91 Assisted Living Facilities near Irvine, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Irvine

• The summer high temperature in Irvine averages 83 degrees, and the winter low is around 46 degrees. With zero average days of snow and Sperling Comfort Index rank of 85 out of 100, Irvine has a fairly comfortable year-round climate. Compare this to a city like Chicago, where the summertime average is very close to that of Irvine's, a mere degree cooler at 82 degrees, but the winter temperatures dip to an average of a frigidly cold 19 degrees with 26 inches of snow cover and a Sperling rank of just 46. 
  
  
• The air quality in Orange County, California, where Irvine is located, earns an F-rating and the 24-hour particle pollution rating is D, as noted by the American Lung Association. This may be an important consideration for seniors with respiratory conditions.
  
  
• The cost of living in Irvine is a hefty 107 percent higher than the national average, making it one of the less affordable cities in the United States.
  
  
• California doesn't tax Social Security checks, but that can be offset by the fact that California places some of the nation's highest tax rates on pensions, retirement accounts and sales taxes. This, combined with the higher-than-average cost of living, may significantly cut into a senior's assisted living budget.
  
  
• The Irvine area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Hoag Hospital Irvine, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. This offers the reassurance that help is close by in the event of a medical emergency.
  
  
• Irvine has an array of community resources available for seniors, including the TRIPS transportation system, an organization that provides low-cost, wheel-chair accessible, door-to-door transportation for seniors and disabled adults, and there are three local senior centers.