Best Senior Living in Downey, California
10 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior care options in Downey: 10 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 1,120 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 13options listed
- 4.2average rating, 10 rated
- 1,120family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Brookfield Healthcare Center
Downey, California
4.9(470)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lakewood Park Manor
Downey, California
4.7(100)
Assisted Living
Downey Post Acute
Downey, California
4.6(273)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Villa Home
Downey, California
5(6)
Assisted Living
Casa De Corazon
Downey, California
5(5)
Assisted Living
Downey Community Health Center
Downey, California
4.2(170)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lakewood Gardens Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Downey, California
3.7(11)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Downey Retirement Center
Downey, California
3.7(31)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Country Inn
Downey, California
3.1(7)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Lakewood Healthcare Center
Downey, California
3.4(46)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Downey
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (470 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 70 units
Families describing stays at Brookfield Healthcare Center consistently praise the warmth and attentiveness of the nursing and rehab staff, along with cleanliness and organization of the facility. Reviewers frequently…
- 2
4.7 (100 reviews)· Assisted Living· 160 units
Families describe Lakewood Park Manor as a clean, well-run assisted living community in Downey with attentive, kind staff and food that residents genuinely enjoy. Reviewers frequently mention feeling included in care…
- 3
4.6 (273 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Families visiting Downey Post Acute frequently praise the cleanliness of the facility and the attentiveness of nursing and therapy staff, with several describing genuine gratitude for how their loved ones were treated. A…
- 4
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 15 units
Families describe The Villa Home as a small, family-run assisted living community in Downey where the owner, David Kim, is closely involved in day-to-day care. Reviewers frequently mention responsive communication, clean…
- 5
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Casa De Corazon is a small, six-resident assisted living home in Downey, California, and the handful of Google reviews are entirely positive. Families mention feeling welcomed and appreciated the staff's communication…
- 6
Downey Community Health Center
4.2 (170 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 198 units
- 7
Lakewood Gardens Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
3.7 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 150 units
Reviews of Lakewood Gardens are sharply divided: some families praise attentive, loving staff and a clean, safe environment, while others report serious concerns about understaffing, falls, and a scabies outbreak. This…
- 8
3.7 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 252 units
Families describe Downey Retirement Center as a clean, welcoming assisted living community with attentive staff, including a dedicated memory care area for residents with dementia. Reviewers consistently mention feeling…
- 9
3.1 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living· 150 units
Reviews of Country Inn in Downey are mixed, with some families praising the affordable pricing, clean rooms, and good food, while others report inconsistent staff attentiveness and behavior. Long-term residents and their…
- 10
3.4 (46 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 290 units
Reviewers describe Lakewood Healthcare Center as a skilled nursing and rehab facility with friendly, attentive front-desk and nursing staff, and several families report positive long-term experiences for loved ones.…
What families say about senior living in Downey
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Downey communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 90%
- Cleanliness 80%
- Building and grounds 70%
- Communication with families 50%
- Food and dining 40%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 40%
- Cost and billing 30%
- Staffing levels and turnover 20%
- Communication with families 10%
“My sister was there for almost c 2 years, we were pretty much satisfied with this facilities the nurses/staff were good, social worker Debbie was good, they kept my sister pretty clean/dry. I was thakful for them, oh yea the physical therapy was also good. I was impressed”
“Lakewood Park Manor was wonderful. The staff communicates well, know their resident, and make families feel comfortable and included. Anyone who visited my mom at your nursing home comment on how friendly and caring everyone was”
Senior Living in Downey: the figures
- •Of the 10 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60.
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (10), medication management (10), housekeeping (10), wheelchair accessible (10), emergency call system (10), gathering / activity spaces (9).
Senior Living near Downey
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Springs3.1 mi | 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 mi |
| Paramount3.2 mi | 8 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.2 mi |
| Bellflower3.4 mi | 12 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.4 mi |
| Norwalk3.6 mi | 13 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Artesia5.4 mi | 6 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.4 mi |
| Cerritos5.8 mi | 16 | 4.7 / 5 | 5.8 mi |
| Whittier6.3 mi | 18 | 4.3 / 5 | 6.3 mi |
| Montebello6.9 mi | 8 | 3.9 / 5 | 6.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Downey, 1,120 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Downey ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Downey: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Downey, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Downey, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Downey are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Villa Home (5★, 6 ratings), Casa De Corazon (5★, 5 ratings), Brookfield Healthcare Center (4.9★, 470 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Downey?
Beyond senior living, Downey has assisted living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (3 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Downey?
Families rate Downey senior living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 1,120 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Downey senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Downey communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 90%), cleanliness (mentioned for 80%), building and grounds (mentioned for 70%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), cost and billing (30%), staffing levels and turnover (20%).
Are there small senior living homes in Downey?
Yes. Of the 10 Downey communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Downey nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Downey carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.