Best Senior Living in Gardena, California
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 9 senior care options in Gardena: 8 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 302 public reviews.
- 9options listed
- 4.1average rating, 7 rated
- 302family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, California
4.7(53)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
West Gardena Post Acute
Gardena, California
4.7(38)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, California
4.6(90)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Clear View
Gardena, California
4.6(24)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rosecrans Care Center
Gardena, California
4.2(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, California
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gardena Retirement Center
Gardena, California
3.3(7)
Assisted Living
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
Gardena, California
2.9(28)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Gardena
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
4.7 (53 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 98 units
- 2
4.7 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 50 units
West Gardena Post Acute is a small skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Gardena, California, offering post-acute care after hospitalization. Most reviewers describe attentive, caring staff and better outcomes…
- 3
4.6 (90 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 74 units
Families describe Gardena Convalescent Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing community where staff are consistently described as caring and attentive to residents' medical and personal needs. Reviewers highlight…
- 4
4.6 (24 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
- 5
4.2 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 106 units
Rosecrans Care Center is a skilled nursing facility where several reviewers praise attentive nursing staff, quality food, and physical therapy, though experiences vary on noise levels and daily care consistency. Families…
- 6
3.3 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living· 108 units
Gardena Retirement Center is a small assisted living community in Gardena, California, with only a handful of online reviews. Feedback is mixed, ranging from a single complaint about staffing to a brief, unelaborated…
- 7
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
2.9 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 144 units
There isn't enough detailed review content available to describe specific experiences at Las Flores Convalescent Hospital. The community holds a below-average Google rating of 2.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews, suggesting a…
What families say about senior living in Gardena
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Gardena communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 71%
- Caring, attentive staff 57%
- Building and grounds 43%
- Food and dining 29%
- Activities and social life 29%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 43%
- Communication with families 43%
- Cost and billing 29%
- Staffing levels and turnover 14%
“My sister, who has Alzheimer's, lives in this beautiful, clean, caring facility. The staff are very kind and efficient in caring for her. Many times I have seen and heard examples of the staff interacting with kindness and support of each other. The nurse keeps us updated by phone of any changes in care.”
“I am more than pleased with the assistance my mother had in her stay everyone was so kind and caring and did everything to make her feel comfortable they're so helpful, each and everyone that my mother came across with. The morning staff is the best. Thank you GARDENA CONVALECSENT. I gladly recommend them.”
“My grandma stayed at Kei-Ai South Bay and we had a good experience overall. The staff was kind and attentive, and the place felt clean and welcoming. She enjoyed the activities and meals, and the rehab team really helped her recovery. Grateful for the care she received here.”
Senior Living in Gardena: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 7 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (8), medication management (8), wheelchair accessible (8), emergency call system (8), on-site nurse (rn) (7), housekeeping (7).
Senior Living near Gardena
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne3.6 mi | 15 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Carson4.1 mi | 10 | 5 / 5 | 4.1 mi |
| Torrance4.6 mi | 59 | 4 / 5 | 4.6 mi |
| Inglewood5.9 mi | 15 | 3.9 / 5 | 5.9 mi |
| Lomita6.7 mi | 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Paramount7.9 mi | 8 | 3.6 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| Long Beach9.7 mi | 55 | 4.1 / 5 | 9.7 mi |
| Culver City9.8 mi | 10 | 4 / 5 | 9.8 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Gardena, 302 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 Gardena 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 Gardena: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Gardena, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 senior living communities in Gardena, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Gardena are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center (4.7★, 53 ratings), West Gardena Post Acute (4.7★, 38 ratings), Gardena Convalescent Center (4.6★, 90 ratings).
How do families rate senior living in Gardena?
Families rate Gardena senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 302 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Gardena senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Gardena communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 71%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 57%), building and grounds (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (43%), communication with families (43%), cost and billing (29%).
Are there small senior living homes in Gardena?
Of the 8 Gardena communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 7 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Gardena nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Gardena carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5. 3 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.