Assisted Living in Orange County
Orange County lies along 40 miles of sunny California surfing beaches between the counties of Los Angeles and San Diego. Renowned for its tourist destinations and the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, the county is rich in recreation, culture, arts and attractions.
With some 34 cities and a number of unincorporated communities and neighborhoods located in the county, there are many options for assisted living in Orange County.
Orange County Attractions
South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa and Fashion Island in Newport Beach are the most popular shopping destinations for residents of assisted living in Orange County. To find exotic food items, seniors can head to Little Saigon, the largest settlement of Vietnamese outside their native country, or to the Chinese and Korean shopping centers in western Orange County.
The area’s arts and culture scene offers a wealth of museums including the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, award-winning performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, a celebration of the arts at the annual Festival of Arts and rich historical sites such as the missions in San Juan Capistrano.
Orange County Medical Facilities
In Orange County, assisted living seniors have easy access to quality medical centers and hospitals located in or near every city in the county. UC Irvine Medical Center, a university hospital with an active medical school, provides acute and general care services to the community. UC Irvine Medical Center is a regional burn center, Level 1 Trauma Center, a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center and was named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report.
Orange County Transportation
The Orange County Transit Authority makes it easy for seniors to use public transit for errands and getting around the cities and communities of Orange County. With discounted fares and curb-to-curb ACCESS service for disabled seniors who are unable to use the regular bus, residents of assisted living in Orange County have many transportation options. The county also sponsors the Senior Mobility Program through which participating cities offer additional services to meet the transportation needs of their city’s seniors.
In addition, the County’s Senior Medical Transportation Programs and local community transportation programs offer seniors a way to get to their non-emergency medical appointments such doctor and dentist visits, therapy, testing, x-rays and prescription pick-up. A small fee is charged for this door-to-door service.
Find Assisted Living in Orange County
With its mild and sunny weather and wealth of urban amenities, Orange County offers ideal options for retirement living. To see a list of local housing options, visit our Orange County Assisted Living page.
Need to sell your Orange County home? Visit Orange County Real Estate Central to learn more about the current real estate market.
Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.
