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Cypress is a city in southern California in northwestern Orange County. It’s a suburban city that’s family-friendly with plenty of amenities, including restaurants, local coffee shops, parks and a selection of holiday events to keep seniors busy. Close to downtown, Cypress has multiple hospitals, including the Los Alamitos Medical Center and the La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. With 282 sunny days per year and mild summer temperatures, Cypress offers the perfect climate for exploring and enjoying the fresh air.
There are six assisted living communities located near the city center. These communities cost around $5,000 per month. The nearby communities of Garden Grove, Anaheim and Westminster also have options that might appeal to some older adults. The actual cost of each facility can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and age of the facility.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Living Survey, assisted living in Cypress is $5,000 per month, which is the same as the state average and $700 more than the national average. It’s also more than the median cost in the surrounding states of Nevada, Oregon and Arizona, which are $3,595, $4,659 and $3,900, respectively.
The average cost of an assisted living community in California varies greatly from one region to another. Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz both cost seniors more per month for residential care at $6,000 and $6,800, respectively. Redding ($4,500), Visalia ($4,548) and San Diego ($4,525), which all cost less than those in Cypress, have similar costs.
Note: Data for Cypress was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The Medicare Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) helps low-income seniors pay for home and community-based services in long-term care in California. While the waiver doesn’t cover room and board, it does help pay for activities of daily living like grooming, housekeeping, transportation, medication management and companionship. More details about the waiver can be found at our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Cypress Senior Citizen Center | (714) 229-2005 | The Cypress Senior Citizens Center provides older adults a place to socialize and take part in activities and programs. The center offers legal advocacy, health insurance counseling, nutrition and free classes in tai chi, line dancing, yoga, meditation and arts and crafts. Transportation is available to and from the center and for scheduled outings. |
| Orange County Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 | The office on aging serves as an advocate for seniors 60 and older who live in the community. It submits new and improved ideas for services and programs to government officials that aim to improve the quality of life and supporting daily living in seniors. These services include delivered meals, nutrition counseling and transportation. |
| Age Well | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well is a nonprofit agency that provides programs an resources for older adults throughout Orange County to help improve their health and wellbeing. The agency operates the local Meals on Wheels and senior center lunches. It offers adult day care classes, case management and transportation. |
| Council on Aging Southern California (COASC) | (909) 256-8369 | The COASC is the leading provider of services to aging adults in the region. With concierge care, the agency advocates for seniors in challenging situations to improve health and promote longevity and a better quality of life through the state long-term care ombudsman. Other services include health insurance counseling, companionship, senior protection and volunteer programs. |
| Orange County Veterans Service Office | (714) 480-6555 | The Orange County Veterans Service Office works to ensure prior military get the entitlements that they earned while in service. These benefits include pets for vets, disability, DMV benefits, health care and counseling services. Veterans services also help eligible seniors apply for the Aid and Attendance Housing Benefit, which helps veterans pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
The California Department of Social Services licenses and monitors all residential care communities in the state, including assisted living facilities. An overview of these laws and regulations can be found on our Assisted Living in California page.
