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Fernwood is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fernwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fernwood is about $5,893, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 781 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Our love done moved in right before COVID, so we have not been able to visit for awhile, but we do know our loved one is happy there. Sometimes it is a little hard for us to get a hold of the staff. When we...
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.
Bentley Suites by Specialized Community HealthcareBentley Suites offers highly trained professionals, including an RN, Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Nutrition Director, and Activity Director 24/7. The facility also offers all of the amenities enjoyed in a modern Residential Care Facility...
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There's plenty of activities and outings, staff rotates a lot, dining experience was ok - not a ton of diversity in the menu, but not bad. It's comfortable and clean.
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.
Once open, Belmont Village Calabasas will provide the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The three-story community is nestled in the heart of Calabasas, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and entertainment, and just a short drive from West Hills Hospital, Kaiser, Northridge...
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Okay, so I just got here. But from being tossed around from place to place for two years, losing all of my personal possessions in the process--nobody cared--Ambassador Gardens is a dream come true. Staff...
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.
Van to and from doctor/dentist3 meals per daySnacksMedication supervision1 personal wash per week (laundry)HousekeepingActivitiesMonthly outingsShoppingTerrific staffing
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My loved one likes the food. There is a lot of activities, and my loved one enjoys being in the dayroom. They have a very clean and lovely dining area. It's a very caring place. The residents are very...
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.
West Hills Retirement Center West Hills Retirement Center is an assisted living community in the pleasantly warm climate of West Hills, CA. Located in the lively town of West Hills, residents have access to multiple nearby senior centers and a variety of delightful shopping locations. Gentle...
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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.
Santa Monica's most magnificent, premier retirement community, offering breathtaking views and ocean front living. Ocean House features 121 elegant, full-service senior apartments. This exquisite, 10-story community is situated on approximately one acre of prime ocean front land, overlooking the...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is your time.Ciela is your place.If you live life on your own terms, make your own choices and have abundant energy, you’re probably determined to keep it that way, no matter your age or ability.But too often, the transition to living with assistance feels like you can’t be you anymore: that...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The most important aspect of our community are our wonderful and loving Associates that will care for your family while they are living at Oakdale Heights. With our nursing staff onsite seven days/week, sixteen hours/day, your loved one is in good hands. They will be able to relax while being...
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Cost of nursing homes in Fernwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fernwood is $5,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawndale, CA with an average of $5,184 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fernwood, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fernwood, CA
$5,893/mo
$5,844/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fernwood, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fernwood, CA
$5,893/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fernwood, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,878/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,893/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fernwood, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,911/mo
Studio
$7,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,548/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$13,000/mo

Senior living costs in Fernwood vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fernwood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFernwood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,893/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,442/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,878/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,225/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Fernwood, CA:$5,893/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Fernwood, CA:$4,442/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fernwood, CA:$5,878/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fernwood, CA:$5,225/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fernwood, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fernwood 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Fernwood, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fernwood 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
Fernwood, CA$7,296/mo$6,772/mo+7.7%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fernwood, CA
2024 average cost:$7,296/mo
2023 average cost:$6,772/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fernwood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fernwood

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Meridian at Bella Mar in Santa Monica, CA

4.5
There are lots of activities for the residents here. The facility is very bright, cheerful and full of light. I love the atmosphere here. The staff is great and the residents seem very happy and active. They interact with each other well.

The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

3.9
Very impressed with the staff, med techs, caregivers, resident servers, front desk concerns. The food is a major concern ranging from tolerable to incredible.

Fernwood nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fernwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fernwood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fernwood nursing homes

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 Fernwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fernwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernwood nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fernwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
78.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernwood nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fernwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
81.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernwood nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fernwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
59.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
84.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
68.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
0.4%
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Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Atria Tarzana are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fernwood, California. See full list of communities.
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