Orange County is the second-most densely populated county in California, with around 3.1 million residents. It has a thriving senior community that makes up 15.3% of its total population, as well as a wide array of elder-friendly amenities and health care options. As home to several prestigious universities, the county has a variety of high-quality medical care facilities, including the UCLA Medical Center, which is rated the best in the state and fourth in the entire country.
In Orange County, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $8,060 per month. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is slightly higher than the national average. Since nursing homes typically offer high levels of care by on-staff nurses and 24/7 aides, they are generally the most expensive care option. Seniors may be able to find similar levels of care at lower costs in an assisted living community or from a home health care service.
The following guide will explain the costs of nursing homes and other types of care throughout Orange County. It also lists free resources designed to support local seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Orange County, CA
2525 N. Brea Blvd., Fullerton, CA, 92835
Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and tailored t
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Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and tailored to your died. Therapy is provided to met your needs. They gave me my life back and I left in fantastic shape!
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Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and tailored t
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Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and tailored to your died. Therapy is provided to met your needs. They gave me my life back and I left in fantastic shape!
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206 Hospital Circle, Westminster, CA, 92683
The nursing staff and social worker took fantastic care of my Mother in Law. They were very kind and patient with her. She was significantly under weight upon her arrival and they were able to get h
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The nursing staff and social worker took fantastic care of my Mother in Law. They were very kind and patient with her. She was significantly under weight upon her arrival and they were able to get her to eat, and gain weight. The therapies they provided helped her to gain strength and she became more steady on her feet. The rooms are decorated to suit each individual resident, and the the patients participate in Art projects that are displayed through out the center. I would highly recommend this facility as they are experts in caring for loved ones with dementia, including those that have behaviors. They cared for my Mother-in-law like she was their own family. She laughed and smiled more during her time there, than she had for many months prior.
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The nursing staff and social worker took fantastic care of my Mother in Law. They were very kind and patient with her. She was significantly under weight upon her arrival and they were able to get h
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The nursing staff and social worker took fantastic care of my Mother in Law. They were very kind and patient with her. She was significantly under weight upon her arrival and they were able to get her to eat, and gain weight. The therapies they provided helped her to gain strength and she became more steady on her feet. The rooms are decorated to suit each individual resident, and the the patients participate in Art projects that are displayed through out the center. I would highly recommend this facility as they are experts in caring for loved ones with dementia, including those that have behaviors. They cared for my Mother-in-law like she was their own family. She laughed and smiled more during her time there, than she had for many months prior.
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645 South Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92804
The staff was friendly and caring. The room was clean and nice. Food was well prepared and tasty. My dad felt that he was getting wonderful care. He had daily physical therapy treatments and made
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The staff was friendly and caring. The room was clean and nice. Food was well prepared and tasty. My dad felt that he was getting wonderful care. He had daily physical therapy treatments and made excellent progress.
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The staff was friendly and caring. The room was clean and nice. Food was well prepared and tasty. My dad felt that he was getting wonderful care. He had daily physical therapy treatments and made
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The staff was friendly and caring. The room was clean and nice. Food was well prepared and tasty. My dad felt that he was getting wonderful care. He had daily physical therapy treatments and made excellent progress.
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1 Amistad Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92694
12151 Dale Street, Stanton, CA, 90680
Located in Stanton, California, Rowntree Gardens is nestled next to Premier Park and the Playa Galleria Shopping Center. Residents and their families praise the facility’s friendly staff, homelike i
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Located in Stanton, California, Rowntree Gardens is nestled next to Premier Park and the Playa Galleria Shopping Center. Residents and their families praise the facility’s friendly staff, homelike interior and landscaped garden, which has a gazebo and picnic area. Visitors compliment the clean, spacious and well-appointed accommodations. Residents appreciate Rowntree Gardens’ two on-site dining rooms, one of which has a fireplace with the other which provides garden views. The community gets top marks for scheduling bridge games, craft-making projects and holiday celebrations. It also receives rave reviews for having plenty of amenities, including a chapel, fitness center and library.
