Whittier Cottage
710 Rye Avenue, La Habra, CA 90631
"Whittier Cottage is an assisted living community, located in La Habra, CA 90631. Assisted living facilities provide care to elderly people w..."
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Situated in the heart of the Saddleback Valley at the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, Lake Forest sits in the northern region of South Orange County. As of 2024, the local median cost of assisted living falls near $5,748 monthly, saving residents around $500 over the statewide norm. Prospective residents have 17 communities to choose from within the city, and 624 more options sit nearby.
By looking at feedback from current and past residents, we find that local assisted living facilities earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. For insight into this rating see the 2097 reviews reviews in our directory.
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710 Rye Avenue, La Habra, CA 90631
"Whittier Cottage is an assisted living community, located in La Habra, CA 90631. Assisted living facilities provide care to elderly people w..."
READ MORE18480 Santa Alberta Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
"Villa Flora Care Homes are comfortable, spacious and pleasantly furnished homes, located in quiet, secure neighborhoods. Private and semi-pr..."
READ MORE26761 Carranza Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE436 N. Colorado St., Anaheim, CA 92801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has moved into Colorado Residential Care Inc. The facility is very clean and very organized. It's safe for the residents there. The staff members are especially amazing and so caring. They listen. I just have really good communication with ..."
READ MORE4232 Prospect Avenue Yorba Linda CA 92886, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt lives in Golden Years Assisted Living-Prospect Facility and it is the most amazing place I have ever seen for senior care. It's super clean. The caregivers care. They cooked for them and they gave my aunt so much care, showering her every day..."
READ MORE25011 Monte Verde Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Autumn Meadows III was a lovely, fabulous, clean place. I would highly recommend it. The residents looked very happy. The caregivers were wonderful people. I would have taken Mom there in a minute. It had six residents with private rooms with a priva..."
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13382 Kootenay Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705
5.0
(2 reviews)
"When faced with the daunting task to find a place where our loved one would receive the best possible care, we wanted to make a wise choice. We had visited a few places before having to decide and then a trusted friend in the medical field recommend..."
READ MORE10101 Bogardus Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt was in this beautiful residence. I could NOT have asked for a more loving, caring , clean and small environment. She stayed her for hospice, it was beautiful - I would recommend this facility or one like this to anyone. ..."
READ MORE26871 La Sierra, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in a board and care home called Alliance Senior Living. A friend of mine and I went to see it, and we were very pleased with what we saw. And then the next day my son and I went over. My son was very impressed with everything, and so we..."
READ MORE4000 Hilaria Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I love Vintage Newport, I thought it was very nice. Newport is a great place to live because you are very close to the hospital and it's close to all the nice shopping places, and a lot of other areas that you can visit. They have a wonderful chef an..."
READ MORE824 S Winthrope St., Orange, CA 92869
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom has been placed into Genesis Senior Living I. It's very clean, helpful, and caring. The staff are very helpful, very assuring and very loving. I have not tried their food, but I've watched my mom eat. She eats every meal every day, and she's v..."
READ MORE13092 Newland Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Good Hands Senior Care, and so far, the community is excellent. The place is very clean, and the staff is very good. I really like it, and my mother loves it. ..."
READ MORE25121 Bautista, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father, who has Parkinson's and advanced Alzheimer's, is receiving excellent care at this facility. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable, and ensures my father receives adequate nutritiion/hydration despite his swallowing difficulties. When I ..."
READ MORE980 Flamingo Way, La Habra, CA 90631
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Golden Eden 1 was a nice place and we're considering it for my mom. It's clean, tidy, and didn't smell at all. It's a small place with only six guest rooms, and they all looked nice. They had a nice outdoor area too. The guy who toured us was very kn..."
READ MORE1306 W. Alta Mesa Drive, Brea, CA 92821
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been at Haven for Mom & Dad II. We couldn't be happier with our choice. They have been very helpful. My mom was sick and was vomiting a couple of days ago, and they called to let me know how things were going and followed up with me on ..."
READ MORE24301 Lysanda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father was 93 when he needed full time care. I looked at many places in Mission Viejo before deciding on Rainbow Cottage. Mel and May were the main care givers for the residents and they always were very caring and knew how Dad was doing. They ..."
READ MORE25422 Marina Circle, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Lotus Senior Care was very professional and very compassionate. It was a small setting, but it was clean and well decorated, and there was good communication with the family. My father-in-law had his own private room. They had nice food and the careg..."
