LW Named ‘Best Of’ in Readers’ Poll
Leisure World was named the regional “Best of ” winner for Orange County in the category Senior Living Care in the Nov. 27 Los Angeles Times. The announcement was made in the 2022 Best of the Southland Readers’ Choice poll.
Each regional “best” was entered in the final runoff, and the ones that garnered the most votes from LA Times’ readers were designated Best of the Southland. Those that received the next highest number of votes were recognized as finalists.
Optimistic People In a Caring Atmosphere or OPICA won Best in the Southland honors. It has been serving adults challenged with memory loss and their families in West Los Angeles for more than 42 years. Founded by Professor Yung-Huo Liu of UCLA and philanthropists Ted and Rita Williams, OPICA is the model adult day care center in the City of Los Angeles and later served as the model for the city’s network for future adult day care centers.
Leisure World Seal Beach was the regional best for Orange County. It was lauded as a gated community with a small-town feel. Spread over 542 park-like acres, LWSB offers co-ops and condos for those 55 and over. Featuring a golf course, swimming and spa facilities, fitness rooms, free bus service and 24-hour security, there are activities for all active seniors.
