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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avalon, CA

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99 Floor plans available
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[name removed], the Director is very professional and listens to my concerns and fixes any issues efficiently. [name removed], the Memory Care Director, is always available, answers my calls. When she needs...
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.
What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...
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88 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
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Oakmont is a well-maintained community that provides a positive living environment. The staff I interact with on a daily basis are kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially enjoy dining in the...
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.
Oakmont of Orange is a luxury retirement community set on a beautiful campus with industry-renowned dining and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also within walking distance of shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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7171 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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83 reviews
9.8
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83 reviews
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Excellent care staff Dad feels safe and secure Dad has made friendships Plenty of food Mgmt communicates well I guess the overall cleanliness of the hallways, walls, etc could improve.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our leasing office is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (After-hours appointments are...
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3131 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.7
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48 reviews
9.7
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48 reviews
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Mom tells me that people really care and that they take care of her. She's always exited to take new classes, and she is having fun with Bingo. She's in good hands! The rooms are clean, and the c staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Harbor Terrace has been voted BEST ASSISTED LIVING in the entire SOUTH BAY by Daily Breeze readers for the past 13 years.We are proud to be family owned and several of our staff have been with us for 15+ years.We are walking distance from unique boutiques and shops, restaurants, theaters, banks...
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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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64 reviews
9.7
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64 reviews
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From the moment we walked into the door the staff were welcoming and it was evident they are true caregivers. They care deeply for their patients and are devoted to their craft.
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.
Sunrise of Yorba Linda is located in a quiet, residential community at Lakeview and Lemon. We are within steps of the new Yorba Linda Library and Cultural Center and across the street from the Yorba Linda Towne Center complete with shops, eateries and theatres. We are also within minutes of ...
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9.7
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20 reviews
9.7
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This is an absolutely wonderful facility. The staff is consistently friendly. the atmosphere is vibrant with activities and the residents are happy.
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.
Highland Manor Assisted Living - Board and Care is a distinguished senior living community nestled in Los Angeles County. As an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, we proudly extend our services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, ensuring access to...
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1818 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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9.7
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117 reviews
9.7
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117 reviews
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My sister is so happy there. Everyone has been so wonderful to here. The staff and residents have been so kind and welcoming. The staff is very attentive and always checking in on her. She has done so many...
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.
Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...
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9.7
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84 reviews
9.7
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84 reviews
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Excellent service, housekeeping is great. Well kept. Enjoy the freedom I have to come and go. Beautiful place to be. Pet friendly, i have my 10 year old Bambi, staff loves. My room has an ocean view which I...
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.
We are located just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean, near the 110 Freeway. Our newly remodeled 73-unit complex is equipped with all the modern amenities including air conditioning, cable TV, and security system. Our spacious rooms are equipped with an intercom system that connects each room...
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9.7
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28 reviews
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They were absolutely incredible taking care of my dad, particularly as he continued to decline, they adjusted and really tried to meet him where he was and help him with as much dignity as possible. We would...
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.
Town and Country Manor is a faith-based, non-profit senior living community located in the center of Orange County. We have carried out our vision of showing God's love through the caring and serving of our residents since Town and Country Manor was built in 1975. The result is a community that...
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9.6
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21 reviews
9.6
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I cannot say enough about how great [name removed] , [name removed] and the rest of the staff are. I could not have been able to transfer my mom from another state with advanced dementia and not have...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Newport Beach Memory Care is a unique and charming community, where we specialize in memory care services. Our professional staff serves the needs of individuals living with Dementia, Alzheimer disease and various forms of memory loss. We offer 24/7 specialized skilled professionals, 3 balanced...
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Photo of Brookdale Brookhurst
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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118 reviews
9.6
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118 reviews
5 star
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The staff are friendly, compassionate, and competent. They respond to questions and concerns promptly. The food is good. They have a diverse menu throughout the week. Of all the assisted living communities I...
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.
Designed With You In MindWhen you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, California, you trade in the stress of things like cooking, cleaning and home maintenance for an active and vibrant lifestyle. This is your chance to say farewell to all the mundane tasks...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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106 reviews
9.6
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106 reviews
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Complained of long wait after asking for assistance. We love the meals but our loved one does not participate in the activities. Yes, I would recommend Meridian at Laguna Hills
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 life at the Meridian at Laguna Hills, a gorgeous, luxury senior living community that specializes in making the retirement years wonderful and worry-free. Offering Independent Living and our award-winning HeartlandTM Assisted Living program our residents will receive world-class,...
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1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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30 reviews
9.6
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30 reviews
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My sister in law, is the resident. I am happy with Sunrise. I have had limited experience with assisted living, but feel that she is safe and everything is clean . She has the care she needs. But she is the...
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.
Set in the heart of Orange County, Sunrise of Orange is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and memory care community offers an array of modern amenities, delicious dining options, and services to create a lifestyle tailored to your personal interests....
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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69 reviews
9.5
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[name removed] was very accommodating to give multiple tours to those seeking the best care. We all deeply appreciated all the extra time she took! We had to move in due to an emergency situation at her last...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Good Times in Good CompanyNestled on three beautiful acres in Anaheim, California, you might accidentally mistake our assisted living community for a resort. As soon as you walk through the doors, you’ll understand why all the residents seems so genuinely happy to be here. The seniors and...
