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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.
We know that choosing a new living situation for your elderly loved one can be difficult, but once you see Cameo Eastside, an assisted living facility located in Costa Mesa, California, you will rest assured that we give the utmost care, with patience and dignity, to your loved one who may need...
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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.
Comfort Keepers Home Care II is a senior residential care home located in the affluent city of Anaheim Hills, CA and in the popular Orange County. Anaheim Hills is a planned community that is nearby Chino Hills State Park and Limestone Canyon Regional Park, which both offer a lot in terms of...
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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.
Comfort Keepers Home Care II is a senior residential care home located in the affluent city of Anaheim Hills, CA and in the popular Orange County. Anaheim Hills is a planned community that is nearby Chino Hills State Park and Limestone Canyon Regional Park, which both offer a lot in terms of...
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I love this community it is just a few blocks from my house so I can visit often. It is always clean and kept up. The staff is kind, attentive, and patient. The director [Removed] has accommodated my mom's...
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 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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Love Coastside Senior Home! [names removed] held my hand as I took baby steps transitioning mom from independent living. Steps that led to a nurturing and caring lifestyle for mom where she feels and 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.
Coastside Senior Home is a senior living community located in Half Moon Bay, California. We pride ourselves in being one of the largest and most secured communities developed specifically for seniors living in the area. We have beautiful homes available for either rent or purchase so that you can...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Orange County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orange County is $3,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,867 per month.

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

Orange County, CA
$3,963/mo
$3,977/mo
$3,967/mo

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

Orange County, CA
$3,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,963/mo
$5,023/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,261/mo
Private
$5,042/mo
Studio
$5,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,643/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$3,963/mo$4,287/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,023/mo$5,249/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$4,119/mo$4,434/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Orange County, CA:$3,963/mo
California:$4,287/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Orange County, CA:$5,023/mo
California:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Orange County, CA:$4,119/mo
California:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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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

Blessings Senior Care in Anaheim, CA

3.9
Our father required 24 hr care and the finding a residential board & care facility is difficult. Blessings has truly been a blessing to our family! The staff truly cares for the residents as their own family While providing a place that is safe, clean and friendly,

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

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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Orange County review score based on 300 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 300 reviews of 200 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

7.9
Orange County, CA200 facilities
7.9
Irvine, CA295 facilities
8.2
Tustin, CA228 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 300 reviews of 200 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
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Activities
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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.
Orange County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
42.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.8%
44.2%
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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
53.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
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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
9.9%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
10.8%
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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
9.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
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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
13.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.9%
38.5%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. 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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Comfort Keepers Home Care, Rowntree Gardens and Blessings Senior Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Orange County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 280 assisted living facilities near Orange County, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Orange County, California are Rowntree Gardens, Blessings Senior Care and Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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