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Assisted living costs in Irvine average about $4,080 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 286 communities in Irvine. Our detailed directory has 1720 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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.
We know that choosing a new living situation for your elderly loved one can be difficult, but once you see Cameo Eastside, an assisted living facility located in Costa Mesa, California, you will rest assured that we give the utmost care, with patience and dignity, to your loved one who may need...
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The community took very good care of my mom. I wish communities would be upfront with the cost of the care for loved ones. I would tell friends that it is a very nice and friendly place. They are...
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.
OC Senior Golden Care OC Senior Golden Care is a residential care home located in Orange City, CA Orange in Orange County. Its locality is well known for its pleasant weather all year round. Because of this, the residents of this group home are able to soak in the sun and get the best that nature...
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This home is clean and well taken care of. The food is homemade and good. I am greeted by everyone and I can pop in any time. She has some friends there. They offer activities and even take my Mother in...
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.
Tuyet-Nga (or Nancy) Tran is the current owner/administrator of OC Swidler Guest Home. She has a great deal of passion for people and providing care, especially the aging senior population. Nancy is very hands on and involved who loves providing personal care for her residents.OC Swidler Guest...
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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.
Cyecrest Guest Home is a senior care home situated in the great Orange City, California in Orange County. Our community consists of a well organized neighborhood, which has sufficient infrastructure to cater for health, transportation and social welfare of our seniors. Our residence is built in...
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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.
Cyecrest Guest Home II is a residential care home located in Orange, California, located in Orange County. We are geographically situated in a position that is ideal for serenity and has a friendly neighborhood. The community is also near resourceful infrastructures that might be of great help...
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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.
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Aurora Gardens provides excellent care including nutritious meals, well maintained home and caring providers. The owners are "by the book" for licensing which I appreciate.
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.
The gorgeous assisted living community known as Aurora Gardens is located in Mission Viejo, California. Aurora Gardens can be a wonderful community for your loved one because we pride ourselves in offering some of the very best amenities in the area. Your loved one will be able to live in their...
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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.
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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.
Neighborhood Suites is a warm and lovable group home setting located in Los Angeles, California. The apartment style, full-service senior care home has a hospital conveniently located in its vicinity. The grounds are specially structured to emanate a home like an ambiance all for the...
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Beautiful home, very kind caregivers, very helpful!
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.
The Heathers - Wintergreen provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the clock...
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The staff was very attentive, they listened and supported my father. My mother wanted to see him everyday and the staff accommodated her visits. Room was cleaned everyday and resident was attended to daily...
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.
The Irvine Cottages are located in Mission Viejo, California. We strive to treat each of our elderly residents with the respect and dignity we would give to our own loved ones. As a result, we have established a warm and compassionate home for our residents. We offer several degrees of care for...
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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.
Newport Heights Manor is a senior care home located in sunny Costa Mesa, California in Orange County. Located just east of Newport Beach and just south of Huntington Beach, the city of Costa Mesa is very close to many recreational areas as well as shopping venues. The city is just a couple...
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Love Coastside Senior Home! [names removed] held my hand as I took baby steps transitioning mom from independent living. Steps that led to a nurturing and caring lifestyle for mom where she feels and is...
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.
Coastside Senior Home is a senior living community located in Half Moon Bay, California. We pride ourselves in being one of the largest and most secured communities developed specifically for seniors living in the area. We have beautiful homes available for either rent or purchase so that you can...
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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.
Now serving two locations in Orange County, California.   Call us today for more information or a facility tour!   Elvie Hawk, Licensed Administrator
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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.
Genesis Elderly Care IIFor the best adult living help in Orange County, California look no further than Genesis Elderly Care II. We are an exquisite senior care home that is a couple of minutes away from the nearest hospital services, in a neighborhood with adequate security provisions. Our...
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Putting my Mom in a home again was very difficult...we really were concerned about safety and cost. We also wanted good and experienced caretakers. Genesis has been amazing! The care team is very...
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.
We are licensed to care six elderly people who require assistance in maintaining their highest level of functioning.We provide excellent staff to resident that is well trained in handling dementia, alzheimers and other behavioral problems or physical disorders such as incontinence that may arise...
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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.
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My spouse's first couple of weeks were rough. The director, [name removed], spent extra time with him, his doctor adjusted his meds, and he has settled in. We both like the staff and the meals are good. ...
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.
The Lincoln House, located in beautiful Orange County California, is part of a group of Alternative Senior Care homes. Alternative Senior Care, or ASL, was designed by a family when a loved one was diagnosed with dementia. After care became overwhelming and the loved one could no longer do any of...
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The caregivers have been great and they are taking good care of mom. The food is well balanced and tastes good. They keep the home and mom's room clean. They have a porch outside for the residents to sit...
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.
Located on Albany Circle, Cheerful Heart Home V is Villa Park, California's premier senior living center. We know that making the decision to move a loved one into an assisted living facility is hard, which is why we want you to know that we offer the best amenities and services for your loved...
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So far things have gone well at Best Elderly Care! It's a nice looking residential care type facility, things are always clean and well kept. The staff have all been very friendly and personable and seem to...
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.
Best Elderly Care I is located in a beautiful and prestigious area of Villa Park city. This home has all private rooms at affordable prices and it is owned and administrated by a Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience. She worked in several hospitals in Orange County getting trained in...
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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.
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The home is immaculate and beautiful, the staff is very knowledgeable, caring and provide excellent services. Our first choice!
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.
Good Samaritan Retirement Center is a beautiful senior independent living community, located in El Cajon California. This Spanish mission styled facility boasts beautiful grounds and apartment with open floor plans. Kitchenettes and walk-in closets are just some of the lovely features available...
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My uncle is doing very well here. The staff is very friendly and they are able to communicate with him in his primary language which is Spanish. He is the most active one in the bunch of residents that are...
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.
Founded in 1992 the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan is the biggest service provider for people of all ages in the United States with over 27,000 residents. Our mission is to serve each and every resident in god's will to the best of our ability and to provide shelter and support for all...
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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.
Del Sol and Del Sol Dos Residential Care for the Elderly's mission is to provide the best living accommodations in a real home environment. Each home is family owned and dedicated to giving personal loving care to our elderly. Our goal is to make quality multi-level service and supervision...
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Cost of assisted living in Irvine, CA

