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Photo of B and B's Country Manor
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.
Allora Senior LivingAllora Senior Living is a newly established premium residential senior assisted living facility providing best in class care in Mission Viejo, CA. The facility is freshly renovated, technology enhanced, and awake staff ready. We welcome you to learn more about the services and...
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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.
Irvine Cottage 9 is located in Newport Beach, CA in Orange County. The residential care home has a lovely setting with a relatively small population. This city is also the home to Newport Harbor and sometimes, seniors can hear the faint sounds of boats coming and going from the sea. The peaceful...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cyecrest Guest Home II is a residential care home located in Orange, California, located in Orange County. We are geographically situated in a position that is ideal for serenity and has a friendly neighborhood. The community is also near resourceful infrastructures that might be of great help...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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.
Photo of Adriana Elderly Care Home II
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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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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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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Photo of Oasis Home For The Elderly
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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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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Photo of Jilmar Golden Manor
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.
Photo of Genesis Elderly Care II
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Genesis Elderly Care IIFor the best adult living help in Orange County, California look no further than Genesis Elderly Care II. We are an exquisite senior care home that is a couple of minutes away from the nearest hospital services, in a neighborhood with adequate security provisions. Our...
Photo of Jo Anne's Retirement Manor III
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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Putting my Mom in a home again was very difficult...we really were concerned about safety and cost. We also wanted good and experienced caretakers. Genesis has been amazing! The care team is very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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 licensed to care six elderly people who require assistance in maintaining their highest level of functioning.We provide excellent staff to resident that is well trained in handling dementia, alzheimers and other behavioral problems or physical disorders such as incontinence that may arise...
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We used a “Place for Mom” to assist us in finding a home for our relative. We chose Via Tercero Homes in Mission Viejo. It has been 5 years since we placed our relative here. We have found the staff to be...
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.
Via Tercero Homes is a fun and friendly senior living village located in sunny Mission Viejo, California. We strive to offer a fun, safe, healthy, and friendly living establishment for all of our residents and do so with many activities and amenities. Our staff is among the best in the business...
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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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Photo of Adriana Elderly Care Home III
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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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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5.0 star rating [date removed] Getting a family member or friend into a board and care facility can be a very stressful proceed, its emotional, sometimes confusing, sometimes feeling did I make the right...
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.
Golden Coast Senior Living #1 has been completely renovated in 2018, new flooring, new bathrooms, paint, Kitchen etc.Feels light and bright with the addition of two new sky lights in the living. Feb 15th 2018 fully staffed and ready to receive six new residents that need our services.Usha...
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Capstone Guest Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Now serving two locations in Orange County, California.   Call us today for more information or a facility tour!   Elvie Hawk, Licensed Administrator
Photo of Mission Viejo Care Cottages II
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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Orange County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orange County is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,984 per month.

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

Orange County, CA
$4,090/mo
$4,107/mo
$4,098/mo

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

Orange County, CA
$4,090/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,090/mo
$5,228/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Private
$5,814/mo
Studio
$5,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,980/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,885/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$4,090/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,228/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,335/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Orange County, CA:$4,090/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Orange County, CA:$5,228/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Orange County, CA:$4,335/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/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.

Orange County, CACA stateNational

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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Orange County, CA$5,802/mo$5,706/mo+1.7%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Orange County, CA
2024 average cost:$5,802/mo
2023 average cost:$5,706/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
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 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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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.

Orange County review score based on 282 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 282 reviews of 193 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

8.3
Orange County, CA193 facilities
8.5
Irvine, CA289 facilities
8.4
Tustin, CA222 facilities

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 282 reviews of 193 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.
Orange County, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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3.7
Activities
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Value for cost*
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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
50.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.8%
52.4%
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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.
Orange County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
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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
13%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
17.3%
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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
13%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
16.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
18%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
46%
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Comfort Keepers Home Care II and Sunrise of Orange are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Orange County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 275 assisted living facilities near Orange County, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Orange County, California are Atria Golden Creek, Blessings Senior Care and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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