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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mission Viejo, CA for 2024

Mission 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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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mission Viejo

Senior 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.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mission Viejo

  • Health care expenses in Mission Viejo are 11% lower than the national average for similar care services. On a 100-point scale, where the national rate is 100, Mission Viejo rates an affordable score of 89. The city has a respectable 249 doctors in the area for every 100,000 residents. The national average is just 210 per 100,000.
  • Mission Viejo has very low crime rates across all categories of offense. Violent crime ranks as an 8.6, while the national figure is 22.7. Property crimes are similarly rare, at a rating of 19.8, versus the national average of 35.4.
  • The overall cost of living in Mission Viejo is high, but not in every category relevant to seniors. On a scale where the national cost of living rates a 100, Mission Viejo’s costs rate at 170.1. This is even higher than the California average of 149.9. In some areas, however, the city is very affordable. Local health care costs are well below both the state and national averages, ranked at 93.4 on this scale.
  • Seniors in Mission Viejo can get a state tax break during the year they move into an assisted living community. These property tax benefits are just for seniors, and may be taken up to three times to protect the value of a private residence for seniors moving into residential senior care.
  • It is nearly always sunny in Mission Viejo. The region enjoys 283 days of pure sunshine each year, as opposed to the 205 days that are the norm nationwide. The area gets just 14 inches of rain a year and no snow. Nationally, the average is 38 inches of rain and 28 inches of snow annually.
  • Seniors who need medical attention in Mission Viejo can find help at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital or MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, both of which accept Medicare, provide senior health services and offer 24-hour emergency care.

Paying for Assisted Living in Mission Viejo

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mission Viejo

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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 Mission Viejo

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.

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Orange County Office On Aging(714) 480-6450The 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) 560-0424Orange 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) 704-8000Adult 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) 480-6450The 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) 470-3062The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mission Viejo

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.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kimberly

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

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.

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Megan

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

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

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Assisted Living

Meegan

I visited this facility

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...

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