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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Laguna Hills, CA for 2024

Located along the Southern California coast, Laguna Hills is known for its cultural attractions, art galleries and monuments. Of the city's nearly 30,600 residents, about 18.6% are aged 65 and older. Although the city has a high cost of living, seniors may be attracted to its low crime rates and affordable health care. Additionally, Laguna Hills is home to MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, a high-quality facility catering to numerous health needs. 

Seniors in Laguna Hills can also find quality care at an assisted living community, a type of long-term residential care that provides daily meals, planned recreational activities and assistance with personal care tasks. These communities are ideal for semi-independent seniors who don't require 24-hour medical supervision. In Laguna Hills, assisted living costs an average of $5,250 per month, which is higher than the national median but equal to California's statewide average. 

In this guide, readers can explore the benefits and drawbacks of living in Laguna Hills, as well as the monthly costs for assisted living and other senior care options. Additionally, the guide provides a list of resources to help older adults navigate long-term care. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Laguna Hills

The California Department of Social Services' Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors assisted living communities in Laguna Hills and throughout the state. The program's goal is to optimize the health, safety and quality of life for long-term care residents. It also provides resources for seniors and their families to find a community aligning with their needs.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Laguna Hills

  • Laguna Hills' residents can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with year-round mild temperatures. On average, the city experiences 281 sunny days per year, which is higher than the U.S. median of 205 days. Summers are typically warm and sunny, while winters are wet and cool with zero annual snowfall. 
  • Based on a 100-point index, the cost of living in Laguna Hills is about 67% higher than the national average. The city is also more expensive than California's statewide average, but assisted living communities offer fixed monthly rates for amenities such as housing, meals and transportation, which can help with affordability. 
  • Health care in Laguna Hills is about 11% cheaper than the national average. The region is also home to 249 physicians per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the U.S. average of 210 physicians. 
  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center is Laguna Hills' sole health care facility, although the city is only a few miles away from hospitals in surrounding areas. Saddleback Medical Center has won several awards for providing excellent medical expertise and treatment for several major conditions, including cancer, heart disease and stroke. 
  • California offers multiple senior property tax relief programs for adults meeting certain age and income requirements. For example, adults aged 62 and older earning less than $13,200 annually may qualify for the Property Tax Assistance Program. Additionally, the state doesn't tax Social Security benefits. Seniors can potentially use these tax benefits to help pay for assisted living. 
  • Based on a 100-point index, Laguna Hills has lower violent and property crime rates than national figures. The city ranks at 12.4 for violent crime and 25.3 for property crime compared to the U.S. average of 22.7 and 35.4. 

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Laguna Hills

In Laguna Hills, seniors pay an average monthly rate of $5,250 for assisted living, although prices vary depending on a facility's location, amenities and services. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Laguna Hills costs $5,250 per month, which is equivalent to California's statewide average but about $750 higher than the national median. However, Laguna Hills is more affordable than San Francisco, which offers assisted living for about $6,319 per month. San Jose and San Diego also carry higher monthly rates at $6,000 and $5,475 respectively. Prices drop in Sacramento, where seniors pay about $25 less than those in Laguna Hills.

    Laguna Hills:

    $5,250

    California

    $5,250

    United States

    $4,500

    San Francisco

    $6,319

    San Jose

    $6,000

    San Diego

    $5,475

    Sacramento

    $5,225

    The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

    Assisted living is one of the most affordable senior care options in Laguna Hills, although adult day health care costs about $3,598 less per month. Seniors wishing to age in place can access home care or home health care for a higher monthly rate of $5,911. For 24-hour medical supervision, older adults can stay in a semiprivate room at a nursing home for about $9,125 per month. 

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

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Laguna Hills

    Low-income seniors living in Laguna Hills can apply for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Seniors living in this city may also qualify for the Assisted Living Waiver, as Laguna Hills is located in Orange County, one of the 15 counties in California that offers the waiver.

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

    Financial Assistance 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 Laguna Hills

    Laguna Hills and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in Laguna Hills, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Laguna Hills

    Laguna Hills 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.

    Laws and Regulations in California

    Reviews of Communities Nearby

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    Troy M

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

    Review of Meridian At Laguna Hills

    You get your bang for your buck‘s at Pacifica lagunahills. The rooms are large. You can get a two bedroom suite reasonably priced. The community has been updated in decor the care staff is...

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    Pennie

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

    Review of Nana'S Garden 2

    Nana's Garden 2 is a really good place. It's very clean, very neat, and tidy. It's a really nice home, and they have physical therapy that comes in for my friend. They can take up to six people....

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    Susan

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

    Review of Meridian At Laguna Hills

    My friend is in Meridian at Laguna Hills. It's very well maintained and decorated for the holidays and it's kind of homey. The staff has been very good. She likes the food. She likes the people...

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