
The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Placentia, CA for 2023
There are 207 Assisted Living Facilities in the Placentia area, with 13 in Placentia and 194 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Placentia is $3,255 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,860. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra with an average starting cost of $3,066.
To help you with your search, browse the 556 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Placentia. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Placentia 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Diamond Bar with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 10 families in Placentia find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Placentia, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Placentia, CA
Ivy Park at Bradford
In R Great Hands - Montevideo
Crescendo Senior Living - Assisted Li...
Arbor Lane Apartment Homes
Roza's Care
New Horizon Board And Care Vi
Madison Guest Home
Placentia Senior Living
Nora's Residence
St Margaret Home for the Elderly III
The Meridian at Anaheim Hills
Brookdale Garden Grove
Brookdale Anaheim
Kirkwood Orange
Rowntree Gardens
Brookdale Nohl Ranch
Brookdale Brea
Arbor Palms of Anaheim
Emerald Court
Sunnycrest Senior Living
Sunrise of Yorba Linda
Oakmont of Orange
Cambridge Court
Park Plaza
Oakmont of Capriana
Sunrise of Fullerton
Oakmont of Fullerton
Whittier Glen Assisted Living
Sunrise at Tustin
Golden Life Manor
Advanced Care For Elderly
Genesis Senior Living I
The Leaning Pine Home
Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange
Serento Rosa
Walnut Valley Senior Living Community
Best Elderly Care
New Horizon Senior Living
Arc Facility at Richman
Mary's Assisted Home Living
Citrus Hills Assisted Living
Sunshine Retirement Home
Clearwater at North Tustin
Harbor Heights
Corinthian Villas I
Silver Rain Home Care
Gica's Home
Cheerful Heart Home V
Whittier Cottage
Whittier Cottage
Agape Senior Living
Arc Facility at Camino 2
Carnelian Villas Home Care
South Home Care
Haven for Mom & Dad I
Arvilinh Home Care
Genesis Elderly Care 8
Cadence Brea
Sunrise of Orange - Now Open!
Town & Country Manor
Harvest Retirement
Park Regency Retirement Center
Whitten Heights
Crescent Care Villas - Lemon Heights
ELD Assisted Living
Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living
Royal Home Care II
Spencer Gardens
Sunny Ridge Manor Home
Espiritu Guest Home Iv
Jasmines Residential Care For Elderly
Colorado Residential Care Inc.
Nohl Ranch Elderly Care III
Queen Mary Guest Home
MJ Home Care
Haven for Mom & Dad II
Golden Eden 1 - CLOSED
Select Senior Care Anaheim Hills
Phamily Home Elderly Care
Silver Coast Living
Golden Years Assisted Living-Prospect...
Columns Care Home
Senior Living Community, an Eastern S...
3K Home Care - CLOSED
Anaheim Crown Plaza
Flamingo Care Home
Mt. Carmel Guest Home
Ardent Care
Mainplace Senior Living
St. Francis Home
Brea Retreat
Paradise For The Elderly
Golden Tuscany Care
Diamond Manor II
Garden Grove Post Acute
Acacia Villas
Palm Retirement Center
Gold Crest Retirement Center
ActivCare at Yorba Linda
Maureen Guest Home #2
Fullerton Residential Manor
Loving Care Facility for the Elderly
Las Palmas Home Care
Coyote Hills Senior Care
Diamond Bar RCFE
Family Choice Senior Living
Acacia Guest Home
Kozy Quarters 4 Seniors - CLOSED
Good Hands Senior Care - Francisco
Agape Orange Home
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Placentia
Placentia, California, in northern Orange County is a quiet, bedroom community of over 52,000 people — over 14 percent are seniors age 65 and over. The city has 14 local assisted living communities and there 38 more in nearby cities. The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division oversees all assisted living facilities in Placentia and surrounding areas.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Placentia
- The cost of living in Placentia exceeds the national average by 83 percent the state average by 20 percent. Seniors pay 6 percent more in groceries, 8 percent more on health care and 13 percent more on transportation than most others in the nation. These reduced expenses provide something for seniors on a limited or fixed budget to consider before moving.
- Warm year-round temperatures in Placentia average between 56 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures rarely exceed lows of 45 in the coldest month, December, nor highs of 88 in the warmest months, August and September. This allows seniors to enjoy more outdoor activities of daily living (ADLs) for a more fit, healthy lifestyle.
- Placentia has a crime rate lower than 67 percent of California communities. The city is considered one of the safest places in the nation, with an average violent crime 272 percent lower than the national average. Seniors can enjoy nighttime activities with a sense of security because of it.
- California is known for not being tax-friendly and does not provide seniors with a tax-exemption on retirement income, besides SSI. Redwood City residents have a combined 7.75 percent sales tax compared to the 6 percent national average and 8.54 percent state average. Fixed-income seniors should consider the financial burden of living here.
- The Placentia area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Placentia-Linda Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Placentia has an array of community resources for seniors, including The Placentia Senior Center, an organization that provides programs and activities for those 50 and older and other services provided by senior centers.
Paying for Assisted Living in Placentia
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Placentia start around $3,255 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Placentia and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Placentia
Placentia financial aid for eligible seniors includes the Med-Cali (Medicare) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.


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 Placentia
Placentia and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Placentia, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Placentia
Placentia-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.


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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Placentia
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Review of Ivy Park at Bradford
From a community member: Finally getting around to giving a shout out to Placentia’s Ivy Park at Bradford Assisted Living community. Over the holidays our family made a huge decision to help my ... Read more
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Review of Ivy Park at Bradford
My mother-in-law will move into Ivy Park at Bradford. I like the atmosphere. I like the energy. It's very friendly and very clean. The people there seem very happy. They were very involved in activ... Read more
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Review of Ivy Park at Bradford
My mother is at Ivy Park at Bradford. They have a beautiful community. Their dining room is very beautiful and very elegant. They meet the needs of the people. If you don't want what they have for ... Read more
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