Orange County sits along Southern California's coast. Across the county, seniors have access to 288 assisted living facilities to support their needs as they age. The typical cost for these...
Below, you'll find a collection of 2900 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Orange County, which receive an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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24531 Vanessa Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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1416 Birchmont Dr., Anaheim, CA 92801
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3601 Oleander Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740
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800 N. Aurora Street, Anaheim, CA 92801
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3120 Inclinado, San Clemente, CA 92673
Avondale Family Care Home is located in the beautiful city of San Clemente, California. This senior living provider specializes in residential care home services, offering a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents. The living accommodations at Avondale Family Care Home consist of private rooms, which provide residents with their own personal space and privacy. Avondale Family Care Home includes outdoor and shared common areas, which are great for socializing and enjoying the pleasant California weather. The facility also offers communal dining options, promoting social interaction during meals. Additionally, features to assist those with ambulatory challenges are available, ensuring all residents can navigate and enjoy the facility comfortably and safely.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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629 South Townsend, Santa Ana, CA 92703
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915 Vista Del Playa, E., Orange, CA 92865
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107 Dunton Avenue, W., Orange, CA 92865
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2440 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
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2525 E. Hilda Place, Anaheim, CA 92806
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5521 Lockhaven Drive, Buena Park, CA 90621
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27021 Mission Hills Drive, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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25371 Maximus Street, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and Spanish. They will assess the client and recommend the home that matches their needs the best. Most of the homes have six residents. The caregivers are caring, attentive, well trained and many of them have worked there for several years. The food is Fresh and "prepared daily". They can handle special diets. There are Physicians that take most insurance plans and visit regularly. They have pharmacies they use, so the family members do not have to run errands. This way they can spend time with their loved ones! Shared rooms are $3000. Private rooms start at $4200.00. No insulin injections. 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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24332 Twig Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and Spanish. They will assess the client and recommend the home that matches their needs the best. Most of the homes have six residents. The caregivers are caring, attentive, well trained and many of them have worked there for several years. The food is Fresh and "prepared daily". They can handle special diets. There are Physicians that take most insurance plans and visit regularly. They have pharmacies they use, so the family members do not have to run errands. This way they can spend time with their loved ones! Shared rooms are $3000. Private rooms start at $4200.00. No insulin injectionsTo 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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24301 Bark Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and Spanish. They will assess the client and recommend the home that matches their needs the best. Most of the homes have six residents. The caregivers are caring, attentive, well trained and many of them have worked there for several years. The food is Fresh and "prepared daily". They can handle special diets. There are Physicians that take most insurance plans and visit regularly. They have pharmacies they use, so the family members do not have to run errands. This way they can spend time with their loved ones! Shared rooms are $3000. Private rooms start at $4200.00. No insulin injections 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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23391 Cavanaugh Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and Spanish. They will assess the client and recommend the home that matches their needs the best. Most of the homes have six residents. The caregivers are caring, attentive, well trained and many of them have worked there for several years. The food is Fresh and "prepared daily". They can handle special diets. There are Physicians that take most insurance plans and visit regularly. They have pharmacies they use, so the family members do not have to run errands. This way they can spend time with their loved ones! Shared rooms are $3000. Private rooms start at $4200.00. No insulin injections. 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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238 San Carlos Way, Placentia, CA 92870
Placentia Senior Living is located in Whittier, CA and is very close to the terrific Whittier Hospital Medical Center. We provide all levels of assisted living, including care for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and ambulation. We offer both private and shared bedrooms. Our well trained staff prepares very tasty home-cooked meals and also handles all the housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, plus regular check-in on the each resident. Placentia Senior Living is a great alternative to the expensive chain facilities with much closer staff support and an extended family feel. Come join us!To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$2,500
3359 W. Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804
Mirabel by the Sea II is a modest 6-bed residential care home located in Anaheim, California. Mirabel by the Sea II is near Hospital as well as other local churches, senior centers, and Dr offices. This multilingual speaking home provides medication assistance, showering assistance, incontinence care, dressing assistance, diabetes care, and general supervision. The homemade food is served in a cozy environment which creates socialization and friendly conversations. 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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249 Calle Empalme, San Clemente, CA 92672
Mirabel by the Sea V is a modest 6-bed residential care home located in San Clemente, California. Mirabel by the Sea V is near Hospital as well as other local churches, senior centers, and Dr offices. This multilingual speaking home provides medication assistance, showering assistance, incontinence care, dressing assistance, diabetes care, and general supervision. The homemade food is served in a cozy environment which creates socialization and friendly conversations. 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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On average, seniors in Orange County pay $5,250 per month for assisted living services. This is equal to the state median but several hundred dollars higher than the national average of $4,500.
