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Sitting next to Long Beach and just 13 miles from Los Angeles, Carson is a vibrant city known for its abundance of outdoor green space. Around 16.7% of its 95,000 inhabitants are 65 or older, significantly higher than the national figure of 14.9%. This city has a pleasant temperate climate. Summers are warm but not excessively hot, with temperatures rarely above 80 degrees. Winters are mild, seldom colder than 50 degrees, while annual rainfall is 12.6 inches, much lower than the national average of 30.3 inches. For seniors who prefer warm and sunny weather without extreme heat or raininess, Carson is an excellent choice.
This city offers many amenities. History buffs may explore the Drum Barracks Civil War and Battleship USS Iowa museums, while art lovers can enjoy the Museum of Latin American Art and Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum.
There are 38 assisted living facilities in Carson. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in this city costs $5,000 per month on average.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
At an average price of $5,000, the cost of assisted living in Carson is the same as the statewide average and $700 higher than the national average of $4,300. Prices are slightly cheaper in Oregon at an average of $4,659 per month, while costs are much lower in nearby Nevada and Arizona, at $3,595 and $3,900 on average, respectively.
South of Carson, San Diego’s cost of assisted living is significantly lower at $4,525. Riverside and Bakersfield, both inland cities, have some of the lowest prices for assisted living in California, at $3,900 and $3,613, respectively. Costs are generally high in coastal areas, such as Oxnard ($5,845), Santa Maria ($5,000) and San Luis Obispo ($5,800). At $7,100 per month, Salinas has one of the highest prices in California.
Note: Data for Carson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
For seniors who need help paying for assisted living in Carson, Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, offers the Assisted Living Waiver. This program provides financial assistance for seniors eligible for nursing homes to stay in assisted living facilities instead. To apply, seniors must be 65 or older and meet strict requirements for income (up to $1,481 per month) and assets (up to $2,000).
Learn more about this program on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Carson Human Services | (310) 835-0212 | This city government department organizes recreational and physical activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo, aerobics, weight training, yoga and country line dancing, for seniors 50 and over. Classes are free and take place in the Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center and outdoor parks around the city. The Senior Computer Lab at the community center features 19 computers with internet access and offers classes on email, word processing, instant messaging and internet search. From February through April 15th, trained AARP volunteers help older adults prepare their income tax returns.Staff experts provide information and referrals to senior services, while a volunteer financial counselor advises older adults on money issues. The intergenerational program pairs up seniors and high school students to bridge generation gaps. Other programs include a weekly storytelling group for older adults to share life experiences and a diabetes workshop on healthy lifestyle changes. For stroke survivors, the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center offers speech and occupational therapies, water exercise, yoga, chair volleyball, Zumba Gold, support groups, movie days and field trips. |
| Nutrition Program | (310) 835-0212 x 1487 | The Torrance-South Bay YMCA serves lunches at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, to those in need. Guests can get hot and nutritious meals as well as friendly conversations. For seniors 60 years or older, a donation of $2.25 per meal is suggested but not required. As there may be a waitlist, call in advance for more information. |
| Los Angeles County Department Of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services | (888) 211-0644 | As the Area Agency on Aging serving Carson, this office offers Calfresh Healthy Living, a free nutrition and lifestyle education program to help older adults make healthy food choices and stay active. Trained volunteers from Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy provide information, counseling, advocacy and legal representation on Medicare and other health insurance issues, while the Traditional Legal Assistance Program offers free legal consultations to seniors 60 or older.The New Freedom Taxicab Services Program enables older adults to reserve taxicab services with the help of a mobility manager. Each month, seniors 60 or older can take a maximum of four one-way trips totaling 40 miles within Los Angeles County for free. There’s no income requirement, and acceptance is made on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 334-9473 | This ombudsman program, authorized under the federal Older Americans Act and state Older Californians Act, serves as an advocate for seniors staying in assisted living communities. Residents can file complaints about their communities with this program, and service representatives can investigate and resolve the reported issues. |
| Friendship Line California | (888) 670-1360 | Older adults 60 or over can call this accredited toll-free hotline from Institute on Aging to get emotional support and friendly conversations 24 hours a day. |
Assisted living communities in Carson must comply with the state laws and regulations around health standards, safety, staffing and medication administration that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
