The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Orange County, CA

"We did a tour of San Sebastian 55+ Apartment Homes. What I liked about them, compared to the ones that I had been looking at before, are the size of the unit, the cleanliness, and the sense of community. The staff was wonderful, very helpful, and ve..."

"I liked HW Senior Living very much. The management is excellent, and the facilities are wonderful. They have bingo, cards, and movies. They don't serve food here. This is an independent apartment house for seniors. The staff is excellent...."

"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..."

"Palm Island was very good. I really liked the place. They have a lot to offer for the seniors. The staff was very nice. I really like it, but my mom has mental problems, and so it isn't going to work. They have a nice pool and a nice fitness room. Ev..."

"Overture Rancho Santa Margarita is very nice. We like it. My mother-in-law just moved in yesterday, and the staff has been fabulous. The dining area is beautiful. Her room is very nice. They have a nice gym, a swimming pool, and a movie theater. Ever..."

"My mother-in-law is at the Towers at Laguna Woods Village and she's been there for about nine years now. They are the most affordable in our area and it's like living in a condo. She got a two-bedroom with one bath, and the Towers at Laguna Woods Vil..."

"We're living in FountainGlen Seacliff. The place is beautiful, it is just expensive. We enjoy living here. If we get help with the rent, we would love this place. It's nice. There's a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. They have different events for senior..."

"Seasons Senior is a little property, but it was really quiet, really private, and really felt like you were in a senior resort area. I think they were maybe a little larger than the other facility I went to. Everything is centrally located too, and t..."

"We visited Reata Glen 3 months ago. We have friends who live there, and we celebrated their birthday. They took us on a tour of every place, and it's just unbelievable. Our friends were in their independent living, but his wife will probably go to me..."

"I went to look at Metro East Senior Park. I like the price and location. It's just your basic apartment complex. It's pretty new. I think it's like one or two years old. The surroundings are nice...."

"What I like about Whispering Fountains is the independence. They do not tell you what to do or when to do it. They have a bus that comes by every Tuesday and takes us shopping. I am really very pleased that I found this place. The apartment I am in h..."

"Having just moved in a month ago here are my initial impressions and experiences. Having visited several other complexes I was pleased with the condition of the lobby, hallways and elevators. They all were clean, well kept and smelled fresh unlike..."

"I’ve been at New Horizon Village a couple of weeks. I like the place very much. Everything has been first class for me. I pay $895 a month here and it’s affordable for me. I find everyone is very courteous, very congenial and very cordial. I’m deligh..."

"Inn at Woodbridge had senior affordable apartments towards the back of the buildings, which means you have to walk from the parking lot past the pool to this particular unit, and then go upstairs. It was pretty small with one bedroom, a living room, ..."

"I liked everything in Acacia Villas. My in-laws are there, and they have had excellent care and excellent food. They really have nice rooms and stuff. The staff is also wonderful, and the place is very clean. My mom has been living there until now. T..."

"My father-in-law is at Overlook at Anaheim Hills, and it's close to a lot of things. The apartments are nice, too. They've been closed because of COVID, but I know they have a pool and a clubhouse where they meet. The location is good, it's near the ..."

"My husband was at Sendero Bluffs. It's just lovely. It's well cared for. They have a gym, a computer room, a library, and social rooms. They have many activities for the senior people. It's a very nice environment. I think they have a service that ta..."

"I was able to take a tour of Overlook at Anaheim Hills Apartments for my parents, and we liked everything. It is perfect for my parents. All senior homes are built the same, so it has all the basics. The only activity that I saw that my father would ..."

"The Remington is new, so it's very nice. The downside is that they allow smoking in the apartments, and you'd have to go outside for activities in the clubhouse. The other problem was, the activities were few but were geared to people who are newly r..."

"My mom moved into Creekview Senior Community yesterday. It's nice, quiet, and clean. It has a nice courtyard with a swimming pool and a nice little community center. The staff members were very helpful. They showed me around and gave us a nice tour. ..."