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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Orange, CA for 2024

The sunny City of Orange is located in the Los Angeles metro area of southern California and is sought out for its sunny skies, exceptional year-round climate and affordable and accessible healthcare services. Health care costs average about 10% less than the national median, and there are nearly 250 doctors per 100,000 people. The region is home to numerous high-ranking hospitals, including St. Joseph Hospital, which specializes in cardiology and geriatrics. The city has some of the most competitively priced nursing home rates in the state, with the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reporting that local facilities charge $8,060 per month.

Nursing homes provide the highest level of specialized care available outside an inpatient hospital setting. These residential facilities are staffed with licensed healthcare professionals and provide medical monitoring, around-the-clock supervision, meals, personal care services and skilled nursing. Seniors who only need personal care services or short-term skilled nursing may save money by obtaining care in assisted living or via home health care

This guide gives an overview of nursing home costs in Orange and summarizes the agencies and programs that serve local seniors and their families.   

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Nursing Home Costs in Orange, CA

Nursing homes in Orange charge approximately $8,060 per month for semiprivate accommodations. Private rooms are considerably pricier at $10,570 per month. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Orange is among the most economical locations in California for nursing home care, with local seniors paying $8,060 per month for shared rooms. This is higher than the national average of $7,756 but affordable compared to the state median of $9,247. Orange is a cost-effective alternative to the San Francisco area, where nursing home rates are among the highest in the nation at $12,471, and the San Diego area, where facilities charge $10,722 on average. Those seeking more budget-friendly options may consider Visalia, where monthly fees are even more affordable at $6,844.  

Orange

$8,060

California

$9,247

United States

$7,756

San Francisco

$12,471

Visalia

$6,844

San Diego

$10,722

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Orange, with locals paying $8,060 for shared rooms and $10,570 for private rooms. Adult day health care provides care services in a daytime community setting for $1,647 per month. Those who want to live at home may opt for home health care, which includes personal care and some skilled nursing services for $5,529 per month. Home care, which includes personal care, transportation, light housework and meal planning and preparation, costs $5,434 per month, and assisted living provides a similar scope of care in a residential community setting for $5,000 per month.  

Home care

$5,434

Home health care

$5,529

Adult day health care

$1,647

Assisted living

$5,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,060

Nursing home (private room)

$10,570

Note: Data for Orange was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Orange, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Orange, CA

Several nonprofit agencies serve older adults in Orange, helping them make informed decisions regarding their short- and long-term care plans. The following resource table includes programs and services available to local seniors that provide home-based skilled nursing services, which may enable some to avoid or delay nursing home placement.

ResourceContactService
OC Office on Aging(800) 510-2020The OC Office on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Orange and the surrounding region. This independent nonprofit organization administers a range of services to help seniors live independently or complement residential care services, including local transportation, nutrition counseling, congregate meals, information on healthy aging and health insurance options counseling.
Meals on Wheels of Orange County(714) 220-0224Meals on Wheels of Orange County provides healthy, home-delivered meals for housebound individuals aged 60 and over in Orange, which may help seniors continue living independently. Program participants are encouraged to pay a voluntary contribution for their meals, but no one is turned away for an inability to pay.
Caregiver Resource Center(714) 446-5030The Caregiver Resource Center partners with unpaid caregivers in Orange and the surrounding region to help them connect with educational and informational resources and support. The organization also provides respite assistance for caregivers and has elder law attorneys who help seniors and their families navigate issues related to long-term care. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
OC Veterans Service Officeocvso@occr.ocgov.com (833) 704-0959The county’s Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their families in Orange obtain the local, state and federal benefits they’re entitled to. Through this office, veterans can determine whether they qualify for VA health care, health insurance or veterans’ home placement, which can help them control nursing home expenses. The office can also help veterans apply for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(714) 479-0107The region’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a service of the Council on Aging and provides free, confidential assistance to those in residential care. Its volunteer ombudsmen help seniors and families research local nursing home options and identify ways to cover care costs. The ombudsman also advocates on behalf of nursing home residents in issues related to care services, intake and discharge procedures or billing errors.

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