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Cowan Heights is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cowan Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cowan Heights is about $5,060, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1391 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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I had found Crescent Landing after searching 11 other Memory care facilities around LA & OC for my mom who has Dementia/Alzheimer’s. I knew instantly that this was the right place for my mom. I was able to...
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.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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My loved one was recently in this community and I have no complaints of how things went for her while she was there. The staff where excellent to work with and I was very comfortable with the care they...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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They make the transition easy for the family and the staff was very helpful and nice. They coordinated with the hospital. We had good communication between family hospital and ActivCare I would definitely...
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.
ActivCare Orange is a new full-service memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, we have been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Different Levels of...
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They have been great. They are really working with us, with the insurance company. They have been so patient and so helpful. They are taking really great care of her. The staff is so wonderful, we are really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
We believe, very strongly, that 'happier, healthier seniors live longer and more meaningful lives.' We try to use this philosophy to determine and prioritize everything we do. Lifestyle: For our residents to be happy, we recognize the need to create an environment that promotes activities,...
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My girlfriend went her for rehab after a fall. That was good. I liked that place. The care was great for her.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Do not worry about your loved one, entrust their care to us. Comprehensive program designed to create the best quality of life possible while meeting resident's medical needs. Our trained staff works closely with the physician to obtain maximum therapeutic results from the treatment programs. We...
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Chapman Care Center is a state-of-the-art therapy and nursing facility committed to the successful rehabilitation of our patients based on their individual needs. Our skilled-nursing, rehabilitation, and subacute care services are all designed to restore patients to the highest possible degree of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Cowan Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cowan Heights is $5,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chino Hills, CA with an average of $4,843 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Cowan Heights, CA
$5,060/mo
$5,057/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Cowan Heights, CA
$5,060/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,035/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,060/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,655/mo
Studio
$5,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,481/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,011/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,611/mo

Senior living costs in Cowan Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cowan Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowan Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,060/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,086/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,035/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,059/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Cowan Heights, CA:$5,060/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$4,086/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cowan Heights, CA:$5,035/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$4,059/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowan Heights 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Cowan Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cowan Heights 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
Cowan Heights, CA$6,388/mo$5,877/mo+8.7%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cowan Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$6,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,877/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cowan Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cowan Heights

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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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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Cowan Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowan Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowan Heights, 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 Cowan Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cowan Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cowan Heights nursing homes

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 Cowan Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowan Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cowan Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowan Heights nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cowan Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowan Heights nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cowan Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.9%
0.4%
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