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Located in Stanton, California, Rowntree Gardens is nestled next to Premier Park and the Playa Galleria Shopping Center. Residents and their families praise the facility’s friendly staff, homelike i
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Located in Stanton, California, Rowntree Gardens is nestled next to Premier Park and the Playa Galleria Shopping Center. Residents and their families praise the facility’s friendly staff, homelike interior and landscaped garden, which has a gazebo and picnic area. Visitors compliment the clean, spacious and well-appointed accommodations. Residents appreciate Rowntree Gardens’ two on-site dining rooms, one of which has a fireplace with the other which provides garden views. The community gets top marks for scheduling bridge games, craft-making projects and holiday celebrations. It also receives rave reviews for having plenty of amenities, including a chapel, fitness center and library.
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3 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
Mom was at The Covington for about 21 days. It was really nice, very pretty, and very elegant. They had the nicest people there. She had really good, skilled nursing. I didn’t get to talk to the docto
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Mom was at The Covington for about 21 days. It was really nice, very pretty, and very elegant. They had the nicest people there. She had really good, skilled nursing. I didn’t get to talk to the doctor much, but they had a doctor that made rounds. They changed the sheets every day, and they were very friendly and kind. It was nice, it’s small, and they had good food and good activities. They had barbecue and physical and occupational therapy.
The people are really positive, friendly, very professional. She didn’t have to wait for people to come. They have lights that light up in the hallway, and someone will always come. The dining area was impressive. It had white tablecloths. They have a really good chef. I ate some meals there, and it was good. It wasn’t the best food in the world, but it was very nutritious. They have a dietitian there, too. She will work with you. If you like chocolate, salmon, or are on a special diet, you can pick what you want the day before.
It’s very clean and new, and it has antique kind of furniture, antique-style, like armoirea and lots of drawers to keep things in. The bathroom was just immaculate. I didn’t feel like I was going to catch any germs there. Mom had a spacious private room. It had a really big window that looked out on something really pretty, and you could open it up and bring fresh air in. They had all these beautiful gardens. So you could put them in a wheelchair and take them out to see different beautiful rose gardens, meditation gardens, and all kinds of pretty plants. It was really the nicest one I’ve ever seen.
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Mom was at The Covington for about 21 days. It was really nice, very pretty, and very elegant. They had the nicest people there. She had really good, skilled nursing. I didn’t get to talk to the docto
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Mom was at The Covington for about 21 days. It was really nice, very pretty, and very elegant. They had the nicest people there. She had really good, skilled nursing. I didn’t get to talk to the doctor much, but they had a doctor that made rounds. They changed the sheets every day, and they were very friendly and kind. It was nice, it’s small, and they had good food and good activities. They had barbecue and physical and occupational therapy.
The people are really positive, friendly, very professional. She didn’t have to wait for people to come. They have lights that light up in the hallway, and someone will always come. The dining area was impressive. It had white tablecloths. They have a really good chef. I ate some meals there, and it was good. It wasn’t the best food in the world, but it was very nutritious. They have a dietitian there, too. She will work with you. If you like chocolate, salmon, or are on a special diet, you can pick what you want the day before.
It’s very clean and new, and it has antique kind of furniture, antique-style, like armoirea and lots of drawers to keep things in. The bathroom was just immaculate. I didn’t feel like I was going to catch any germs there. Mom had a spacious private room. It had a really big window that looked out on something really pretty, and you could open it up and bring fresh air in. They had all these beautiful gardens. So you could put them in a wheelchair and take them out to see different beautiful rose gardens, meditation gardens, and all kinds of pretty plants. It was really the nicest one I’ve ever seen.
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24552 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
13075 Blackbird Street, Garden Grove, CA, 92843
This is Mrs Ponce I had a good experience, everyone tratme so well nursing very professional and friendly Elvira, Cam, Cristal, franchise, Carolina & everybody thank you so much specially food s
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This is Mrs Ponce I had a good experience, everyone tratme so well nursing very professional and friendly Elvira, Cam, Cristal, franchise, Carolina & everybody thank you so much specially food so good never neve forget….I love you ,Alta Garden!!
