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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
There comes a time in life when people get to a point where they are not physically or mentally able to live on their own. Grace’s Home offers the best possible alternative to people who are at that point in their lives. Our home provides a family environment for a smooth transition from...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A privately owned board and care facility for the elderly. Licensed by the state of California with a total capacity of 6. We believe that quality care does not have to look or feel institutional. That's why we here..... Dedicated to quality care and understanding where your loved one is being...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This home is clean and well taken care of. The food is homemade and good. I am greeted by everyone and I can pop in any time. She has some friends there. They offer activities and even take my Mother in...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tuyet-Nga (or Nancy) Tran is the current owner/administrator of OC Swidler Guest Home. She has a great deal of passion for people and providing care, especially the aging senior population. Nancy is very hands on and involved who loves providing personal care for her residents.OC Swidler Guest...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cyecrest Guest Home is a senior care home situated in the great Orange City, California in Orange County. Our community consists of a well organized neighborhood, which has sufficient infrastructure to cater for health, transportation and social welfare of our seniors. Our residence is built in...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
    WHISPERING OAKS...a gentle, comfortable Home for Life, catering to older adults with memory loss     Three adorable, warm, family homes with 6-beds capacity, nestled in the heart of prestigious City of Irvine in close proximity to parks, doctor offices,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When you make your home at Orangeville Guest Home, you become part of our extended family. You're among people who know and value you. Our staff and administration is dedicated and trained to provide safe, quality, and interactive care for our residents. It is our philosophy at Orangeville Guest...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Now serving two locations in Orange County, California.   Call us today for more information or a facility tour!   Elvie Hawk, Licensed Administrator
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I really liked it there. I loved the caregivers, Susan and Mel, they are really really wonderful. I thought it was a great place. The only thing, financially there were some issues and my brother didn't like...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
   WHISPERING OAKS...a gentle, comfortable Home for Life, catering to older adults with memory loss     Three adorable, warm, family homes with 6-beds capacity, nestled in the heart of the prestigious city of Irvine in close proximity to parks, doctor offices, hospital,...
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I am very happy with all of the people at Agape Orange Home. They are so caring and really feel like family. I cannot get over how caring and loving all of the staff members are, they treat residents and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Agape Orange Home is an assisted living facility located in Orange, California. This is a rather small town that is close to Santa Ana and Anaheim. This facility is also within walking distance to all kinds of things like the mall, bus stations, parks and movie theater. If unable to walk,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cameo Turtle Rock I Cameo Turtle Rock I, located in Irvine, California, is a residential care home specializing in senior care, including dementia, memory, and cognitive care. Located within a regional park, Cameo Turtle Rock I, is centrally located between Santa Ana, San Diego Creek, and the...
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They have the best care here and a highly good place. They did a lot for my wife and got her hospice. Joana is really on the ball and she is a delight to have. She really helped out and she got everything my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunshine Corner is a wonderful option in senior living that allows for every family to find a safe and secure place for their loved ones. We know that adult children can struggle with the decision to place their parent in a retirement community, and we want your family to feel comfortable with...
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My mother has resided here since 2018. I live in Texas and can’t be in California often. The peace of mind that [name removed] and all of the staff have provided for me by taking such good care of Mom has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Fountain Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fountain Valley is $3,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fountain Valley, CA
$3,963/mo

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fountain Valley, CA
$3,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,963/mo
$4,995/mo

Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,504/mo
Private
$5,192/mo
Studio
$5,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,808/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,169/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain Valley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fountain Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,963/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,995/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,224/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$3,963/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fountain Valley, CA:$4,995/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$4,224/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fountain Valley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fountain Valley, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fountain Valley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fountain Valley, CA$5,270/mo$5,218/mo+1.0%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Fountain Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$5,270/mo
2023 average cost:$5,218/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fountain Valley, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fountain Valley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fountain Valley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fountain Valley

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Fountain Valley review score based on 451 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 451 reviews of 214 Fountain Valley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fountain Valley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fountain Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Fountain Valley, CA214 facilities
8.3
Huntington Beach, CA202 facilities
8.4
Costa Mesa, CA216 facilities

Review subcategories for Fountain Valley assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 451 reviews of 214 Fountain Valley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fountain Valley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fountain Valley, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Fountain Valley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain Valley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain Valley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fountain Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fountain Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
58.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fountain Valley assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fountain Valley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fountain Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fountain Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain Valley assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fountain Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain Valley assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fountain Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fountain Valley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fountain Valley protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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