My Choice In Home Care
53 Fairland Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I'm currently using My Choice In Home Care. My caregiver is absolutely excellent. I'm happy and satisfied with their care. ..."
READ MOREIn Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Lake Forest, California, ranked as one of the best places to retire because it offers gorgeous year-round weather with big-city amenities in a small-town setting. Additionally, it has plentiful senior-friendly activities and beautiful parks. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, residents in Lake Forest pay a monthly median of $5,911 for home care services. While in-home care includes assistance with personal care, household chores and running errands, it doesn’t provide medical services that are available with home health care. The city doesn’t have a local hospital, but seniors have access to several nearby medical facilities, including MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Lake Forest area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
53 Fairland Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I'm currently using My Choice In Home Care. My caregiver is absolutely excellent. I'm happy and satisfied with their care. ..."
READ MORE1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I go through them to take care of my mother, she has had dementia for 4 years and they have been there every step of the way, they stay the night with her and are there for EVERYTHING! They are very reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
READ MORE630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Quincey was in charge of our case. She was already available to offer any help needed. Leticia was also on our case. Together they both made sure we always had the coverage we needed. 99% of the people they sent were awesome. I can’t say enough good ..."
READ MORE22762 Aspan St, Suite 206, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We had an emergency situation and I was given a list of providers. Lake Forest the first ones on the list and so I called them. When my mom was in an emergency room, they had someone there waiting for us when we got her home. They provided round-the-..."
READ MORE9375 Archibald Avenue Suite 205, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We hired Benchmark Home Care Services for my husband. I like that anytime I wanted them, they were ready. The caregiver actually is sort of babysitting my husband as he has Alzheimer's. She takes care of him and feeds him. If he needs any help at all..."
READ MORE718 South Yana Dr, Anaheim, CA, 92804
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We got Allways Home Care for my father for 2 months now. The caregiver was very good and very helpful. Someone comes in 2 hours a week, check on him, and make sure hes doing alright following his physical therapy. They also do light housekeeping. Th..."
READ MORE2372 Morse Ave. Suite 10, Irvine, CA, 92614
5.0
(1 reviews)
"These guys did a great job taking care of my mother. They were attentive and on time...."
READ MORE881 Dover Dr, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Finding care for a loved one is an emotional time. My brother and I were faced with the dilemma of what to do for our mom who needed more care than we were personally able to provide. We investigated several options, but the one that appealed to us..."
READ MORE2400 West Coast Highway, Suite 5, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We’re doing good; we’ve got somebody from A-A Home Care living with my dad. The caregiver is great, and the agency is really good to work with. Everyone that they brought was good, and the person they sent first is still there. ..."
READ MORE10940 Wilshire Blvd Suite 600 , Los Angeles, CA, 90024
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This agency by far exceeded our expectations. My Dad stands 6'9 and weighs approximately 340lbs. We went through 8 agencies before we came across this one. It was hard for any agency to continue providing the proper help, due to the size of my Dad. T..."
READ MORE8921 S.Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was contacted by the Home Management Care representative right away and he was able to set me up with a couple of people to interview within a day or two. We are very happy with the caregiver that we got and although she has only been with us for 2..."
READ MORE278 Tennesse Avenue, #3, Redlands, CA, 92373
2.8
(6 reviews)
"They were referred to me by the case manager that took care of my sister. I initially called them and a couple of other agencies. We eventually went with Independence Assistance after my sister was released from the rehab center. They're top notch! ..."
READ MORE2192 Martin St., Ste. 255, Irvine, CA, 92612
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We found Visiting Angels in the phone book. Patricia was excellent! She came twice to help my grandmother with bathing. She was very compassionate and caring. It was one of the best agencies i've ever worked with. ..."
READ MORE1315 Corona Pointe Ct , Ste 201, Corona, CA, 92879
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband might be a little difficult to work with because he felt uncomfortable having people do things for him. I don't think he's comfortable with someone else giving him a shower. All I needed was someone to give him lunch, make sure that his ur..."
READ MORE1442 Irvine Blvd , Suite 104, Tustin, CA, 92780
"There are so many things that make a house a home, but it's the familiar surroundings and comfort that makes a home special. This is why whe..."
READ MORE2030 E 4th St, Suite 156G, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
"Senior Helpers was established in 2001. We are one of the largest franchised non-medical home care providers in the nation. We are all indi..."
READ MORE21516 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
"At Pathway's, we understand dementia care. We offer qualified and experienced care in the comfort of your loved one's familiar surroundings...."
READ MORE8175 E. Kaiser Blvd. Suite 217, Anaheim Hills, CA, 92808
"Providing premier in home care services with our professionally trained caregivers backed by over 30 years of in-field experience, Homewatch..."
READ MORE22431 Antonio Parkway, Suite B160-406, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688
"The Griswold Difference Compassion Is Our Passion. Caring Is Our Profession. Griswold Home Care is unlike any other home care company i..."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows home care in Lake Forest costs about $190 less than the state median of $6,101 but $954 more than the national average of $4,957. Several California cities have lower in-home care costs, including Bakersfield where seniors pay $5,506 per month and $5,815 in Oxnard. The average rate in Riverside is $6,101, which is consistent with the state’s median. Santa Maria home care costs around $6,673 per month, which is $762 higher than Lake Forest’s average.
Lake Forest
$5,911
California
$6,101
The United States
$4,957
Bakersfield
$5,506
Oxnard
$5,815
Riverside
$6,101
Santa Maria
$6,673
Several long-term care options are available in Lake Forest. Home care costs $5,911, and seniors requiring in-home medical services pay the same monthly rate for home health care. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $1,652. Assisted living communities offer similar services and cost less at $5,250 monthly. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $9,125 for semiprivate accommodations.
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 Lake Forest was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Many resources are available to Lake Forest seniors to support their independence and help them age in place. Local and federal programs can help reduce monthly expenses through utility bill assistance, home improvements and repairs, transportation, meal deliveries and other related services. Seniors and their families can learn more by contacting the agencies listed below.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Age Well Senior Services | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well Senior Services in Lake Forest provides resources to Orange County seniors to promote their independence, good health and well-being. Free and low-cost programs and services include congregate and delivered nutrition programs, transportation services, health and wellness programs, case management and online classes and events. |
Council on Aging Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | The Council on Aging Southern California is a nonprofit organization providing information and services to seniors 60+ years old and their families. Free programs include a resource guide, concierge care navigators, a friendly visitor program, health insurance counseling, advocacy programs, senior protection programs and support groups. |
City of Lake Forest Community Services Department | (949) 461-3400 | The City of Lake Forest Community Services Department maintains an extensive online list of resources to help seniors find the care they need to age in place. The list includes organizations that help with various age-related diseases, housing, meals, transportation, fraud, legal aid, adult day care, VA programs and other senior services. |
California Department of Community Services and Development | (866) 675-6623 | The California Department of Community Services and Development offers financial assistance to low-income Californians. Resources include the California Arrearage Payment Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, Community Services Block Grants, Low-Income Weatherization Program and the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.