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The cost of independent living in South Gate is about $4,532 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 946 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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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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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: 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.
Huntington PlazaThe Huntington Plaza is an affordable senior housing community apartment home for ages 55 and over, situated in the tranquil town of Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA. The close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping districts, parks, entertainments and many more...
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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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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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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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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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Photo of Bellflower Friendship Manor
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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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.
Photo of Flourishing Meadows
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.
Photo of Woodruff Care Home
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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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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.
Photo of Belcourt Senior Apartments
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.
Belcourt has been providing independent for seniors since1988. We Have 267 units of those we have our standard one bedroom, large/extra large living room one bedroom , and two bedrooms. The staff is very caring and attentive and we have lots of fun activities like bingo, karaoke, potluck/catered...

Cost of independent living in South Gate, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Gate is $4,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA with an average of $4,374 per month.

Independent living costs in South Gate, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Gate, CA
$4,532/mo
$4,521/mo
$4,511/mo

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

South Gate, CA
$4,532/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in South Gate, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,110/mo
Independent Living
$4,532/mo

Independent living costs in South Gate, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,321/mo
Studio
$4,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,712/mo

Senior living costs in South Gate 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: South Gate, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Gate, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,532/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,221/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,110/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Gate, CA:$4,532/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Gate, CA:$4,221/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Gate, CA:$5,110/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Gate, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Gate 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 South Gate, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Gate 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
South Gate, CA$3,457/mo$3,927/mo-12.0%
California$3,631/mo$3,401/mo+6.7%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
South Gate, CA
2024 average cost:$3,457/mo
2023 average cost:$3,927/mo
Percent change:-12.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,631/mo
2023 average cost:$3,401/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Gate

Recent reviews for independent living in South Gate

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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South Gate independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gate, 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 South Gate 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 South Gate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Gate 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 South Gate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gate, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gate 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 South Gate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gate, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Beverly Hills, The Villas By Astoria Park and Astoria Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Gate, California. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near South Gate, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Gate, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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