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Since Mom has been at Basia Residential living,(about 1 1/2 months now), her health has improved a lot and keeps getting better. Her diabetes is under control, she is now able to use her walker with...
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.
When it comes to taking care of an elderly loved one, many people worry about their loved one being neglected in an overcrowded and understaffed senior care facility. Fortunately, there is a solution to the problem in the Lake Forest, California community. We at Basia Residential care offer a...
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The care at this community. My mom likes staff who are always caring for her needs of her special diet needs. The community is clean and very nice. The menu is what she is needed for her special. They offer...
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.
Serenity Senior Care Home Serenity Senior Care Home is a residential care home located in the charming city of Lake Forest, CA in Orange County. Our incredible community is situated between two lakes and it overlooks the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. In addition, Lake Forest was recently...
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We love Serene Valley Care Home. It is akways clean, my family member is always clean, they serve great meals & have the residents families come & visit at holiday times to have a meal together. My family...
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.
Serene Valley Care Home is located in gorgeous Lake Forest, California and is within driving distance to many residential homes and shopping centers. This is a prime location for anyone to have their elderly parent live. Here at Serene Valley Care Home, we pride ourselves in being one of the very...
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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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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.
Joyful Home II, located on Camberwell Street in Laguna Hills, California, is one of the area's top elderly care facilities. Private rooms help residents create their own homes in our building, and we encourage our residents to decorate and bring in some of their own furniture to create an even...
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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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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.
Joyful Home is located in Orange, California and offers board and care facilities to the elderly. As an RCFE facility, we are dedicated, devoted and loving toward each one of our residents. We strive to provide personalized services toward individual needs. Our staff are caring, loving and...
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They are wonderful!! They have wonderful food, they cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they do the shopping. They provide wonderful compassionate care. I am very pleased with them. They are really...
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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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.
Verona Court VII is a little piece of heaven in Mission Viejo, California that welcomes all of the young at heart. We are a five star establishment with an excellent Medicare rating. The comfort of our patients is of highest priority. Verona Court is a small facility with apartment-style housing....
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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 caregivers are nice and take good care of mom. The food is marginal. They offer some activities such as bingo and cards. They are regimental when it comes to getting up and having meals. They keep...
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.
Horizon Primavera Senior Living is a senior care home located at the heart of Mission Viejo City, California in Orange County. Our residence lies in a cool place that is surrounded by beautiful trees and vegetation. We operate in a quiet but accessible neighborhood in Mission Viejo City. The...
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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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (A.E.C.H.INC) board and care offer the best available alternative. We provides necessary assistance in a homelike...
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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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (AECH.INC) board and care offer the best available alternative. We provides necessary assistance in a homelike...
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They took such good care of my Papa after I pulled him from Soleil because of neglect and abuse. They only had him for a few weeks before he passed but they really loved and cares for him. I felt like family...
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.
Lending hands elderly care facility is located in bustling Mission Viejo California. This is an area that boasts local arts, beautiful parks and many fine dining experiences. The Facility is located within walking distance of the Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center as well as Spiritual Houses of...
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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.
We provide care for the following:ambulatory and non-ambulatory,stroke patients,alzheimer's/parkinson's residents,mentaly alert residents,residents with short term memory loss,hospice residents.Highlights:high staffing ratios and low caregiver turnover rates,licensee/administrator resides at the...
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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.
Lotus Senior Care’s loving approach starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serving each resident as a family member. This means kind, loving, and professional care in a home atmosphere. Every detail of our care, the staff, our homes, our food, medication supervision, activities and more is...
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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.
Alpine B senior living facility in Mission Viejo, CA specializes in providing, safe, active and comfortable residential units for seniors with needs related to aging and dementia. It is located in the heart of a quiet residential and shopping district within minutes of large open space parks. ...
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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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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.
Vest Care Manor is a senior care home located in the city of San Luis Obispo, CA, in Orange County. The home care is located in an area that is fully networked and can receive seniors from all regions especially South America. Vest Care manor is also surrounded with other home cares that it can...
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Ever since my mother [name removed] has been under your care she has gained some weight and seems to be more happy than the previous facility where she resided. [Name removed], my mom’s main care giver has...
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.
Thank you for you interest in Golden Coast Senior Living for your loved one! Golden Coast Senior Living, has five homes in Mission Viejo, each home is licensed for six residents. Our Mission is to provide care that enables your loved to experience quality living and afford you the peace of mind...
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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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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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (AECH.Inc) board and care offers the best available alternative option. We provide necessary assistance in a homelike...
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A truly exceptional place for my mom. The care she receives is wonderful. The staff makes her feel great. It has a home atmosphere that makes it feel like they haven't left...
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.
Tucked away and conveniently located outside of Century City in Los Angeles, you will find the perfect location for your mom and/or dad. We have parents too so we know how important it is to make sure that they are safe and happy. We are known for having caring professionals who become family...
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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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Moving my dad here was the right decision he has adjusted well and doing great. He loves the food here he can't say enough about it. The staff is friendly not only to him but to us as well when we are there....
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.
Senior living communities can't get much better than Mission Viejo Care Cottages located in the midst of Mission Viejo, California. Our gorgeous cottages are designed for the elderly, equipped with disability equipment to make living much easier for them. Our community is also very affordable no...
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Cost of assisted living in Laguna Woods, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Woods is $4,186 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,984 per month.

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

Laguna Woods, CA
$4,186/mo

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

Laguna Woods, CA
$4,186/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,186/mo
$5,517/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,054/mo
Private
$5,905/mo
Studio
$6,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,895/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,680/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,825/mo

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

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Laguna Woods, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaguna Woods, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,186/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,517/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,605/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Laguna Woods, CA:$4,186/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Laguna Woods, CA:$5,517/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Laguna Woods, CA:$4,605/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Laguna Woods, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Laguna Woods 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Laguna Woods, CA$5,809/mo$5,834/mo-0.4%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,809/mo
2023 average cost:$5,834/mo
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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 Woods, 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 Woods.

What families are saying about assisted living in Laguna Woods

Recent reviews for assisted living in Laguna Woods

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

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and warmth of the staff at various communities, such as Ivy Park at San Juan and Meridian at Laguna Hills. Families appreciate the caring attitude of the staff, who go above and beyond to make residents and their loved ones feel at home.
Variety of activities to engage residents. Communities like Atria San Juan and Ivy Park of Wellington offer a wide range of activities for residents, from singing and games to movies and outings. These activities help keep residents active and engaged, providing opportunities for socializing and staying involved in their community.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Brookdale Irvine and Meridian at Laguna Hills mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patios and dining rooms.
Accessible and helpful communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, so that everyone can stay informed and make sure care needs are being met. At the Ivy Park at San Juan, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in p ...
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High-quality food and flexible dining options. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Oakmont of Orange, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Comfortable and homelike living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cozy and comfortable atmosphere of communities, with residents enjoying the homelike feel of their private rooms and communal areas. At Newport Plaza, for example, residents appreciate the personal touches that make their apartments feel like a loving and familiar spa ...
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Laguna Woods review score based on 238 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 165 Laguna Woods assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laguna Woods 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 Woods review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Laguna Woods, CA165 facilities
8.1
Aliso Viejo, CA252 facilities
8.2
Laguna Hills, CA247 facilities

Review subcategories for Laguna Woods 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 238 reviews of 165 Laguna Woods assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Laguna Woods 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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Laguna Woods assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Woods assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Woods, 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 Woods 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 Woods 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laguna Woods 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 Woods 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
63.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Woods 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 Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Woods 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 Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Woods 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 Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Laguna Woods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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