Lake Forest Assisted Living

Located in Orange County, California, Lake Forest is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country. The city received its name from two man-made lakes and a “forest” which largely consists of Eucalyptus trees.

The city is home to a number of well-known businesses such as Oakley, Inc., Western Digital and Tilly’s. It is also the home of the Saddleback Church, which is currently the eighth-largest church in the country.

The wide array of entertainment, beautiful recreation areas and beaches that are only a short drive away make assisted living in Lake Forest an enjoyable location for seniors.

Lake Forest Recreation

Numerous parks and recreation areas are located just minutes from Lake Forest. Residents of assisted living in Lake Forest enjoy the city’s close proximity to the sandy shores of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.

The Heritage Hill Historical Park is the perfect place to visit for those interested in learning about the rich cultural heritage of Orange County. The park has four historical buildings, each representing distinct eras in the early development of the region.

Lake Forest Activities

The City of Lake Forest Senior Scene Clubhouse schedules a wide variety of activities for residents of assisted living in Lake Forest. Seniors can participate in monthly game tournaments, wellness lectures, exercise classes, card playing, board games, computer classes, craft classes, movies and much more.

The city also offers excursions for adults, seniors and families. Seniors participating in clubhouses activities are able to take advantage of the city’s door-to-door transportation service which operates Monday through Thursday.

For shopping, Lake Forest is close to both the Laguna Hills Mall and the Shops at Mission Viejo. Wine lovers can enjoy award-winning wine at the Hamilton Oaks Vineyard located in Trabuco Canyon.

Lake Forest Medical Facilities

Residents of assisted living in Lake Forest have access to both the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills and the Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo. Saddleback Memorial was named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by Thomson Reuters in 2009 and has been serving residents of Orange County for more than 30 years. Mission Hopsital offers a variety of medical services including its unique Telecare program and the Vitek Institute for Robotic Surgery.

Lake Forest Transportation

Seniors looking to travel outside of Lake Forest can take advantage of both the Amtrak and Greyhound stops located in the city. Age Well Senior Services offers residents of assisted living in Lake Forest who are at least 60 years of age non-emergency transportation to medical facilities. The Orange County Transportation Authority also offers buses and trains that travel throughout Orange County.

Lake Forest is a beautiful city which caters to its senior population. With its Senior Scene Clubhouse, residents will always have an opportunity to involve themselves in engaging and exciting activities. Learn more about local housing options by visiting our Lake Forest Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing staff writer.