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Lakewood Healthcare Center Costs & Pricing
At Lakewood Healthcare Center, the pricing for room types reflects a competitive stance when compared to both Los Angeles County and the broader state of California. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $4,420, which is slightly below the county average of $4,603 and aligns closely with the state average of $4,340. The center's two-bedroom option is priced at $5,085, offering a more attractive alternative than the significantly higher county rate of $6,164 while remaining close to the statewide average of $5,270. However, it's noteworthy that their private rooms are positioned at a premium cost of $6,320 - considerably above both county and state benchmarks of $4,197 and $3,939 respectively. Overall, Lakewood Healthcare Center provides a balanced pricing strategy that caters to various needs while ensuring quality care.
Floor plans
Lakewood Healthcare Center
Los Angeles County
California
1 Bedroom
$4,420
$4,603
$4,340
2 Bedrooms
$5,085
$6,164
$5,270
Private
$6,320
$4,197
$3,939
Skilled Nursing Facilities with a similar price nearby
Residents and visitors describe staff as both attentive and, in other cases, rude or overwhelmed.
Many reviews talk about staff being nice, polite, and responsive—greeting visitors, addressing needs quickly, and being patient with residents. Several also highlight care from nurses, CNAs, and front-desk staff, including help when a resident has an episode and getting medication on time. At the same time, some reviews describe staff as rude, careless, or overwhelmed, and criticize how residents are treated and supervised. Overall, the staff experience appears inconsistent depending on the reviewer.
common9 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a major contrast
Cleanliness draws strong reactions, with multiple mentions of both a clean environment and odors or dirt.
Positive reviews describe a clean facility and clean rooms, including a remodeled lobby and well-appointed spaces during a tour. Other reviews sharply disagree, mentioning the facility smelling of urine, rooms and common areas looking dirty, and overall conditions described as unsanitary or run down. A few reviews also include specific examples like puddles, food on the floor, and dirty patient laundry issues. The cleanliness picture is not uniform across reviews.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Skilled nursing and rehab support
Reviews frequently connect Lakewood Healthcare Center to skilled nursing, rehab, and help during health episodes.
Several reviews recommend the center for skilled care or rehabilitation, describing the care as excellent. Others describe day-to-day support, including help during COPD flare-ups, making sure medication is provided, and getting an ambulance when needed. Behavioral health services are also mentioned positively in at least one review. Other reviews dispute the quality of supervision and patient safety, including falls and concerns about how care is handled.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Activities and social support split
Activity and social programming is described as strong by some reviews but lacking in others.
One review emphasizes strong social services and the presence of a care team that supports residents. Another describes lively music, activity rooms, and residents appearing to enjoy themselves during a tour. In contrast, at least one review says virtually no activities are offered and notes problems with TVs and access to common areas. Based on reviews, activities may depend on unit or timing.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Getting answers by phone is hard
Multiple reviewers report difficulty reaching the facility by phone.
Several reviews say calls are unanswered or that the line repeatedly disconnects, making it hard to get basic information or schedule next steps. One reviewer describes long delays after finally reaching someone and still being unable to get clear answers. Another review mentions that phone communication is unreliable, including during concerns about resident needs. If you’re considering a move, reviews suggest you may need repeated attempts to reach the right person.
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Features
Housing
290 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away)
Los Angeles International (16 miles away)
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (23 miles away)
John Wayne Orange Co (23 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente Hospital (0.5 miles)
PIH Health Hospital (0.5 miles)
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (1.5 miles)
Del Rio Convalescent Center (3.1 miles)
Department of State Hospitals (3.8 miles)
Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (6.2 miles)
Beverly Hospital (6.3 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (4.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
Costco Vision Center (5.3 miles)
Parks
Temple Park (2 miles)
Rivera Park (3.2 miles)
Cerritos Regional County Park (6.7 miles)
Shadow Park Hoa (6.7 miles)
Michigan Park (6.8 miles)
Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (7.6 miles)
George E. Elder Memorial Park (7.9 miles)
Physicians
Paramount Physicians (3.3 miles)
Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (10 miles)
At Lakewood Healthcare Center, the pricing for room types reflects a competitive stance when compared to both Los Angeles County and the broader state of California. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $4,420, which is slightly below the county average of $4,603 and aligns closely with the state average of $4,340. The center's two-bedroom option is priced at $5,085, offering a more attractive alternative than the significantly higher county rate of $6,164 while remaining close to the statewide average of $5,270. However, it's noteworthy that their private rooms are positioned at a premium cost of $6,320 - considerably above both county and state benchmarks of $4,197 and $3,939 respectively. Overall, Lakewood Healthcare Center provides a balanced pricing strategy that caters to various needs while ensuring quality care.
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290 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Affordable studio option with on-site activities and meals, plus nearby parks, theaters, pharmacies, and hospitals.
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