The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Orange County, CA for 2025

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...

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Paying for Assisted Living in Orange County

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Orange County

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.

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:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Orange County

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Orange County

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Smitty

3.0

April 13, 2025

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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

April 5, 2025

I am/was a resident of this facility

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

April 2, 2025

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...