Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services of Lake Forest, CA
20331 Lake Forest Suite #C6 , Lake Forest, CA, 92630
In 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.
20331 Lake Forest Suite #C6 , Lake Forest, CA, 92630
8605 Santa Monica Blvd PMB 882132 , West Hollywood, CA, 90069
5.0
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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.