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This is Mrs Ponce I had a good experience, everyone tratme so well nursing very professional and friendly Elvira, Cam, Cristal, franchise, Carolina & everybody thank you so much specially food s
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This is Mrs Ponce I had a good experience, everyone tratme so well nursing very professional and friendly Elvira, Cam, Cristal, franchise, Carolina & everybody thank you so much specially food so good never neve forget….I love you ,Alta Garden!!
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2040 South Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA, 92802
My mom was in a skilled nursing home called Coventry Court Health Center. They were excellent. It was like walking into a hotel. There was never a smell or anything. It was just excellent. The staff w
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My mom was in a skilled nursing home called Coventry Court Health Center. They were excellent. It was like walking into a hotel. There was never a smell or anything. It was just excellent. The staff was wonderful. They’re very helpful. Any time I came with questions or whatever, they were always there. The food was fine, but my mom at that point wasn’t really eating a lot.
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My mom was in a skilled nursing home called Coventry Court Health Center. They were excellent. It was like walking into a hotel. There was never a smell or anything. It was just excellent. The staff w
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My mom was in a skilled nursing home called Coventry Court Health Center. They were excellent. It was like walking into a hotel. There was never a smell or anything. It was just excellent. The staff was wonderful. They’re very helpful. Any time I came with questions or whatever, they were always there. The food was fine, but my mom at that point wasn’t really eating a lot.
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240 Hospital Circle, Westminster, CA, 92683
I have been in this facility for 24 days after knee surgery -it was very nice team working together, very clean, well caring for all patients – I appreciate all what they done for me & I notice th
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I have been in this facility for 24 days after knee surgery -it was very nice team working together, very clean, well caring for all patients – I appreciate all what they done for me & I notice they caring for every one in this facility. this is the best place I ever seen, asking blessing for all of them. Every one in this place working very hard in her/his job —– If any one aske me about this place I recommand it.
They respect all patients & vistors too — Thanks you from all my heart.
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I have been in this facility for 24 days after knee surgery -it was very nice team working together, very clean, well caring for all patients – I appreciate all what they done for me & I notice th
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I have been in this facility for 24 days after knee surgery -it was very nice team working together, very clean, well caring for all patients – I appreciate all what they done for me & I notice they caring for every one in this facility. this is the best place I ever seen, asking blessing for all of them. Every one in this place working very hard in her/his job —– If any one aske me about this place I recommand it.
They respect all patients & vistors too — Thanks you from all my heart.
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18811 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
We were forced by the hospital to come here. The hospital told me this was “the only bed”. However, I had a bed, and they never called the place back. Then I went to another place, they knew who I
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We were forced by the hospital to come here. The hospital told me this was “the only bed”. However, I had a bed, and they never called the place back. Then I went to another place, they knew who I was they told the hospital they had a bed for him???
Seacliff was filthy. Dirty floors all over, no gym available. Tiny rooms that look NOTHING like the pictures… and he is supposed to do therapy on there? Dirt all over floor and peeling g paint. Someone left dirty dishes outside his door, a patient, they are still sitting. And they wheeled a screaming patient out to hallway and left them…
They never offered to change or shower him. He’s still in same clothes. I told them he needs help to keep swelling down, nothing was done.
He pressed the button and took over 30 min for someone to assist him with the toilet. The toilet seat was way too short, definitely not ADA compliment. The parking lot is unsafe … again not Ada compliant. I hurt my back and needed to use a walker and it was.
Once we arranged and told them we were leaving, they cared.
I will say, the CNA’s were very nice. Overworked but friendly. Martha and Judy were great.
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We were forced by the hospital to come here. The hospital told me this was “the only bed”. However, I had a bed, and they never called the place back. Then I went to another place, they knew who I
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We were forced by the hospital to come here. The hospital told me this was “the only bed”. However, I had a bed, and they never called the place back. Then I went to another place, they knew who I was they told the hospital they had a bed for him???
Seacliff was filthy. Dirty floors all over, no gym available. Tiny rooms that look NOTHING like the pictures… and he is supposed to do therapy on there? Dirt all over floor and peeling g paint. Someone left dirty dishes outside his door, a patient, they are still sitting. And they wheeled a screaming patient out to hallway and left them…
They never offered to change or shower him. He’s still in same clothes. I told them he needs help to keep swelling down, nothing was done.
