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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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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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Very clean, while taking care of property. Lovely gracious, helpful, attentive staff. They make homemade food. My mother is always clean well groomed and well fed.
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.
Welcome to Cerritos Assisted Living where you live independently with a helping hand. We pride ourselves on giving each resident peace of mind as we make life easier for you everyday. You have the freedom to come and go as you wish. You can invite family and friends to come and spend time with...
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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
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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.
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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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The facility is not large so that the residents get lost in the crowd, but not small as to give minimum services. With a maximum of 15 residents, everyone becomes part of a family and the staff gets to know...
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.
The Villa – centrally located near Downtown Downey and Stonewood Hall. Each room opens with french doors onto luscious manicured garden areas. Delicious home prepared meals from selections made by our residents. Our residents are involved in planning and implementing the programs offered at The...
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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, 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.
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.
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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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 Loving Arms Residential Care 3
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.
Loving Arms Residential Care 3 is an Alzheimer's Care provider in lovely Norwalk, CA. We specialize in AlzheimerÆs care. We understand that you just cannot be with them all the time. When it becomes time to choose an assisted living facility, think of Loving Arms as your savior. We understand the...
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It's an incredible set up, it's on a cul de sac near a freeway and you can't hear the freeway. There are only five or six people in the home, so organized activities are limited, but the staff does a good...
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.
Loving Arms Residential Care is located in Norwalk, California. We have been in business since 1997. We offer boarding care and are licensed for seniors 60 and over. We offer a very experienced staff that have been trained in monitoring medications, certification for wound care and seniors who...
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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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Overall I think they do an excellent job at Simla Villas! The staff here are very friendly, and they do a great job keeping the place looking clean and well kept! The only real issue I've noticed is 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.
When your parents reach their elderly years, you may begin to notice some changes. They may not can dress themselves as well as they once used to. They may have trouble feeding themselves or taking medication. You are more than willing to help them but you also have to maintain your life. An...
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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.
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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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The staff is very friendly and nice and they seem to sincerely care about their residents. I am only there two or three times a week and they seem to really care. They have Karaoke and exercise classes. My...
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.
Loving Arms Residential Care 2 is an assisted living center and nursing home in Norwalk, California dedicated to Alzheimer care. It is also for seniors that need assistance and want to live independently too or ambulatory patients with chronic illnesses. They treat and help with a number of...
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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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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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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: 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.
The Amber Ville assisted living community is located in beautiful Long Beach California. We pride ourselves in giving excellent hospice care and assisting those with Alzheimer's. This is a residential care facility with the emphasis being on the residents. They are our primary focus, and that is...
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The staff are friendly, welcoming, warm and treat the residents well. Mom likes the food. The community is clean and the grounds are nice. They have a beautiful patio. They go on walks and to the park. I...
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.
Cerritos Villa I is a residential care home located in Los Angeles county, Cerritos CA. This caring residence provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. Also known as Dairy Valley, its community boasts a large number of dairy farms in this suburban city. Pleasant and ideal weather...
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The owner is very friendly. She has gone above and beyond in dealing with my mom.
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.
California families looking for an assisted living community where their parents or grandparents can enjoy a full and active life should consider Vargas Facility Board and Care. Located in Whittier, Calif., Vargas Facility Board And Care gives seniors a place to live life to the fullest with a...
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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.
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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.
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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....

Cost of assisted living in Downey, CA

The average cost of senior living in Downey is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anaheim, CA with an average of $5,926 per month.

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

Downey, CA
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,338/mo
$7,629/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,843/mo

Senior living costs in Downey 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: Downey, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowney, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Downey, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Downey, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Downey, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Downey, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Downey 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 average 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
Downey, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Downey, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Downey, 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 Downey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Downey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Downey

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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Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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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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Downey review score based on 16,013 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 16013 reviews of 445 Downey assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Downey 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

Downey review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Downey, CA445 facilities
8.7
Anaheim, CA0 facilities
8.5
Oxnard, CA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Downey 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 16,013 reviews of 445 Downey assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Downey 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Downey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.4%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Downey 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 Downey Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downey 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 Downey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downey, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.7%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.4%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Downey 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 Downey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downey, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downey 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 Downey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downey, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Downey

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 Downey protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 86 assisted living facilities near Downey, California. See the full list.
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