Memory care · Harbor City, CA
Memory care in Harbor City
Families in Harbor City usually choose between two kinds of memory care: a secure unit inside a larger assisted living community, or a small board and care home whose caregivers are trained for dementia. Harbor City has 17 board and care homes with six or fewer beds. No community there is licensed for sixteen or more, so secure units are found in neighboring communities.
Memory care options in Harbor City
A home that cares for people with dementia in California needs more than a basic license. It must meet the state's dementia care rules, and homes that secure their doors or keep residents who are bedridden or on hospice need additional approval from the Department of Social Services. The public licensing file does not show which homes in Harbor City have that approval, so we confirm it with every home before we suggest it.
- No community in Harbor City is licensed for sixteen or more residents, so secure units are found in neighboring communities.
- Small board and care homes are often the better fit for someone who is easily overwhelmed or wanders at night. Harbor City has 17 with six or fewer beds.
- Memory care in LA County typically runs $7,629 to $9,000 a month. Board and care homes that accept dementia residents often cost less.
Harbor City on the map
The 17 board and care homes and larger communities in Harbor City, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 17 board and care homes and larger communities in Harbor City
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
Harbor City in the state licensing data
How the 18 licensed homes in Harbor City compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Harbor City | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 18 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 17 (94%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 1 (6%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 0 (0%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 114 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 1 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Harbor City is Montoak Senior Living, with 12 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 114 of the 114 licensed beds in Harbor City (100%).
- Licensed homes in Harbor City are spread across these ZIP codes: 90710 (15 homes), 90717 (3 homes).
- Newest licenses in Harbor City: Ace Elderly Homes (2024).
Board and care homes in Harbor City
Small homes to ask about for dementia care. The state file does not show which hold a dementia waiver, so we confirm that with each home first. Listed alphabetically; select a home for its license details.
Plus 2 more on the Harbor City board and care page.
Nearby communities
Lomita (1.3 mi, 10 homes, 10 board and care); West Carson (1.8 mi, 9 homes, 9 board and care); Torrance (3.4 mi, 78 homes, 69 board and care); Rolling Hills Estates (3.7 mi, 3 homes, 2 board and care); Carson (3.9 mi, 28 homes, 27 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Harbor City board and care page, or read more about memory care across Los Angeles County.
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Tell us what your loved one needs. We call the homes, confirm openings, rates and the care they can give, then get back to you with the ones that fit. Your family pays nothing.
Questions families ask
How much does memory care cost in Harbor City?
Memory care communities in Los Angeles typically start at $7,629 to $9,000 a month. A board and care home that accepts residents with dementia is often less, usually inside the $3,000 to $6,000 board and care range, depending on how much hands-on care is needed.
Which homes in Harbor City are licensed for dementia care?
California's public licensing data does not list dementia waivers or secured-perimeter approval. We confirm both directly with each home, and we only suggest homes that can legally and safely meet your loved one's needs.
Is a small board and care home safe for someone with dementia?
It can be. Many families find a six-bed home calmer than a large community, with the same caregivers every day. The home must follow the state's dementia care rules, and if doors are secured it needs approval from the Department of Social Services. Ask to see it.
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