that...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kind Heart Home Care IV is dedicated to providing leadership and excellence in delivering quality homecare services. We are committed to providing customized personal care services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of our residents, and provide peace-of-mind (and heart) to...
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We chose this community because they had respite and they were very close to where we lived. Also, the price was good. The room sizes were adequate. The food was adequate, my mom enjoyed it. I thought this...
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.
Villa Sorrento is an assisted living community in the quiet, beautiful town of Torrance, CA. The lovely location has a moderate year round climate that is generally warm and low on humidity. Torrance is a comfortable place to live and a wonderful getaway for visitors with family at the assisted...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Kind Heart Home Care I is a compassionate residential care home for the elderly located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. We are here to provide thoughtful care that you are looking for your loved one. All of our caregivers are well-trained, health screened, certified CPR and well verified references...
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Family Choice 2 has been very very good. I think it's a really good match for my Mom there. She's adjusting good. It's a very good, clean place. She's safe there, she loves the food, and the people are all...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
QFC Loving Care Santana is located in Cerritos, California, and is considered a micro community due to its smaller size. Being smaller in nature allows for a more focused approach to treatment and care. QFC Loving Care offers a wide range of services to fit the needs of most senior citizens....
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I like this community for the excellent . The community was always clean and well maintained. The menu was outstanding and a good variety of meals. My father was offer alot of activities to participate with...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Finest Living Guest Home IIFinest Living Guest Home II is a residential care home located in the stunning Torrance, California, Los Angeles County. Our home is strategically positioned in a place that gives an amazing atmosphere of paradise. The quiet and friendly neighborhood gives it the...
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We had an amazing experience at Ivy Park at Cerritos. The only thing regrettable was that mom was too sick by the time she got there. She was only there for six weeks. The staff were well trained and...
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.
Ivy Park at Cerritos is a senior living community set on a lush property easily accessible from Interstate 605. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens and is near many regional parks and attractions. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and shopping centers. At Ivy...
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I think the staff are absolutely wonderful. They are very in tune with the needs of their clients, when working, atleast with us, to make their stay as homelike as possible. Group meals, conversation...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior Living Lifestyle provides quality residential home care for seniors 60 years and older at very competitive costs. Our residential care home is located in a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates. We have onsite a Licensed Vocational Nurse and trust worthy staff...
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This is the best place we have heard of or been too. The staff is great. The communication is excellent, and they let us know of any changes to our loved one. They do have true Registered Nurses' on...
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.
To Love and Care for Your Family as We do Our OwnThe Kensington is designed to be home for seniors who are looking for assisted living and memory care services. We believe the comfort of familiarity is precious, so our enhanced program enables us to offer care beyond what the traditional assisted...
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My loved one was a resident at Silverado Beach Cities and our experience here at this facility was good overall. The main reason for the lower rating would be the facility itself. It is still too much like a...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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Downey Retirement offered me peace of mind. I knew [name removed] was being cared for with people that cared for and also knew about the disease of Dementia/ALZHEIMER'S. I felt [name removed] was in 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.
Downey Retirement Center is located near shops, banks and restaurants. The Stonewood Mall is only blocks away. Hospital and Dr.'s medical buildings are within walking distance. Persons interested in learning more about Downey Retirement Center can call for a private, personal tour of our lovely...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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[name removed] the administrator has been wonderful to help me with my mom. Also [name removed] (the caregiver in charge is wonderful too).
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunshine Home Care II is located in beautiful Lomita, CA. We are well known for providing exceptional in-home care. Kaiser Foundation Hospital is located about one mile away and has oustanding staff in case you ever need further assistance. Our staff is very well trained and are able to come into...
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Grace Blossom Care is Awesome! We are very pleased. What I like the most is the interaction, safety, and the fact that the community is small for more of a personal relationship.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Like you, we want the best for your elderly loved one. Our home is dedicated to providing your loved one with quality care and services. Our compassionate and reliable caregivers are committed to providing individualized care and recognition to each resident.Grace Blossom Care offers help and...
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They are an excellent facility. We have had a very positive experience til the end! They are very thoughtful, caring , full service care facility ! They take the time to care for the people in their facility...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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She is stable unfortunately declining but the care she is getting at Marcosa's Place is outstanding! I can not express how good they are to my mother. The staff are very caring and skilled. The house is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Their care and compassion as definitely stabilized him and kept him alive. Never an issue or concern when it comes to the cleanliness. There is always someone there to talk to who are more that able to help....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mom's House - Home Sweet Home is a 6-bed residentail care facility for the elderly located in Lakewood. Our facility specializes in care of the elderly person requiring assisted living due to dementia. All residents are treated as though they are family members living in a loving and supportive...
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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
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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We have never seen anything better then Rose Garden, even our loved ones family who is out of state was very impressed by it. We really appreciate all the personalized attention they give to the residents,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Providing your loves ones true and proper care in their golden years is something that they deserve. It is not just a facility that is needed, it is a home, a place where the residents continue on living with a sense of worth and independence with dignity. The philosophy of Rose Garden Villa is...
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Cost of assisted living in Dolores, CA

