The Orchards Assisted Living
1 Amistad Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
"Assisted living is more than extending a helping hand; its about promoting overall well-being through a person-centered approach to promote ..."
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Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Irvine, CA below include 287 memory care communities with 1956 reviews. On average in Irvine, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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1 Amistad Drive, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
"Assisted living is more than extending a helping hand; its about promoting overall well-being through a person-centered approach to promote ..."
READ MORE16412 Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
"Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 homes..."
READ MORE3952 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My father has moved into Katella Senior Living Community. It's a great facility. We had good communication. The staff member showed me all around and answered my questions. The place was clean and the residents seemed happy. It didn't have an odor. I..."
READ MORE5561 East Vernon Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Coast to Coast Senior Wellness is not a community, it's a house. My mom was a resident there for 13 months now. It's immaculate, bright, and cheerful. The staff members are wonderful. The people who run the house are very caring. I couldn't ask for a..."
READ MORE1400 W West Covina Pkwy, West Covina, CA 91790
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I like Merrill Gardens at West Covina. It's nice. The people were very helpful and nice. The price seemed good for all that they offered. It's a little bit farther away from my dad, but it's a clean and newer place. They have tiers of service. My dad..."
READ MORE12400 Dakota River Court, Eastvale, CA 91752
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Great facility! It is always clean and they have great staff. The food is homemade, and the clients really enjoy it. ..."
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11541 Highland Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Visited this place last saturday, My thoughts, 1. Location: Safe neighborhood. Quite. clean. 2. The staff: friendly 3. The house: recently renovated. Layout was nice. Felt like a spacious place. 4. Food/ meals: Didn't eat any of..."
READ MORE149 W. Lambert Road, Brea, CA 92821
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Silverado Brea Memory Care is very helpful. The rooms are sunny. The food is delicious. I love that they have engaging activities every day. It is a small community, which is more inviting to my in-laws, and since they moved in there, th..."
READ MORE2841 Golden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I chose Golden Groves Residential Care for my mother. It was the perfect fit for her because it's small. It only holds like four or five people, so it's a lot of one-on-one care. That's what we were looking for. I wasn't looking for a large facility ..."
READ MORE15453 Elm Lane, Chino Hills, CA 91709
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom actually ended up in a board and care facility, Golden Cascade. It was excellent. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. They treated my mom like she was family. They took really, really good care of her. Food was excellent. They had five ..."
READ MORE25622 Maximus St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have found a place for my mom, Aegean Hills Senior Living. It's a board and care facility. It's like a family-owned company but my mom needed a higher level of care than assisted living, so we had to go the next level up. It's very clean, it's in ..."
READ MORE20430 Harvest Ave, Lakewood, CA 90715
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Grace Blossom Care. We like the place because it was a regular home that was converted into a board and care facility. There was a lot of space and areas outside for visitors. They didn't have any issues with COVID or anything li..."
READ MORE25735 Cervantes Ln,, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife was at Goodmornings Home Care. I scanned a number of places in the Mission Viejo or near our home, and I really like that place. It's just a home for up to 6 people, and most of the people there were elderly people. My wife was the only one w..."
READ MORE31742 Isle Royal, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the house is bright. The caregivers are very attentive and helpful to the residents...."
READ MORE22645 Via Tercero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Home. The staff was great. They were friendly and caring towards the residents. The food always smelled good, and the house was always clean! Overall we were very satisfied with the quality of care our relative received. Activities were based on ..."
READ MORE1042 Claraday Street, Glendora, CA 91740
5.0
(1 reviews)
"St. James is wonderful. I like everything about it. I like that it is in a neighborhood. The house is a very large open floorplan. It had very good vibes. The people were very friendly, very nice and welcoming. The food looked good. The place was ver..."
READ MORE2602 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has been a resident here for over 7 years, I could not be more grateful for how well he is taken care of . He is always clean, fresh shaved and happy when I see him, The house is well kept and extremely clean , with no odors of urine like I ha..."
