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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 43 assisted living facilities in Torrance and 30 in surrounding areas.
The Cost of Senior Care in Torrance, CA
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Welbrook South Bay, located in the heart of Torrance, offers a one-of-a-kind senior living experience to those in the South Bay area.
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Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence based research and theories of aging. From personalized programming to quality…
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At Anza Home Care home our staff consists of professional and compassionate health care providers who develop therapeutic relationships with each resident. Whenever a need arises, our staff is always ready to lend a helping hand. OUR VISION: Providing professional…
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A provider of supportive living options, Royal Assisted Living offers services and amenities Torrance seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Summerland Manor Home Care is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with ADL (Activities of Daily Living), such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene…
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Residents of Casa Tiara enjoy a variety of care services tailored to meet their individual needs and preferences.
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Abad Group Home - Harline Court located in Torrance, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Royal Palms Villa is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for Torrance seniors to consider.
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Situated in Torrance, Golden Seasons Home Care offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Residents of Morningside Terrace enjoy a variety of care services tailored to meet their individual needs and preferences.
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A provider of supportive living options, Brent Wood Villa offers services and amenities Torrance seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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A provider of supportive living options, Evergreen Haven offers services and amenities Torrance seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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South Bay Senior Living is here to assist seniors seeking personalized living solutions. As one of the finest retirement communities in the South Bay area, South Bay Senior Living offers a great lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience, and affordability. Our…
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Villa Sorrento is a luxury assisted living facility located in Torrance, California. The facility offers a variety of services and amenities to its residents. The facility is located in the heart of Torrance, California. It is conveniently located near many…
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A provider of supportive living options, Parkview Terrace offers services and amenities Torrance seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Situated in Torrance, Golden Sunset Haven offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Good Shepard RCFE is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for Torrance seniors to consider.
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Villa Christa is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for Torrance seniors to consider.
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South Bay Residential Care is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for Torrance seniors to consider.
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Home Care Services' goal is to keep our Seniors and their families together and continue the love and traditions they have enjoyed all their lives. Their Golden Years should be spent with the joy of an extended caring family like…
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Situated in Torrance, Sunshine Home Care I offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Welcome to TLC Guest Home Tender Loving Care… At TLC Guest Homes and Atkinson Care Home, high quality and affordable programs are designed to meet all your needs. TLC is bound to serve and give tender loving care to your…
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At Huntington Retirement Assisted Living, you will find a loving, friendly and home like environment. Within this lovely community residents are assured of privacy and yet are only steps away from activities and companionship
I had an appointment at Wellbrook and got there on time but probably waited 45 minutes while they talked to another visitor or family, which I thought was not very well planned if we had an appointment. Then, the woman I had made the appointment with was not available. It wasn’t the person I was scheduled to see who do...
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsMy mom is at Welbrook. The facility is beautiful. What impressed me about this place was how incredibly clean it is and how caring the people are. It really impacted me. They have is called Generations for people with dementia, of which there are maybe 20 patients there. They are just so loving, caring, and patient wit...
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsWelbrook South Bay was a brand new and very nice building. The staff I dealt with was very professional, and I like them. Everything was very new and nice.
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsWelbrook South Bay is a beautiful facility, clean, updated, and everybody seems very happy. My mom tells all her friends how wonderful it is. She has been there for almost a month now. Everybody seems very involved in the activities and they have something going on all the time from morning until bedtime. The dining ar...
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsWelbrook South Bay was newer, which made it nice. The common space was really nice. The staff seemed friendly and kind. The rooms were a nice size, and there were more options, which I liked. They had a library and an exercise area. The dining area was a good size and nicely decorated.
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsWelbrook South Bay's rooms were new and clean. It was a pretty new, nice place, and the dining area was nice. The staff seems pretty good and seemed fine. It's on a busy commercial street, with a parking lot on the other side, and a small outdoor area.
Read more Clearwater at South Bay reviewsAssisted living costs an average of $4,500 per month in Torrance, which is $500 higher than the $4,000 paid nationally but right on par with the state median rate and costs in San Diego ($4,500).
Most cities in this region of California are more expensive, including Oxnard ($4,575), Santa Maria ($4,825) and San Luis Obispo ($5,450). Only two cities have lower assisted living costs, Riverside ($3,500) and Bakersfield, where the average price is only $3,150 per month.
Note: Torrance senior care cost data wasn’t available, so data for metropolitan Los Angeles was used instead.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
The category of care, total service hours and residence are three major factors affecting the cost of senior care in Torrance. At $7,604 per month, nursing home care costs over $3,100 more than the $4,500 average paid for assisted living. This extra expense is largely due to the 24/7 skilled nursing services provided in institutional facilities.
