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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 16 assisted living facilities in Lake Forest and 30 in surrounding areas.
The Cost of Senior Care in Lake Forest, CA
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Freedom Village, located in Lake Forest, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Situated in Lake Forest, Leisure Living II offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Residents of Pacific Shores of Lake Forest enjoy a variety of care services tailored to meet their individual needs and preferences.
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This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and…
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This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and…
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This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and…
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This is a family owned third generation business. There are four family members that run the homes. They have seven homes total. One is all male, one is all female and the rest are coed. Languages spoken are English and…
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Leisure Lodge V located in Lake Forest, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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A provider of supportive living options, Leisure Lodge III offers services and amenities Lake Forest seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Leisure Lodge II located in Lake Forest, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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At Sacred Heart Senior Care, we believe that everyone deserves care like no other. This is why we strive to provide professional services and compassionate care to a mixed population of elderly people aged 60 and over within a comfortable…
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Serene Valley is operated by a highly trained staff with demonstrated experience in working with the elderly. Owner Irene Wong-Samson has worked as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente for over 20 years, visiting the facility during her days off…
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Offering a high level of supportive services and care, Golden Coast Senior Living #12 is an inviting board and care home in Lake Forest.
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Surrounded by golf courses and bathed in steady Southern California sunshine, Tender Care Lake Forest is a residential care home located in a single-family house in Lake Forest, CA. The Tender Care facility is protected by a handsome wrought-iron fence…
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This community is a continuing care community which offers independent, assisted and memory care as well as skilled nursing on the same property. Unlike most CCRC's, this community is rented month-to-month which makes it unique. Beautiful grounds and very helpful staff.
Read more Freedom Village reviewsThis is a beautiful facility with a hairdresser on site, nice dining area, and excellent food and service, pool,van that will take you wherever you want you can have a small animal which is a plus.The cleanliness of the facility is great,has nursing facility on site if needed and they have a great physical therapy prog...
Read more Freedom Village reviewsMy mother was brought to Freedom Village after she had her operation. We weren't allowed to go inside at all. When she was on the ground floor, we could see her from her window, and we had to call her on the phone. When they sent her upstairs to the second floor, we could not see her. The only way we could see her was ...
Read more Freedom Village reviewsAccording to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Lake Forest’s average monthly cost for assisted living is $3,500 per month. This is $500 less than the national average and $1,000 less than the state average, making Lake Forest one of the more affordable places in California for assisted living. Residential care costs in Lake Forest are slightly more than the comparably sized city of Madera ($3,323) and the much larger city of Bakersfield ($3,150).
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Lake Forest, so data for the closest city, Riverside, was used.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
Senior care costs are influenced by location, the type of care needed and the number of service hours required. In Lake Forest, skilled nursing care in a semiprivate room is more than double the cost of assisted living, while in-home care, such as home health aides and homemaker services, are significantly more than assisted living per month. Residential care costs typically include living expenses such as rent, utilities and food, while in-home care does not. Seniors should take these expenses into account when deciding on what type of care is best for their needs.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, offers medical care for low-income California residents. Medi-Cal is divided into numerous programs focused on serving certain demographic groups, including children, families, the elderly and the disabled. It provides eligible participants with physical and mental health care, prescriptions, referrals, maternal care, preventative health services and residential care assistance.
To qualify for Medi-Cal, applicants must:
To apply for Medi-Cal, applicants can go to the Covered California website, visit their local SSA Center or call (800) 281-9799.
Medi-Cal offers an HCBS waiver program that provides skilled nursing care to eligible seniors who wish to stay in assisted living facilities. It pays for care including housekeeping services, skilled nursing, medication management and assistance with daily living activities, such as eating, bathing and dressing. The waiver does not pay for room and board; participants are responsible for paying these costs themselves.
The Assisted Living waiver is not an entitlement and is only available in certain assisted living facilities, so there may be waiting lists. To be eligible for the waiver, applicants must:
Those who are interested should visit the California Department of Health Care Services for more information on the ALW and a list of participating assisted living facilities. To apply for the ALW, contact the Orange County Office on Aging at (714) 480-6450.
California’s Supplemental Security Income program pays benefits to disabled residents with limited income and resources. The amount varies depending upon a participant’s income and is automatically added to their federal SSI payment.
To qualify for SSI in California, applicants must:
To apply for SSI, contact the local Social Security office to make an appointment or call (800) 772-1213.
Veterans and survivors who receive a military pension may qualify for a supplement if they meet certain requirements. Applicants are required to submit documentation of at least 90 days of active, wartime service and an honorable discharge.
The Aid and Attendance supplement is for veterans who need daily assistance from another person. To qualify, they must meet one of the following conditions:
The Housebound pension supplement is for veterans and survivors who are confined to their immediate premises because of disability.
Veterans should contact their local VA benefits office for help in applying for VA pensions as the financial requirements are complicated. Contact the Orange County Veterans Service Office at (714) 480-6555 for assistance.
There are several senior centers in and around Lake Forest that help area seniors stay active and engaged in the local community. These centers offer meals, social activities, card games, movies, transportation, computer lessons, crafting classes and wellness advice.
Lake Forest Community Center Clubhouse
25550 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 461-3408
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 470-3061
Trabuco Center
5701 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 724-7300
Orange County’s Office on Aging advocates for seniors residing in the county, providing them with information and support on the benefits and services available to them, including nutritional meals, legal assistance, affordable housing programs, transportation and veterans services.
Office on Aging, Orange County
1300 S. Grand Ave, Bldg B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
(800) 510-2020
Age Well Senior Services is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance to seniors throughout southern Orange County. It provides services to 10 senior centers in the area, personalized in-home assistance to frail, homebound residents and civic, social and fitness opportunities for active seniors. Age Well supplies home-delivered meals, transportation, social outings, educational classes, case management, legal and tax assistance, health screenings, and insurance, Medicaid and Social Security assistance.
Age Well Senior Services
24461 Ridge Route Dr, Suite 220, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 855-8033
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