READ MORE24 Via Andaremos, San Clemente, CA 92673
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to a private residence, the Talega Terrace, and that was great. We enjoyed it; it was perfect. My parents were cared for very well; everything worked out fine. They provide meals, bathe the residents, and provide a hospice facility. They have..."
READ MORE25622 Maximus St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have found a place for my mom, Aegean Hills Senior Living. It's a board and care facility. It's like a family-owned company but my mom needed a higher level of care than assisted living, so we had to go the next level up. It's very clean, it's in ..."
READ MORE1117 Carter Lane, Corona, CA 92881
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Inspirations Home Care Vi is 100% clean. The staff is courteous and goes beyond what is required. They're very kind to my mother-in-law and she loves it there. She wants to be at home but since she can't be at home, she loves the way that they treat ..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors pay assisted living rates of around $5,748 per month in Lake Forest. Although this tracks about $400 over the national norm, it offers approximately $500 in savings over the California median. Lake Forest is an economical option compared to other cities in the region, including Santa Maria and San Diego, where respective fees fall near $6,500 and $7,250.
Lake Forest
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Riverside
$5,324
San Diego
$7,250
Oxnard
$5,800
Santa Maria
$6,500
Low-income seniors residing in Lake Forest may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living residents in Lake Forest pay around $5,748 per month for care. This option costs about $925 less than in-home care and home health care, and it provides thousands of dollars in savings over the baseline nursing home rate of $10,646, highlighting assisted living as an economical option for those with custodial care needs. However, seniors may save around $4,060 every month by choosing adult day health care.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Lake Forest is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
Many government entities and nonprofit organizations offer a variety of free resources for seniors in Lake Forest and throughout Orange County. Services and programs may cover everything from transportation and legal services to nutrition and social activities to help seniors stay healthy and active.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Age Well Senior Services | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well in Lake Forest provides critical programs, services and resources to seniors throughout Orange County to support their independence and promote their health and well-being. Programs and services include case management, transportation, congregate and delivered meals, health and wellness programs, senior centers, online classes, legal assistance and exercise programs, among others. |
OC Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 or (800) 510-2020 | Orange County’s Office on Aging advocates on behalf of approximately 600,000 seniors aged 60 and older throughout the county. Programs and services focus on improving access to nutritious food, appropriate housing and transportation. The Office on Aging also strives to enhance the health and safety of the county's older adults while helping them remain active through social interactions. |
Council on Aging Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | The Council on Aging Southern California is a nonprofit that offers free services to seniors aged 60 or older and their families. It provides programs, services and unbiased information to seniors across Orange County and four other SOCAL counties. Services include concierge care navigators, friendly visitor programs, long-term care ombudsman, educational seminars, volunteer opportunities, support groups, special events and senior protection programs, among others. |
COASC Long-Term Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 or (800) 231-4024 | COASC LTC ombudsmen advocate for residents of assisted living facilities, board and care homes and nursing homes. They mediate, investigate complaints and attempt to resolve issues. Ombudsmen also investigate suspected neglect and physical, emotional or mental abuse of residents and report serious facility violations to state licensing agencies. |
The Clubhouse for Seniors | (949) 461-3408 | Lake Forest’s Clubhouse for Seniors is a free drop-in program with various activities and services for adults aged 50 or older. Programs and services include transportation, games, monthly tournaments, exercise classes, wellness lectures, book clubs, computer classes, movies and craft classes, among others. |
Lake Forest-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Randy W.
1.0
Review of Freedom Village
My mother was a resident of Freedom Village/ Lake Forest Ca. She passed away while residing in the assisted living facility of Freedom Village. Shortly after a fall she passed away. Before...
Provider response
Randy, we are disheartened to read your review. Your mother was a valued resident of Freedom Village and we mourned her loss when she passed away three years ago. Freedom Village is dedicated to...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#DT0327
2.0
Review of Leisure Lodge III
When I visited Leisure Lodge III, it was tight to fit the wheelchair through the doorways, but the rest of the house was okay. There are four bedrooms, two are private and two are shared. I met...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#DT0327
3.0
Review of Serene Valley Care Home
Serene Valley Care Home is a little bit better than the other place I saw, but I thought that the price was high for what they gave you for the facility. They say that there are no activities. One...