Care homes in Downey
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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.
- Downey, CA
Amable Care
Estimated starting rate$4,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Brio Vista Senior Care
Estimated starting rate$5,400a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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C-H #6 Residential Care for Elderly
Estimated starting rate$4,000a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Casa Del Corazon Alegre
Estimated starting rate$4,750a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Country Inn of Downey
Estimated starting rate$2,500a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $1,950–$3,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Downey, CA
Downey Christian Home
Estimated starting rate$4,750a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
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Downey Retirement Center
Starting rate$1,800a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenLive Musical PerformancesBirthday PartiesReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Downey, CA
Excellence Board and Care
Estimated starting rate$4,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Lakewood Gardens
Starting rate$7,225a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for memory care shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Downey, CA
Lakewood Park Manor
Estimated starting rate$3,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $2,450–$4,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenActivities On-siteSpanishReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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Loving Hands Assisted Care
Estimated starting rate$5,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Downey, CA
The Palazzo of Downey
Estimated starting rate$4,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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HospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Primecare Downey
Estimated starting rate$4,900a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state record - Downey, CA
The Villa
Estimated starting rate$4,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$6,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 9 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteSpanishVegetarian optionsReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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A guide to care in Downey.
- Licensed care homes
- 14
- Homes with 6 or fewer beds
- 9
- ALW program listings
- 4
CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 27, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 27, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.
Read the local overview
Downey has 14 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 27, 2026: 9 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 1 mid-size home (7–15), and 4 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). 4 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS participant list, checked September 27, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in Los Angeles County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.
All 14 licensed care homes in Downey
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 27, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.
- Amable CareLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Brio Vista Senior CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- C-H #6 Residential Care for ElderlyLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Casa Del Corazon AlegreLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Country Inn of DowneyLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatoryMedi-Cal ALW
- Downey Christian HomeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Downey Retirement CenterLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Excellence Board and CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Lakewood GardensLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryMedi-Cal ALW
- Lakewood Park ManorLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Loving Hands Assisted CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- The Palazzo of DowneyLicensedHospice
- Primecare DowneyLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- The VillaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
Which care homes are licensed in Downey?
As of September 27, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 14 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in Downey (Los Angeles County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.
Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in Downey?
The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of Downey's 14 licensed homes, 9 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 1 is a mid-size home licensed for 7–15, and 4 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 27, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.
Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in Downey?
Yes — at participating homes, through Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care services, not room and board. 4 of Downey's 14 licensed homes appear on the DHCS ALW participant list, checked September 27, 2026; Los Angeles County has 334 participating homes in all. Participating homes carry a “Medi-Cal ALW” marker in the list above.
Medi-Cal / ALW homes in DowneyMedi-Cal / ALW homes in Los Angeles CountyAssisted living on Medi-Cal in California
What do state records show for care homes in Downey?
Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 52 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 14 of Downey's 14 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 27, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.