Seniors receiving in-home care from homemakers and home health aides pay an average of $4,767 each month, which is about $250 more than the rate for assisted living. While this may seem a small hike in cost, the true price gap may be much wider when the room and board included with assisted living is considered. At-home rates only reflect the total service hours of care provided, and seniors still have to pay for groceries, utilities, maintenance and other household expenses.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Over 65 million Americans who can’t afford basic health insurance receive vital coverage through Medicaid. This joint initiative of the federal and individual state governments provides low-cost or free health care services for pregnant women, children and their parents, senior citizens and adults with disabilities.
How to Qualify for California Medicaid
Torrance seniors aged 65 and older and adults who are blind or disabled can receive full-scope coverage under the California state Medicaid plan known as Medi-Cal if they’re American citizens or legal immigrants and have:
Medi-Cal counts income from all sources toward the eligibility limits, including wages, VA pensions, Social Security and earnings on investments. While most assets are counted, several are exempt from the limits, including personal effects, one automobile, an owner-occupied primary home and household items.
Torrance residents receiving or eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits are automatically enrolled in Medi-Cal with full-scope coverage. Applicants assessed as needing institutional nursing home care can qualify regardless of income if they meet the program’s asset limits and other eligibility requirements.
Qualifying Through a Share of Cost
Disabled adults and seniors who meet Medi-Cal coverage criteria but exceed the income limit may become eligible through a share of cost. This requires that an individual puts their over-limit income toward allowable medical and care expenses to reach the coverage threshold.
Torrance residents can apply for the Medi-Cal program online or by calling Covered California at (800) 300-1506.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver
Medi-Cal only provides nursing home care as an entitlement, but it also offers an Assisted Living waiver that pays for support services provided in these facilities, although seniors must cover the cost of their room and board.
Applicants must be aged 21 or older and eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage with zero share of cost to qualify for the ALW. They must also be assessed as needing the level of care provided in a nursing home but physically and cognitively able to live in a community setting without any risk of harm.
Participants in the ALW program may receive coverage for various support services, such as:
The ALW program is only available at participating, approved facilities throughout Los Angeles and 14 other California counties. Because it’s not a Medi-Cal entitlement program, enrollment in the ALW is capped. Given these limitations, qualified Torrance seniors who wish to apply may need to relocate to another community or spend time on a waiting list to receive waiver-covered services.
To learn more about the ALW or start the assessment and application process, seniors can contact their choice of the 12 Medi-Cal-approved Care Coordination Agencies serving Los Angeles County.
Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
The PACE program provides comprehensive managed medical and long-term care services to California seniors aged 55 and older who’ve been assessed as needing a nursing home level of care. Those who enroll are evaluated by the program’s interdisciplinary team, and a personalized plan is developed to meet their care needs. Each participant receives complete medical care, case management and support services that may include:
The PACE program doesn’t pay for room and board or services provided by an assisted living facility. Seniors eligible for or enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal can receive PACE services at no cost, and signing up for the program may help some seniors reduce their overall cost of care.
AltaMed is the PACE provider in Los Angeles County, and although Torrance isn’t within the agency’s service area, local seniors may apply if they’re willing to relocate to a nearby community where the program is available.
To learn more or apply for the program, seniors should contact AltaMed PACE at (855) 252-7223.
State Supplemental Payment
Seniors in Torrance eligible for SSI and not living in a public institution may be entitled to an additional monthly cash benefit through the State Supplemental Payment program. The benefit amount received depends on an applicant’s marital status, income and living situation. Those residing in assisted living facilities may be eligible for a maximum combined federal and state payment of $1,194.37 if single or $2,388.74 if a married couple.
To apply for SSI and SSP benefits, Torrance seniors can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
The City of Torrance Recreation Services division operates a senior center, two satellite activity centers and a senior golf club to keep residents aged 50 or over active and enjoying life. The Bartlett Center is open seven days per week and offers a wide range of programs and services.
A hot congregate lunch is available on weekdays, and the center hosts exercise and dance classes, card games, shuffleboard, billiards, special interest clubs and singing groups. Seniors can obtain free legal advice and information on public benefit programs and sign up for escorted day trips to interesting destinations throughout Southern California.
Bartlett Senior Center
1318 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-5918
Herma Tillim Senior Center
3612 W. Artesia Blvd., Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 329-1889
Walteria Park Senior Citizens Program
3855 W. 242nd St., Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-3862
Senior Golf Club
22730 Lupine Dr., Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 618-2930
The Torrance Community Focal Point on Aging is an AAA-sponsored information and referral service where older adults can learn about community resources available to meet their emotional, physical and social needs. Seniors and their caregivers can call or drop in to learn about programs and services, including transportation, housing, meals, health care, health insurance and social and legal services.
Community Focal Point on Aging
1339 Post Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-1300
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