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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 16090 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Irvine and Fountain Valley.

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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This facility is run but an RN and is very interested in my medical conditions. It is a smaller community and I feel really safe here. The staff members keep it very clean and it’s in a quiet neighborhood....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
You're going to feel just like you stepped into the storybook when you enter Camelot Residential Home assisted living community located in Bellflower, CA. Bellflower is known for its quiet, serene neighborhoods and Camelot is known for its elegance and warmth. In fact, the rooms are downright...
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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.
MPS Retirement Homes is nestled in sunny Lake Wood California. This senior care facility provides well designed, relaxed community is the perfect place to entrust your elderly parent or other family member. MRS Retirement Homes provides assisted living or independent living for our senior...
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The facility is well kept. It is always clean there. The staff is always friendly. The food is always good there. When walking into the facility it has a warm and inviting feeling there.
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 Jace Guest Home II, you will be able to enjoy the comfort and warmth of home while also receiving the quality care and attention that you need. Located in Chino, California, community residents have the choice of either enjoying the peace and quiet of the living community or venturing into the...
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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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I liked the feel quite a bit, and she is content. They want more money to have hospice come in. They don't really have any activities, this doesn't bother our loved one, but if your senior was active, this...
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.
Jace Guest Home is located in beautiful Chino, CA. We are well known for providing excellent service in our assisted living facility. Our staff are very well trained and true professionals. We are all here to make the transition for your loved one easy when leaving their home. The amenities we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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I had a tour of this home for my loved one and the lady who owned it was very friendly and welcoming during out visit. She had a nice clean home and there was lots of natural light throughout the home. My...
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.
Grandma's Home Care is a private pay residential care facility located in the amazing Riverside, CA. This is the perfect place for those that need minimal medical care and that are in a stable condition. We will still provide monitoring and intervention when needed. We are known for our great...
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It's an incredible set up, it's on a cul de sac near a freeway and you can't hear the freeway. There are only five or six people in the home, so organized activities are limited, but the staff does a good...
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.
Loving Arms Residential Care is located in Norwalk, California. We have been in business since 1997. We offer boarding care and are licensed for seniors 60 and over. We offer a very experienced staff that have been trained in monitoring medications, certification for wound care and seniors who...
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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.
Loving Arms Residential Care 3 is an Alzheimer's Care provider in lovely Norwalk, CA. We specialize in AlzheimerÆs care. We understand that you just cannot be with them all the time. When it becomes time to choose an assisted living facility, think of Loving Arms as your savior. We understand the...
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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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Overall I think they do an excellent job at Simla Villas! The staff here are very friendly, and they do a great job keeping the place looking clean and well kept! The only real issue I've noticed is that...
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 your parents reach their elderly years, you may begin to notice some changes. They may not can dress themselves as well as they once used to. They may have trouble feeding themselves or taking medication. You are more than willing to help them but you also have to maintain your life. An...
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The staff at Golden Horizon Home are absolutely wonderful, kind, compassionate, caring individuals. I knew I'd found the perfect home for my Dad the minute I walked in the front door at Golden Horizon. ...
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.
As a residential care facility Golden Horizon Home I is unique....Let us enhance your life. Beautiful home like surroundings.
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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.
Thank you for your interest in Sweet California Home for your loved one!Sweet California Home is licensed as a Residential Care Facility (RCFE) for six residents. Through purpose and passion, Sweet California Home Care strives to deliver compassionate care for seniors 60 years of age and older...
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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dedicated to providing a supportive, therapeutic environment that meets the needs of our Alzheimer’s patients, their families, and the community.At our facility, you will find: * 24 hour Alzheimer’s/Dementia nursing care by highly qualified staff in a home-like, secured setting* Rehab balance...
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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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This is an excellent place for your loved ones. Everyone there is so wonderful. So very happy that we chose this placement for my mother in law.
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.
Live In Comfort Care is a residential care home located in the ambient neighborhoods of Riverside CA in Riverside County. Our community is situated on a picturesque landscape designed to give our residents a true living experience. At Live In Care we strive to offer a home-like environment, with...
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She is stable unfortunately declining but the care she is getting at Marcosa's Place is outstanding! I can not express how good they are to my mother. The staff are very caring and skilled. The house is...
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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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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A licensed board and care residence was the perfect place for my 101 year old grandmother when she was placed at South Hills Country Home for the Elderly last year. The owner, Julius, is a kind hearted man...
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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.
South Hills Country Home for the Elderly located between West Covina and Diamond Bar California lives up to its name with the picturesque peaceful charming residential home in the hills. Call 626-918-6074 to schedule a tour today. Our senior home is a California Licensed residential care...
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Rose Garden is the perfect place to be, we are so happy with our decision. The cleanliness of the community is fabulous, no matter when we go to visit its extremely clean. We really like their organization -...
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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.
Providing your loves ones true and proper care in their golden years is something that they deserve. It is not just a facility that is needed, it is a home, a place where the residents continue on living with a sense of worth and independence with dignity. The philosophy of Rose Garden Villa is...
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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 Amber Ville assisted living community is located in beautiful Long Beach California. We pride ourselves in giving excellent hospice care and assisting those with Alzheimer's. This is a residential care facility with the emphasis being on the residents. They are our primary focus, and that is...

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.
Community typeOrange County, CACaliforniaU.S.
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%
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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

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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Ramada Ranch in Yucaipa, CA

5.0
very quickly we found a place for my sister-in-law, and it was everything we needed during this difficult time.

Orange County review score based on 2,310 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2310 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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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 2,310 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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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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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
48.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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
60.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.4%
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%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
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%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
48.1%
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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