READ MORE8120 S. Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I just had a very brief tour here. It's very roomy and homey. I really liked it. I liked the staff, the accommodations, and the attention that they provide to the residents. The apartments were clean. The lady we met was very helpful. She assisted me..."
READ MORE30741 Paseo Del Niguel, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father is a resident of Sunset Homes. We love it there for him. He has lived in probably 4 other places, which are larger and more assisted living/memory care places. When my sister and I found Sunset Homes, it was just a really good fit for my fa..."
READ MORE25464 Via Estudio, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are extremely happy with Laguna Cottage #1. The lady who runs it has been instrumental in getting Mom out of the nursing home, and I can't say enough good things about the people. They are very persistent about making sure that she eats. They sit ..."
READ MOREWith memory care rates of $6,563 per month, Irvine is on par with the rest of the state, which has the same monthly average. In San Diego, monthly fees are about $300 higher at $6,844, and in Oxnard, rates exceed Irvine’s average by $600 at $7,188. Several cities have more economical care, including Riverside and Bakersfield, where respective rates come in at $5,000 and $4,688. Nationally, care costs are about $900 less than in Irvine at $5,625.
Irvine
$6,563
California
$6,563
United States
$5,625
San Diego
$6,844
Oxnard
$7,188
Riverside
$5,000
Bakersfield
$4,688
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care residents in Irvine pay $6,563 per month for services.
In Irvine there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory care is the second-most expensive long-term care option in Irvine at $6,563, with only nursing home care coming in higher at $9,125 for semiprivate accommodations. Seniors may save about $650 per month by obtaining care at home from in-home care or home health care agencies, which charge $5,911 for full-time services. Assisted living is over $1,300 less at $5,250, and adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,652.
Memory Care
$6,563
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Irvine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
There are numerous nonprofit organizations and programs in the Irvine region that provide support to seniors and families affected by dementia. Through agencies such as the Alzheimer’s Association, the county’s Office on Aging and the local long-term care ombudsman’s office, Irvine residents get personalized help with finding dementia care solutions. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Alzheimer’s Orange County | (844) 373-4400 | Alzheimer’s Orange County provides information on local resources for seniors and families affected by Alzheimer’s. It also provides day services for those with Alzheimer’s, educational classes and workshops and early-stage services, such as museum tours, trips to live entertainment events and Memories in the Making art classes. |
Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter | (949) 426-8544 | The Alzheimer’s Association has options counselors who provide in-home consultations to help families understand their loved one’s long-term care options and identify ways to pay for memory care services. The organization also hosts in-person and online support groups and has a database of dementia service providers in the community. |
Alzheimer’s Family Center | (714) 593-9630 | The Alzheimer’s Family Center hosts events such as Mind Boosters classes and the monthly Healthy Brain Fair, raising community awareness of Alzheimer’s. It also oversees support groups and counseling services for caregivers, and it administers memory checkups and legal workshops for seniors. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 | The region’s long-term care ombudsman visits memory care facilities in Irvine to ensure compliance with state guidelines. The ombudsman can also help seniors and families compare costs and services at local dementia care facilities, identify ways to pay for services and navigate the move-in process. |
OC Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 | The Orange County Office on Aging, which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for the region, has information specialists who provide referrals for legal and financial counseling services, prescription drug assistance and durable medical equipment loans. The office can also help seniors apply for public and veterans’ benefits that may pay for memory care. |
Memory care facilities in Irvine are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This division investigates reports of substandard care or living conditions in residential facilities and publishes information on licensing requirements and residents’ rights. It also links individuals to the state’s long-term care ombudsman program.
Irvine Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Bertl
5.0
Review of Atria Golden Creek
Rooms are nice studios and accommodate my sister's furniture well.
Memory Care
Bruce Q
5.0
Review of Atria Golden Creek
I'm my dad's primary caregiver. Atria has made his transition from his home of almost 60 years, to Atria's assisted living, and soon thereafter to their memory care section, very easy on my dad...
Memory Care
Richard
5.0
Review of Atria Golden Creek
Atria Golden Creek is a well managed facility with excellent staff/care givers. The staff is so caring and very committed to helping my wife in memory care. They helped her adjust to new...