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Assisted living & board and care homes in Orange County

1,129 residential care facilities for the elderly are licensed in Orange County, with 24,879 beds in total. Filter by size or memory care, or pick a city.

1,129 care homes in Orange County

Small board & care home

Coloma Cottage

Mission Viejo, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Coloma Cottage #2

Mission Viejo, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Coloma Cottage #3

Mission Viejo, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Columns Care Home

Tustin, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Comfort Cottages #1

Laguna Hills, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Conrad's Guest Home

La Habra, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Cornerstone Homes

Laguna Hills, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Cornerstone Homes

Laguna Hills, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Cornerstone Homes

Laguna Hills, Orange County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver

About care homes in Orange County

Licensed homes
1,129
Licensed beds
24,879
Memory care
556
Small homes (6 or fewer)
998

Orange County has 1,129 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), with 24,879 licensed beds in total. Most are small board and care homes: 998 (88%) are licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood.

556 of them (49%) are licensed to care for residents with dementia. 1,095 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.

We've checked the state licensing records for 1,129 homes here. 875 (78%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 163 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.

The typical home here has held its license for about 6 years. Few homes in Orange County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.

Common questions about care homes in Orange County

How many assisted living and board and care homes are in Orange County?
Orange County has 1,129 homes licensed by the California Department of Social Services as residential care facilities for the elderly, with 24,879 beds. 998 are small board and care homes (six or fewer residents) and 131 are larger assisted living communities.
Which homes in Orange County offer memory care?
556 homes in Orange County are licensed to care for residents with dementia. Ask each home how it supports residents as dementia progresses and whether it has a secured setting.
How much does assisted living cost in Orange County?
Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few homes in Orange County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.
How can I check a care home's inspection record in Orange County?
Every listing shows the home's license status, inspection and complaint visits, and Type A and Type B citations from the state, with a link to the official report. Of the 1,129 homes we've checked in Orange County, 875 show no citations.

Cities in Orange County

49 cities and towns with at least one licensed care home.