Assisted Living in Lomita, California

The SeniorScore for Lomita, California
Assisted Living Costs in Lomita, California
Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lomita, California
Senior Resources in Lomita, California

Lomita is an exciting city in Southern California known for amenities such as its unique museums, beautiful parks and local restaurants, making it a great retirement destination. Of its 21,000 residents, about 18% are aged 65 and over, promoting access to long-term care options and community-based services. While there aren't any hospitals within the city proper, 120 are located nearby, including Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente's South Bay Medical Center. The local cost of living is high, but this is primarily due to expensive housing, which seniors may be able to avoid by opting for residential care.

Seniors seeking assisted living services in the Lomita region have several facilities to choose from, including one in Lomita proper and 19 more in neighboring cities. Assisted living communities provide housing, individualized care plans and recreational activities for active seniors without extensive medical needs. Monthly care costs average $5,250, which is the same as the state rate of $5,250 but higher than the national average of $4,500.

The SeniorScore for Lomita, California

For more information on Lomita’s benefits and drawbacks for seniors, individuals can refer to its SeniorScore. This livability index is based on over 100 variables across four categories to provide insight into a community’s favorability for older adults. Lomita’s SeniorScore is 70, which is consistent with the state score of 71 and the national score of 72. Of the four SeniorScore categories, Lomita scores strongest in Health & Safety and General Quality of Life. It has lower scores in Recreation & Leisure and Finances.

Lomita’s violent crime rate is on par with the rate in other cities, but property crime is relatively rare, and the average life expectancy is about 2 years higher than the national norm. Twenty hospitals are in the city or within driving distance, and Medicare beneficiaries have a very large network of health care providers to choose from. Nearly 300 senior living facilities, many of which provide assisted living care, serve residents, and those who want to remain in their own homes have access to numerous home health care providers. The local air quality is very poor, but year-round temperatures are comfortable, and very high public transportation ridership helps to limit traffic congestion.

Long-term care tends to cost more in Lomita than in a typical U.S. city, and the overall cost of living is very high, which may be a consideration for those with strict budgets. Because of expensive housing, property taxes take up a comparatively large portion of residents’ income, although seniors can avoid this by opting for assisted living. Age-friendly recreational options include over 100 golf courses, a dozen parks and two shopping destinations.

SeniorScore™ for Lomita, California

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Lomita scores lower than the California average of 71.
Lomita scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 20 hospitals within close range of the city, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Harbor City, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Del Amo Hospital.
There are 294 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lomita Post-Acute Care Center, Sunshine Home Care II, and Palos Verdes Health Care Center.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1140 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
There are 107 golf courses in or around the city, including New Horizons Golf Course, Sea Aire Park Golf Course, and Palos Verdes Golf Club.
There are 12 parks near the city center, including South Coast Botanic Garden, Madrona Marsh, and Peck Park Community Center.
There are 364 churches in or near the city, including St Margaret Mary Catholic Chr, Fellowship of South Bay, and Chabad of South Bay.
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 791 grocery stores within the city.
There are 30 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 396 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.68% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.59% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $73,080, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $59,856, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,862, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,600 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $97,638 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,760 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,620 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.49%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Lomita receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Lomita has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has below average water quality.
Lomita has a very dense population density of 10,766.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Lomita have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Lomita has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 85.81%.

Assisted Living Costs in Lomita, California

The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which highlights long-term care costs in communities throughout the nation, shows that California seniors pay $5,250 per month for assisted living. The survey doesn't contain cost data for Lomita, but it estimates local costs based on fees in the Los Angeles region, where Lomita is located. Here, assisted living fees are equal to the state median at $5,250 and $750 higher than the national norm of $4,500.

Lomita: $5,250
California: $5,250
U.S. Average: $4,500

Assisted living rates in Lomita are fairly consistent with rates in other California cities, including San Luis Obispo, where rates are only slightly higher at $5,300. Local costs are a couple of hundred dollars lower than fees in San Diego, where seniors pay $5,475 per month for care, and $750 lower than rates in San Jose, where assisted living facilities charge $6,000 per month. In Santa Rosa, care costs are nearly $1,800 higher than in Lomita at $7,048 monthly. Several cities have lower average monthly care costs, including Yuba City, where older adults pay $4,658, and Merced, where facilities charge $4,000. In Bakersfield, rates are among the lowest in the state and $1,500 lower than in Lomita at $3,750.

Lomita: $5,250
San Diego: $5,475
San Jose: $6,000
Bakersfield: $3,750
Yuba City: $4,658
San Luis Obispo: $5,300
Merced: $4,000
Santa Rosa: $7,048

Note: Data for Lomita was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lomita, California

Sunshine Home Care II

1871 247th St

Lomita, CA 90717

1-855-224-5130

Located in the Southeast Torrance area of the city, Sunshine Home Care II is a senior housing facility in Lomita, California. With an average family income of $63,945, the community is in a generally middle class area. It ...

Assisted Living in Lomita, California

The SeniorScore for Lomita, California

SeniorScore™ for Lomita, California

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Assisted Living Costs in Lomita, California

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lomita, California

Sunshine Home Care II

A Paradise Elderly Home

Maple Residential Care Home IV

Breakthrough Services

Michael's Manor

Sunshine Home Care

Starlight Bay Guest Home

J and A Compassionate Care II

Green Meadows Board and Care II

Diamond Villa

Diamond Villa III

Green Meadows Manor

Amber Elder Care

Wilmington Gardens

Carezza Guest Homes

Aunt Mona's Care Home

Palos Verdes Paradise Homes

Golden City Home Care

Silver and Gray Retreats

Senior Helpers

Senior Resources in Lomita, California