He pressed the button and took over 30 min for someone to assist him with the toilet. The toilet seat was way too short, definitely not ADA compliment. The parking lot is unsafe … again not Ada compliant. I hurt my back and needed to use a walker and it was.
Once we arranged and told them we were leaving, they cared.
I will say, the CNA’s were very nice. Overworked but friendly. Martha and Judy were great.
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1602 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
I visited a friend at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place was alright, it was nice. They had places for them, like a room where you could go and visi
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I visited a friend at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place was alright, it was nice. They had places for them, like a room where you could go and visit with the patient, visit with your friend, or by yourself. They had a resource room where you could go into arts and crafts, they had a certain area outside with different tables where you could maybe have a picnic. So, it was a nice facility. The cleanliness was fine. It was during the pandemic, so you had to put your mask and all that stuff on, but the upkeep was good. My friend said that the food was good, but I didn’t try it myself. Some facilities have this smell, but it wasn’t like that, it was clean. You’re able to see the staff, and if you needed to get someone, you’re able to have someone come and see what you need.
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I visited a friend at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place was alright, it was nice. They had places for them, like a room where you could go and visi
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I visited a friend at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place was alright, it was nice. They had places for them, like a room where you could go and visit with the patient, visit with your friend, or by yourself. They had a resource room where you could go into arts and crafts, they had a certain area outside with different tables where you could maybe have a picnic. So, it was a nice facility. The cleanliness was fine. It was during the pandemic, so you had to put your mask and all that stuff on, but the upkeep was good. My friend said that the food was good, but I didn’t try it myself. Some facilities have this smell, but it wasn’t like that, it was clean. You’re able to see the staff, and if you needed to get someone, you’re able to have someone come and see what you need.
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3067 W Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92804
My mother was a resident of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center, it was an excellent place, and I liked them a lot. The staff was real nice and friendly, and they have a lot of activities for the residents.
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My mother was a resident of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center, it was an excellent place, and I liked them a lot. The staff was real nice and friendly, and they have a lot of activities for the residents. Among the many care facilities that my mom went to, this one I would highly recommend. The staff is excellent, and all of them were very nice to my mom. My mom had issues with the food, only because they had meals like the Korean kind. But if you tell them you dont like chili or if youre on a specific diet or anything like that, they are very accommodating in making sure that they dont put something you wont like or that upsets the stomach. The place is very clean, and they have lots of employees and plenty of help. Theyre not understaffed at all. If I could give them a ten on the activities I would. They have an outstanding activities director, thats why my mom likes them so much. They have something for the residents every single day, they have kids who come in to do performances for them, like a candlelight dinner on certain nights where they get served sparkling cider. They also have bingo going on and they get to buy stuff at the store, they have music going on, and its one of the best places when it comes to activities. They also have people who come and do my moms hair and nails, they have a hearing doctor come in for her, a dentist comes in, and a podiatrist comes in and sees my mom. The therapists are very good there. Everybody is very friendly and hands on with the residents.
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My mother was a resident of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center, it was an excellent place, and I liked them a lot. The staff was real nice and friendly, and they have a lot of activities for the residents.
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My mother was a resident of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center, it was an excellent place, and I liked them a lot. The staff was real nice and friendly, and they have a lot of activities for the residents. Among the many care facilities that my mom went to, this one I would highly recommend. The staff is excellent, and all of them were very nice to my mom. My mom had issues with the food, only because they had meals like the Korean kind. But if you tell them you dont like chili or if youre on a specific diet or anything like that, they are very accommodating in making sure that they dont put something you wont like or that upsets the stomach. The place is very clean, and they have lots of employees and plenty of help. Theyre not understaffed at all. If I could give them a ten on the activities I would. They have an outstanding activities director, thats why my mom likes them so much. They have something for the residents every single day, they have kids who come in to do performances for them, like a candlelight dinner on certain nights where they get served sparkling cider. They also have bingo going on and they get to buy stuff at the store, they have music going on, and its one of the best places when it comes to activities. They also have people who come and do my moms hair and nails, they have a hearing doctor come in for her, a dentist comes in, and a podiatrist comes in and sees my mom. The therapists are very good there. Everybody is very friendly and hands on with the residents.
