Huntington Terrace
18800 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
"I visited Huntington Terrace and was so impressed with the amazing staff, residents and the food. I would love to call Huntington Terrace my home!..."
READ MOREFountain Valley is a welcoming suburban community in Orange County with over 57,000 residents, 20% of whom are retirement-aged. The city offers a range of amenities for its older residents, including a senior center and a dedicated public transportation service, making it an attractive option for those seeking long-term care. While its cost of living is comparatively high, crime is unusual, and health care is easily accessible.
Assisted living is a relatively affordable long-term care option in Fountain Valley, with seniors paying $5,250 per month for care. While this exceeds the national norm of $4,500 by several hundred dollars, it’s on par with what’s normal for the state. This long-term care option includes nonmedical personal care services, housing, daily meals and social and recreational activities, along with time-saving services such as transportation and housekeeping. Some facilities have upscale amenities, such as state-of-the-art fitness centers, multiple dining venues and spas, and many allow residents to keep pets.
This guide provides a more in-depth look at assisted living in Fountain Valley and highlights options seniors may have for paying for care. It also outlines rules facilities follow to ensure a consistently high standard of care for residents.
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18800 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
"I visited Huntington Terrace and was so impressed with the amazing staff, residents and the food. I would love to call Huntington Terrace my home!..."
READ MORE200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92801
4.0
(42 reviews)
"Brookdale Anaheim was very nice. Everybody was pleasant and informative. I was satisfied with the size of the room for what my brother was going to need. The people were nice and knowledgeable. The dining area was very nice. They had a whole list of ..."
READ MORE15302 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA, 92683
4.5
(30 reviews)
"I went to look at Brookdale Brookhurst. It was very, very nice. It was really clean. The apartment was very clean and very spacious. They had a little fishpond there that people could sit and watch. Brookdale Brookhurst was the one that my mom was co..."
READ MORE12151 Dale Street, Stanton, CA, 90680
"My parents are at Rowntree Gardens. They're very good. The staff is very nice and kind. They have pretty gardens and nice lunch area and there are several of them. There's one in their little building and there's a really big dining area. Their big c..."
READ MORE33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA, 92604
4.7
(22 reviews)
"My parents moved into Atria Golden Creek. The staff is very kind and the facility is spotlessly clean. It's just great management and excellent food. They have a really nice theater, church services, a nice library, physical therapy, a nice beauty sa..."
READ MORE10 Marquette, Irvine, CA, 92612
4.3
(25 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Brookdale Irvine. She likes it there, it's a very nice place. People have been nice and she's getting good care. We're happy. We looked at what they were offering because she needed advanced care after surgery. There's a nice fo..."
READ MORE393 Hospital Road, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
4.9
(17 reviews)
"My mother is in Atria Newport Beach. I don't think there's anything I dislike. It's a great location. The staff is amazing, and the facility is new and spacious and nicely appointed. The rooms are very nice, spacious, and comfortable. They paid atten..."
READ MORE7571 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA, 92683
4.6
(21 reviews)
"The rooms are very spacious and clean same with the common areas. Aside from the cleanliness and structure of the place, what makes this place rise above other place is the staff members. To start with, they have a receptionist named Chona, she’s the..."
READ MORE620 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA, 92866
4.6
(18 reviews)
"Park Plaza was a bigger facility, and it was very beautiful. The population was a bit older. The tour was nice. There was a lot of light, it was very pretty, but there was a community fee. They have transportation to the doctors, and also doctors wh..."
READ MORE630 The City Drive, Orange, CA, 92868
4.9
(13 reviews)
"My father moved into Oakmont of Orange. When I first went for my appointment, they had a wonderful sign welcoming me for the tour. I met with the marketing director who sat with me and answered all my questions and introduced me to the wellness direc..."
READ MORE5900 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA, 92845
4.0
(22 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale for my friend. It was lovely and comfortable. Kristin, I believe she was the director, was very helpful and thoughtful. It was good. I was very happy and pleased with it. I saw the dining room, and I have nothing but positive t..."
READ MORE18922 Delaware Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I went to Oakmont of Huntington Beach. If I went with one, I would probably go with them. I just thought it was newer, and to me, it seemed just a bit cleaner. The other one seemed dated to me and much more expensive. I thought for the money and the ..."
READ MORE1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA, 92780
4.8
(12 reviews)
"It was very pleasant, neat and clean. There were three people during the visit and they were all very handy and very helpful. The dining area was very pleasant. They had all kinds of activities like Bingo and arts and crafts, and they had an exercise..."
READ MORE4889 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA, 92024
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Westmont of Cypress was extremely nice. It was just very expensive and located too far from me. The people that I toured with shared their background information, and they've kind of been through very similar experiences, so I felt like they understo..."
READ MORE3901 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92625
5.0
(9 reviews)
"If we decided to go somewhere, I think it would be Crown Cove Senior Living. It's five miles from the house, so we wouldn't have to take all our clothes. Plus, it's a beautiful place, and you're sitting there looking at the ocean. The staff were very..."
