Assisted Living Communities in Fountain Valley, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fountain Valley, CA below include 833 Assisted Living facilities with 2823 reviews. On average in Fountain Valley, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Fountain Valley, CA
"My father moved to Valencia Terrace. The facility is beautiful. Everyone is friendly and professional. The communication is very good, especially with the family, regarding everything, like his care, medical care, and finances. They're pretty upfront..."
"I visited this facility when I was Discharge Planner in the area. Facility location is excellent, clean/spacious, excellent care from staff. Best of all rates are very reasonable compared to most RCFE.
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"The rooms at The Covington were nice, but very expensive. The staff was excellent. I saw that they have three courtyards, an exercise room, and a bar. I also some residents swimming. The staff was excellent. Their restaurant was the best so far...."
"My friend was a resident of Regency Grand at West Covina. She was there for assisted living and she was happy there. The staff was very nice and very helpful. They all said the food was very nice. They liked the food. They have a library, a gym, and ..."
"I toured Mountain View Centers on Jan 7th 2015. I was very pleased with their care options. I visited 5 of their 7 care facilities, one in Claremont and 4 other locations in Covina and Diamond Bar. I was very pleased with the care provided to the..."
"Ramona is wonderful, nice, and extremely clean. It has a great patio with a very homey entrance that has lots of benches and tables in a picnic area. Everything looks brand new or remodelled, the closets are beautiful, and even though there are three..."
"Atherton Baptist Home is very caring and very helpful. They have a housekeeper who comes in every Thursday and cleans. Some caregivers take care of me, about different things, if I need care. They put on my stretch socks for me and they collect us fo..."
"Town & Country looks like it's new and clean. They have a lot of activities for people there. My interaction with some of the nurses was very good. The apartments looked nice. They are semi-private, which is basically two people sharing a bathroom. T..."
"My dad is a resident of Karlton Residential Center. They communicate rather well, they text me all the time with updates that let me know how he's doing. Because of COVID, the visitations are limited. But their overall communication skills are key, a..."
"Westminster Gardens was a very good place. The interaction between the staff there and me was just marvelous. The physical appearance of the place was outstanding. The activities lined up for the day were very good. They have exercise programs. They ..."
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3/25/2020
I would like to take a Moment to Thank All at the Harvest Retirement. My Mother In Law is in the Memory Care unit. She is really happy there. The Staff is extremely nice to her and pays attention to here. My Wife and I were taking ..."
17200 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I toured Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach. It's quite new. Their residents felt older than I was, but it seemed a livelier place than the other place. The facilities were very good...."
"My parents both live at Columns Care Home. They are 95 years old and I'm very comfortable with their care. I happen to be very cautious in giving recommendations about care because I'm a registered nurse, and very picky about how my parents are cared..."
"The Deluxe Guest Home was very nice. I think there were only 12 people there. So it's small, but very nice and clean. The staff was excellent and very informative. It's a mother and daughter team. The rooms were clean and neat. They were my first cho..."
"My dad and my sister were residents of Artesia Christian Home. The facility is spotless. They've got a good, great staff, and they're very accommodating. They had maybe a small bump in the road every once in a while, but other than that, things were ..."
"My dad is now in Harmony Home care. It is a board and care facility. I chose this one because it met my price range. The facility is very clean. The accommodation is fair. The staff is nice. The food is okay, my dad said. He had no complaints with it..."
"I'm really glad I found Mt. Carmel! The caregivers are great and cater to the resident's needs. The food is good ole homestyle cooking similar to meals you would have at a diner. The owners Ilex and Nathaniel respond to every phone call I give them. ..."
"We went to 3K Home Care to see the place, and the lady who toured us was very friendly. It was very clean, but it just wasn't the right fit for my father. They're far more advanced than my father is, so I decided not to place him there. The layout is..."
"New Horizon is a very nice place. They had three different tiers- independent living, assisted living, and they had three different floors. It was set up real nice and I enjoyed my visit. The coordinator was very responsive, very knowledgeable, the s..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fountain Valley, CA and Nearby Cities
In Fountain Valley, assisted living costs $5,250 per month on average, though monthly rates may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities. This is equal to the state norm but $750 over the national average. Rates in nearby San Diego are a little higher at $5,475, and in Oxnard, residents pay an additional $500 per month beyond Fountain Valley’s norm. Seniors seeking lower rates may consider Riverside or Bakersfield, where facilities charge $4,000 and $3,750, respectively.
Fountain Valley
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Oxnard
$5,750
Bakersfield
$3,750
Riverside
$4,000
San Diego
$5,475
Paying for Assisted Living in Fountain Valley
Assisted living facilities in Fountain Valley charge monthly rates of approximately $5,250 for care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fountain Valley
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fountain Valley, CA
Assisted living is a relatively cost-effective long-term care option in Fountain Valley, with rates coming in at $5,250. This is hundreds less than the cost of in-home care and home health care, which average $5,911 for a similar scope of services in the individual’s home. Nursing home rates start at $9,125, but adult day health care is an affordable alternative to assisted living at $1,652.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Fountain Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley seniors can get information and assistance from several local resources. Through the resources listed in the following table, older adults get help with navigating their long-term care options and finding social and recreational programming in the Fountain Valley region. The table also includes agencies that provide free financial and legal aid and information.
The local senior center provides recreational opportunities to city residents aged 55 and older. It offers a range of amenities including a library, a ballroom, a fitness room and public computers.
The OC Office on Aging has options counselors and benefits advisors who help seniors identify community-based services and financial assistance programs that may meet their needs. The office also provides transportation services and congregate meal programs.
Older veterans in the Fountain Valley region find in-person and over-the-phone benefits assistance and the OC Veterans Service Office, which is located in Santa Ana. The office can help qualified individuals apply for Aid and Attendance, which can help them afford assisted living costs.
The long-term care ombudsman helps older adults find the right assisted living option for their needs, navigate the move-in process and identify ways to reduce costs or pay for services. The ombudsman can also represent residents’ interests in instances regarding substandard care or involuntary move-out orders.
Community Legal Aid SoCal provides free legal assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Fountain Valley region. Through this nonprofit agency, individuals can get one-on-one help with applying for federal, state and veterans’ benefits and understanding assisted living contracts and payment obligations.
RSVP is a free nationwide program that provides volunteer opportunities exclusively to those aged 55 and over. Seniors in the Fountain Valley region may donate their time to local organizations such as donation centers, food banks, charities, veterans’ offices, schools and libraries. In-person and virtual opportunities may be available.
The DME Loan Closet provides free medical equipment loans to seniors in the Orange County region, including Fountain Valley residents. Through this community-based program, seniors can donate or borrow equipment such as bathroom safety items, wheelchairs, canes and walkers, which may enhance independence and reduce care-related expenses.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Carmel Village Retirement Community
We toured Carmel Village Retirement Community. It's 15 minutes away from me. The manager, David, is great. He impressed me, my brother, and my mom. The dimensions of the place were adequate. It was...
Review of Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very modern-looking and very clean. The rooms were big and very beautiful. Your meals were included. They paid for gas, electricity...
Review of Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was really clean and bright. They had a lot of amenities like the salon, the nail place, and weekly housekeeping services. They had a...