Meadowlark Gardens IV
16351 Saratoga Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
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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16351 Saratoga Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
READ MORE6102 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
READ MORE2512 Lighthouse Lane, Corona Del Mar, CA, 92625
"This beautiful home is located in the Harbor Hills area of Corona Del Mar, Ca. The home has an beautiful upgraded kitchen, two and a half ha..."
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"This lovely home is located on the "Eastside" of Costa Mesa near our Dover Shores home. This home has an upgraded kitchen, handicap accessib..."
READ MORE302 S. Broder St, Anaheim, CA, 92804
"The facility is a home like enviroment with caring staff and owners. All the rooms are private rooms and spacious. Some rooms has their own ..."
READ MORE4531 Ranchgrove Drive, Irvine, CA, 92620
"Whispering Oaks Ranchgrove offers assistance with personal activities of daily living: Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Bathing, Grooming, mobil..."
READ MORE1825 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"Star Dust Home is locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Star Dust Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. ..."
READ MORE5742 Belle Avenue, Cypress, CA, 90630
"We are located in a quiet cul-de-sac location in Cypress. Our home is close to Senior Citizen Center, church, schools, parks and restaurants..."
READ MORE19301 Hickory Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"DDM Assisted Living is located in beautiful and serene Huntington Beach, CA. The assisted living home is a secure, family friendly and welco..."
READ MORE6112 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
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"Carnelian Villas is one of the best RCFE in Orange County, not only because we have the state of art facility, clean, loving with European s..."
READ MORE8392 Crane Circle, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"At Huntington Beach Guest Homes, we encourage our residents to do as much as they can for themselves. We provide delicious home cooked meals..."
READ MORE2779 Diana Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806
"We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At South Home Care we pride ourselves in the car..."
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"We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At Diamond Senior Care we pride ourselves in the..."
READ MORE9152 Hyde Park Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"Helen's Guest Home offers a home-like setting for when your loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves. We offer assistance with A..."
READ MORE9892 Effingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"Liberty Home offers a home-like setting for when your loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves. We take great pride in the care ..."
READ MORE8382 Crane Circle, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"At Huntington Beach Guest Homes, we encourage our residents to do as much as they can for themselves. We provide delicious home cooked meals..."
READ MORE9351 Melba Drive, Garden Grove, CA, 92841
"Arvilinh Home Care is located in scenic Garden Grove California on Melba Dr. Arvilinh Home Care residents have a high level of independence ..."
READ MORE6021 Priscilla Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
"Ocean Retreat is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Ocean Retreat is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. ..."
READ MORE3330 W. Stonybrook Drive, Anaheim, CA, 92804
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care services in a secure and inviting re..."
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.
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