Golden Coast Senior Living #12
24152 Jagger St, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
"Al and Usha Villareal operate Golden Coast Senior Living. Golden Coast residents receive and benefit greatly from Usha Villarreal’s RN Nursi..."
READ MOREAssisted living is a preferred care option for seniors seeking comfort, convenience and affordability. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that, on average, seniors in Irvine pay $5,250 for care, which is on par with the state average despite the city’s relatively high living costs. Assisted living is a cost-effective alternative to home-based care and offers a worry-free lifestyle with housing, meals, personal care and scheduled daily activities.
This guide provides an overview of options for paying for services, as well as a list of top resources that help Irvine seniors find care.
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24152 Jagger St, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
"Al and Usha Villareal operate Golden Coast Senior Living. Golden Coast residents receive and benefit greatly from Usha Villarreal’s RN Nursi..."
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"Our goal at Astoria Retirement Residences is to assist you or your loved ones to achieve emotional comfort, a healthier well-being, and the ..."
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"Our goal at Astoria Retirement Residences is to assist you or your loved ones to achieve emotional comfort, a healthier well-being, and the ..."
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"Beautifully decorated single detached family home, approx 3200 sq.ft. with one large share room and 5 private rooms, across from elementary ..."
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"At Cyecrest Guest Homes, we have created a comfortable lifestyle tailored for seniors who favor the amenities of Orange County. For resident..."
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"A Positive Change In Lifestyle At Cyecrest Guest Homes, we have created a comfortable lifestyle tailored for seniors who favor the amenit..."
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"Gentle Care Home is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors..."
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129 Mountain View Drive, Tustin, CA, 92780
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The California Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors assisted living facilities, also called residential care facilities for the elderly, in Irvine and the rest of the state. The Orange County Adult & Senior Care Regional Office oversees assisted living facilities in Irvine and fields complaints regarding substandard care. To contact the office, individuals can call (714) 703-2840.
Assisted living rates in Irvine are consistent with the rest of California, averaging an estimated $5,250 per month.Â
Assisted living facilities in Irvine charge $5,250 per month for services, which is the same as the state average but several hundred dollars more than the national median of $4,500. In San Diego, rates are a couple of hundred dollars higher at $5,475, and in Oxnard, facilities charge $500 more than those in Irvine, with fees coming in at $5,750. Seniors in El Centro pay considerably higher rates of $6,150, but in Riverside, facilities charge $4,000, over $1,000 less than in Irvine.Â
Irvine
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Oxnard
$5,750
San Diego
$5,475
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
In Irvine, seniors in assisted living pay $5,250 per month for care. This is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the cost of obtaining care in a private home, which costs approximately $5,911 for basic in-home care and specialized home health care. Nursing homes, which provide 24-hour medical monitoring and care for those with extensive needs, charge base rates of $9,125. Adult day health care is the only recorded option cheaper than assisted living, with monthly fees averaging $1,652.Â
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 Irvine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The state of California’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver will pay for the services provided by residential care facilities for eligible seniors who live in certain counties, including Orange County.Â
California offers seniors an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that can be used to help pay for room and board in residential care facilities.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
While it can be challenging to find the best assisted living option, seniors in Irvine have access to a network of organizations that provide free assistance, including the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection. These organizations help older adults research local facilities and find ways to pay for services.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Centers | (949) 724-6600 | There are three senior centers in Irvine, including Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center and Trabuco Center. At these locations, members participate in a range of activities, including games, art classes and fitness classes. Centers may also offer on-site amenities such as cafes, fitness centers and computer labs. |
Orange County Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 | The county’s Office on Aging administers a range of free services to seniors in Irvine, including information and referrals for community-based services, congregate meal programs and health insurance options counseling. It also provides nonemergency medical transportation to supplement the transportation services available through assisted living. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 | The long-term care ombudsman visits assisted living facilities in Irvine and helps staff and residents find solutions to problems related to services and care planning. They can also help residents understand their rights and file complaints regarding substandard care. |
Legal Aid of Orange County | (714) 571-5200 | Community Legal Aid specializes in helping those aged 60 and over handle legal issues, such as aggressive debt collection practices, canceled health insurance policies or benefits overpayment. Seniors can also get help with filing applications for federal benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income, which can help pay for assisted living. |
OneOC Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (714) 953-5757 | RSVP is a volunteer network that matches those aged 55 and over with volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and experience. Seniors can serve in a range of capacities in schools, libraries, museums and hospitals. In exchange, they may get benefits such as supplement insurance and recognition at annual events. |
Irvine 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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Maria, Thanks for the feedback. We here at Woodbridge Terrace work hard to make every experience a good one.
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