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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Orange County, CA

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Assisted living costs in Orange County average about $5,926 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 1177 communities in Orange County. Our detailed directory has 16078 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Irvine and Corona.

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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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.
We at Augustin Gardens know that making a decision for Elder Care is difficult. Entrusting the care of a loved one is never an easy decision. Many new emotions are felt. By choosing Augustin Gardens you will know that your loved one is receiving the best care available. At Augustin Gardens we...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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My mother stayed at Golden Coast Senior Living and the quality of care was so fantastic, that I moved my father into the same facility. My father receives immediate attention whenever needed, and the...
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.
Large spacious home located on a quiet street at the end of the cul-de-sac. Home has been totally renovated with new flooring, moldings, fans, lighting system, alarm system and many other things. Living room and dining room are separated to provide maximum comfort and ambience during meals....
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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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Very happy with all the staff and administration and recommend EVERCARE. They helped me get house call physicians and pharmacy lined up and covered through mom's insurance. The entire experience has been a...
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.
   At Aanamarie's Guest Homes,we understand that you are facingone of the toughest decision you will ever have to make....where to place your loved one?    The goal of Aanamarie's Guest Homes is to preserve the dignity and self worth of the Elderly by assuring high...
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Active Senior Home Care was the first and only place we visited, right when we walked in we knew this was going to be the correct choice. It feels very warm, inviting and like home. It does not feel cold or...
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.
Active Senior Home Care is a lovely family style Residential Care Home for the Elderly in Orange County. We help people to see a new way to spend the twilight of their lives in a friendly ambiance and give their families guiding support with our exceptional quality care. Our goal is to encourage...
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I have no complaints for now about the community, they are responding to my care and concerns. There has been a positive improvement within the community.
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.
Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center strives on maintaining one daily goal for every day of the year, and that is to provide all of its seniors and their families with the type of care they would want for themselves and their own families. Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing center offers...
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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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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
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 Mission's Home: Your Loved Ones Board and CareMy wife and I understand you may need more personal attention for your love one(s).  We understand this is a life changing event for your family and hope we can be of help at this time.The Mission's Home is a privately owned and operated...
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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.
Vallarta Lane Senior Living is a senior care home located in the safe city of Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County. Our community overlooks the Ladera Ranch on the east and Laguna Niguel Hills to the west. Mission Viejo is famous for its peaceful and suburban nature and this makes it a great place...
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Overall, it's been a positive experience, and I would recommend them. I have peace of mind that they are taking good care of my loved one. I think the staff are great. The only thing that's lacking 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.
The Heathers - Seaside Cottage I 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...
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Before Nina opened her care home she cared for my mother until her death. I can testify to her being one of the most caring kind person I have ever met. You and your parents will never regret choosing Nina...
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.
Making the decision to move a loved one into a care facility is not always an easy one. The staff at Nina's Care Home understands this and will work with you and your loved one to make the transition as smooth as possible. Nina's Care Home is located in beautiful and historic Eureka,...
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So far it's okay. The care seems to be good. The staff is fine, they're friendly. I was a little bit worried about the level care a larger place would provide and what they would charge for that. I knew what...
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 are a home health company that takes care of the elderly in southeast Michigan. We know how difficult it is when elderly loved ones develop health problems. At some point, everyone must deal with the issue including those of us in the health care field. That is why we work closely with...
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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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My mom is well taken care of here. The staff is very helpful. A nice environment for others. I would recommend this for other families.
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.
Olivera Residential Home, located in Mission Viejo, CA provides the perfect setting for the beloved elderly people in your family. This is an assisted living residence that allows senior citizens who can no longer manage independent living to enjoy the assistance they need without sacrificing...
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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.
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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.
Mission Viejo Care Cottages provide an elegant residential home care environment with care programs emphasizing optimal nutrition, hydration, mental simulation and physical activity. This program was developed to promote comfort, health, and well being. Our caregivers provide the highest...
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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.
Granny's Place IIGranny`s Place II is a senior care home located in Mission Viejo, California, located in Orange County. The residential home care is built in a single-story structure to ensure easy accessibility. This is the best place to be and have family member due to the friendly environment...
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Orange County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orange County is $5,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside County, CA with an average of $5,284 per month.

Assisted living costs in Orange County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Orange County, CA
$5,926/mo

Assisted living costs in Orange County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Orange County, CA
$5,926/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Orange County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,926/mo
$7,659/mo

Assisted living costs in Orange County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,227/mo
Studio
$5,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,338/mo

Senior living costs in Orange County 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: Orange County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
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Assisted Living$5,926/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,659/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,101/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Orange County, CA:$5,926/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Orange County, CA:$7,659/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Orange County, CA:$5,101/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Orange County, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Orange County 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
Orange County, CA$5,818/mo$5,459/mo+6.6%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Orange County, CA
2024 average cost:$5,818/mo
2023 average cost:$5,459/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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 Orange County, 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 Orange County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Orange County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Orange County

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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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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Orange County review score based on 2,327 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2327 reviews of 1177 Orange County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orange County 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

Orange County review score compared against nearby cities

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Orange County, CA1177 facilities
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Review subcategories for Orange County 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 2,327 reviews of 1,177 Orange County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Orange County 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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Friendliness
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Orange County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange County, 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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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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*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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
60.5%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange County 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 Orange County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Orange County 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 Orange County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orange County 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 Orange County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Orange County

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

Related senior services in Orange County, California

In Orange County, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Orange County, California is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Orange County include bus and rail transportation through the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Seniors may receive fare discounts. Orange County has fair biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable in certain areas.

Orange County offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Hoag Hospital Irvine and UCI Medical Center.

Orange County houses a number of large cities and many renowned attractions from Disney California Adventure Park to Newport Beach. In this adventurous landscape, seniors have a wide range of activities to choose from. Whether strolling the manicured gardens at San Juan Capistrano or antiquing in historic Old Towne Orange, you’ll find countless opportunities for relaxation and exploration.

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