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Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach average about $4,214 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 243 communities in Laguna Beach. Our detailed directory has 1288 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.
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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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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.
Irvine Cottage 8 in Irvine California is an assisted living center that has a unique cottage setting. This facility treats a number of chronic illnesses like Parkinson's Disease, and dementia. They do all the tasks for you so you can enjoy seeing your parents, relatives, or friends in a...
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The staff here is very attentive and friendly. The facility is very nice and maintained well at all times. It is always clean and fresh. The level of care here is wonderful and you can tell that they...
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.
Orange County Care Home is a senior care home located in the tranquil city of Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County. Our community boasts of mind blowing landscapes, amazing atmosphere and nature. Mission Viejo is renowned for its tree-lined neighborhoods and its friendly and accommodating scenery...
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My father resided here for nearly 3 years. He recently passed away before his 94th birthday. During his stay, he was treated with love and respect from all staff members. Because the capacity is for only 6...
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.
Astoria Retirement Residences is a 6 bed home care facility for the elderly. An impressive luxury home design for your comfort and security awaits you... Each of the six private rooms feature fine furnishings, hardwood floor treatments and a fire sprinkler system for safety.
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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
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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.
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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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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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.
The Astoria Retirement Residence is a residential care home located in the beautiful seaside city of Newport Beach, California. Our picturesque community features beautiful harbors and scenic views of the ocean with majestic shorelines. Newport Beach is a great place to live with an inviting...
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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.
Allora Senior LivingAllora Senior Living is a newly established premium residential senior assisted living facility providing best in class care in Mission Viejo, CA. The facility is freshly renovated, technology enhanced, and awake staff ready. We welcome you to learn more about the services and...
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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.
A warm breeze is ever present at Cameo Mariners. The friendly, beautifully appointed residence for senior citizens is located at the heart of the coastal community, Newport Beach. This is the original site where the founders of Cameo opened their first residential home for the elderly, and they...
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I love this community it is just a few blocks from my house so I can visit often. It is always clean and kept up. The staff is kind, attentive, and patient. The director [Removed] has accommodated my mom's...
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.
The Heathers - Seaside Cottage 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...

Cost of assisted living in Laguna Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Beach is $4,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $4,016 per month.

Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach, CA, vs. nearby cities

Laguna Beach, CA
$4,214/mo

Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach, CA, vs. state and national averages

Laguna Beach, CA
$4,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,214/mo
$5,596/mo

Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,053/mo
Private
$5,886/mo
Studio
$6,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,863/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,825/mo

Senior living costs in Laguna Beach vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Laguna Beach, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaguna Beach, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,214/mo$4,506/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,596/mo$5,463/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,679/mo$4,701/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Laguna Beach, CA:$4,214/mo
California:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Laguna Beach, CA:$5,596/mo
California:$5,463/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Laguna Beach, CA:$4,679/mo
California:$4,701/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Laguna Beach, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Laguna Beach 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Laguna Beach, CA$5,784/mo$5,761/mo+0.4%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Laguna Beach, CA
2024 average cost:$5,784/mo
2023 average cost:$5,761/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Laguna Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Laguna Beach

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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Monterey Peninsula IV in Corona, CA

5.0
This community just worked our perfectly, our loved one was from Hawaii and they were familiar with the their food traditions which was nice. It was very clean. and the staff members were great, we thought it was a really good value and the care excellent.

Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8
my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across different communities. At San Clemente Villas, the new executive director is praised for their enthusiasm, while at Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano, staff members go out of their way to help residents and their families. ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with residents participating in a wide range of offerings at various communities. At Brookdale Irvine, residents appreciate the diverse activities, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes. At Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, cogniti ...
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Clean and up-to-date facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned in reviews as important factors in residents' satisfaction. At Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano, the beautiful grounds, gardens, and renovated patio and dining room are noted. At Ivy Park at Laguna Woods, the cleanliness and nice facilities ar ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Many reviews mention the accommodating nature of communities, with staff members going above and beyond to meet residents' needs. At Atria Golden Creek, staff are described as helpful and supportive, and at Atria Golden Creek, accommodations are made for residents' individual needs. At Meri ...
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Friendly and social atmosphere. Residents often mention the warm and friendly atmosphere at their communities, with many making new friends and feeling welcomed. At Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, residents have made lots of friends and enjoy the social aspects of the community. At Capistrano Senior Living, residents are desc ...
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Dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Reviews frequently mention the knowledgeable and caring nature of the staff at various communities. At Sunrise of Mission Viejo, the medical team and care staff are praised for their dedication and attention to residents' needs. At Meridian at Laguna Hills, staff communication with families ...
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Laguna Beach review score based on 243 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 243 reviews of 162 Laguna Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laguna Beach 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

Laguna Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Laguna Beach, CA162 facilities
8.1
Aliso Viejo, CA252 facilities
8.0
Laguna Niguel, CA229 facilities

Review subcategories for Laguna Beach 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 243 reviews of 162 Laguna Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Laguna Beach 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Laguna Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach 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
44.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
48.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
16%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
13%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Laguna Beach

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 Laguna Beach protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria Golden Creek, Atria San Juan and Goodmornings Home Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Laguna Beach, California. See full list of communities.
There are 243 assisted living facilities near Laguna Beach, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Laguna Beach, California are Atria Golden Creek, Blessings Senior Care and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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