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Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley average about $6,464 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 1224 communities in Fountain Valley. Our detailed directory has 15569 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Torrance and Irvine.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Our Countryside Resort
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My Mom has been with Our Countryside Resort for the past year. She has adjusted very well while there and is much happier and calmer since being there. The staff is very kind, compassionate, and attentive...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Our Countryside Resort we are dedicated to creating a home for elderly individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We offer a safe, loving, and comfortable environment that they can continue to thrive and enjoy the highest quality of life.
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Staff great , residents friendly, variety of activities, great special events My main complaint is with the dining experience. The food is ok at best but almost never hot. The food will never be good unless...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover a spectacular retirement living right in your own backyard. Set in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, at The Village at Sherman Oaks you’ll enjoy Independent and Assisted living services as it should be: A beautiful setting with all of the features and amenities you could hope for...
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All was fine. This was our first experience putting a family member into assisted living. He's still adjusting...our situation was sad but necessary. All good overall. They have Spectrum for basic cable &...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WellQuest of Murrieta is a beautiful community offering many common areas for families to enjoy. We are located on Jackson Ave. just off Cal Oaks. We are conveniently close to doctor offices, hospitals, shopping and the freeway.Our management and staff come with industry experience and strive to...
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1. They had a single bed room and my brother is used to living alone. 2. The staff there were very nice. 3. There were a lot of activities going on and they had an ice cream bar area. My brother loves ice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Centrally located in California's famed Orange County just a short drive from the excitement of Los Angeles and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kirkwood Orange is a well-equipped Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering a full range of supportive care services. Our rare blend of modern...
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 5. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens and is near many regional nature trails and parks. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and...
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You can't beat the location. It's very expensive and a little dated. The staff is kind and I haven't heard any complaints about the food. The piano is key for my aunt. It would be nice if there was a pool...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brookdale Ocean House is an ocean-side assisted living community in Santa Monica. Many of our apartments have amazing ocean views. If food is important to you, you won’t be disappointed. Our Director of Dining Services, Joe Saldana, won best Chef de Cuisine in Southern California two years in a...
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My dad has been at two facilities prior to this, and has never had a team as caring and attentive to his needs as the team at Regency has been. We've both been so happy with the experience so far, and are...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located on Oak Knoll Avenue, a beautiful tree-lined residential street between Cordova and Del Mar, Regency Park Oak Knoll exemplifies the best in retirement living for seniors. Our goal is to provide a positive setting with an emphasis on quality of life, activity and socialization. One of Oak...
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When resident and family acknowledge workers, they are extremely friendly and wonderful. Care services is a 3 either resident or family member need to speak up is something is not getting done, then it will...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Raincross at Riverside, you'll find yourself surrounded by beautifully manicured grounds and resort-style amenities, such as a restaurant style dining, social activities and a full service beauty salon. Located nearby are restaurants, shopping, medical centers and houses of worship for your...
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The Culinary and Food Services Department, led by Amy Lebrun, also deserves extraordinary recognition. Planning, ordering, preparing, serving, and cleaning up after three healthy meals a day, 365 days a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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Very happy with Sunrise! The apartment size (what they call a 1 bedroom) is bright and a good size for a den and a bedroom. Nice view of Crescent drive. The food works great for my mom. She has no complaints...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana
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1) My father is happy there and has no complaints. 2) Reasonably clean 3) Staff and residents are very friendly 4) All his needs are met. 5) Friendly & Receptive 6) Good food and plenty of it 7) Always...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Here, you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for an Assisted Living community where you can redefine your independence, then our community in Tarzana, California, might be the right fit for you.  Take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s connecting with...
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Photo of Oakmont of San Antonio Heights
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Everyone was very friendly and kind. There was only one caregiver we had some problems with, but everyone else was wonderful and tried to help as much as possible. When he first arrived, the care seemed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is a beautiful retirement community with beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Soak up the views of the mountain alongside our nearby Old Spanish Trail–a historically significant trail full of...
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Having your own room is good. The time it takes for care givers to get to my mom is awful. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to an hour for them to get to her to take her to the bathroom and it could take that...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
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The staff is very kind, caring, and attentive, and the facility is clean and well-maintained. We experienced a few minor issues related to medication management, but overall we've been happy with the care...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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Staff were friendly - although they were constantly short staffed. They need more staff for patient support and care so you do not have to wait hours for help.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Beautiful Pet Friendly Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Living Community Nestled in the East Side of exclusive Costa Mesa.Our award winning community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities. Our...
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Our mom is a thriving resident of Ivy Park at Fullerton and has lived there for 6 months. Ivy Park is truly a special place that offers a wonderful, caring and kind environment. The director and her staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park at Fullerton is a vibrant senior living community nestled in the lively city of Fullerton. Just off the I-5 and 91 freeway, Ivy Park is within minutes from St. Jude Hospital and it’s surrounding medical centers. Residents at Ivy Park enjoy the city’s picturesque parks, historic buildings...
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This facility is a fantastic place for your loved one. The owner is the most excellent person I have ever met. The caregivers are professional and know what they are doing, most importantly they care for...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
QFC Loving Care Alderton is a residential care home that provides your loved ones with a high level of non-medical care. They also offer private or shared rooms, home cooked meals and help with activities of daily living. The home offers a front porch and a garden so your loved one can relax in a...
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We like the concept of memory care cottages with common garden area. Residents have their apartment and can freely walk outside cottage around the grounds without feeling locked in
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Terrace is Rancho Santa Margarita's only full-service rental retirement community. Your first indication of the excellence we promise comes the moment you set foot on our resort-like campus. Park Terrace is situated in the award winning master planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita,...
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It's a nice facility for people that are not mobile or active. We are moving my mom to [community removed] because it is more active and allows her to be more social. The care takers at Kind Heart 3 are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Whether it's your parents, a grandparent, aunt, uncle or a cherished friend you're looking out for, we understand how the responsibility can wear on you ... at work, at home and in your relationships with family and friends. Do you fear for your loved one's safety, but hope to find a manageable...
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The management team makes it very easy to integrate. They are very responsive to individuals requests and needs. They have continued to do so over the months going on a year. They have persons available on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park at Santa Monica is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Santa Monica. Located between the Pacific Coast Highway and Wilshire Boulevards, Ivy Park is just minutes from the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, stunning ocean views,...
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I would recommend the facility if a family member is way down the line the way my mother is. There isn't a ton of stimulation for the patients, but that's to be expected with people who are nearing death....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Hollywood Healthy Living is a 6 bed residential facility located on the border of North burbank and Sun Valley, right off the exit of Hollywood Way. Located in a beautiful,quite neighborhood on top of the hill. While sitting on the porch you have breathtaking views of Burbank, San Fernando...
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The staff is very nice and friendly! Very caring. The amount of activities is unbelievable and the assortment is very diverse - something for everyone. For the food it is like going to a lovey restaurant...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Your New Lifestyle AwaitsNo chores, housework, or upkeep—only bright, rich days in a coastal paradise. Sound too good to be true? Welcome to The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey, where you can finally have your day in the sun.Explore Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term...
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They could improve on nothing, it is fantastic. What we like the most about Ardent Care is that it is a small friendly community and very clean and active and we would recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My only comment is that if a senior needs a lot of assistance this is not the place to be. We are having to pay for outside additional caregivers to come in because he needs more help. He is in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
"The Ivy at Wellington is a senior living community set on over 8 acres easily accessible from Interstate 5 and Highway 73. The location between the picturesque foothills of the Saddleback Mountains and the Pacific Ocean is only a short distance to many popular restaurants, golf courses and local...
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After visiting many memory care, facilities, we are very happy with Welbrook. My sister is very well cared for. She is always well dressed, clean, well fed, entertained, and has a nice room. The caregivers...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welbrook Senior Living is a relatively new provider of Residential and Nursing Care.We are however, collectively considered by many to be experts in this field.We are not a public company rather we are a group of husbands, wives, sons and daughters who want to earn our livings making a difference...
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Cost of assisted living in Fountain Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fountain Valley is $6,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,449 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fountain Valley, CA
$6,464/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,464/mo
$7,603/mo

