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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Irvine, CA for 2024

Irvine is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego, offering a range of health care options, shopping and dining venues and entertainment. While its cultural amenities make it a popular vacation destination, its number of permanent residents has grown significantly over the past decade. Over 300,000 people live here, one in 10 of whom are aged 65 and over. Its comfortable climate appeals to older adults seeking retirement in Southern California, and high access to public transportation makes the city livable for those without private vehicles. It also has an active senior center and a wide range of long-term care options for seniors.

Assisted living is a preferred care option for seniors seeking comfort, convenience and affordability. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that, on average, seniors in Irvine pay $5,250 for care, which is on par with the state average despite the city’s relatively high living costs. Assisted living is a cost-effective alternative to home-based care and offers a worry-free lifestyle with housing, meals, personal care and scheduled daily activities.

This guide provides an overview of options for paying for services, as well as a list of top resources that help Irvine seniors find care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Irvine

The California Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors assisted living facilities, also called residential care facilities for the elderly, in Irvine and the rest of the state. The Orange County Adult & Senior Care Regional Office oversees assisted living facilities in Irvine and fields complaints regarding substandard care. To contact the office, individuals can call (714) 703-2840.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Irvine

  • California has a high income tax rate and imposes taxation on all types of retirement income, except for Social Security benefits. To help seniors file their state taxes and identify deductions they qualify for, many local seniors centers and organizations, such as the Area Agency on Aging, provide free tax assistance.
  • Health costs in Irvine average about 10% below the national norm, and the city has nearly 250 doctors per capita, ensuring accessible care for seniors. Two major medical facilities are within the city limits, including Irvine Medical Center and Hoag Orthopedic Institute, and over a hundred more hospitals are within driving distance.
  • Irvine residents have access to a range of public transportation options, helping them to avoid heavy traffic and reduce their reliance on private vehicles. In addition to the fixed route services offered by Metrolink and iShuttle, the city operates ACCESS, which provides door-to-door service for those unable to drive.
  • Irvine’s comfortable climate makes the city a top retirement destination for seniors who enjoy relaxing outdoors. The city gets 281 sunny days annually compared to the national average of 205, and there are only 36 rainy days and a total annual rainfall average of 13 inches. Summers are warm with high temperatures around 82 degrees, and winters are mild with lows in the mid-40s.
  • Irvine’s air quality is very poor and may impact the health of seniors and those with cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses. The American Lung Association gives Orange County the lowest grades for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels. Seniors who are sensitive to air pollution may want to take advantage of their assisted living facility’s indoor activities.
  • As is typical of the region, the cost of living in Irvine is high, exceeding the national average by about 80%. This is mainly due to very high housing costs, which seniors may be able to avoid by moving to assisted living.

Paying for Assisted Living in Irvine

Assisted living rates in Irvine are consistent with the rest of California, averaging an estimated $5,250 per month. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Irvine charge $5,250 per month for services, which is the same as the state average but several hundred dollars more than the national median of $4,500. In San Diego, rates are a couple of hundred dollars higher at $5,475, and in Oxnard, facilities charge $500 more than those in Irvine, with fees coming in at $5,750. Seniors in El Centro pay considerably higher rates of $6,150, but in Riverside, facilities charge $4,000, over $1,000 less than in Irvine. 

Irvine

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Oxnard

$5,750

San Diego

$5,475

El Centro

$6,150

Riverside

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Irvine, seniors in assisted living pay $5,250 per month for care. This is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the cost of obtaining care in a private home, which costs approximately $5,911 for basic in-home care and specialized home health care. Nursing homes, which provide 24-hour medical monitoring and care for those with extensive needs, charge base rates of $9,125. Adult day health care is the only recorded option cheaper than assisted living, with monthly fees averaging $1,652. 

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 Irvine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Irvine

The state of California’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver will pay for the services provided by residential care facilities for eligible seniors who live in certain counties, including Orange County. 

California offers seniors an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that can be used to help pay for room and board in residential care facilities. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California

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 Assisted Living Resources in Irvine

While it can be challenging to find the best assisted living option, seniors in Irvine have access to a network of organizations that provide free assistance, including the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection. These organizations help older adults research local facilities and find ways to pay for services.

ResourceContactService
Senior Centers(949) 724-6600There are three senior centers in Irvine, including Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center and Trabuco Center. At these locations, members participate in a range of activities, including games, art classes and fitness classes. Centers may also offer on-site amenities such as cafes, fitness centers and computer labs.
Orange County Office on Aging(714) 480-6450The county’s Office on Aging administers a range of free services to seniors in Irvine, including information and referrals for community-based services, congregate meal programs and health insurance options counseling. It also provides nonemergency medical transportation to supplement the transportation services available through assisted living.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 300-6222The long-term care ombudsman visits assisted living facilities in Irvine and helps staff and residents find solutions to problems related to services and care planning. They can also help residents understand their rights and file complaints regarding substandard care.
Legal Aid of Orange County(714) 571-5200Community Legal Aid specializes in helping those aged 60 and over handle legal issues, such as aggressive debt collection practices, canceled health insurance policies or benefits overpayment. Seniors can also get help with filing applications for federal benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income, which can help pay for assisted living.
OneOC Retired and Senior Volunteer Program(714) 953-5757RSVP is a volunteer network that matches those aged 55 and over with volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and experience. Seniors can serve in a range of capacities in schools, libraries, museums and hospitals. In exchange, they may get benefits such as supplement insurance and recognition at annual events.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Irvine

Irvine 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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Review of Brookdale Irvine

My parents will be moving into Brookdale Irvine. What I like best is the location, accessibility to stores nearby, which is a block away, and pathway to a park. That was the selling point. The...

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Maria

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine

My mom moved into Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine. We chose it because of the location and the feel of the facility. It's open and airy. There were nice walking paths around the property because my...

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Maria, Thanks for the feedback. We here at Woodbridge Terrace work hard to make every experience a good one.

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