Westminster is located at the northwest end of Orange County and has over 90,600 residents, including nearly 15,600 seniors aged 65 and older. The city has a welcoming atmosphere with fabulous year-round weather, plentiful parks and gorgeous green spaces for relaxing and a popular farmers market. Community activities keep retirees as busy as they want to be and without the traffic and congestion found in Orange County’s beach communities. However, the nearest beaches, Disneyland Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm are only a few miles away, which is perfect for seniors with visiting grandchildren.
Assisted living residences offer personalized supportive care, housekeeping services and maintenance-free living in a homelike setting that encourages continued independence. Seniors requiring minimal care benefit from living in a safe, secure and social environment. The average cost of assisted living in Westminster is $5,000 per month, which matches the state average but is slightly higher than the national median.
This guide provides seniors with more information on assisted living in Westminster, including comparisons of average assisted living costs with other California cities and alternate senior care options. It also provides some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Westminster and free local resources for seniors.