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1130 LA PALMA AVE, Anaheim, CA, 92801
The hospital took my mom to La Palma Nursing Center. It’s a small facility, but she likes it there very much because it was very clean and orderly. The staff were very friendly. They talk to her and t
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The hospital took my mom to La Palma Nursing Center. It’s a small facility, but she likes it there very much because it was very clean and orderly. The staff were very friendly. They talk to her and they didn’t ignore her like in the other places that she has been. She was in a private room at first and then she went into a two bedroom with a roommate. It was more than adequate; very nice room. My mom is not yet ready to participate with their activities. I was able to see their breakfast one time and it’s a very typical breakfast. My mom likes the breakfast food, but the rest of the food, she says she did not like it so much.
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The hospital took my mom to La Palma Nursing Center. It’s a small facility, but she likes it there very much because it was very clean and orderly. The staff were very friendly. They talk to her and t
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The hospital took my mom to La Palma Nursing Center. It’s a small facility, but she likes it there very much because it was very clean and orderly. The staff were very friendly. They talk to her and they didn’t ignore her like in the other places that she has been. She was in a private room at first and then she went into a two bedroom with a roommate. It was more than adequate; very nice room. My mom is not yet ready to participate with their activities. I was able to see their breakfast one time and it’s a very typical breakfast. My mom likes the breakfast food, but the rest of the food, she says she did not like it so much.
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14662 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA, 92780
This is a 135 Bed acute care Nursing Killed Hospital for seniors. They are well staffed by true well educated professionals. All are attentive and most of all compassionate. The facility is very clea
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This is a 135 Bed acute care Nursing Killed Hospital for seniors. They are well staffed by true well educated professionals. All are attentive and most of all compassionate. The facility is very clean and sterile; housekeeping is on the floors 24/7 to keep all areas clean and sterile for the patients, staff and visitors. The patients are well cared for most are in acute states and are not alert or aware of their surrounding due to their conditions but staff is stellar in the care of each patient in their charge. The rooms are average hospital rooms with hospital beds but they are well decorated and so are the common areas. The food is based on diet but seems to be healthy and well planned menus. If a loved one needs Skilled Nursing Care this is the place to look to. They are professional to the highest degree. 10 out of 5 stars you will not be sorry you choose this facility.
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This is a 135 Bed acute care Nursing Killed Hospital for seniors. They are well staffed by true well educated professionals. All are attentive and most of all compassionate. The facility is very clea
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This is a 135 Bed acute care Nursing Killed Hospital for seniors. They are well staffed by true well educated professionals. All are attentive and most of all compassionate. The facility is very clean and sterile; housekeeping is on the floors 24/7 to keep all areas clean and sterile for the patients, staff and visitors. The patients are well cared for most are in acute states and are not alert or aware of their surrounding due to their conditions but staff is stellar in the care of each patient in their charge. The rooms are average hospital rooms with hospital beds but they are well decorated and so are the common areas. The food is based on diet but seems to be healthy and well planned menus. If a loved one needs Skilled Nursing Care this is the place to look to. They are professional to the highest degree. 10 out of 5 stars you will not be sorry you choose this facility.
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1770 W. LA HABRA BLVD., La Habra, CA, 90631
She’s in Park Regency Retirement Home. It’s very good. The difficulty with them right now in my mother’s current condition is that she’s isolated in a room at the end of the hallway. She had d
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She’s in Park Regency Retirement Home. It’s very good. The difficulty with them right now in my mother’s current condition is that she’s isolated in a room at the end of the hallway. She had difficulty trying to pull the cord for nurses’ help. She doesn’t have anyone to talk to throughout the day other than the occasional visit from a caregiver and the normal rounds. But for the most part, she’s satisfied. To improve, they can provide more staff to spend more time with bed-bound patients.