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9.5
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Everything was excellent. This place is run like a resort with such kind people/staff. The gourmet food is first rate while being personally waited upon like fine dining. The facility is like brand new as if...
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.
Belmont Village Aliso Viejo provides the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The three-story community is nestled in the heart of Aliso Viejo in Orange County. It is surrounded by premier dining, shopping and entertainment, and just a short drive from major healthcare facilities....
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1414 Floor plans available
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9.5
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67 reviews
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They provide fabulous service and it's a fabulous location. It's much more organized and it's way better than the previous facility for the cost. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a...
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.
Located just off Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Terrace Senior Living is a welcoming community designed for older adults who are looking for a simplified life and discreet support from a friendly and professional staff.Newport Terrace Senior Living is convenient to shopping and dining venues, and...
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9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
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In the year our mom has been there, there have been a lot of changes. New staff, lots of new residents. The shuttle bus hasn't been working so outside activities haven't been happening. I have no idea how to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The only residential care facilities to be built with a uniquely designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each center extends over two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, park-like rose gardens and sunny patios for the residents enjoyment. The...
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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43 reviews
9.4
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It's a beautiful facility, overall well kept up. Now and then some hiccups (eg elevator breakdown or problem with a/c). Food is generally very good, with some delays in service in the dining room. Servers...
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.
In Laguna Niguel, California, Crestavilla – a Kisco Signature Residence – is a modern senior living community designed to make it easier for older adults to fully enjoy the natural beauty, relaxed spirit and effortless luxury of coastal living. Crestavilla is pursuing LEED® certification for...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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123 reviews
9.4
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123 reviews
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The facility is great, clean and bright. Food is good. Communication is sometimes difficult between staff and guests. I don't feel that I get updates and or input from the staff on my husband's routine.
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.
Huntington Beach's most gracious retirement community, offering the delights of resort coastal living. Huntington Terrace features 161, full-service apartments. This beautiful, three-story community is situated on over three acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens. The property...
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9.4
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79 reviews
9.4
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79 reviews
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All staff are friendly and attentive and it is always clean!! I appreciate how they invite families to participate in their activities. Their formal activities are decorated well and they invite the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The only residential care facilities to be built with a uniquely designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each center extends over two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, park-like rose gardens and sunny patios for the residents enjoyment. The...
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9.4
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21 reviews
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I have been here for over 7 yrs Came In 2019 with my husband, [name removed] He died in 2019, as widow, enjoy so many people here. Feel very safe here. Many activities like exercise, happy hour, excellent...
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.
"Sea Bluffs is a premier senior living community set on an expansive property in Dana Point with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location is just minutes from Dana Point Harbor and boasts oceanfront dining, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to many seaside attractions and...
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9.4
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12 reviews
9.4
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A 5 for all I guess except the last. That is a 3. That is likely due to me not living in CA and astonished at the prices. Almost double WI and with fewer health services - meaning it would be likely more...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A new adventure awaitsDiscover the art of living well at Cogir of South Bay, where life brims with possibilities and the promise of a truly engaging lifestyle. Our new Torrance senior living community allows you to live life how you want and embrace creativity and adventure. We offer Independent...
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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103 reviews
9.4
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103 reviews
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Atria is top star it's clean, all their people are helpful and super friendly and caring. The food is prepared by chefs. We have specialists every day and we can ask for anything off-menu if it's available I...
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.
Set on manicured grounds less than a mile from the ocean, Atria Newport Plaza is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can enjoy engaging events and chef-prepared meals in the company of friends and neighbors, and receive the discreet support they need – all backed by the...
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33 Floor plans available
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9.4
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100 reviews
9.4
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100 reviews
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Staff, especially the med techs, are extremely caring. They do many activities like coloring or guided crafts with the residents. The facility feels like a home, welcoming, with seasonal decorations. They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Newport Mesa Senior Living, our beautiful, safe, and friendly community of quality caregivers, well-trained professionals, and most importantly, satisfied residents. Located in Orange County, Newport Mesa Senior Living offers a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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45 reviews
9.4
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45 reviews
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My mother in law and all of her family have had an amazing experience with O poo ark Plaza. The staff is very friendly and responsive to her needs and she loves living there! She loves the meals and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located just blocks from historic downtown Orange, Park Plaza boasts an award-winning architectural design, and features studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Bright and plentiful common areas allow residents to move about freely, enjoying a variety of planned activities or simply relaxing in...
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Cost of nursing homes in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,177 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
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Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,177/mo$5,847/mo5.6% above national median
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Nursing Homes
California:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Avalon, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Avalon, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Avalon 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 average 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
Avalon, CA$6,710/mo$6,319/mo+6.2%
California$6,446/mo$6,171/mo+4.5%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Avalon, CA
2024 average cost:$6,710/mo
2023 average cost:$6,319/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$6,446/mo
2023 average cost:$6,171/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Westchester Villa in Inglewood, CA

5.0
This facility is kept clean. It doesn't have the smell that's usually associated with caring for peoples. I personally visit my relative quite often, so the care is provided as needed. Notice other residents, they are taken care of also. I observed that this facility have quite a few activities ...
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Avalon nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Avalon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.5%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Avalon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Westminster Terrace Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avalon, California. See full list of communities.
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