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Located in Orange County within Southern California, Fountain Valley is a quaint suburb that serves as home to around 55,000 people. Seniors and sun lovers of all ages flock to this seaside town for its proximity to large metros like San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles, as well as for its beautiful temperatures year-round.
Assisted living communities can benefit seniors who require assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Many communities include housekeeping, daily meals and social programming in their monthly rates. In Fountain Valley, assisted living costs an average of $5,250 per month, which is higher than the national average of $4,500.
The following guide provides a look at what assisted living costs in Fountain Valley compared to nearby cities, as well as some options for financial assistance. It also includes a list of local resources that support seniors’ needs and an overview of assisted living regulations.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors living in the Fountain Valley area can expect to pay an average of $5,250 per month for assisted living.
Assisted living costs in Fountain Valley are on par with the California state median. However, these monthly rates are $750 higher than the U.S. national average of $4,500.
Fountain Valley is a more affordable option compared to San Diego, where rates are $225 higher. The city’s care costs are also $500 less than in Oxnard. There are some more affordable options, including Riverside, where assisted living costs $4,000 per month. A little further north, seniors may find even lower rates in Bakersfield and Fresno. However, larger cities such as San Jose and San Francisco have much higher rates. San Francisco, for example, is over $1,000 more expensive.
Note: Data for Fountain Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Orange County Office on Aging | Toll Free: (800) 510-2020; Local: (714) 480-6450 | The Orange County Office on Aging is a valuable resource for seniors residing in Orange County, California, including the citizens of Fountain View. This office can connect seniors with both state and local resources, including Medicare and Medicaid counseling, financial assistance, transportation services and meal delivery. Support provided by the Office on Aging is free to use for seniors living in the county. |
| Veterans Service Office of Orange County | (714) 480-6555 | The Veterans Service Office of Orange County provides information to veterans and their families throughout Orange County. Seniors can speak to officers about benefits available, including the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit, a program that can help cover some of the costs of assisted living. Appointments are available Monday to Friday. |
| Age Well Senior Services | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well Senior Services is a non-profit organization focused on senior wellness throughout Orange County. The organization’s goal is to foster independence in old age, with resources that include transportation, access to Meals on Wheels, companionship services and case management. |
| Council on Aging – Southern California | (909) 256-8369 | The Council on Aging – Southern California is a non-profit program providing support across five counties in Southern California, including Orange County and Fountain View. Support for seniors through the organization is comprehensive, including health insurance counseling, senior protection resources, long-term ombudsman access and companionship programs. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Orange County | (951) 867-3800 | The Aging and Disability Resource Connect of Orange County is a resource for aging adults and those with disabilities. Through this service, seniors can learn more about caregiver resources, health insurance options, financial assistance programs and other local programs throughout the county. The ADRC has three offices that take walk-in visitors in Santa Ana, Anaheim and Laguna Hills. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fountain Valley area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
