Assisted living · Carson, CA
Assisted living in Carson
Carson has 1 licensed assisted living community with sixteen or more beds and 27 smaller licensed homes. All of them hold the same state license, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The difference is size, price, and how the day feels.
Assisted living communities in Carson
These are the communities in Carson licensed for sixteen or more residents, largest first. Select one for its license details.
Assisted living or a smaller home?
- Assisted living base rent in South Bay usually runs $4,200 to $5,000 a month, with personal care added in levels on top.
- Board and care homes in LA County usually charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month with care included.
- Larger communities offer dining rooms, activities and more people to socialize with. Smaller homes offer more one-on-one attention and a quieter routine.
Carson on the map
The 28 licensed homes in Carson, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 28 licensed homes in Carson
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Carson in the state licensing data
How the 28 licensed homes in Carson compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Carson | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 28 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 27 (96%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 1 (4%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 386 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 6 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Carson is Carson Senior Assisted Living, with 230 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 156 of the 386 licensed beds in Carson (40%).
- Licensed homes in Carson are spread across these ZIP codes: 90745 (23 homes), 90746 (4 homes), 90810 (1 home).
- Newest licenses in Carson: Pleasant Villa (2025), Bela Vida Care Home (2024), Happy Life Elder Care (2024), Happy Living Reliable Home (2024), New Villa - Monarch (2024), and 1 more.
Nearby communities
West Carson (2.6 mi, 9 homes, 9 board and care); Harbor Gateway (3.3 mi, 6 homes, 6 board and care); Harbor City (3.9 mi, 18 homes, 17 board and care); Compton (4.4 mi, 6 homes, 5 board and care); Gardena (4.5 mi, 4 homes, 3 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Carson board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in Carson?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 1 licensed community with sixteen or more beds in Carson, plus 27 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Carson?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in South Bay runs about $4,200 to $5,000 a month. Care levels, medication help and memory care are usually extra.
Is a board and care home the same as assisted living?
In California, yes, legally. Both are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. People say board and care for small homes of six or fewer residents and assisted living for larger communities.
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