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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Orange, CA for 2024

Orange, California is a midsize city of approximately 137,000, located about 7 miles from Anaheim. Orange is vibrant with a great climate and lots of attractions for seniors. Its beautiful downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, contains many buildings constructed before 1920. Close to shopping malls, museums, parks, entertainment and professional sports teams, Orange is an excellent location for seniors, who comprise 13.8% of the city’s population.

For older adults who don’t need substantial skilled nursing care but find it challenging to remain at home, assisted living is a good alternative since it provides daily personal care services like preparing meals and grooming and recreational activities like group exercise and social outings. Assisted living in Orange averages $5,250 a month, but this fee may vary depending on your chosen facility and its amenities.

In this guide, we’ll examine local assisted living costs and compare them to other alternative forms of senior living. We’ll also look at how Orange’s assisted living costs compare to other regional cities, the state and the nation. Finally, you’ll find a listing of agencies and resources to help seniors in the area.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Orange

The Community Care Licensing Division, a California Department of Social Services branch, oversees the licensing of assisted-living facilities in Orange and throughout California. The division offers an assisted living facility database to help you find a suitable destination in Orange. There is also a complaint hotline if residents want to report a problem at their assisted living facility.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Orange

  • Orange has a warm climate. It receives no snow, about 14 inches of rain a year and 277 days of sunshine, almost two and a half months more than the national average. Its Best Places Comfort Index is 9.7/10 in summer and 8.8 /10 in winter.
  • When you first look at the cost of living in Orange, it’s daunting. It scores 163.9 against the national average of 100. But seniors shouldn’t be too dismayed. Much of that cost is housing which scores 298.3 against the national average. Health care, on the other hand, is four points below the national average and many other essential resources are at or slightly above the national average.
  • California is not a tax-friendly state for seniors. While Social Security income is not taxed, any withdrawal from a retirement account is. If you have a public or a private pension, it’ll also be fully taxed. If you continue to work, that will also be taxed at regular rates, regardless of age.
  • Seniors who need transportation to non-emergency locations or events can use Go Orange. Medical appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups or visits to the Orange Senior Center are covered by Go Orange. Seniors aged 60+ can purchase a book of six tickets for $5 at the Orange Senior Center. Call (714) 538-9633 for more details.
  • Orange has a mixed record in air and water quality. In terms of air quality, it scores 52/100, which is six points below the national average but probably can be explained by its proximity to Los Angeles and Anaheim, which are notorious for bad air quality. On the other hand, water scores 65/100 which is 10 points above the national average.
  • Orange is a relatively peaceful city. While it does not collect FBI crime statistics, when using stats from Yorba Linda, a nearby city of the same size, violent crime scores 8.6, well below the national average of 22.7. Property crime rates are higher but still well below the national average. Orange receives a score of 28.3 as opposed to the national average of 35.4.

Paying for Assisted Living in Orange

The average cost to reside in an assisted living facility in Orange is $5,250 a month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021. However, that cost may vary depending on your chosen facility and its amenities. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The monthly average cost of assisted living in Orange is about $750 above the national average of $4,500 but mirrors the state average of $5,250. Bakersfield, located north of Orange, costs about $1,500 less a month, averaging $3,750. About 90 miles to the south, San Diego averages a slightly higher monthly cost of $5,475. El Centro, about three hours to the southeast of Orange and close to the Mexican border, averages the highest price in the region of $6,150 a month.

Orange

$5,250

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Bakersfield

$3,750

San Diego

$5,475

El Centro

$6,150

Costs of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is not the only form of senior care in Orange. In-home care averages about $5,911 a month. You can also hire a home health aide for the same price as in-home care. Adult day care has the lowest cost at $1,652 a month while a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing facility costs the most at $9,125.

In-Home Care

$5,250

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Orange

California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Orange

Many seniors, whether living in assisted living or some other senior care option, must often work with a fixed income. That’s why free resources that include legal, financial, or health care assistance are valuable. Below, you’ll find several options available to seniors living in the Orange area.

ResourceContactService
Orange Senior Center(714) 538-9633The center provides services for those aged 50 and above. It operates programs on education topics, computer training, health screenings, exercise, social activities and travel. Daily hot lunches are prepared for seniors 60 and older at $3 a meal, while those under 60 pay $6. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8-4.
CalVet800-952-5626CalVet, the California Department of Veterans Affairs, works with seniors and their spouses to access the seven assisted living veterans’ homes throughout the state. Veterans who wish to be admitted to a facility must be at least 55 (or younger if disabled), a California resident, and receive an honorable discharge.
California 211211California 211 is a free service available to all Californians. Seniors can use it to find information on public benefit programs like Medicare or Medicaid, general financial assistance for seniors, contacts for free Elder legal aid in their area, nearby congregate meal sites and much more.
Area Agency on Aging — OC Office on Aging(714) 480-6450The local Office on Aging offers many programs for seniors, including transportation to medical events, respite care for caregivers, counseling on health care issues like Medicare, and assistance with other medical problems like eye care, diabetes and depression. The office also offers a toolkit to help seniors re-enter society after being isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 231-4024Volunteer long-term care ombudsman work in every county in California. They investigate any complaint made by a senior or their caregiver about the quality of their care. Once the ombudsmen finish their investigation, they work to resolve any problems between the senior and the administration of a long-term care facility. They work to educate the community about the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Orange

Orange 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 Laws and Regulations in California

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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...

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Hello Lee, We appreciate your positive feedback about your experience. We take pride in serving our residents and visitors!

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My mom moved into Sunrise of Orange. The people were very nice and outreaching. They seem to care. I would recommend it in a heartbeat. It's a new establishment. My mom feels good there. We're just...

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I had an in-person tour of Kirkwood Orange. The care is good there. This is one I can recommend in Orange if you need assisted living. The thing I liked least about it was that the location was...

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