An abandoned rehab campus in Orange turned into an affordable apartment complex and dedicated 166 units for low-income residents over the age of 55.
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City leaders and community members on Wednesday, May 13, celebrated The Orion’s grand opening.
Located at 188 E. La Veta Avenue, near the interchange of the 55 and 22 freeways, The Orion is a “great project in a perfect location,” Mayor Dan Slater said in a statement. “Orange is a clean, safe city for seniors, and the fact that these units are affordable makes it that much better.”
People tour The Orion low-income apartment community for residents 55 years and older in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the grand opening of the 166-unit complex. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Mayor Dan Slater, center left, cuts the ribbon with Geoff Brown, center right, of USA Properties for The Orion low-income apartment community for residents 55 years an older in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
View of one of the one-bedroom apartments at The Orion apartment community for seniors in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Both one and two-bedroom apartments include energy-efficient appliances. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Fitness center equipment is ready for residents at The Orion apartment community for seniors in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
The fitness center at The Orion apartment community for seniors in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Among the amenities of The Orion apartment community for seniors is a dog park in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
One of the amenities of The Orion apartments for seniors is a community garden area in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Mayor Dan Slater delivers some remarks during an event marking the grand opening of The Orion apartment community for seniors in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Ken Robertson of Riverside Charitable Corporation thanks those involved with making The Orion apartment community for seniors a reality during a grand opening event in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Recinda Shafer, left, of Riverside Charitable Corporation introduces Carolyn Pagani, a resident of The Orion during an event marking the grand opening of the apartment community for seniors in Orange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Offerings include one- to two-bedroom apartments — some with private balconies — and a community clubroom, fitness center and computer workstations.
Residents will also have access to a community garden, courtyard, dog park, shaded patio, 170 parking spaces (including electric vehicle charging stations) and a range of social services, from budgeting and financial planning to health-related information through social-services provider LifeSTEPS.
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The apartment community is available to residents 55 years and older with a household income of about $40,600 to $94,780, the median income for a two-person household in Orange County. Income is capped at $128,000 for a five-person household.
Rents range from $866 for a one-bedroom apartment to $2,542 for a two-bedroom unit, which developers said is less than nearby market-rate apartment communities.
About 10 apartments are still available for those who meet the age and income requirements, according to a news release.
The $63.6 million project, developed by USA Properties Fund and Riverside Charitable Corp., sits on a 3.85-acre complex that housed the former Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California. It is near healthcare providers, public transit and shopping centers.
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