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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Garden Grove, CA for 2024

Located just 5 miles from the Santa Ana River Trail, Garden Grove offers numerous hiking and walking trails along with year-round comfortable weather. Out of its nearly 170,000 residents, 14% are aged 65 and over, a lower percentage than the national figure of 16.8%. In addition to pursuing outdoor recreation, seniors living have access to a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, including theaters and museums. The elderly population has excellent access to high-quality care since Garden Grove includes numerous health care facilities and a higher-than-average ratio of physicians.

Seniors who can mostly live independently but may require some supportive services, such as assistance with activities of daily living, including dressing, hygiene and medication management, may benefit from assisted living care. These senior living communities often provide around-the-clock supervision, but not necessarily skilled nursing or other medical services. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average assisted living costs in Garden Grove are $5,250 per month.

This guide provides additional information regarding assisted living costs in Garden Grove. It also includes a list of free or low-cost resources available to seniors living in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Garden Grove

The California Department of Social Services oversees the monitoring and regulation of assisted care living facilities in Garden Grove. This department handles the licensing process, conducts regular inspections of senior care communities and investigates complaints to ensure compliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Garden Grove

  • Residents of Garden Grove can anticipate an average of 275 sunny days throughout the year, which compares favorably to the national average of 205 sunny days. Even during the hottest months of the year, the average high remains below 85 degrees.
  • Garden Grove has 249 physicians per 100,000 residents. That is a better ratio than the national rate of 210 physicians per 100,000 residents.
  • Garden Grove’s cost of living is high overall. However, health care costs in Garden Grove are relatively low, ranking at 93.4 on the BestPlaces affordability scale, in which the national average is 100.
  • Seniors in Garden Grove have a variety of nearby health care options, including the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center, Kindred Hospital Santa Ana and Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange.
  • Crime rates in Garden Grove are lower than the national average. In BestPlaces’ 100-point scale, where lower ratings signify lower crimes, Garden Grove’s ratings are 19.7 for violent crime and 33.7 for property crime. The respective national rates are 22.7 and 35.4.
  • Transportation from the OC Go Senior Mobility Program can help seniors reach medical appointments and the H. Louis Lake Senior Center, which runs programs for older adults. Some rides are free, while others require a nominal payment.

Paying for Assisted Living in Garden Grove

While specific costs vary based on the types of services and amenities available, the average cost of assisted living in Garden Grove is $5,250.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Garden Grove’s average assisted living rate matches the corresponding rate across California, but it is $750 pricier than the national norm. Facilities in Garden Grove are typically more affordable than those in the nearby city of Oxnard, where rates are $500 higher per month. San Francisco is home to some of California’s most expensive assisted living facilities, as they charge $6,319 per month, while Bakersfield’s facilities feature relatively affordable fees, coming in at $3,750 per month.

Garden Grove

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

San Francisco

$6,319

Oxnard

$5,750

Bakersfield

$3,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the most affordable senior care options in Garden Grove. Only adult day health care services are cheaper, costing $1,652 per month. In-home care and home health care allow seniors to remain in their homes longer; however, those services are approximately $661 more expensive than assisted living. Seniors who require 24/7 skilled nursing can expect to pay around $9,125 per month for a semiprivate room at a nursing home facility.

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Garden Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Garden Grove

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Garden Grove

There are a number of free and low-cost resources available in the Garden Grove area for seniors and their loved ones. Below is a look at several of these resources, along with contact information and brief overviews of the services provided.

ResourceContactService
Orange County Office on Aging(800) 510-2020Orange County's Office on Aging provides information and referral services to seniors living in Garden Grove and their caregivers. Additionally, it manages several senior-related programs, including the Legal Advocacy Program, and it offers free income tax filing assistance.
H. Louis Lake Senior Center(714) 741-5253The H. Louis Lake Senior Center serves Garden Grove seniors age 55 and over. Throughout the year, it hosts events and activities, such as games, Zumba sessions and ceramics classes. It also provides case management and organizes legal aid services for seniors.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 300-6222The LTCOP's representatives are advocates for seniors living in long-term care facilities in California. They investigate and work to resolve matters involving violations of state regulations, suspected cases of elder abuse and evictions. Assistance with financial issues is also available.
Orange County Veterans Service Office(714) 480-6555The OCVSO aids veterans of the U.S. military. Representatives from the office work with veterans to ensure they obtain all eligible benefits. They assist with completing applications and obtaining military records, plus other tasks.
Senior Resources California(424) 372-7008Senior Resources California's clients are low-income seniors and veterans of any income level. It provides free senior care planning as well as information and referral services. The center also offers case management services, maintains a free online education center and manages a lending program for medical equipment.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Garden Grove

Garden Grove Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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Lee

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Review of Brookdale Garden Grove

I did a tour of Brookdale Garden Grove. It's a very nice place, and it was a good tour. They showed the amenities in the dining room and there was a little activities room and all that. What I did...

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Review of Brookdale Garden Grove

I went to look at Brookdale Garden Grove. The place was very nice. They have really nice rooms. The people who helped us were very helpful and nice. The rate was expensive. It's overpriced. If you...

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Mark

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Review of Brookdale Garden Grove

I went to tour Brookdale Garden Grove. What I liked best was the menu diversity, the fact that they have a salon on site, and that they are pet friendly. What I liked the least was the neighborhood...

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