The average cost of senior living in Dolores is $4,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rolling Hills, CA with an average of $4,164 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. nearby cities

Dolores, CA
$4,220/mo
$4,227/mo

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. state and national averages

Dolores, CA
$4,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,220/mo
$5,145/mo

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,096/mo
Private
$6,459/mo
Studio
$6,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,221/mo

Senior living costs in Dolores 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: Dolores, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDolores, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,220/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,145/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,543/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dolores, CA:$4,220/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dolores, CA:$5,145/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dolores, CA:$4,543/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dolores 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dolores, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dolores 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
Dolores, CA$6,488/mo$6,903/mo-6.0%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dolores, CA
2024 average cost:$6,488/mo
2023 average cost:$6,903/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dolores, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dolores.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dolores

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dolores

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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Golden City Home Care in Torrance, CA

4.2
For the most part they are caring people, but they really need to be more aware. I think they take their eyes off the ball, like leaving the room with the rails for bed down, and the patient falling out of the bed. My mom fell out the first month and broke her leg and I am pretty sure it was ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. At Palos Verdes Villa, for instance, the staff are described as being 'welcoming and warm', making new residents feel at home. Families of residents at Ivy Park at Palos Verdes mention the 'loving and att ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered to keep them engaged and active. At Palmcrest Grand Retirement, Palmcrest Grand, they have 'a lot of fun' with activities like Wii bowling and balloon valley ball. The activity coordinators at Ivy Park at Palos Verdes plan fun activit ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and effective communication between caregivers and families is a critical factor for many residents and their families. Families at Regency Palms Long Beach appreciate the 'proactive' approach of the staff, who keep them informed about their loved one's care and needs. The community dire ...
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High-quality food options. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. At Palos Verdes Villa, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, making meals a highlight for residents. Families at Brookdale South Bay note that the meals are 'great', and at Palmcrest Grand Retiremen ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. The physical environment of a senior living community plays a significant role in residents' well-being. At South Bay Senior Living, the facility is described as 'older but very clean and organized'. Families at Palmcrest Grand Retirement, Palmcrest Grand, are grateful for the 'professional, ...
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Personalized care plans. Individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs are essential for ensuring their comfort and well-being. At Rowntree Gardens, Rowntree Gardens, staff make every effort to understand each resident's preferences and requirements, ensuring they receive the care they need to thr ...
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Dolores review score based on 229 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 229 reviews of 127 Dolores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dolores review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dolores review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Dolores assisted living

When assisted living 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 229 reviews of 127 Dolores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dolores resident and family assisted living 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.
Dolores, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Dolores assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dolores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dolores, 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 Dolores assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dolores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dolores assisted living

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 Dolores Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dolores assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dolores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dolores assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dolores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dolores assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dolores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dolores, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dolores

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dolores protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Palos Verdes Villa, Blessings Senior Care and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dolores, California. See full list of communities.
There are 161 assisted living facilities near Dolores, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dolores, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Blessings Senior Care and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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