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They took such good care of my Papa after I pulled him from Soleil because of neglect and abuse. They only had him for a few weeks before he passed but they really loved and cares for him. I felt like family...
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.
Lending hands elderly care facility is located in bustling Mission Viejo California. This is an area that boasts local arts, beautiful parks and many fine dining experiences. The Facility is located within walking distance of the Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center as well as Spiritual Houses of...
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Ever since my mother [name removed] has been under your care she has gained some weight and seems to be more happy than the previous facility where she resided. [Name removed], my mom’s main care giver 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.
Thank you for you interest in Golden Coast Senior Living for your loved one! Golden Coast Senior Living, has five homes in Mission Viejo, each home is licensed for six residents. Our Mission is to provide care that enables your loved to experience quality living and afford you the peace of mind...
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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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (AECH.Inc) board and care offers the best available alternative option. We provide necessary assistance in a homelike...
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I was impressed by how clean and bright the home was. It had a very cheerful atmosphere and the residents all seemed very well cared for and happy. The caretakers were very kind and patient.
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.
COLUMNS CARE HOME is situated in a peaceful upscale neighborhood, conveniently located in No. Tustin close to major hospitals, medical centers and freeways.Our experienced caregivers are dedicated to serving the residents' individual needs. We offer a wide range of activities especially tailored...
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Moving my dad here was the right decision he has adjusted well and doing great. He loves the food here he can't say enough about it. The staff is friendly not only to him but to us as well when we are there....
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.
Senior living communities can't get much better than Mission Viejo Care Cottages located in the midst of Mission Viejo, California. Our gorgeous cottages are designed for the elderly, equipped with disability equipment to make living much easier for them. Our community is also very affordable no...
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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.
Hearthstone Lodge provides an elegant residential home care environment with care programs emphasizing optimal nutrition, hydration, mental simulation and physical activity. This program was developed to promote comfort, health, and well being. Our caregivers provide the highest quality of care...
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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.
We provide care for the following:ambulatory and non-ambulatory,stroke patients,alzheimer's/parkinson's residents,mentaly alert residents,residents with short term memory loss,hospice residents.Highlights:high staffing ratios and low caregiver turnover rates,licensee/administrator resides at the...
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5.0 star rating [date removed] Getting a family member or friend into a board and care facility can be a very stressful proceed, its emotional, sometimes confusing, sometimes feeling did I make the right...
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.
Golden Coast Senior Living #1 has been completely renovated in 2018, new flooring, new bathrooms, paint, Kitchen etc.Feels light and bright with the addition of two new sky lights in the living. Feb 15th 2018 fully staffed and ready to receive six new residents that need our services.Usha...
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The caregivers are nice and take good care of mom. The food is marginal. They offer some activities such as bingo and cards. They are regimental when it comes to getting up and having meals. They keep...
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.
Horizon Primavera Senior Living is a senior care home located at the heart of Mission Viejo City, California in Orange County. Our residence lies in a cool place that is surrounded by beautiful trees and vegetation. We operate in a quiet but accessible neighborhood in Mission Viejo City. The...
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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.
Lotus Senior Care’s loving approach starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serving each resident as a family member. This means kind, loving, and professional care in a home atmosphere. Every detail of our care, the staff, our homes, our food, medication supervision, activities and more is...
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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
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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.
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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.
Joyful Home II, located on Camberwell Street in Laguna Hills, California, is one of the area's top elderly care facilities. Private rooms help residents create their own homes in our building, and we encourage our residents to decorate and bring in some of their own furniture to create an even...
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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.
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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.
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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.
             Each of the four Granny’s Place facilities is bright, open, spacious and clean, enhanced by skylights, large rooms, wide hallways, tasteful furnishings and decorations.  There are large grounds with gorgeous trees,...
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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.
Joyful Home is located in Orange, California and offers board and care facilities to the elderly. As an RCFE facility, we are dedicated, devoted and loving toward each one of our residents. We strive to provide personalized services toward individual needs. Our staff are caring, loving and...
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She was only there for two weeks, but they are a five. They were amazing. She's in the late stages of Alzheimer's, and she bit the caregiver, so it didn't work out. We are Jewish, and they serve all Kosher...
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.
Bubbe & Zayde's Place IV is a small, warm senior living care center for Jewish families located in beautiful Santa Ana, California. We are known for our personal touch ù only six patients are admitted to our elderly care center at a time, which means our highly trained staff can give your parents...
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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.
Vest Care Manor is a senior care home located in the city of San Luis Obispo, CA, in Orange County. The home care is located in an area that is fully networked and can receive seniors from all regions especially South America. Vest Care manor is also surrounded with other home cares that it can...
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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.
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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 Lighthouse is located in the beautiful area of Corona Del Mar, CA. Here at the Lighthouse we cater to seniors who are still very active and alert and desire an intimate home setting, as well as those senior residents that have mild dementia. We encourage all of residents to stay active and...
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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.
A Verona Court III assisted living located in Mission Viejo, California offers a high level of patient care to senior citizens suffering from AlzheimerÆs or dementia. We assure families of residents that they will find safety and comfort here, and they will be treated well. All senior citizens...
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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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for a loved one can be one of the most difficult decisions made in in many peoples' lives. Fortunately, making such a decision is simplified by talking to us at Irvine Cottage 10. Irvine Cottage 10 is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood in Mission...
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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.
Alpine B senior living facility in Mission Viejo, CA specializes in providing, safe, active and comfortable residential units for seniors with needs related to aging and dementia. It is located in the heart of a quiet residential and shopping district within minutes of large open space parks. ...
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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.
We at Augustin Gardens know that making a decision for Elder Care is difficult. Entrusting the care of a loved one is never an easy decision. Many new emotions are felt. By choosing Augustin Gardens you will know that your loved one is receiving the best care available. At Augustin Gardens we...

Cost of assisted living in Irvine, CA

The average cost of senior living in Irvine is $3,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,863 per month.

Assisted living costs in Irvine, CA, vs. nearby cities

Irvine, CA
$3,977/mo
$3,967/mo

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

Irvine, CA
$3,977/mo
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$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Irvine, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,977/mo
$5,060/mo

Assisted living costs in Irvine, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
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Private
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$8,207/mo

Senior living costs in Irvine 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: Irvine, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIrvine, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,977/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,060/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,155/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Irvine, CA:$3,977/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Irvine, CA:$5,060/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Irvine, CA:$4,155/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Irvine, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Irvine 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 Irvine, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Irvine 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Irvine, CA$5,831/mo$6,050/mo-3.6%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Irvine, CA
2024 average cost:$5,831/mo
2023 average cost:$6,050/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Irvine, 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 Irvine.

What families are saying about assisted living in Irvine

Recent reviews for assisted living in Irvine

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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Monterey Peninsula IV in Corona, CA

5.0
This community just worked our perfectly, our loved one was from Hawaii and they were familiar with the their food traditions which was nice. It was very clean. and the staff members were great, we thought it was a really good value and the care excellent.

Irvine review score based on 279 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 279 reviews of 201 Irvine assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Irvine 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

Irvine review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Irvine, CA201 facilities
8.3
Tustin, CA228 facilities
8.1
Laguna Woods, CA245 facilities

Review subcategories for Irvine 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 279 reviews of 201 Irvine assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Irvine 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Irvine assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irvine assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irvine, 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 Irvine 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 Irvine 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
48.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.1%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Irvine 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 Irvine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.2%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irvine 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 Irvine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Irvine 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 Irvine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irvine, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irvine 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 Irvine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irvine, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Irvine

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 Irvine protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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