1. The Orchards Health Center

1 Amistad Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo; 949-979-5691; visitorchards.com

The Orchards Assisted Living offers full-time wellness nurses, trained caregivers and medication technicians 24/7. There are a wide range of amenities for residents, a restaurant-style dining experience and calendar of events that are part of a Life Enrichment Program.

A recent five-star Yelp reviewer said, “I am a placement agency, I had a very positive experience at The Orchards. The moment I walked in I was greeted with a smile. The energy is positive from every employee I interacted with. I saw a lot of teamwork between the admissions team and social services. The collaboration between the team was a positive experience. It was evident that they are happy and have a great team.”

Apartments are private, comfortable and spacious, and include kitchenettes. There are six apartment floor plans with garden view or a private balcony. Common areas include lounge, library, theater and outdoor courtyard. There’s also weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service. The assisted living team works with residents and families to determine the appropriate level of care. Every new resident is assessed during the move-in and again as needed to make sure needs continue to be met. Other available services include limited tray service during illness, registered dietitian consulting, on-call medical director, phone and cable TV, and a beauty and barber shop.

2. Freedom Village Health Care Center

23442 El Toro Road, Building 2, Lake Forest; 949-472-4733; freedomvillage.org

Freedom Village offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing living options. Freedom Village Assisted Living is a boutique-style senior living community that is smaller and more intimate, which allows staff to provide personalized attention and support, according to its website.

Personalized care services include 24/7 licensed vocational nurses, medication management, diabetic management, custom care assessments, 24/7 bedside call system, transportation to medical appointments, access to skilled nursing care and more.

Amenities and activities include restaurant-style dining with healthy options, health and wellness programs, scenic beachside bus tours, basic cable and full-service salon.

A recent five-star Yelp reviewer said, “Responsive staff all the way to the executive director. Effective in communicating in general and especially during crisis with resident. Able to manage visits to doctor with timely and complete process. Able to answer queries in timely and accurate information.”

3. Crestavilla

30111 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel; 949-647-4423; lifeatcrestavilla.com

As a Gold LEED-designated community, Crestavilla is an environmentally friendly residence with all-day access to dining venues, concierge and valet services, monthly events and activities. It features a 12,000-square-foot rooftop terrace, two fitness centers with equipment designed specifically for seniors, a sunroom, an organic greenhouse, resident garden and a golf practice green.

It also offers three five-star, chef-prepared meals a day; emergency response system with 24-hour staff; daily educational, social, cultural and fitness opportunities; onsite physical therapy and occupational therapy; and Alzheimer’s and dementia support group.

“Life at Crestavilla takes exceptional to a new level and creates the ultimate five-star experience. Our community is just minutes away from Laguna Niguel’s Pacific shoreline, offering refined coastal living in Orange County. This signature community provides breathtaking views from the 12,000-square-foot rooftop terrace to indulge your senses and let you enjoy life on your terms,” according to the website.