Aging in place — staying in your own home as you grow older — is what the vast majority of older adults say they want. In Orange County, the feasibility varies by community, health needs, and support systems.
What aging in place actually requires
A home that can be adapted as needs change. Access to transportation, medical care, groceries, and social connection. A support network — family, community, or professional — that fills in the gaps. A realistic plan that evolves as health evolves.
Irvine
Consistently ranks among the most livable cities in California. planned community design means wide sidewalks, flat terrain, and accessible retail and medical facilities. proximity to UCI Health provides access to excellent geriatric and specialty care. Care partners is based on the UCI campus — making response times and local support particularly strong.
Newport Beach and Corona del Mar
Beautiful environment and strong social infrastructure. Hilly terrain in parts of Newport Coast may make home modification more involved. proximity to Hoag Hospital is a significant asset.
Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel
Well-established senior population and strong local senior services infrastructure.
Mission Viejo and Lake Forest
Large senior populations and accessible, flat suburban layouts that support aging in place well. Mission Viejo has one of the largest senior populations in OC with strong community investment in senior programming.
Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Garden Grove
Strong family caregiving traditions. Better public transportation infrastructure than South County. Strong presence of culturally competent care resources including Spanish-speaking and Vietnamese-speaking caregivers.
What all communities have in common
The success of aging in place comes down to one factor: having the right support in place before a crisis forces the decision.
Contact Care partners — we serve families throughout Orange County and can tell you specifically what support would look like in your community.