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She’s in Park Regency Retirement Home. It’s very good. The difficulty with them right now in my mother’s current condition is that she’s isolated in a room at the end of the hallway. She had d
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She’s in Park Regency Retirement Home. It’s very good. The difficulty with them right now in my mother’s current condition is that she’s isolated in a room at the end of the hallway. She had difficulty trying to pull the cord for nurses’ help. She doesn’t have anyone to talk to throughout the day other than the occasional visit from a caregiver and the normal rounds. But for the most part, she’s satisfied. To improve, they can provide more staff to spend more time with bed-bound patients.
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101 E VALENCIA MESA DRIVE, Fullerton, CA, 92835
My father stayed in St. Jude Medical Center rehab for 2 weeks. It’s an acute rehab within an acute care hospital. It’s a very well respected program, and the staff was very good. They have very fe
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My father stayed in St. Jude Medical Center rehab for 2 weeks. It’s an acute rehab within an acute care hospital. It’s a very well respected program, and the staff was very good. They have very few wards where there are two or three beds. It’s clean and the rehab center is well run. They have all forms of rehab. They have OT, PT, and physical medicine. This was where we wanted him, and it worked out perfectly well. He went from the acute side to the rehab side so we never had to leave the building.
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My father stayed in St. Jude Medical Center rehab for 2 weeks. It’s an acute rehab within an acute care hospital. It’s a very well respected program, and the staff was very good. They have very fe
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My father stayed in St. Jude Medical Center rehab for 2 weeks. It’s an acute rehab within an acute care hospital. It’s a very well respected program, and the staff was very good. They have very few wards where there are two or three beds. It’s clean and the rehab center is well run. They have all forms of rehab. They have OT, PT, and physical medicine. This was where we wanted him, and it worked out perfectly well. He went from the acute side to the rehab side so we never had to leave the building.
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14102 SPRINGDALE STREET, Westminster, CA, 92683
Helena was a resident at Stanley several years. This was the 4 resident care facility I had my mother in and the only one that took excellent care of her to the end of her life.
While she was resi
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Helena was a resident at Stanley several years. This was the 4 resident care facility I had my mother in and the only one that took excellent care of her to the end of her life.
While she was resident and I would stop by to visit her, her TV was always on with her language, not at other facilities. I never found her sitting in a wheelchair staring at a blank wall, she was at other facilities. She never had bed sores, she did at other facilities. I never smelt urine, I did at other facilities.
The staff was kind and I felt they cared about my mother’s comfort.
Her room was large and I was able to place a taped mural of family pictures on the walls.
Stanley should be a facility to visit when finding a home for your loved one. It’s not an upscale glamorous facility, but one that had excellent care.
Even though they had activities for residence, at the end of her life she didn’t attend. I had collectible tapes of vintage stories Old Time Radio, like Lone Ranger, Sherlock Holmes, etc, things she would remember and they did play them for her.
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Helena was a resident at Stanley several years. This was the 4 resident care facility I had my mother in and the only one that took excellent care of her to the end of her life.
While she was resi
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Helena was a resident at Stanley several years. This was the 4 resident care facility I had my mother in and the only one that took excellent care of her to the end of her life.
While she was resident and I would stop by to visit her, her TV was always on with her language, not at other facilities. I never found her sitting in a wheelchair staring at a blank wall, she was at other facilities. She never had bed sores, she did at other facilities. I never smelt urine, I did at other facilities.
The staff was kind and I felt they cared about my mother’s comfort.
Her room was large and I was able to place a taped mural of family pictures on the walls.
Stanley should be a facility to visit when finding a home for your loved one. It’s not an upscale glamorous facility, but one that had excellent care.
Even though they had activities for residence, at the end of her life she didn’t attend. I had collectible tapes of vintage stories Old Time Radio, like Lone Ranger, Sherlock Holmes, etc, things she would remember and they did play them for her.
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17803 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
I was very impressed with Brighton Gardens’ facility and staff; and especially their patient-specific Memory Care program. My client has been here for almost a year – and I have seen an improvement ra
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I was very impressed with Brighton Gardens’ facility and staff; and especially their patient-specific Memory Care program. My client has been here for almost a year – and I have seen an improvement rather than a decline – as you often see in Assisted Living facilities. That to me, speaks very highly of the facility and the services that they provide.
My client was also very happy being at this facility. He would often mention how the staff were very attentive and compassionate toward the other clients; and they would always speak to him whenever they passed by him.
