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Garden Grove is a city in northern Orange County that’s located just 34 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The city has a population of approximately 172,000 people, about 14% of whom are aged 65 and older. Garden Grove provides a family-friendly atmosphere with convenient access to big-city amenities, including a lively arts community, sites of interest and lush parks for afternoon outings. Temperatures are mild year-round, and with 275 sunny days per year, the city offers an excellent atmosphere for exploring. According to the annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index, the air quality in Garden Grove is just slightly lower than the national average, which may provide a reduced risk of health issues for those with chronic respiratory conditions.
There are 20 assisted living communities within Garden Grove, and over 200 are located in nearby areas. This gives retirees plenty of options for long-term care. In Garden Grove, the average cost of assisted living is $5,000 per month.
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Assisted living in Garden Grove costs local seniors an average of $5,000 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is on par with the statewide average and about $700 more than the national median. Neighboring states have lower costs. In Nevada, assisted living costs $1,506 less, and in Oregon, seniors pay $341 less. Arizona residents pay an average of $3,900 per month.
Assisted living rates vary widely across California, especially in comparison with those in Garden Grove. Seniors in Santa Maria pay the same as those in Garden Grove, while residents in Redding pay $500 less. Costs in Fresno and San Diego are lower at $4,750 and $4,525 per month, respectively. San Francisco has the highest costs in the state at $6,100, which is $1,100 more than in Garden Grove.
Note: Data for Garden Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is a Medicare home and community-based waiver that can help seniors in long-term care pay for supports and services, including grooming, medication management, bathing, housekeeping, meals and transportation.
To learn more about this waiver, its requirements and what it covers, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Administration for Community Living | (800) 677-1116 | The Administration for Community Living operates the Eldercare Locator, which is a database of senior resources. Seniors in the area may call the Eldercare line to locate services and programs based on their individual needs. These programs include information on health issues. |
| Council on Aging of Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | The Council on Aging of Southern California helps seniors aged 60 and older locate services to improve their quality of life. The council operates the ReConnect Program, which provides 12 months of early health interventions, including comprehensive screenings, in-home clinical case management, individual counseling, family support, peer mentoring and support groups. |
| H. Louis Lake Senior Center | (714) 741-5253 | The H. Louis Lake Senior Center provides a variety of programs and services to seniors aged 50 and older. The center is open Monday through Friday and offers meals, health and wellness programs, education and workshops, supportive services, case management and community resources. It also offers weekly bingo, cards and games, arts and crafts and scheduled outings. |
| Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) | (714) 560-5956 | OCTA provides door-to-door transportation services for seniors aged 60 and older in Orange County. Trips must be scheduled at least 24-hours in advance, and all vans are wheelchair accessible. |
| California Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (707) 644-4194 | The California local ombudsman helps residents in assisted living communities with problems regarding daily care, residents’ rights, abuse, dietary concerns, medical care and therapy, insurance and improper discharges and transfers. The ombudsman makes routine visits to long-term care communities to ensure they’re abiding by the standards set by state and federal agencies. |
The California Senior Care Licensing Program regulates and licenses assisted living communities in Garden Grove. These regulations pertain to health and safety, staffing, senior care and room and board. Learn more about this agency and the state regulations at our Assisted Living in California page.
