DDM II Assisted Living
19301 Hickory Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"DDM Assisted Living is located in beautiful and serene Huntington Beach, CA. The assisted living home is a secure, family friendly and welco..."
READ MOREAssisted 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.
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19301 Hickory Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"DDM Assisted Living is located in beautiful and serene Huntington Beach, CA. The assisted living home is a secure, family friendly and welco..."
READ MORE9231 El Cortez Ave, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
"Private & semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs. Assistance with daily showers, dressing, grooming and medication ..."
READ MORE6112 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
READ MORE18480 Santa Alberta Circle, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
"Villa Flora Care Homes are comfortable, spacious and pleasantly furnished homes, located in quiet, secure neighborhoods. Private and semi-pr..."
READ MORE1773 Carnelian Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802
"Carnelian Villas is one of the best RCFE in Orange County, not only because we have the state of art facility, clean, loving with European s..."
READ MORE8392 Crane Circle, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"At Huntington Beach Guest Homes, we encourage our residents to do as much as they can for themselves. We provide delicious home cooked meals..."
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16827 Mt. Eden Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
"Ivy Cottages has three assisted living homes for the older adult, where you can find the ideal environment for your loved one. We have highl..."
READ MORE9152 Hyde Park Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"Helen's Guest Home offers a home-like setting for when your loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves. We offer assistance with A..."
READ MORE9892 Effingham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"Liberty Home offers a home-like setting for when your loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves. We take great pride in the care ..."
READ MORE8382 Crane Circle, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
"At Huntington Beach Guest Homes, we encourage our residents to do as much as they can for themselves. We provide delicious home cooked meals..."
READ MORE9351 Melba Drive, Garden Grove, CA, 92841
"Arvilinh Home Care is located in scenic Garden Grove California on Melba Dr. Arvilinh Home Care residents have a high level of independence ..."
READ MORE6021 Priscilla Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
"Ocean Retreat is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Ocean Retreat is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. ..."
READ MORE8925 Canary Ave, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
" Assured Horizons‘ caring approach starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. That mea..."
READ MORE3330 W. Stonybrook Drive, Anaheim, CA, 92804
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care services in a secure and inviting re..."
READ MORE555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
4.5
(31 reviews)
"My dad is at Town & Country Manor. It's great. It's very clean. It's a big place, but it's easy to get around. There are dining rooms, and the staff is really friendly. They have a brand new memory care facility there, so that's nice. The staff membe..."
READ MORE3411 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, 92804
4.3
(32 reviews)
"I was impressed with my tour of Arbor Palms of Anaheim. We had a tour by a young lady named Stephanie, and we really liked that place. Right from the start, it had a very nice aesthetic. I noticed that the rooms and hallways were very large, so you c..."
READ MORE17200 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My aunt is under assisted living at Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach because she is kind of dingy and needs help with her medication. Their price seems to be comparable with all the other ones I’ve looked at. I like the place. It is very new and v..."
READ MORE9011 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90620
4.5
(11 reviews)
"Harvest Retirement was a very nice, clean community with nice rooms. It smelled very good. The staff was excellent. I looked around, but I didn't see anyone engaged in any activities. They showed me a room where people can sit and watch television an..."
READ MORE3952 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The location of Katella Senior Living Community is very, very conducive for our family to visit. It's close to my three children, my house, and some of my husband's doctors. The staff seemed extremely friendly, supportive, and helpful. The apartment ..."
READ MORE5265 Canterbury Dr, Cypress, CA, 90630
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We've placed our Uncle there, and he really love the place, he's happy with it. Its a very small place around 8 people, they took very good care of him and he gets a lot of personal attention and that's what all we want. He likes it and it all work..."
READ MOREThe Senior Care Licensing Program, a division of the California Department of Social Services, licenses and monitors residential care facilities, including assisted living. Thirteen Senior Care Licensing Regional Offices located around California handle regulatory inspections and licensing in their areas. The Orange County Adult and Senior Care Regional Office is responsible for overseeing facilities in Westminster and throughout Orange County.
