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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Irvine, CA

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Photo of Ivy Park at Laguna Woods
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Cleanliness of the facility is a 4... but there are a lot of places under repair or with stained carpet which downgrades the look of the place a little right now. Presumably when they finish it will be a 5....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation. A home where you are surrounded by an extended family of friends and caring staff. Days filled with entertaining social activities. Or days of quiet relaxation in the privacy you desire. Finally, imagine all of this in a luxuriously...
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I’m disappointed in the laxity of Overture to accept or retain seniors who are less than independent. I had a quick tour and only encountered 3 other residents because it was during Christmas holidays when...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience Orange County’s active adult, independent lifestyle at Overture Rancho Santa Margarita. This is where you can enjoy your lock and leave lifestyle to the fullest in our 55+ apartment homes. You’ll appreciate upscale amenities and a curated array of mind, body, and social programs at...
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We like the concept of memory care cottages with common garden area. Residents have their apartment and can freely walk outside cottage around the grounds without feeling locked in
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Park Terrace is Rancho Santa Margarita's only full-service rental retirement community. Your first indication of the excellence we promise comes the moment you set foot on our resort-like campus. Park Terrace is situated in the award winning master planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita,...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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After searching all of the caregiving options available, Freedom Village by far was the best choice. I continue to appreciate the hardworking, kind and caring staff here. I believe that this is a good...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Are you looking for peace-of-mind, safety and comfort within an environment offering a greater sense of well-being for yourself or a loved one? Freedom Village Assisted Living is open to the public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication...
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there are 2 buildings one of them is closer to the road and it can get noisy. the units are roomy but communication is good and has been improving
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to San Sebastian - an intimate enclave of brand new, finely appointed luxury condominiums for lease in an amenity-rich environment for those 55 and better. It's a destination for vibrant and engaging adults seeking a community of neighbors who appreciate sophistication and luxury.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Place at Tustin is a 55+ plus senior housing community located in Tustin, California. With the Interstate Five close by, residents are just a short drive to all the sun, sea, shopping and entertainment Orange County has to offer. Better yet, they enjoy the convenience of living within...
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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Photo of Woodbridge Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Harvard Manor Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Rancho Niguel Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Palm Island
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Rosswood Villa Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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This is a nice community. We like the apartment very much that has a great view. The staff is nice and helpful. We like that we are able to cook.They do offer alot of nice activities. This community is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Newport Senior Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to FountainGlen FountainGlen managed communities offer a wide variety of spaciously designed one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizable balconies and patios provide an idyllic setting for coffee and morning paper, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the privacy of your home. An active...

Cost of independent living in East Irvine, CA

The average cost of senior living in East Irvine is $4,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorba Linda, CA with an average of $3,766 per month.

Independent living costs in East Irvine, CA, vs. nearby cities

East Irvine, CA
$4,168/mo
$4,155/mo
$4,077/mo

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

East Irvine, CA
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in East Irvine, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,111/mo
Independent Living
$4,168/mo

Independent living costs in East Irvine, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,331/mo
Studio
$5,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,682/mo

Senior living costs in East 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: East Irvine, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Irvine, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,168/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,981/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,111/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Irvine, CA:$4,168/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
East Irvine, CA:$3,981/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Irvine, CA:$5,111/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in East Irvine, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East 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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Independent living cost trends in East Irvine, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Irvine, CA$4,067/mo$4,260/mo-4.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
East Irvine, CA
2024 average cost:$4,067/mo
2023 average cost:$4,260/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in East Irvine

Recent reviews for independent living in East Irvine

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

East Irvine independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Irvine independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Irvine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Irvine, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Irvine independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Irvine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Irvine, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Irvine independent 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 independent living communities in East Irvine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Irvine, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Atria Golden Creek, Atria San Juan and Oakmont of Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Irvine, California. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near East Irvine, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Irvine, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Oakmont of Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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