Memory care · San Pedro, CA
Memory care in San Pedro
Families in San Pedro 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. San Pedro has 3 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds and 8 board and care homes with six or fewer.
Memory care options in San Pedro
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 San Pedro have that approval, so we confirm it with every home before we suggest it.
- Secure memory care units are found in larger communities. San Pedro has 3 licensed for sixteen or more residents.
- Small board and care homes are often the better fit for someone who is easily overwhelmed or wanders at night. San Pedro has 8 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.
Larger licensed communities in San Pedro
Not every licensed community has a secured memory care unit, and the state file does not say which do. We confirm that with each community before we suggest it.
San Pedro on the map
The 11 board and care homes and larger communities in San Pedro, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 11 board and care homes and larger communities in San Pedro
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
San Pedro in the state licensing data
How the 11 licensed homes in San Pedro compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | San Pedro | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 11 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 8 (73%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 3 (27%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 452 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 3 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in San Pedro is Harbor Terrace Retirement Center of San Pedro, with 202 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 48 of the 452 licensed beds in San Pedro (11%).
- Licensed homes in San Pedro are spread across these ZIP codes: 90732 (8 homes), 90275 (2 homes), 90731 (1 home).
- Newest licenses in San Pedro: A Guardian Angel Guest Home (2025), Ethel's Guest Home (2024), Oceanview Living of San Pedro (2024).
Board and care homes in San Pedro
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
Rancho Palos Verdes (3.9 mi, 32 homes, 29 board and care); Lomita (4.0 mi, 10 homes, 10 board and care); Harbor City (4.1 mi, 18 homes, 17 board and care); Rolling Hills Estates (4.4 mi, 3 homes, 2 board and care); West Carson (5.9 mi, 9 homes, 9 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our San Pedro 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 San Pedro?
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 San Pedro 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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