Senior Living Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Learn More About Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA

One of the largest master planned communities in the United States, this alluring Orange County suburb is filled with excellent shopping, dinning, and recreation spots — including world-class golf courses. The community even has its own private lake available to residents and their guests.

In Mission Viejo, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $4,700 in Mission Viejo and $5,200 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of California is around $5,000.

Learn More About Mission Viejo, CA

Cost of Living

Mission Viejo is a large, upscale master planned community with a very high cost of living. The total household expenses associated with living in Mission Viejo are rated 33 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated well above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
133	133	145	134	130	131

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$126,312 per year	$69,332 per year	$106,856 per year	$45,146 per year	$45,403 per year	$4,672 per year	$1,436 per month

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Mission Viejo is:

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 520+
• Specialties: Level II trauma center, ICU, emergency department, surgery, rehabilitation

Weather and Climate

Mission Viejo’s climate is classified as warm-summer Mediteranean, which means a temperate climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 65%, and humidity levels are often highest during July at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
57°F	66°F	47°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 106

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 14″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
44.8	20.1%	95,665	5,368 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	11.8%	1.2%	17.1%	0.2%	5.3%	65.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Irvine: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 93/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Orange County

Democratic	Republican	Other
53.5%	44.5%	2.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Mission Viejo is the second-largest master planned community in the United States, and its residents enjoy easy access to outstanding options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The city’s primary shopping centers are the Kaleidoscope Center and the Shops at Mission Viejo. Anyone interested in outdoor recreation will enjoy the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center or one of the city’s many parks. There are also three golf courses located within Mission Viejo: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, The Mission Viejo Country Club, and Casta del Sol Golf Course.

The most dominant feature of the city is Lake Mission Viejo, a private man-made lake located in the center of the community. Members can enjoy the lake’s beaches and events such as concerts and dance recitals. The city also holds a number of holiday events including a Fourth of July fireworks display, an annual street fair, and a multi-faith holiday celebration during the winter months.

Transportation

Public transportation in Mission Viejo is provided by the Orange County Transit Authority, which operates fixed-route bus services.