Best of TimesOC: Senior Living
Your winners, and favorites, for 2019’s Best of TimesOC senior living choices.
Best Assisted Living
Winner: Crestavilla – An Atria Signature Residence
30111 Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel 92677
Crestavilla – an Atria Signature Residence – is a modern senior living community designed to make it easier for older adults to fully enjoy the natural beauty, relaxed spirit and effortless luxury of coastal living. crestavilla.com I 949.342.8524
Favorite: Atria Del Sol
23792 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo 92692
Atria Del Sol is an inviting senior living residence serving active older adults. In addition to independent and assisted living options, our thoughtfully designed community offers Life Guidance, Atria’s innovative memory care program for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. atriadelsol.com I 949.328.6113
Best Health Insurance
Winner: Blue Cross and Blue Shield
203 Nashville Ave., Huntington Beach 92648
As a nonprofit health plan, Blue Shield of California is guided by our mission and values, which encourage innovation and focus our efforts on transforming the current healthcare system into one that is worthy of our family and friends. bluecsheildca.com I 919.568.3734
Favorite: Monarch Healthcare
11 Technology Dr. Stop 16, Irvine 92618
Monarch HealthCare provides care to 225,000 people in Orange County and Long Beach. Since 1994, we have built relationships with leading hospitals and health plans, off ering members extensive choice in care. With over 2,500 physicians in our network, members get the care they want and need, right in their neighborhood. monarchhealthcare.com I 888.767.2222
Best Medical Store
Winner: The Medical Store
333 E 17th St. #23, Costa Mesa 92627
We are your home safety experts. The Medical Store is proud to serve Costa Mesa and surrounding communities with reliable home medical resources. Our goal is to provide knowledge, premium selection, and excellent customer service, while providing products that allow people to maintain their independence and experience a greater quality of life. In addition to our in-store products and services, we actively work with various groups and services to help our fellow community members. medicalstorecostamesa.com I 949.722.1128
Favorite: DMES Medical Supply Store
20962 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach 92646
DMES Medical Supply Store provides medical equipment and supplies from our four Orange County locations. We sell and rent medical equipment and supplies. We carry lift chairs, power scooters, hospital beds, wheelchairs, wound care, knee braces, pain management products, bathroom safety products, adult incontinence, respiratory products and more. dmes.com I 888.515.3637
Best Retirement Community
Winner: Crestavilla – An Atria Signature Residence
30111 Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, 92677
Crestavilla – an Atria Signature Residence – is a modern senior living community designed to make it easier for older adults to fully enjoy the natural beauty, relaxed spirit and effortless luxury of coastal living. crestavilla.com I 949.281.7970
Favorite: Atria
Multiple locations
Atria offers locations that make it easy to stay connected to the people and places you love, while receiving the care you need. Visit our website to learn more about our family of communities in Orange County. atriaseniorliving.com/orangecounty I 310.903.9311
Favorite: Heritage Pointe
27356 Bellogente, Mission Viejo 92691
Heritage Pointe offers independent and assisted living as well as a secure memory care neighborhood. Our staff offer an incredible array of programming and activities while tending to individual care needs and treat all respect and dignity. Come see Heritage Pointe and you will say, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” heritagepointe.org I 949.364.9685
Favorite: Leisure World Seal Beach
Leisure World, Seal Beach 90740
Leisure World Seal Beach is a nationally recognized active senior community located in Seal Beach where sunny days are cooled by ocean breezes. Spread over 542 park-like acres, LWSB offers co-ops and condos for resort style living for those 55 and over. lwsb.com I 562.431.6586
Best Senior Leisure
Winner: Leisure World Seal Beach
Leisure World, Seal Beach 90740
Leisure World Seal Beach is a nationally recognized active senior community located in Seal Beach, California, where sunny days are cooled by ocean breezes. Spread over 542 park-like acres, LWSB offers co-ops and condos for resort style living for those 55 and over. lwsb.com I 562.431.6586
Favorite: Carnival Cruise Lines
231 Windsor Way, Long Beach 90802
With trips starting and ending at the Port of Long Beach, OC residents have an oceanic getaway right in their own backyard. From Mexico to Alaska to California’s coast, there’s a destination for everyone on Carnival’s luxurious liners. carnival.com
Best Senior Care Referrals
Winner: A Place For Mom
Online service
Finding the best options for assisted living in Orange County can be a challenge. With so many choices for seniors, making the right one for your family can seem overwhelming. Working together, we can help you gain peace of mind. Our free service includes a local senior living advisor dedicated to matching you with a tailored list of hand-picked communities that meet your needs. aplaceformom.com
Favorite: Visiting Angels
2700 West Coast Highway #220, Newport Beach 92663
Since 1998, Visiting Angels has been providing elder care services to families across the United States. Our network of elder care franchised agencies is committed to providing families with the best possible in-home care services. visitingangels.com I 949.524.3077
Best Senior Transportation
Winner: Age Well Senior Services
24461 Ridge Rte Dr., Laguna Hills 92653
Age Well Senior Services is a nonprofit, public benefit organization located in Laguna Hills. Since 1975, Age Well has been providing critical services, resources, and programs to seniors living in South Orange County. We are committed to finding solutions to the evolving challenges that seniors face today. agewellseniorservices.org I 949.855.8033
Favorite: OCTA Santa Ana
4123-4199 W MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana 92704
The OC Go Senior Mobility Program (SMP) is designed to fill the gap between local fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit, or ACCESS service, by providing local transportation services to seniors in participating cities in Orange County. octa.net