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Photo of Buena Park Elder Care
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We always felt comfortable and the caregivers genuinely cared. The administrator was one of the kindest and most knowledgeable people I've met at a facility (home) like that. Even though my dad was only...
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.
Serene, Safe and Secure Environment We are a 6 bed residential care facility for the elderly.  We have a newly remodeled lovely home with warm and cheerful decor.  In our backyard you will find a well producing fruit and vegetable garden, huge shaded patio and a tranquil...
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Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't...
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.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
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We didn't have any problems at Quezon. They really filled in a lot of blanks for us. They provided excellent care to my dad. The food was good. Both the daughter and the mother who ran things and...
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.
Everyone ages. It is an inherent property of life. As our bodies and minds develop over time, we adapt to these changes by modifying our decisions and actions. The later years of life can be especially challenging, but Quezon Home Care Villa is here to help. At Quezon Home Care Villa, we listen...
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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.
Photo of Lakewood Gardens
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It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.
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.
Lakewood Gardens specializes in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other related Dementias by providing your loved one with a safe and cheerful environment designed to ensure their comfort. Tenderness and compassion along with specialized assistance and supervision are provided 24-hours...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Regent Villa Retirement Home and the overall experience was good. I would recommend Regent Villa Retirement Home to others. However, The water heater and the air...
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.
Regent Villa Retirement HomeRegent Villa Retirement Home in Long Beach, CA is a quiet, peaceful assisted living community. The community features balconies that allow you to enjoy the view of the surrounding greenery. The neighborhood itself offers plenty of fun and activities while still...
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My sister was just placed in this facility, she has symptoms of dementia. I was very impressed with the kind, friendly staff. They are attentive to the clients' needs. For instance, there are always staff...
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.
It's Simple. We Know Memory Care.We’re dedicated to the care of our residents andhere to provide a sincere, quality approach withour Journey Program which includes the activitiesof daily living, community interactions, and dining.Residents benefit from our personalized careplans, which celebrate...
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There is new ownership and it is no longer called Arbor Palms - Anaheim Villas is the new name. I've been very pleased. I chose this place because it was the overall combination considering all factors in...
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.
Arbor Palms Senior Living is the senior living community of choice in North Orange County, offering mature adults a lifestyle that is satisfying, secure, and active. Our surroundings and environment offer the opportunity to appreciate the advantages that comes from a superior quality of...
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The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The facility is bright and airy. Pricing is fair and easy to understand. Overall it was a positive experience to work with and a good place for my dad. I would...
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.
NEWLY REMODELEDActivCare at Brittany House specializes in quality residential memory care for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Through all stages of the disease--from early to mid to end stages and hospice--ActivCare can adapt to the resident's changing needs. We provide continuity of...
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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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Photo of Vista Del Mar 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...
Photo of Lakewood Park Manor
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Ever since my mother moved to Lakewood Park Manor, her spirit has really come to life. Dad died a year ago and she needed to make the transition to assisted living. We’re so glad she found a new home at...
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.
Lakewood Park Manor is a fully licensed independent and assisted living facility. Situated in Downey, we feature first class accommodations and personalized service packages created for each resident. Our services include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, medication administration, more...
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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
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.
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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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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I have had a peace of mind since my husband has recently made the move into this community. He has been getting great quality of care and has really been adapting well into his new living environment. He has...
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.
Located in Anaheim, CA, not too far from Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Family Choice Senior Living provides senior adult with assisted living in a home-like setting. Our mission is to serve our residents with the love and dignity we would provide to a member of our own family. We are offer...
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This home care was where my mom stayed while on hospice. It was clean. It was safe. The caregivers were warm and kind. During the hardest weeks for my mom and I, the staff held our hands and helped us...
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.
Our kind, warm-hearted staff is 100% dedicated to care for our residents. Our on-staff physician, administrators and caregivers strive to provide anurturing, cozy home away from home for our residents with special attention to health, nutrition and fitness. With our sincerity and companionship,...
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They are doing a very good job and we are very happy with it. Nobody is perfect, and there is always room for improvement, but they are doing great. They are also pretty reasonable in price, it's about half...
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.
Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 8 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a dedicated owner and a staff of long standing employee caregivers who truly enjoy helping our residents. This...
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They are all very friendly. They are a little pricey but they are still very nice. We picked this community, because my loved one liked the community. It feels like the food takes longer to get, but 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.
"Oakmont of Whittier is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all near by. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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My mother-in-law is currently staying at Meadowlark Gardens and from what I have seen they really keep a close eye on all the residents, make sure they are handled properly with great care. There is one...
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.
Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 8 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a dedicated owner with a staff of long standing employee caregivers who truly enjoy helping our residents.This...
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I think they really integrated her well into the residents. They made her transition smooth and she loves the staff and the place! Thank you.
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.
Good Hands is the best private home in specialized assisting care for seniors who want a more private homey environment when they feel that their daily activities are not as easy for them as they used to be. At Good Hands home care, services and amenities are beyond the State's regulations. With...
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My dad is here in this smaller community and he is happy here. It only has 6 residents here so it is very homey. The place is very clean. They have 3 good meals a day with the others and they sit and...
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.
Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 8 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a dedicated owner with a staff of long standing employee caregivers who truly enjoy helping our residents.This...
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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.
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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
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.
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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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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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
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.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...

Cost of assisted living in Lakewood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $4,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanton, CA with an average of $4,034 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lakewood, CA vs. nearby cities

Lakewood, CA
$4,161/mo
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lakewood, CA vs. the state and national average

Lakewood, CA
$4,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lakewood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,161/mo
$5,073/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lakewood, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,420/mo
Private
$5,817/mo
Studio
$5,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,022/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,559/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lakewood over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lakewood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lakewood

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Ivy Park at Playa Vista

4.5
This is a high end assisted living community, here at Sunrise. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff seem to be very good at communicating with us when the family has questions and are responsive at answering our questions. There are activities for the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Residents and families frequently mention the kindness and caring nature of staff members in their reviews for various communities, such as Palos Verdes Villa, Westmont of Cypress, and Brookdale Central Whittier. They express appreciation for the personal connections developed with caregiv ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Brookdale Valley View, Whittier Place Senior Living, and Westminster Terrace Senior Living offer residents a wide range of activities to keep them active and engaged. These include gaming nights, movie screenings, gardening, and arts and crafts projects. The variety ensure ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Numerous reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Ivy Park at La Palma, Brookdale Valley View, and Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining both private rooms and common areas, ensuring a comfortable and pleasan ...
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Consistent and effective communication. Families and residents praise the clear and frequent communication from staff at communities like Brookdale Anaheim, Rowntree Gardens, and Westmont of Cypress, providing peace of mind and helping address concerns or issues in a timely manner.
Welcoming and homelike atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, such as Westmont of Cypress, Ivy Park at Seal Beach, and Regency Palms Long Beach. These homelike environments help new residents feel comfortable and encourage socialization among residents.
Customized care plans. Families and residents note the individualized care provided at communities like Palmcrest Grand Retirement, Brookdale Central Whittier, and Brookdale Valley View, where care plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. This personalized approach ensures that residents rec ...
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Lakewood review score based on 319 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 319 reviews of 144 Lakewood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakewood 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

Lakewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
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Review subcategories for Lakewood 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 319 reviews of 144 Lakewood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lakewood 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.
Lakewood, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lakewood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood 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 Lakewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood 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 Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood 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 Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lakewood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lakewood protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Comfort Keepers Home Care, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Blessings Senior Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lakewood, California. See full list of communities.

There are 180 assisted living facilities near Lakewood, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lakewood, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Blessings Senior Care and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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