They also offered Individualized Service Plans, which customized the care for each client and their specific needs. And, it is in a great location as well – just south of Chino Hills. Although it is quite a commute from LA – it is worth being in the area that this facility is located in.
I would highly recommend this facility to anyone in the East LA / Anaheim area.
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I was very impressed with Brighton Gardens’ facility and staff; and especially their patient-specific Memory Care program. My client has been here for almost a year – and I have seen an improvement ra
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I was very impressed with Brighton Gardens’ facility and staff; and especially their patient-specific Memory Care program. My client has been here for almost a year – and I have seen an improvement rather than a decline – as you often see in Assisted Living facilities. That to me, speaks very highly of the facility and the services that they provide.
My client was also very happy being at this facility. He would often mention how the staff were very attentive and compassionate toward the other clients; and they would always speak to him whenever they passed by him.
They also offered Individualized Service Plans, which customized the care for each client and their specific needs. And, it is in a great location as well – just south of Chino Hills. Although it is quite a commute from LA – it is worth being in the area that this facility is located in.
I would highly recommend this facility to anyone in the East LA / Anaheim area.
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1401 W Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, 92802
Walnut Village was like a hotel or a resort from the entry and the amenities they had. They had a swimming pool, an exercise room, and entertainment at night. It was very plush. The rooms are a little
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Walnut Village was like a hotel or a resort from the entry and the amenities they had. They had a swimming pool, an exercise room, and entertainment at night. It was very plush. The rooms are a little bit small but adequate.
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Walnut Village was like a hotel or a resort from the entry and the amenities they had. They had a swimming pool, an exercise room, and entertainment at night. It was very plush. The rooms are a little
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Walnut Village was like a hotel or a resort from the entry and the amenities they had. They had a swimming pool, an exercise room, and entertainment at night. It was very plush. The rooms are a little bit small but adequate.
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Nursing Home Costs in Orange County, California
A semiprivate room in an Orange County nursing home costs an average of $8,060 and a private room averages $10,570.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
A semiprivate room in a nursing home in Orange County costs $8,060 per month, which is higher than the national average of $7,756 and lower than the state average of $9,247.
Residents of California nursing homes can expect higher prices in San Diego, where a semiprivate room averages $10,722. Costs are even higher in San Francisco, which has a median cost of $12,471 per month. In Sacramento, the state capital, seniors can expect to pay $9,946 for this level of care.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
As nursing homes generally have the highest fees, seniors may find it useful to consider alternatives. For example, assisted living averages only $5,000 per month, and some communities offer comparable care to that of nursing homes. Another option is a home health aide, which costs an average of $5,529, or homemaker services, which can cost around $5,434. The least expensive option is adult day health care, which costs an average of $1,647 per month.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Note: Data for Orange County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city to the county seat, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Orange County, California
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Orange County, California
Whether staying at home or transitioning into a long-term care environment, seniors in Orange County may be able to make use of the following free resources.
Resource | Contact | Service |
OC Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 | This Agency on Aging offers a variety of educational and social services that can help seniors remain safe in place, including home-delivered meals, chronic disease management classes and wellness checkups. Seniors can also get help applying for health insurance and finding a long-term care environment that suits their needs. |
Orange Senior Center | (714) 538-9633 | Seniors looking to stay in their homes can take advantage of myriad nutrition programs, which include congregate and home-delivered meals and a grocery distribution program. Care needs assessments, legal aid and transportation services are available here. This senior center also offers free medical screenings and fitness classes which can help elders remain fit, socially engaged and independent. |
North Orange County Vet Center | (714) 776-0161 | This federally run department offers financial aid, health care and mental wellness services to veterans and their spouses. A transportation program helps veterans get to and from VA medical appointments. This organization offers life insurance and pensions, as well as financial assistance for medical and housing costs. |
Meals on Wheels Orange County | (714) 220-0224 | In addition to healthy home-delivered meals, Meals on Wheels offers care needs assessments, telephone support and housing and medical care placement services. This volunteer-run nonprofit also operates adult day health care centers where seniors can access enriching activities in a medically supervised environment. |