READ MORE891 S Walnut St., Anaheim, CA, 92808
4.9
(9 reviews)
"Walnut Village - Your Time to Shine Experience life to the fullest with everything just steps from your front door in this remarkable sen..."
READ MORE1 Witherspoon, Irvine, CA, 92604
4.2
(18 reviews)
"My mom moved into Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine. We chose it because of the location and the feel of the facility. It's open and airy. There were nice walking paths around the property because my mom likes to walk. The layout was well thought out. The..."
READ MORE3850 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA, 90740
4.6
(11 reviews)
"It was extremely competent, had nice staff, beautifully taken care of and furnished. They provide the care that my friend needs, which is the most important thing. They were very warm and welcoming during the tour. They answered all of our questions...."
READ MORE2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
"I thought the moving my dad in was going to be hard just because its a new environment but my dad adapted very well and that was because the staff welcomed him with open arms as if they had already met him before. I've gone everyday since then to vis..."
READ MORE507 S. Citadell Lane, Anaheim, CA, 92806
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I am a current client for this facility, placed my grandmother few months back. I highly recommend this place-it is very clean and their homemade cooking is amazing. The staff there is not just professional employees but can literally say they are li..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Fountain Valley are officially licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly, and they’re monitored by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This department operates a regional office in Orange, about 10 miles from Fountain Valley, which seniors can contact at (714) 703-2840.
Assisted living facilities in Fountain Valley charge monthly rates of approximately $5,250 for care.
In Fountain Valley, assisted living costs $5,250 per month on average, though monthly rates may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities. This is equal to the state norm but $750 over the national average. Rates in nearby San Diego are a little higher at $5,475, and in Oxnard, residents pay an additional $500 per month beyond Fountain Valley’s norm. Seniors seeking lower rates may consider Riverside or Bakersfield, where facilities charge $4,000 and $3,750, respectively.
Fountain Valley
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Oxnard
$5,750
Bakersfield
$3,750
Riverside
$4,000
San Diego
$5,475
Assisted living is a relatively cost-effective long-term care option in Fountain Valley, with rates coming in at $5,250. This is hundreds less than the cost of in-home care and home health care, which average $5,911 for a similar scope of services in the individual’s home. Nursing home rates start at $9,125, but adult day health care is an affordable alternative to assisted living at $1,652.
In-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 Fountain Valley 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.
Fountain Valley seniors can get information and assistance from several local resources. Through the resources listed in the following table, older adults get help with navigating their long-term care options and finding social and recreational programming in the Fountain Valley region. The table also includes agencies that provide free financial and legal aid and information.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Founders Village Senior & Community Center | (714) 593-4446 | The local senior center provides recreational opportunities to city residents aged 55 and older. It offers a range of amenities including a library, a ballroom, a fitness room and public computers. |
OC Office on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The OC Office on Aging has options counselors and benefits advisors who help seniors identify community-based services and financial assistance programs that may meet their needs. The office also provides transportation services and congregate meal programs. |
OC Veterans Service Office | (833) 480-6555 | Older veterans in the Fountain Valley region find in-person and over-the-phone benefits assistance and the OC Veterans Service Office, which is located in Santa Ana. The office can help qualified individuals apply for Aid and Attendance, which can help them afford assisted living costs. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 300-6222 | The long-term care ombudsman helps older adults find the right assisted living option for their needs, navigate the move-in process and identify ways to reduce costs or pay for services. The ombudsman can also represent residents’ interests in instances regarding substandard care or involuntary move-out orders. |
Community Legal Aid SoCal | (714) 571-5200 | Community Legal Aid SoCal provides free legal assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Fountain Valley region. Through this nonprofit agency, individuals can get one-on-one help with applying for federal, state and veterans’ benefits and understanding assisted living contracts and payment obligations. |
Retired Senior Volunteer Program | (714) 953-5757 | RSVP is a free nationwide program that provides volunteer opportunities exclusively to those aged 55 and over. Seniors in the Fountain Valley region may donate their time to local organizations such as donation centers, food banks, charities, veterans’ offices, schools and libraries. In-person and virtual opportunities may be available. |
DME Loan Closet | (818) 279-6580 | The DME Loan Closet provides free medical equipment loans to seniors in the Orange County region, including Fountain Valley residents. Through this community-based program, seniors can donate or borrow equipment such as bathroom safety items, wheelchairs, canes and walkers, which may enhance independence and reduce care-related expenses. |
Fountain Valley 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
Shelley
5
Review of Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was really clean and bright. They had a lot of amenities like the salon, the nail place, and weekly housekeeping services. They had a...
Assisted Living
Daniel
5
Review of Carmel Village Retirement Community
We chose Carmel Village Retirement Community for my mother because it was in her price range. They offered the higher level of care that she needed after she broke her hip. There's a small...
Assisted Living
Mark
4
Review of Carmel Village Retirement Community
Carmel Village Retirement Community was very nice. The presentation was nice and I got everything from the week's menu, they handed it to me, and the other things there were very nice. It was also...