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Seniors looking to retire have long been drawn to the sunny, coastal city of Newport Beach. In fact, approximately 23.1% of Newport Beach residents are aged 65 and older. Senior residents enjoy the city’s warm weather and urban-suburban feel, combining scenic natural surroundings with the amenities of a big city. There is much to explore in Newport Beach, from Balboa Island to the 30-acre Corona Del Mar State Beach. Older adults who have a love for the performing arts can take in live performances at the Newport Theatre Arts Center and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
The affluent Orange County city is home to 23 assisted living communities, and older residents have easy access to a wide range of high-quality essential health services. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Newport Beach is $5,000, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Although, actual costs may vary depending on a facility’s location, as well as the amenities and services offered.
Note: Cost data for Newport Beach wasn’t available, so data for the closest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
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The cost of assisted living in Newport Beach is $5,000 per month, which is on par with the state average and $700 more than the national average of $4,300. In neighboring Nevada, assisted living costs are significantly lower at $3,595 per month. Costs are also lower in nearby Oregon, Utah and Arizona.
Throughout California, the cost of assisted living varies widely. In Santa Cruz, assisted living costs an average of $6,800 per month. Costs in San Francisco are also high, with an average monthly cost of $6,100 per month. Care in Oxnard costs $5,845 per month. Moving south, San Diego has lower care costs at $4,525 per month. Inland, the city of Riverside has even lower care costs with a monthly average of $3,900.
Medi-Cal, the California Medicare program, helps low-income seniors cover the costs of assisted living. Seniors aged 65 and older are eligible to apply for this entitlement program. California also offers the Home and Community-Based Alternatives waiver, which can help seniors who need the level of care provided in a nursing home to receive that care in a community setting, such as an assisted living facility.
Learn more about Medi-Cal and the Home and Community-Based Alternatives waiver program on our Assisted Living in California page.
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| Council on Aging Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | Seniors living in Newport Beach have access to important programs and services that empower and support the aging process. In addition to legal assistance, health screenings and nutritional programs, the Council on Aging in Southern California also offers specialized programs, including the Smile Makers Project, which provides holiday gifts to seniors living in assisted living and nursing care facilities. |
| Orange County Veterans Service Office | (800) 698-2411 | Veterans of the armed services and their families can receive help to claim benefits that provide financial support and cover medical costs. These benefits include the Aid and Attendance pension benefit, which covers costs associated with assisted living. Trained Veterans Services Officers also help Veterans with administrative services, such as obtaining medical records. |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | (714) 571-5200 | Low-income seniors who need civic legal advice and counseling can receive assistance from the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. A wide range of legal support services is available, including counseling for clients experiencing elder abuse. The program is partially funded by the California Department on Aging. |
| Oasis Center Senior Transportation Services | (949) 644-3244 | Newport seniors aged 60 and older can receive transportation throughout Newport Beach, Newport Coast and Corona del Mar. Ride shares are available for essential needs, including nonemergency medical appointments. Door-to-door transportation is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. and costs $3 each way. Rides must be booked three days in advance, and wheelchair assistants ride free. |
| Council on Aging Long-term Care Ombudsman Program | (714) 479-0107 | Trained volunteers advocate for seniors living in long-term care facilities through the long-term care ombudsman program. All services are free and confidential, and seniors can file an abuse complaint by calling the 24-hour California CRISIS line or the toll-free hotline for Orange County. The mission of the ombudsman program is to advocate, protect and educate. |
Assisted living communities in Newport Beach must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Branch. Visit our Assisted Living in California page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
