Atria Del Sol
23792 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I love it here. Del Sol is wonderful. We sit together at the restaurant and talk about how enjoyable it is to live here...."
READ MOREMission Viejo is located in Southern California’s Saddleback Valley, just outside of Irvine. This community is one of the nation’s largest, with a population of nearly 94,000 people, 13% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. Seniors in Mission Viejo live in a place that’s nearly always sunny, with very little crime and lots of lakes, trails and outdoor recreation areas. Seniors can get the care they need at highly-rated medical centers, such as Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, which offer emergency care and accept Medicare from incoming patients.
Assisted living in Mission Viejo helps seniors who need assistance with daily activities but still have some level of independence, and costs an average of $5,250 a month. This covers the cost of room and meals, plus caregiver assistance. Costs are exactly in line with the $5,250 California state average, though they’re $750 a month higher than the national average of $4,500 seniors pay.
This guide helps seniors adjust to the cost of assisted living in Mission Viejo, and it lists helpful resources for healthy and comfortable aging in place.
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23792 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I love it here. Del Sol is wonderful. We sit together at the restaurant and talk about how enjoyable it is to live here...."
READ MORE26151 Country Club Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
4.2
(40 reviews)
"The staff is committed and friendly. There are many activities to stay busy and socialize. The food is good with lots of menu choices to select from...."
READ MORE27783 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
4.4
(12 reviews)
"We selected La Vida at Mission Viejo. We like the size of the apartments, the location to our home, the amenities, and the decor, and it was upgraded. It was on a golf course and we like that. It was a nice view. The rooms were large, airy, had high ..."
READ MORE25492 Maximus St., Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother has moved into Casa Doctora III. It's not specifically a memory care, but they deal with dementia. It's a room and board. The staff have been very helpful and attentive, and we've been very happy with them so far. I was there yesterday..."
READ MORE26771 Via Victoria, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I placed. Both my Mom and Mother-in-Law at this facility at different times. The manager, Aurica, and her team were always courteous and went “ABOVE AND BEYOND” to meet my Moms needs as well as ours. The home is very clean, well maintained and has ..."
READ MORE26701 Granvia Dr, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited this facility along with a number of other similar board and care homes. This was by far the best facility - very clean, homey, all of the residents were being cared for and attended to. There is a beautiful sun room area looking out on ..."
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25421 Marina Circle, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to see Mission Chateau assisted living facility, since my friend is looking for an assisted living facility for his mother. Many of my friend's family members live in the area, so this would be an ideal place for her to live. The outer grou..."
READ MORE24111 Olivera Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Olivera Residential Home. Mom has a very spacious bedroom, and she has her own bathroom. There are four other residents, so there are only five residents there in total. The man who owns the place lives there, so somebody is there a..."
READ MORE25422 Pacifica Ave, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
" "Your local Care Home Provider". Conveniently located in central Orange County, Pacific Shores operates four residential care homes for th..."
READ MORE24741 Acropolis Dr, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
" "Your local Care Home Provider". Conveniently located in central Orange County, Pacific Shores operates four residential care homes for th..."
READ MORE24272 Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Our facilities are licensed by the State Department of California, Department of Social Services under the Community Care Licensing Division..."
READ MORE25511 Classic Street, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE26232 Avenida Calidad Street, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE23762 San Esteban Street, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE24362 Aphena Avenue, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE26871 La Sierra Street, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE26761 Carranza Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE23631 Valarta Lane, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Open floor plans, huge rooms with bath. Managed by nurses, 24 hour care with night supervision. Huge backyard to promote outdoor activities...."
READ MORE24142 Delphi Street, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Mission Viejo Care Cottages is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. We are close to shops and restaurants, as well as parks and sch..."
READ MORE25531 Althea Ave, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
"Mission Viejo Care Cottages is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. We are close to shops and restaurants, as well as parks and sch..."
READ MORESenior residential facilities in California are monitored by the California Senior Care Licensing Program. This program takes reports from the public about seniors’ health and safety, wellness and conditions at licensed facilities, then makes its findings available in a public database of all assisted living and other residential facilities statewide.
Seniors in Mission Viejo can expect assisted living to average $5,250 a month. This may be higher or lower than the final cost, depending on the facility’s location and the amenities offered.
Mission Viejo’s average cost of $5,250 a month is the same as what seniors elsewhere in California can expect to pay, though the state and city average is $750 more each month than the $4,500 national median. Other cities in California are close to Mission Viejo in price, such as Sacramento ($5,225) and San Diego ($5,475). San Francisco is an outlier for cost. The $6,319 average for assisted living there is $1,069 a month more than Mission Viejo’s figures.
Mission Viejo
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Sacramento
$5,225
Vallejo
$4,950
San Diego
$5,475
San Francisco
$6,319
Assisted living may not always be the best option for a senior. Adult day health care, for example, averages far less, at $1,652 a month in Mission Viejo. In-home care and home health care both average a bit more at $5,911 per month, while semiprivate rooms in nursing homes average $9,125 per month in the city and surrounding areas.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,650
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Mission Viejo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Seniors in Mission Viejo may need help living on their own or when transitioning into an assisted living community. Several free and low-cost resources are available from local agencies and nonprofits to help them, including information and referral service, nutrition support and legal aid. Seniors in Orange County can directly contact these agencies for the help they offer.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Orange County Office On Aging | (714) 480-6450 | The Orange County Office on Aging is dedicated to helping seniors with information and direct support. In addition to regular home-delivered meal service, the agency trains caregivers, organizes senior education classes and helps seniors with disaster planning, insurance information, appeals and case manager support for locating benefits. |
HICAP Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program | (714) 560-0424 | Orange County HICAP counsels seniors about their insurance options and helps to educate the public about the benefits older adults may be eligible to receive. Seniors in Mission Viejo can call for free, unbiased information and referrals for getting signed up with Medicare, Medicaid and several private supplemental programs. |
Orange County Adult Protective Services | (714) 704-8000 | Adult Protective Services responds quickly to complaints from anyone concerned for seniors' health or safety. Agents can inspect living conditions for signs of abuse or neglect, assist with safer placement options and report on issues relating to seniors' health and safety at specific facilities. |
Orange County Senior Citizen Legal Advocacy Program | (714) 480-6450 | The Orange County Senior Citizen Legal Advocacy Program helps seniors in Mission Viejo with numerous common legal issues for older adults. Consultations and filing assistance are available government benefits, health programs including Medicare and the VA, housing matters, asset protection and elder abuse issues. |
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center | (949) 470-3062 | The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center brings seniors and the community together for social events, sporting events and volunteer opportunities. Center members, who must be aged 55 or over, can meet for meals at a nominal price, or get home-delivered meals with check-in service from a team of volunteers. The center also hosts senior-focused educational events, such as regular Social Security seminars. |
Mission Viejo 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
Kimberly
5
Review of Sunrise of Mission Viejo
The staff is committed and friendly. There are many activities to stay busy and socialize. The food is good with lots of menu choices to select from.
Assisted Living
Megan
5
Review of Casa Doctora III
My grandmother has moved into Casa Doctora III. It's not specifically a memory care, but they deal with dementia. It's a room and board. The staff have been very helpful and attentive, and we've...
Provider response
Thank you for your review of Casa Doctora III it has been a pleasure knowing your Grandmother and you. The very best Paul & Estela Kramer
Assisted Living
Meegan
5
Review of Sunrise of Mission Viejo
Sunrise of Mission Viejo was very nice. It was clean and friendly. The staff was also very nice. I was just basically looking at the facility, not necessarily the amenities, but they have a beauty...