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 2104 reviews reviews in our directory.
14384 Pointer Loop, Corona, CA 92880
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15327 Campillos Rd, La Mirada, CA 90638
Crown Manor is located in California next to Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada, just south of La Mirada Community Regional Park. Its proximity to multiple bus stops and main roads makes it easy for seniors to commute to stores and medical facilities and to visit the nearby library, churches and restaurants for social opportunities with family and friends. Seniors receive personalized attention at this family-style care home thanks to its small capacity. Services encompass assisted living, hospice and respite stays. Staff members are trained to handle behavioral issues and are available around the clock; they can monitor and dispense medication, care for wounds and arrange scheduled transportation. Maid and personal laundry services are included with each wheelchair-accessible apartment. Dogs are accepted at this facility, and management can help residents with pet care. The on-site salon and devotional services let residents tend to their physical and emotional well-being within the comforts of the community, and activities are planned regularly to help seniors stay engaged and happy. Snacks and juice are offered daily, in addition to three home-cooked meals, with optional choices for dietary needs and preferences.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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26481 Morena Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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11586 Mindanao Street, Cypress, CA 90630
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16840 Mt. Eden Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Ivy Cottages has three assisted living homes for the older adult, where you can find the ideal environment for your loved one. We have highly trained staff to provide care for all residents. We offer delicious and well balanced meals. We assist with all medications and personal care services. Ivy Cottages has home activities such as exercising, playing board games, singing and many others which promote socialization. All rooms are private, spacious, bright and cozy. We have large landscaped gardens where the residents can do their walking exercise or just relax. Our Facilities Offer: Activities including morning walks, group exercise and table games Assistance with bathing, grooming and incontinence care Assistance with administration of medications A clean and safe environment Music therapy Home style cooked meals Special diets available as recommended by physician Alarmed security gates and doors Large patios for walking and exercise 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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23852 Wardlow Circle, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Ivy Glenn Terrace is contracted with multiple hospice units, activities done by professional hired company twice a week. We celebrate all holidays including birthday parties, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Food is catered and party is thrown. House call doctors available, house call dentist available and on site hair/nails done.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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29571 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Ivy Glenn Terrace is contracted with multiple hospice units, activities done by professional hired company twice a week. We celebrate all holidays including birthday parties, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Food is catered and party is thrown. House call doctors available, house call dentist available and on site hair/nails done.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$4,500
384 S. Rock River Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Home Care is a residential care home located in the elegant eastern outskirts of Los Angeles county in Diamond Bar, California. Located literally across the street from the Diamond Bar Golf Course, residents of this group home setting have plentiful access to year round outdoor activities. The presence of the nearby Pomona Freeway ensures that residents have near perfect accessibility to the nearby Los Angeles amenities, including shopping, entertainment, hospitals, and the Los Angeles International Airport. Professionalism, compassion, and dedication are three traits that we insist upon in all of the staff that works for Diamond Home Care. Our caregivers know that an ounce of compassion is worth far more than a pound of medical care. They are available 24 hours a day to provide a clean, friendly environment where seniors always feel safe and welcome, so that they can better enjoy the rest of their lives as they prefer. At Diamond Home Care, we offer a wide selection of amenities that make seniors feel safe and comfortable, like: Three delicious and nutritious full meals a day Laundry and cleaning services Weekly linen changes Resident observation and supervision Transportation arrangement Regularly scheduled activities and trips Once you are living at Diamond Home Care, you will truly understand what it means to be relaxed and free. Chores will be a concept of the past as our compassionate staff assists in a myriad of subtle ways. This will give you more time to enjoy all of the wonders that come with living in Diamond Bar. 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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9804 El Tulipan Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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10869 Goldeneye Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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1416 Birchmont Dr., Anaheim, CA 92801
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2429 W Olive Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
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6471 Verdi Drive, Buena Park, CA 90621
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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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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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28891 Calle Juca, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Seaside Terrace II is located in Laguna Niguel, CA. Located less than an hour from Los Angeles by car, Laguna Niguel is a suburban city with a population of 66,000 people. Local points of interest include regional parks, the famous 1000 Steps Beach and missions and museums dating back to Spanish rule. Seaside Terrace II is a six-unit residential care facility equipped to provide dementia care as well as manage and administer medication. Emergency pendants enable 24/7 awake-and-present staff to respond quickly in urgent situations. Physical therapy services and assistance with the activities of daily life, such as dressing and grooming, are available, and a doctor regularly visits the home. New residents may utilize move-in assistance, and all units are studio apartments. Complementary on-site beauty services and daily entertainment are all fixtures of life at Seaside Terrace II. Community members play games in the entertainment room, enjoy access to an exercise room and take advantage of complimentary transportation assistance. Residents may take classes on using computers and avoiding falls. The facility provides all meals, including between-meal snacks.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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307 Avenida Cordoba, E., San Clemente, CA 92672
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2152 S. Jetty Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
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2051 S Della Ln, Anaheim, CA 92802
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29511 Ana Maria Ln, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Pacific Breeze Home is located in Laguna Niguel in southern Orange County, CA. Being close to the California coast, there are a number of picturesque beaches where residents and their families can spend time. A third of Laguna Niguel is designated as open space, and the city boasts over 30 parks, including Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park with its open grasslands, woodlands and many hiking and horse riding trails. Pacific Breeze Home is an assisted living community where seniors can maintain their independence and quality of living in a small group home setting. The facility's staff is carefully screened and trained to provide 24/7 care and assistance to all residents, including the management of medication if required. Housekeeping services are also provided. Activities are arranged by Pacific Breeze Home to ensure residents remain physically active and interact socially with their peers. Seniors can enjoy three healthy, balanced meals that are prepared on-site, and snacks are available throughout the day. The garden features a patio and seating area where residents can relax and spend time outdoors. Transportation is available for attending medical appointments or shopping in the local area.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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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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