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 mom is in Roza's Care. It's like a regular house where there are only five people. It's very clean and homey. There are wide-spaced hallways and open spaces, so it's not small. I like the care because there's one person to five people. The only th..."
"I love Buena Vista Care Center. Honestly it is a gem here in Anaheim. I trust them for leading me every step of the way to getting my mother up on her feet. Every nurse so caring and friendly. Also the front end staff so knowledgeable about what I ..."
"Excellent place, the staff are wonderful, nursing attendant were willing to help mo matter how busy they are. What was amazing was when the nursing director answer the call bell in room 7 assisted our dad to bed from his wheelchair and made sure he h..."
"Loving Care Facility for the Elderly was a private home and there was no private bathroom. It was shared by six or seven in the community. I walked in, the room was dark, and people were sitting there watching TV. There's a hallway with rooms off of ..."
"Although this place needs a good face lift, the people here are so nice & caring. Not only for your loved one you place here but also for you. The Dr even called me up directly at home to talk about my Father's condition. He spent over an hour on the..."
"When I toured the Seaside Terrace III, they were your normal people that were pretty much on hospice, and that wouldn't have been good for my wife. She was pretty active and wanted to talk to people. So that just wasn't the right fit. This was one of..."
"My dad has been in Fullerton Residential Manor for about a year, and there have been quite a few problems but he is still OK. The food is terrible. They have activities like bingo, but he does not play them. The dining area is OK, and it looks clean...."
"Sunshine Retirement Home is just a house. It's a residential care home. I would describe it as poor. I was not happy with it from the time we stepped through the door. The staff were not overly pleasant; they were just cordial. The dining area was ve..."
"I admitted my dad to the Loving Care Home last November. Somehow, I don't like the place. They increased the price in the middle of the stay, and they didn't allow my dad to go back there after he went to the hospital. The whole thing got very unhapp..."
"Las Palmas Home Care was really a home. It's not good at all and it's just as expensive as the rest of them. I didn't see anything there appealing. It's terrible. People were just sitting there doing nothing. I was very disappointed. I wouldn't put m..."
"Food brought to facility for resident disappears and the constantly changing staff knows nothing about it. Staff often doesnt speak English. Facility is clean! Staff stability is a constant problem. Every staff member blames the director for all the ..."
"I did not like the care I received here. I was not treated with respect. The nurses and managers hid a lot of things from me and when my health was bad they ignored it.
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"I would not recommend Garden Homes I to anybody. It's a private home that's old and unclean. They have a very small little living room with a small TV. The rooms were very small. They didn't look very clean and it had a funny odor. I didn't care for ..."
"I'm not happy with Seasons where my mother is staying. There are five to six bedrooms at the place, the helpers barely speak English, and every time I call the house, it goes to the answering machine. I have to check with the Sheriff to know how my m..."
"We visited and looked around Golden Manor. We had an appointment, but the lady never showed up. The person behind the window gave us the tour, and said she would get back to us, but she never did. I didn't like that. It's affordable, but it's not a v..."
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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...