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,674/mo
Studio
$5,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,345/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain Valley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fountain Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Fountain Valley, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fountain Valley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fountain Valley, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fountain Valley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fountain Valley, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Fountain Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fountain Valley, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fountain Valley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fountain Valley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fountain Valley

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff, making residents and their families feel at home. At Sunrise of Yorba Linda, several families mention the long-term friendships they've developed with staff members, such as the Executive Director and activities director.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered, which cater to their diverse interests. Examples include musical performances, crafts, bingo, and outings to local attractions. At Brookdale Brookhurst, residents enjoy weekly Scan Embrace program visits from doctors and nurses.
Access to comprehensive care services. Several communities, such as Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, offer on-site medical care, making it easier for residents to manage their health and receive necessary treatment. This level of care, along with the support of attentive staff, has led to positive experiences for many families.
Consistently clean and well-maintained spaces. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring residents live in a comfortable and inviting environment. Examples include the facilities at Atria Golden Creek and Meridian at Anaheim Hills, where residents appreciate the well-appointed apartments and maintained ...
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Thoughtful and individualized care. Some families share that their loved ones receive personalized attention and care, tailored to their unique needs. At Savant of Garden Grove, staff members accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure residents receive meals and assistance that meet their individual requirements.
Accessible and responsive communication. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is essential for ensuring residents' care needs are being met. At Sunrise of Orange, the Director of Sales and Executive Director are praised for their approachability and willingness to address concerns promptly and compassionately. ...
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Fountain Valley review score based on 2,163 family reviews

8.3
Review score1224 facilities2163 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2163 reviews of 1224 Fountain Valley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fountain Valley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fountain Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Fountain Valley, CA1224 facilities
8.4
Los Angeles, CA614 facilities
8.8
Riverside, CA242 facilities

Review subcategories for Fountain Valley assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,163 reviews of 1,224 Fountain Valley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fountain Valley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fountain Valley, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.4
Care services
3.4
3.1
Staff
3.6
3.3
Meals & dining
3.3
3.0
Activities
3.3
3.0
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Fountain Valley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain Valley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain Valley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fountain Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fountain Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.2%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fountain Valley assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fountain Valley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fountain Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fountain Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain Valley assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fountain Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain Valley assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fountain Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fountain Valley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fountain Valley protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Carmel Village, Park View Estates and Buena Park Elder Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fountain Valley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 1224 assisted living facilities near Fountain Valley, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fountain Valley, California are Los Angeles Board and Care, Villas At San Bernardino and Atria Golden Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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