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

Westminster is located at the northwest end of Orange County and has over 90,600 residents, including nearly 15,600 seniors aged 65 and older. The city has a welcoming atmosphere with fabulous year-round weather, plentiful parks and gorgeous green spaces for relaxing and a popular farmers market. Community activities keep retirees as busy as they want to be and without the traffic and congestion found in Orange County’s beach communities. However, the nearest beaches, Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm are only a few miles away, which is perfect for seniors with visiting grandchildren.

Assisted living residences offer personalized supportive care, housekeeping services and maintenance-free living in a homelike setting that encourages continued independence. Seniors requiring minimal care benefit from living in a safe, secure and social environment. The average cost of assisted living in Westminster is $5,000 per month, which matches the state average but is slightly higher than the national median.

This guide provides seniors with more information on assisted living in Westminster, including comparisons of average assisted living costs with other California cities and alternate senior care options. It also provides some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Westminster and free local resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Westminster

The Senior Care Licensing Program, a division of the California Department of Social Services, licenses and monitors residential care facilities, including assisted living. Thirteen Senior Care Licensing Regional Offices located around California handle regulatory inspections and licensing in their areas. The Orange County Adult and Senior Care Regional Office is responsible for overseeing facilities in Westminster and throughout Orange County.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Westminster

  • Westminster’s climate earns a comfort index of 9.4 with 10 being the best, which means it’s one of the most comfortable places in California. Seniors enjoy 275 days of sunshine in Westminster with about 14 inches of rainfall annually and no snow. During the winter, nighttime temperatures that fall below freezing are extremely rare. Westminster also boasts eight comfortable months when temperatures range between 70 and 85 degrees, but humidity can be high in July and August.
  • The cost of living in Westminster is higher than the national average by 62% and higher than the state average by about 12%. However, healthcare costs in Westminster are about 4% lower than the national average, and groceries cost 2% less than the state average.
  • Retirement income is fully taxed in Westminster, except for Social Security benefits. The state also penalizes early withdrawals from retirement plans, annuities and IRAs, adding 2.5% on top of the federal penalty of 10%. California has some of the highest state income taxes nationwide, but the top rate is for millionaires. Rates are much lower for low-income and middle-income seniors.
  • Sales taxes in California are also relatively high with an average combined rate of 8.82%. However, Orange County adds 0.25% to the state’s 6% rate and has a special sales tax rate of 1.5% for a total of 7.75% in Westminster. Orange County has a lower sales tax rate than 68.5% of other California cities and counties, plus prescriptions and groceries are tax-exempt.
  • Violent crime in Westminster is much lower than the state and national averages. On a scale of one to 100, with one being lowest, Westminster is rated 14.7 compared to the nationwide rate of 22.7 and statewide rate of 25.2. However, Westminster’s property crime rate is slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Paying for Assisted Living in Westminster

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Westminster is $5,000, which matches the statewide average. However, it’s $700 higher than the national average of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Since Westminster’s average cost of assisted living is the same as the state rate, it’s lower than some California cities and higher than others. Bakersfield’s average cost of assisted living is $1,387 less at $3,613 per month, while Riverside’s average cost of $3,900 is lower by $1,100 per month. In contrast, the rate in Oxnard is higher by $845, while the average cost in Salinas is $7,100 per month, which is $2,100 more than the rate paid in Westminster. 

Westminster

$5,000

California

$5,000

Bakersfield

$3,613

Riverside

$3,900

Oxnard

$5,845

Salinas

$7,100

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When comparing other types of senior care, adult day health care is generally the lowest-cost option. In Westminster, this type of care costs $1,647 per month. In-home care runs about $5,434 for homemaker and $5,529 for home health aide services. Nursing home care costs the most at an average of $8,060 for semiprivate rooms or $10,570 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$5,434

Home Health Aide

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$1,647

Assisted Living Facility

$5,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,060

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$10,570

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Westminster

Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Westminster through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).

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 Westminster

Many local and countywide entities provide free resources for seniors in Westminster. These include long-term care ombudsman advocacy, health insurance counseling and legal assistance, as well as social and recreation activities to keep aging adults engaged and transportation services to help them remain independent. 

ResourceContactService
Westminster Senior Services(714) 895-2878Westminster Senior Services promotes the physical and emotional well-being of local seniors with diverse programs that encourage life enrichment through fitness, education, recreation and socialization. Its staff provides referrals for all types of senior services and activities. Some activities include adult fitness, games, crafts, line dancing and various clubs. Seniors can also take safe driving or computer classes and receive information on medical services and nutrition education. Senior Services will also provide resources for legal aid and counseling and income tax assistance.
Abrazar Senior Center(714) 893-3581The Abrazar Senior Center in Westminster offers various social activities and other senior services for residents aged 55 or older. Services include congregate meals, information and referrals, outreach and employment assistance. The center also offers limited transportation services to seniors aged 60 or older for nonemergency medical appointments to doctors, physical therapists, pharmacies and dentists. Rides must be scheduled in advance. There’s a $2 fee, but it’s waived for low-income seniors.
WOW (Westminster on Wheels) Senior Transportation Program(714) 895-2878Through a partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority, the City of Westminster provides transportation services to seniors aged 60 and older through the Westminster on Wheels Program. The WOW shuttle travels to various locations throughout Westminster each Monday through Friday, and trips must be scheduled in advance.
Council on Aging - Southern California(714) 479-0107Westminster residents aged 60 or older can receive free services through the Council on Aging – Southern California, a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased information and services to seniors throughout Orange County. It provides long-term care ombudsman advocacy, HICAP Medicare counseling and care planning assistance through the concierge care navigators program. Seniors can also go to educational seminars or special events, join support groups and find volunteer opportunities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Westminster

Westminster-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Steven Salazar

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

Review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living

The staff are polite, the Service that they provide is on time, they do there best to accommodate to the needs of their residents if they can, and are very professional at making sure everyone is...

Provider response

Dear Steven, Thank you immensely for your glowing review and the five-star rating. Your words illuminate the dedication and passion that define the Westminster Terrace Senior Living team. We are...

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Assisted Living

Debra

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Brookhurst

I went to look at Brookdale Brookhurst. It was very, very nice. It was really clean. The apartment was very clean and very spacious. They had a little fishpond there that people could sit and...

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Assisted Living

Mark

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Brookhurst

The tour I had at Brookdale Brookhurst was excellent. Their courtyard was a little bit more pleasant and a little bit more comfortable. I saw the one-bedroom apartment and I also saw the studio. I...

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