Best Assisted Living in Orange, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 assisted living communities in Orange, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sunrise of Orange
AL
MC
Orange
139
Facility 139
CA AVG 93
Rank #384 / 1,517
B+Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,408
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #278 / 1,459
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,505
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,181 / 1,473
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #800 / 1,357
Sunrise Of Orange Opco LLC And Sunrise Senior Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Plaza
AL
IL
Orange
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 93
Rank #532 / 1,517
C+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #396 / 1,408
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #542 / 1,459
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #798 / 1,505
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #244 / 1,473
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #695 / 1,357
Krc Orange & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Kirkwood Orange
AL
MC
RC
Orange
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 93
Rank #826 / 1,517
C+Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,408
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,459
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #798 / 1,505
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #869 / 1,473
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #559 / 1,357
Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Mainplace Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Orange
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 93
Rank #286 / 1,517
C+Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #498 / 1,408
63
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,417 / 1,459
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,243 / 1,505
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #869 / 1,473
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #611 / 1,357
Orange Senior Living Inc-
European Christian Home III
AL
RC
Orange
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 93
Rank #1,048 / 1,517
DNo
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #570 / 1,408
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #278 / 1,459
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #798 / 1,505
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,087 / 1,473
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1,357
Tlt Care Haven, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Orange
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 93
Rank #275 / 1,517
A-Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,408
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,459
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #542 / 1,505
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #950 / 1,473
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1,037 / 1,357
Welltower Orange Tenant LLC And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Citrus Hills Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Orange
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 93
Rank #663 / 1,517
CYes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,346 / 1,408
59
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,387 / 1,459
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,347 / 1,505
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #597 / 1,473
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #205 / 1,357
Prospect Senior Living, Inc-
ELD Assisted Living
AL
MC
Orange
6A+No-4--6 83.3% Elizabeth Lauren And Dewey, LLC-
Evergreen Adult Home Care
AL
Orange
6A+No-8--3 100.0% Evergreen Adult Home Care Inc-
Graceful Living Adult Home
AL
Orange
6C+No-51-2 50.0% Graceful Living Adult Home Rcfe-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for Orange. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sunrise of Orange

Operating for three years, Sunrise of Orange is an assisted living community on East Lincoln Avenue in Orange, California, managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The two-story residence offers 139 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and currently maintains a 71% occupancy rate.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 82, allowing older adults and visiting families to reach many shops, services, and everyday destinations on foot. Its location along the Lincoln Avenue corridor also provides convenient pedestrian and transit access.

The community has been found in compliance with infection control, food supply, and safety equipment requirements, as per state inspections.

Starting Price $6,200/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Park Plaza

Peacefully nestled near Hart Park in Orange, CA, Park Plaza is a distinct community that offers independent living and assisted living. With beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and familiarity. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ special needs around the clock.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Three delicious and healthy meals are served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with the community’s weekly housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming setting create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

$5,050/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Kirkwood Orange

1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Overview of Kirkwood Orange

Kirkwood Orange offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Assisted living and memory care share one community. That may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs grow over time. Kirkwood Orange has 66 beds, with studios and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private space, while a one bedroom layout offers a separate bedroom.

The area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Zehra Syed serves as the administrator, and Kirkwood Orange is operated by Kirkwood Orange Msl and Msl Community Mgmt.

$4,100/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Mainplace Senior Living

Mainplace Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 153 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without suggesting a particular level of daily interaction. Gardens and courtyards with walking paths provide outdoor space, while an onsite salon offers hair and personal grooming services without requiring an outside appointment.

Chef prepared meals are provided, and transportation for appointments is available. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family consider public coverage when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Rhonwinn Hipolito serves as administrator, Orange Senior Living operates the community, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of European Christian Home III

European Christian Home III provides assisted living and respite care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a room, while respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home has six beds, and all listed beds are currently filled. European Christian Home III may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community, with private rooms for individual accommodation and semiprivate rooms shared with another resident.

A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some errands independently. Thomas Trice serves as administrator, and Tlt Care Haven operates the community.

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Overview of Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care

Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Orange, California, designed to support older adults who require daily assistance or specialized dementia care. With 24-hour staffing and individualized care plans, the community also provides help with personal care and health-related needs.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are among the accommodations offered, offering older adults a variety of options that can match their preferences. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions. Housekeeping services and chef-prepared meals are also provided.

Outdoor gardens and a courtyard are available to promote relaxation and social interaction, as well as fitness and recreational programs. Transportation services are also provided to help residents complete their off-site errands. Some nearby destinations can be reached on foot, as it is located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Orange.

$6,395/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Citrus Hills Assisted Living

Citrus Hills Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 95 beds and a 98% occupancy rate, nearly all resident spaces are in use, so availability may matter to a family planning a move.

Citrus Hills Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term care during a primary caregiver’s absence or whose needs may grow from assisted living to memory care within the same community. Charles Marinko serves as administrator, and Prospect Senior Living operates the community. Residents may bring pets, use the on-site salon and barber, and attend fitness classes without leaving the community. Chef-prepared meals and fine dining are also available, with dining prepared on site.

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Overview of Eld Assisted Living

Eld Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The two care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow from help with daily tasks to more structured memory support. The home has six beds and is 83% occupied, so it is not at full capacity. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Eld Assisted Living is operated by Elizabeth Lauren And Dewey.

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Overview of Evergreen Adult Home Care

Evergreen Adult Home Care provides assisted living in Orange, California, with six beds for a small, intimate residential setting. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in either a private room or a semi-private room shared with another resident. This may suit someone who prefers a smaller home and needs support with those everyday routines.

Accessible outdoor spaces give residents places to spend time outside. Daily activities and events add scheduled opportunities for engagement, so there are planned ways to take part in the home’s shared life.

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Overview of Graceful Living Adult Home

Graceful Living Adult Home is an assisted living community in Orange, California, with six beds for residents who may prefer a smaller residential setting. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private room, so this home may be a good fit for someone who needs support but still wants personal space. The starting price is $5,000 per month for assisted living, giving families a monthly figure to use when planning for care, and the home is operated by Graceful Living Adult Home Rcfe.

Starting Price $5,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 15th, 2026

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Orange at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 61/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Orange, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 46The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Orange, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Orange, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 17 assisted living facilities in Orange, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Orange, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Orange, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Orange, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.