Memory care · Lakewood, CA
Memory care in Lakewood
Families in Lakewood 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. Lakewood has 12 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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood have that approval, so we confirm it with every home before we suggest it.
- No community in Lakewood 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. Lakewood has 12 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.
Lakewood on the map
The 12 board and care homes and larger communities in Lakewood, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 12 board and care homes and larger communities in Lakewood
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
Lakewood in the state licensing data
How the 12 licensed homes in Lakewood compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Lakewood | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 12 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 12 (100%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 0 (0%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 66 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 1 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Lakewood is You Are Why, with 6 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 66 of the 66 licensed beds in Lakewood (100%).
- Licensed homes in Lakewood are spread across these ZIP codes: 90712 (5 homes), 90715 (4 homes), 90713 (3 homes).
- Newest licenses in Lakewood: Love N'Care Villa (2024).
Board and care homes in Lakewood
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.
Nearby communities
Artesia (2.8 mi, 2 homes, 1 board and care); Hawaiian Gardens (2.8 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care); Bellflower (3.0 mi, 9 homes, 5 board and care); Cerritos (3.0 mi, 21 homes, 20 board and care); Long Beach (4.6 mi, 49 homes, 37 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Lakewood board and care page, or read more about memory care across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How much does memory care cost in Lakewood?
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 Lakewood 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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