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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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It's very good. He is happier than where he was. They are all very nice. I like the owner. I am very happy with them, they are excellent.
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
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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.
Valley Residential Elderly Care II is an assisted living and residential care facility located in the quiet community of Laguna Niguel, CA. Our facility is a home to your loved ones while they remain with us. We offer assistance in a variety of daily tasks to help your elderly and senior parents...
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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.
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 would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
A Verona Court IV is a senior home living community located in ten different locations in the Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills areas covering the Orange County of California. Each of the senior living homes offers the most upscale, quick, reliable and responsive services to maintain their stance as...
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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.
Orange County has long been one of the most livable places in the United States. It is safe, friendly, and the sea breeze moves gently inland into the hills on a daily basis. For someone who has worked hard their entire life and is now spending their golden years in increasing discomfort...
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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.
Verona Court is a six-bed residential community for seniors providing quality assisted living to those physically challenged or have special needs, in an elegant and tranquil residential setting in Laguna Niguel, California. Verona Court, set up in the hills, three miles form the beach has five...
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Cost of assisted living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita is $4,021 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowbrook, CA with an average of $3,582 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. nearby cities

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$4,021/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. the state and national average

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$4,021/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rancho Santa Margarita vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,021/mo
$5,343/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,566/mo
Private
$5,146/mo
Studio
$5,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,064/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rancho Santa Margarita

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rancho Santa Margarita

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.

Raincross at Riverside

5.0
It is a great place to live and yes I would recommend people to go there. The staff is wonderful and caring. My mother loves living there.

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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Rancho Santa Margarita review score based on 169 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 135 Rancho Santa Margarita assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rancho Santa Margarita 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

Rancho Santa Margarita review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA135 facilities
7.9
Mission Viejo, CA234 facilities
8.1
Lake Forest, CA226 facilities

Review subcategories for Rancho Santa Margarita 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 169 reviews of 135 Rancho Santa Margarita assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rancho Santa Margarita 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
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Rancho Santa Margarita assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho Santa Margarita assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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
35.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
37.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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
51.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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
6.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
12.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rancho Santa Margarita

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 Rancho Santa Margarita protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, California. See full list of communities.

There are 202 assisted living facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, California are Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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