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Learn More About Assisted Living in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A collection of upscale communities on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rolling Hills Estates mainstains a rural atmosphere with hiking and equestrian trails while offering plenty of shopping destinations within city limits. Horseback riding and nature preserves are the primary attractions of this small Los Angeles suburb, but its few thousand residents stay busy throughout the year with annual celebrations like arts fairs and holiday festivals, along with recreation programs specifically for seniors.

In Rolling Hills Estates, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2019 was about $4,100 within both the Los Angeles metro area and in the state of California. To learn more about the cost of assisted living in Rolling Hills Estates, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Rolling Hills Estates are rated 36 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly above average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
136	135	160	141	131	132

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$178,839 per year	$89,191 per year	$136,115 per year	$65,794 per year	$46,584 per year	$11,110 per year	$1,195 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Rolling Hills Estates include:

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 530+
• Specialties: heart bypass surgery, colon cancer surgery, knee and hip replacement

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 440+
• Specialties: colon cancer surgery, knee replacement, COPD surgery

South Bay Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, hemodialysis

Weather and Climate

Rolling Hills Estates, like most of the Los Angeles area, has a type of dry subtropical climate called Mediterranean. This means the city has abundant sunshine year round, hot summers with very little rainfall, and cool (but not cold) winters with slightly more precipitation than during the summer months. The average humidity level is 65% and remains steady throughout the year, although humidity levels are often highest during February at about 71%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
56°F	66°F	46°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69°F	78°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 117

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 14.8″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
51	26.1%	8,714	2,532.9 per square mile	2.7

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	29.1%	2.2%	9.4%	<0.1%	4.5%	55.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Torrance: 30/30:
• Overall inclusivity: 58/100

2016 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.4%	23.4%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Rolling Hills Estates include:

• Western Museum of Flight
• The Artists’ Studio Gallery

Outdoor attractions in Rolling Hills Estates:

• George F. Canyon Nature Trail and Preserve
• Stein/Hale Nature Trail
• Linden H. Chandler Preserve
• Chandler Trail
• South Coast Botanic Garden
• Ernie Howlett Park
• Chandler Park
• Silver Spur Park

Rolling Hills Estates’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Peter Weber Equestrian Center
• Peninsula Center Library
• Palos Verdes Performing Arts
• Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival
• Earth Day Celebration
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Parade of Lights
• Promenade on the Peninsula (outdoor shopping and restaurants)
• Peninsula Shopping Center

Transportation

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority (PVPTA) operates bus routes through Rolling Hills Estates and neighboring cities, and its Dial-a-Ride service is available to seniors aged 60 and above.