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Westminster is $5,000, which matches the statewide average. However, it’s $700 higher than the national average of $4,300.
Since Westminster’s average cost of assisted living is the same as the state rate, it’s lower than some California cities and higher than others. Bakersfield’s average cost of assisted living is $1,387 less at $3,613 per month, while Riverside’s average cost of $3,900 is lower by $1,100 per month. In contrast, the rate in Oxnard is higher by $845, while the average cost in Salinas is $7,100 per month, which is $2,100 more than the rate paid in Westminster.
Westminster
$5,000
California
$5,000
Bakersfield
$3,613
Riverside
$3,900
Oxnard
$5,845
Salinas
$7,100
When comparing other types of senior care, adult day health care is generally the lowest-cost option. In Westminster, this type of care costs $1,647 per month. In-home care runs about $5,434 for homemaker and $5,529 for home health aide services. Nursing home care costs the most at an average of $8,060 for semiprivate rooms or $10,570 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$5,434
Home Health Aide
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,647
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,570
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Westminster through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, 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.
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.
Many local and countywide entities provide free resources for seniors in Westminster. These include long-term care ombudsman advocacy, health insurance counseling and legal assistance, as well as social and recreation activities to keep aging adults engaged and transportation services to help them remain independent.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Westminster Senior Services | (714) 895-2878 | Westminster Senior Services promotes the physical and emotional well-being of local seniors with diverse programs that encourage life enrichment through fitness, education, recreation and socialization. Its staff provides referrals for all types of senior services and activities. Some activities include adult fitness, games, crafts, line dancing and various clubs. Seniors can also take safe driving or computer classes and receive information on medical services and nutrition education. Senior Services will also provide resources for legal aid and counseling and income tax assistance. |
Abrazar Senior Center | (714) 893-3581 | The Abrazar Senior Center in Westminster offers various social activities and other senior services for residents aged 55 or older. Services include congregate meals, information and referrals, outreach and employment assistance. The center also offers limited transportation services to seniors aged 60 or older for nonemergency medical appointments to doctors, physical therapists, pharmacies and dentists. Rides must be scheduled in advance. There’s a $2 fee, but it’s waived for low-income seniors. |
WOW (Westminster on Wheels) Senior Transportation Program | (714) 895-2878 | Through a partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority, the City of Westminster provides transportation services to seniors aged 60 and older through the Westminster on Wheels Program. The WOW shuttle travels to various locations throughout Westminster each Monday through Friday, and trips must be scheduled in advance. |
Council on Aging - Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | Westminster residents aged 60 or older can receive free services through the Council on Aging – Southern California, a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased information and services to seniors throughout Orange County. It provides long-term care ombudsman advocacy, HICAP Medicare counseling and care planning assistance through the concierge care navigators program. Seniors can also go to educational seminars or special events, join support groups and find volunteer opportunities. |
Westminster-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.
Assisted Living
Andre P.
5
Review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living
The rooms are very spacious and clean same with the common areas. Aside from the cleanliness and structure of the place, what makes this place rise above other place is the staff members. To start...
Provider response
Your thoughtful review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living has deeply touched us. Hearing about your positive experiences with our clean facilities and exceptional staff, like Chona, Carmina, and...
Assisted Living
Steven Salazar
5
Review of Westminster Terrace Senior Living
The staff are polite, the Service that they provide is on time, they do there best to accommodate to the needs of their residents if they can, and are very professional at making sure everyone is...
Provider response
Dear Steven, Thank you immensely for your glowing review and the five-star rating. Your words illuminate the dedication and passion that define the Westminster Terrace Senior Living team. We are...
Assisted Living
Debra
5
Review of Brookdale Brookhurst
I went to look at Brookdale Brookhurst. It was very, very nice. It was really clean. The apartment was very clean and very spacious. They had a little fishpond there that people could sit and...