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...
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 2105 reviews reviews in our directory.
1416 Birchmont Dr., Anaheim, CA 92801
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24102 Hillhurst Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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9892 Effingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Liberty Home offers a home-like setting for when your loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves. We take great pride in the care we offer, as treating seniors with dignity and respect is second nature to us. This is what sets us apart.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$2,700
14394 Healy Lake St., Eastvale, CA 92880
OUR RESIDENCE We are located in the emerging City of Eastvale. Our neighboring cities are Corona, Norco, Mira Loma, Anaheim Hills and Chino Hills. Our home was built in 2009. We are situated few miles from DV Urgent Care, Riverside Medical Clinic, San Antonio Medical Clinic, Corona Regional Medical Center, CVS and a few houses away from Mountain View Park. 24/7 personalized care Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming assistance Assist with daily living activities Healthy meal assistance and preparation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 2 snacks). Our residents' favorite recipes are welcome. Assist with housekeeping such as laundry, linen serivce and cleaning the bedroom. Medication Management Transportation Services Accompany clients with errands such as doctor visits, post office, going to the bank etc. Movie nights Resident - centered activities Whole House Soft Water and Filtered Water for Drinking Non-smoking Residence To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$3,500
864 N. Ford Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
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24731 Nympha, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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307 Avenida Cordoba, E., San Clemente, CA 92672
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835 S. Hayward Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
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7241 E Columbus Dr, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Sunset View Senior Care is an assisted living facility located in Anaheim Hills, CA, a planned community in a suburban environment with plenty of open green spaces. Some nearby attractions include Oak Canyon Nature Center, the Walnut Canyon Reservoir and Yorba Regional Park with its riverfront walking paths and fishing opportunities. Seniors live close to Canyon Rim Park and are a short drive away from restaurants, shops and two medical centers. Care services available at Sunset View Senior Care include help with the tasks of daily living provided by a caring, respectful staff. A professionally trained care team aims to help each of the home's six residents live a full lifestyle while enjoying as much independence as possible. Comfortable suites and apartments are available, most of which have wheelchair-accessible showers or full bathtubs. The facility is equipped with WanderGuard to ensure the safety of seniors with memory issues. Amenities at Sunset View Senior Care focus on ensuring a comfortable yet stimulating atmosphere for seniors. A structured program of activities encourages socialization with other residents for their physical, spiritual and cognitive enjoyment. Healthy meals are served daily with alternative dishes offered, such as vegetarian meals.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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1242 Lewellyn Avenue, N., Anaheim, CA 92805
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10448 Nightingale Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Max Maxim Senior Care is located in a quaint neighborhood of Fountain Valley, close to Santa Ana River and Mesa Verde Country Club. Fountain Valley is home to many recreation centers, entertainment venues and health care facilities, making it an ideal retirement destination for most seniors. The MemorialCare Orange Coast and Kaiser Permanente Harbor-MacArthur medical centers are both within 5 miles. Visiting grandkids can enjoy a tour of the nearby Reptile Zoo, which is just a walking distance away. Max Maxim Senior Care is an assisted living facility. New residents are assessed to determine the amount of care needed, as well as to establish if they can still undertake various daily living activities. Based on this info, the management team tailors care programs to fit each resident's needs. Services include assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting and continence management. The staff also handles household chores and laundry. Alzheimer's and hospice care are available, and a visiting nurse and occupational and physical therapists are scheduled. Amenities include indoor and outdoor common areas where seniors can gather for entertainment or activities such as cards and board games. Cats and dogs are welcome for additional companionship. Daily nutritious meals and complimentary transportation services are also provided.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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32591 Seven Seas Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Seaside Terrace is located in the oceanfront community of Dana Point, California. Situated in Orange County with a population of 34,000, Dana Point is home to a multitude of cultural, shopping and dining excursions that seniors can enjoy, with easy access to several major hospitals within just a few miles. Seaside Terrace is a residential care facility for seniors that provides a nonmedical environment focusing on providing individual care plans for each resident. A caring and attentive staff assist with activities of daily living, and medical specialists are available when needed. Seniors with mild cognitive impairments are welcomed. Residents at Seaside Terrace can enjoy a tranquil setting along the ocean and partake in weekly excursions to various local venues. Daily physical exercise classes are available, and a full-time activities coordinator schedules a variety of on-site and off-site enrichment programs to keep residents socially active.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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13901 Hewes Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Foothill Assisted Living is located in artsy Santa Ana, California. The town is nestled among major area green spaces, such as Loma Ridge and Peters Canyon Regional Park, where seniors and visiting families will find hiking trails, beautiful views and opportunities to spot wildlife. Santa Ana also has a walkable downtown, a vibrant arts scene and plenty of chances for culinary adventures. Staff at Foothill Assisted Living is available around the clock to attend to residents' needs, and visiting podiatrists, dentists and nurses provide on-site medical services. Residents may benefit from medication reminders, blood-sugar monitoring and incontinence and catheter care, and the staff is trained to operate Hoyer lifts to facilitate patient transfers. This intimate six-bed facility also offers respite services, hospice care and assistance for seniors struggling with disorientation issues. At Foothill Assisted Living, residents can choose a private or semiprivate room, where cats are welcome. Ground-floor units and wheelchair-accessible units are available, and some residences feature roll-in showers. The facility provides comfortable interior common areas, where residents can gather and socialize. Off-site transportation is provided for local appointments and errands.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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25352 Diana Cir, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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106 S Jeanine Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
Britta Care Manor is located in Northeast Anaheim, CA. The facility is adjacent to Rio Vista Park and close to Santa Ana River as well as the Orange Freeway. Residents in the community can enjoy regular outings to nearby parks, nature trails and cultural centers and have peace of mind knowing that quality health care facilities are within a short drive, including UCI Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital. Britta Care Manor is an assisted living facility that offers personalized care and assistance with daily living activities. Residents can benefit from compassionate care by experienced caregivers who are available day and night to make sure all individual resident needs are met. Besides helping with daily living activities, such as bathing and grooming, the staff also handles medication management, health monitoring and housekeeping and laundry services. Hospice and respite care are also available, and the staff members are versed in the use of the Hoyer Lift for transfer assistance. The community provides a long list of amenities designed with seniors' health and well-being in mind, including lush green outdoors where seniors can relax while enjoying the fresh air. Complimentary transportation to appointments and personal errands is provided, and group activities such as outings to local attractions are regularly scheduled.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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4105 Jackson St, Riverside, CA 92503
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1707 Silver Rain Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Silver Rain Home Care is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with ADL (Activities of Daily Living), such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and medication administration. Our residents enjoy the benefits of personalized assistance and care with our high staff ratio. Silver Rain Home Care offers a personal care that encourages independence and quality of life in a residential environment with increased level of assistance.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$3,000
16211 Tunisia Circle, Placentia, CA 92870
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800 N. Aurora Street, Anaheim, CA 92801
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1439 W. Kiama Place, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Assisted Living
Randy W.
1.0
Review of Freedom Village Retirement Community
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...
According 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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