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 2898 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Orange County, which receive an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
24591 Saturna Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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25341 Diana Circle, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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632 N. East Street, Anaheim, CA 92805
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31822 San Juan Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Adagio San Juan offers premium assisted living in beautiful San Juan Capistrano, CA. Our unique community is five-star, offering a premium location, compassionate care, excellent amenities, a lovely living space and an intimate setting. Adagio San Juan is committed to caring for those seniors whose care level may be too high for larger, more institutional assisted living facilities. Physician ownership and nurse administration enable us to provide services normally requiring a skilled nursing facility. Residing at Adagio San Juan allows you to keep your loved one out of a nursing home while under the vigilant eyes of licensed healthcare professionals and skilled care managers. SAFETY We ensure the safety of our assisted living residents with our highly trained care staff. Safety standards have been exceeded which include a fire sprinkler system. A high caregiver to resident ratio and awake night staff provide a safe environment at all times. DIGNITY Our seniors are honored and are always treated with respect and grace. The aging process can be difficult for seniors as they feel a loss of personal self-worth. Preserving their dignity while transitioning to assisted living is integral to the Adagio culture. INDEPENDENCE We all desire to be self-sufficient. Our seniors are no different. Providing a wide array of activities while encouraging the freedom to make personal choices support our residents’ self-confidence and helps with the transition to a board and care home. LUXURY A professional designer and various consultants have lent their talents to create a comfortable and elegant homelike setting for our assisted living residents. Each room has been meticulously fashioned as each resident is special. A private hair salon was even added to pamper our residents. This all lends to the Adagio Premium Senior Homes brand. It will be our pleasure and mission to welcome you home and provide the best care possible to you or your loved ones. 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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26972 Via Grande, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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26711 Valpariso, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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309 Calle Sandia, San Clemente, CA 92672
Welcome to Rosehaven III Care Home, assisted living in San Clemente. We invite you to call or email us for more information or to schedule a tour. Rosehaven Senior Care Homes is the best residential assisted living senior home in the community we serve. We partner with doctors, therapists, and the community to deliver quality, affordable care services. Rosehaven III is an alternative to the high cost of long-term institutional care. We provide a home where each resident receives compassionate personal care. Rosehaven III Care Home is an independent corporation not affiliated with any other care home.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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25776 Pericles, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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4332 Villa Grande Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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19892 Potomac Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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137 S.Glendon St., Anaheim, CA 92806
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247 S. Brentwood Place, Anaheim, CA 92804
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715 Calle Amable, San Clemente, CA 92673
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1542 E. 21St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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8441 San Marino Dr, Buena Park, CA 90620
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24102 Hillhurst Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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2209 Alta Vista Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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3148 W. Rome Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804
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16211 Tunisia Circle, Placentia, CA 92870
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14611 Danberry Circle, Tustin, CA 92780
Our mission is to provide our residents the utmost tender loving care in an environment where family, independence, self-worth and individual uniqueness are highly valued with a spirit of compassion and understanding.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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