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The cost of independent living in Lomita is about $4,668 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 871 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Torrance, this cozy, contemporary community offers city convenience with seaside charm. Pacific Inn features 134 premier, independent, full-serivce senior apartments. This three-story community is surrounded by more than two acres of meticulously manicured grounds and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Independent Living
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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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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
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.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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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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I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Villa Redondo is an intimate and elegant assisted living facility in Long Beach, CA. We pride ourselves in providing care you can trust. Our relaxed beachside community is located blocks away from Belmont Pier, attracting residents with its warm weather, restaurants, and entertainment...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
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.
Our 24-hour staff and caregivers are sensitive to the individuality and unique needs of our residents. You will enjoy our rose garden entrance and enclosed patio.  We provide private and shared rooms with private bath, individuality controlled heat and air conditioning, and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Lomita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lomita is $4,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence-Graham, CA with an average of $4,507 per month.

Independent living costs in Lomita, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lomita, CA
$4,668/mo

Independent living costs in Lomita, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lomita, CA
$4,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Lomita, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,120/mo
Independent Living
$4,668/mo

Independent living costs in Lomita, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,511/mo
Studio
$6,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,933/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,590/mo

Senior living costs in Lomita 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: Lomita, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLomita, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,668/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,218/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,120/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lomita, CA:$4,668/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lomita, CA:$4,218/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lomita, CA:$5,120/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lomita, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lomita 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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Independent living cost trends in Lomita, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lomita 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
Lomita, CA$4,925/mo$5,415/mo-9.0%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Lomita, CA
2024 average cost:$4,925/mo
2023 average cost:$5,415/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lomita

Recent reviews for independent living in Lomita

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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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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Lomita independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lomita independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lomita, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lomita independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lomita partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lomita, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lomita independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lomita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lomita, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lomita independent 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 independent living communities in Lomita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palos Verdes Villa, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Brookdale South Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lomita, California. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Lomita, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lomita, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Westminster Terrace Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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