Assisted living · Downey, CA
Assisted living in Downey
Downey has 4 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 7 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 Downey
These are the communities in Downey 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 LA County usually runs $5,098 to $5,550 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.
Downey on the map
The 11 licensed homes in Downey, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 11 licensed homes in Downey
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Small care home (7 to 15 beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Downey in the state licensing data
How the 11 licensed homes in Downey compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Downey | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 11 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 6 (55%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 1 (9%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 4 (36%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 761 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 3 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Downey is Downey Retirement Center, with 252 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 49 of the 761 licensed beds in Downey (6%).
- Licensed homes in Downey are spread across these ZIP codes: 90242 (6 homes), 90240 (3 homes), 90241 (2 homes).
- Newest licenses in Downey: Downey Christian Home (2024), Excellence Board and Care (2024), Primecare Downey (2024).
Nearby communities
South Gate (3.1 mi, 1 home, 0 board and care); Paramount (3.5 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care); Bellflower (3.7 mi, 9 homes, 5 board and care); Norwalk (4.0 mi, 18 homes, 15 board and care); Lynwood (4.3 mi, 2 homes, 0 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Downey 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 Downey?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 4 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in Downey, plus 7 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Downey?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in LA County runs about $5,098 to $5,550 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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