Assisted Living Communities in Mission Viejo, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Mission Viejo, CA below include 603 Assisted Living facilities with 1938 reviews. On average in Mission Viejo, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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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...."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
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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...."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Arc Facility at Richman is fantastic. The caregivers are very good, and the owner is very available to talk to whenever I need to talk to him. My mom is currently on hospice so she has a nurse there with her 24 hours a day. She likes the food even th..."
"I toured Freedom Village. It was very friendly, very organized, and very patient-client-centered. All the people living there seemed very happy and liked it. They've had the same ownership since the beginning. It was a very top-notch place. It was cl..."
"I was impressed with the Senior Living Community, an Eastern Star Home. It was clean, and they had great activities. They had places that you could go to do stuff. It seemed like everyone was friendly. The average age of the residents was probably in..."
"Arbor Palms of Anaheim was great. It was a nice building. Both the staff and residents that we talked to were really friendly and really open. It felt welcoming and home-like. Stephanie was my point of contact while we were trying to work through the..."
"ACP is an exceptional assisted living home. The staff is living, kind, and full of joy. The rooms are large and clean. The food is good, home cooked, and balanced. There are plenty of activities, an on site doctor, and any service you need can be pr..."
"As far as the environment is concerned, the Regents Point is very beautiful and calm. I have a view of the park. The grounds are beautiful. It feels very welcoming, calming, and peaceful. The staff has been very helpful and friendly. There are exerci..."
"Ardent Care only have 20 or so patients. The building is only a couple of years old. We just felt comfortable right from the start. It was just nice and clean, and the people there are very nice to us. The dining area was clean and very well-kept. Th..."
"The Ashling's Residential Villa was in the same vicinity where we were visiting the area to look at possible places for our aunt to live in.
The facility looked like it was well tended and the grounds were neat. The outside area is ample, with plent..."
"Royal Palms Guest Home was an excellent facility. Everything was wonderful there. As far as the money went, they were significantly less per month, and it was just as clean and nice as the others. The staff was very pleasant and very accommodating. T..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Mission Viejo, CA and Nearby Cities
Mission Viejo’s average cost of $5,250 a month is the same as what seniors elsewhere in California can expect to pay, though the state and city average is $750 more each month than the $4,500 national median. Other cities in California are close to Mission Viejo in price, such as Sacramento ($5,225) and San Diego ($5,475). San Francisco is an outlier for cost. The $6,319 average for assisted living there is $1,069 a month more than Mission Viejo’s figures.
Mission Viejo
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Sacramento
$5,225
Vallejo
$4,950
San Diego
$5,475
San Francisco
$6,319
Paying for Assisted Living in Mission Viejo
Seniors in Mission Viejo can expect assisted living to average $5,250 a month. This may be higher or lower than the final cost, depending on the facility’s location and the amenities offered.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mission Viejo
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA
Assisted living may not always be the best option for a senior. Adult day health care, for example, averages far less, at $1,652 a month in Mission Viejo. In-home care and home health care both average a bit more at $5,911 per month, while semiprivate rooms in nursing homes average $9,125 per month in the city and surrounding areas.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,650
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Mission Viejo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Mission Viejo
Seniors in Mission Viejo may need help living on their own or when transitioning into an assisted living community. Several free and low-cost resources are available from local agencies and nonprofits to help them, including information and referral service, nutrition support and legal aid. Seniors in Orange County can directly contact these agencies for the help they offer.
The Orange County Office on Aging is dedicated to helping seniors with information and direct support. In addition to regular home-delivered meal service, the agency trains caregivers, organizes senior education classes and helps seniors with disaster planning, insurance information, appeals and case manager support for locating benefits.
Orange County HICAP counsels seniors about their insurance options and helps to educate the public about the benefits older adults may be eligible to receive. Seniors in Mission Viejo can call for free, unbiased information and referrals for getting signed up with Medicare, Medicaid and several private supplemental programs.
Adult Protective Services responds quickly to complaints from anyone concerned for seniors' health or safety. Agents can inspect living conditions for signs of abuse or neglect, assist with safer placement options and report on issues relating to seniors' health and safety at specific facilities.
The Orange County Senior Citizen Legal Advocacy Program helps seniors in Mission Viejo with numerous common legal issues for older adults. Consultations and filing assistance are available government benefits, health programs including Medicare and the VA, housing matters, asset protection and elder abuse issues.
The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center brings seniors and the community together for social events, sporting events and volunteer opportunities. Center members, who must be aged 55 or over, can meet for meals at a nominal price, or get home-delivered meals with check-in service from a team of volunteers. The center also hosts senior-focused educational events, such as regular Social Security seminars.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Nancy
4.0
I visited this facility
Review of Sunrise of Mission Viejo
Sunrise of Mission Viejo was nice. It just wasn't as nice as the other place. They were lovely but not as lovely. I didn't have anything negative. I just didn't get the same energy that I did at...
Provider response
Hi Nancy! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review! Please do not hesitate to reach out to the community directly if you have any other questions. - The Sunrise Team
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Alliance Senior Living 3
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....
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
None of us wants to be looking at Assisted Living facilities…but the need, too often, is unavoidable. As I looked at several in this area, I was most impressed with Ivy Park at Mission Viejo....
Provider response
Hi J Carns, we are so pleased to see this wonderful review! Your recommendation means so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to let others know about your positive experience.