As shown in Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities across Orange County typically charge $5,748 per month. Costs in nearby Riverside fall by approximately $400. Bakersfield presents another affordable alternative at $4,595. However, Orange County proves more affordable than Fresno, where rates increase by about $1,000. San Diego also sees much higher assisted living costs, with typical monthly rates settling around $1,500 higher at $7,250.
Orange County
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Diego
$7,250
Riverside
$5,324
Bakersfield
$4,595
Fresno
$6,750
Seniors who prefer the option of aging in place can contract in-home care or home health care services for $6,673 per month, which is $925 more than assisted living. Adult day care stands as a viable choice for those with minimal care needs, and it costs the least of all senior care types at $1,690. Alternatively, those with extensive needs may benefit from nursing care — the most expensive choice at $10,646.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Orange County is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
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.
Orange County is home to numerous nonprofit programs and services to help older adults understand their long-term care options and identify ways to pay for services. Through the following resources, seniors can connect with social and recreational programming, legal and financial planning assistance, and health insurance options counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| OC Office on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The OC Office on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the county. It has information and referral specialists who connect those aged 60 and over with programs to supplement services they obtain through assisted living, including durable medical equipment loans, social and recreational activities and health screenings and services. It also has health insurance options counselors who help older adults understand their Medicare benefits and determine whether they’re eligible for Medicaid, which can reduce their out-of-pocket care expenses. |
| OC Veterans Service Office | (833) 480-6555 | The OC Veterans Service Office has trained officers who help older veterans apply for benefits that can help reduce out-of-pocket assisted living expenses, including veterans’ home placement, Aid and Attendance and pension benefits. It can also screen veterans for eligibility for TRICARE and VA medical services. |
| Orange Senior Center | (714) 538-9633 | The Orange Senior Center, located in the county seat of Orange, provides weekly social and recreational programs for older adults in the community and surrounding areas. At the center, members can participate in clubs and fitness classes, sit in on presentations and attend support groups. The center also offers supportive services including legal aid, health insurance options counseling and information and referrals for community-based services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 300-6222 | The regional long-term care ombudsman visits assisted living facilities in Orange County to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and help residents understand their rights. The ombudsman can work with families to help them review long-term care options and ways to pay for services. They can also mediate disagreements and assist with resolving billing errors or problems with substandard care. |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | (714) 571-5200 | Community Legal Aid SoCal is staffed with licensed professionals who specialize in age-related legal matters. Through the office, seniors get help with estate planning, drafting wills and assigning powers of attorney. The office can also screen individuals for eligibility for public benefits and help resolve issues such as Social Security overpayment and denied health insurance claims. |
Orange County-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
Smitty
3.0
Review of Ivy Park at Seal Beach
The location is good and its a nice looking facility for sure. The staff is generally very good with people. But there is a big turnover in staff and that makes it hard because older people just...
Assisted Living
Casandra
5.0
Review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living
Westminster Terrace Senior Living has been a true blessing for our family. From day one, the staff welcomed us with open arms and made the entire transition smooth and stress-free. Everyone here...
Provider response
Thank you, Casandra, for your thoughtful and warm words. We are genuinely honored to have gained your trust and become part of your family’s journey. It means everything to us to know that your...
Assisted Living
Sue78
5.0
Review of Rowntree Gardens
My stepmom is a resident of Rowntree Gardens, and what I like most is the responsive and caring staff. It is a Christian community, and it has many activities. The people that are living there are...
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