The average cost of senior living in Irvine is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,964 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Irvine, CA vs. nearby cities

Irvine, CA
$4,082/mo
$4,326/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Irvine, CA vs. the state and national average

Irvine, CA
$4,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,637/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Irvine vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,082/mo
$5,270/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Irvine, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,768/mo
Private
$5,579/mo
Studio
$5,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,394/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,811/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Irvine over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Irvine, 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 Irvine.

What families are saying about assisted living in Irvine

Recent reviews for assisted living in Irvine

Brookdale Corona

4.9
All of the staff at Brookdale Corona are very compassionate. The facility itself is secure. They have two separate outside areas for the residents. They also have a lot of great activities provided.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for socializing. Residents at various communities enjoy a diverse array of activities, including singing, games, and social events. For instance, at Sunrise of Yorba Linda, they have movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes to keep residents engaged and active.
Kind and caring staff. Several reviews mention the compassionate nature of the staff at their community. For example, at Westminster Terrace Senior Living, the kind and attentive staff have developed friendships with residents and their families.
Peaceful and well-maintained surroundings. Many residents appreciate the calming atmosphere and cleanliness of their community. As mentioned at Brookdale Irvine, the peaceful surroundings and the well-kept facilities contribute to a nice living experience.
Personalized care for individual needs. Communities like Sunrise of Mission Viejo offer personalized care for residents, accommodating their unique needs. For instance, they make quick and thoughtful adjustments to help residents and their families during the moving process.
Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Meridian at Laguna Hills, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight of the day.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families value clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring care needs are being met. For example, at Sunrise of Yorba Linda, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
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Irvine review score based on 299 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 299 reviews of 201 Irvine assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Irvine 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

Irvine review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Irvine, CA201 facilities
8.2
Tustin, CA163 facilities
7.8
Laguna Woods, CA242 facilities

Review subcategories for Irvine 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 299 reviews of 201 Irvine assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Irvine 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.
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Cleanliness
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Irvine assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irvine assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irvine, 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 Irvine 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 Irvine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
49.3%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
49.8%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.4%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Irvine 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 Irvine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.7%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irvine 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 Irvine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
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37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Irvine 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 Irvine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irvine 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 Irvine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.4%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
10.4%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Irvine

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Irvine protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Comfort Keepers Home Care, Blessings Senior Care and Sunrise of Orange are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Irvine, California. See full list of communities.

There are 286 assisted living facilities near Irvine, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Irvine, California are Blessings Senior Care, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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