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Wonderful care in a lovely home setting with impeccable care and delicious meals. Flor treats my mom with dignity and love even when she is having a bad day. Gorgeous backyard to get some sunshine. She keeps...
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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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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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.
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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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
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.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...
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I love Mi Casa. My grandfather was well taken care of. Could not have picked a better home for him. Very clean, caring and friendly. The owner Iives on site.
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.
Mi Casa Assisted Living is a 6 bed home for all elders 60+ our goal is for my home to feel like your home where you would not only be a resident, but, a part of my family. Family and Friends are always welcomed.
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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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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 are located in Orange County, city if Garden Grove in a very convenient location close to Senior Center, hospitals, malls, shopping centers, freeways-22 and 405, 10 minutes from Disneyland and Knots Berry Farm, 15 minutes from beach. Our facility is on a cul de sac street, very quiet, a secure...
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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.
Mirabel by the Sea III is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood of Garden Grove, Orange County, CA. It is a mere 30 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. It is close to shopping and Southern California attractions. Their caring, specially trained staff provides top quality care for their senior...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Placentia, CA

The average cost of senior living in Placentia is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Industry, CA with an average of $3,849 per month.

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

Placentia, CA
$3,965/mo
$3,950/mo
$3,933/mo

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

Placentia, CA
$3,965/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,965/mo
$4,791/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,274/mo
Private
$5,148/mo
Studio
$5,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,894/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,054/mo

Senior living costs in Placentia 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: Placentia, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlacentia, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,965/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,791/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,900/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Placentia, CA:$3,965/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Placentia, CA:$4,791/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Placentia, CA:$3,900/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Placentia, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Placentia 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
Placentia, CA$5,275/mo$4,819/mo+9.5%
California$5,654/mo$5,349/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Placentia, CA
2024 average cost:$5,275/mo
2023 average cost:$4,819/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,654/mo
2023 average cost:$5,349/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Placentia, 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 Placentia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Placentia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Placentia

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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Placentia review score based on 306 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 306 reviews of 184 Placentia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Placentia 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

Placentia review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Placentia, CA184 facilities
8.5
Anaheim, CA264 facilities
8.4
Brea, CA192 facilities

Review subcategories for Placentia 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 306 reviews of 184 Placentia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Placentia 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.
Placentia, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.7
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Placentia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Placentia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Placentia, 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 Placentia 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 Placentia 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
47.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.7%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Placentia 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 Placentia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Placentia, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Placentia 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 Placentia 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
16.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Placentia 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 Placentia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Placentia 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 Placentia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Placentia

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 Placentia protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care, Ivy Park at Bradford and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Placentia, California. See full list of communities.
There are 254 assisted living facilities near Placentia, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Placentia, California are Atria Golden Creek, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Blessings Senior Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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