17 Assisted Living Communities in Lake Forest, California

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 17 Assisted Living Communities in Lake Forest and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Lake Forest, CA

Assisted Living: $3,500
Nursing Home Care: $7,559
In-home Care: $4,481
Adult Day Health Services: $1,668

Assisted Living Facilities near Lake Forest, California

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Forest

Ernest

February 24, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Freedom Village

My 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 if they brought her out on the patio. My mother was very unhappy there. The people were neglectful and that they would leave her alone for hours and hours. The facility to me, externally, looked a little bit shabby, and the parking was minimal. I was not able to see the inside because we were not allowed to go in because of Covid-19, but overall, my general impression was not favorable. I was not impressed with the physical layout of what I could see. I removed her from that facility. My mother said that the food was good. The staff's report was very minimal, we had to ask questions and see how she is doing, like if she's eating and so forth and so on. It was minimal interaction. I think that they should work more on their patients or their residents there; check on the residents a little bit more. I could see from the window people talking in the hallway, and I think that people need to be watched over a little bit more carefully and paid attention to more. It just did not seem like she had really good patient care or resident care. And for the money that were paying, I think that they have to take a look at what they're doing with the residents a little bit more carefully. As far as the external physical structure of the building, it just looks kind of old.

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Assisted Living Costs in Lake Forest

According 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

Lake Forest/Riverside Area

$3,500

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,500

Los Angeles Area

$4,500

Madera

$3,323

San Diego

$4,500

Santa Rosa

$5,500

Bakersfield

$3,150

Oxnard Area

$4,575

Care Cost Comparison

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

Assisted Living

$3,500

Homemaker Services

$4,481

Home Health Aide

$4,576

Adult Day Health Services

$1,668

Nursing Home Care

$7,559

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Forest

Medicaid in California

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:

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Live in California
Have an income of no more than $16,395 (per individual) or $22,108 (per couple) per year
Be pregnant, blind, disabled or at least 65 years of age
Have no more than $2,000 in countable assets for an individual or $3,000 for a couple

To apply for Medi-Cal, applicants can go to the Covered California website, visit their local SSA Center or call (800) 281-9799.

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Assisted Living Resources in Lake Forest

Senior Centers in Lake Forest

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

Age Well Senior Services

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

Office on Aging

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

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17 Assisted Living Communities in Lake Forest, California

Assisted Living Facilities near Lake Forest, California

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