Karlton Residential Care Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Anaheim, CA
Karlton Residential Care Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Anaheim, CA
Overview of Karlton Residential Care Center
Serving residents for three decades, Karlton Residential Care Center is an assisted living community offering 76 beds. The community is administrated by Elena Weiner and maintains a staff-to-resident ratio of one staff member for every eight residents, ensuring personalized attention within a stable, consistent care model. It maintains 24-hour staffing and nursing services, with a doctor on staff to provide medical oversight.
The community highlights a layered support approach. In addition to daily living assistance, it offers rehabilitation services for residents healing from illness or injury, plus respite care for families needing momentary relief. Each resident receives assessment and reassessment to ensure care plans match changing needs. Life here centers on structure and engagement. The kitchen provides three nutritionally balanced hot meals each day plus three snacks, and can cater to special dietary needs. Activity programming runs all week and includes adult education, trivia, reminiscence activities, aromatherapy, and pet therapy, giving residents regular opportunities for connection and stimulation. Daily comfort is anchored by on-site amenities, including salon services, laundry service, and housekeeping. The facility’s location on a street with a Walk Score of 61 means it sits in an average walkable area where some errands can be done on foot, which can be convenient for visiting family members.
76-bed community Rank #947 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 947th out of 1,646 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
30 years in operation Rank #128 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 1,504 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Dementia Care 2011 Congressional Recognition Award
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 19, 1996
CountyOrange
RCFE Number306000295
Karlton Residential Care Center is legally operated by Karlton Residential Care Center, and administered by Elena Weiner.
Secured Perimeter
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1:8
Pets not allowed
Salon
Laundry
Housekeeping
Nutritionally Balanced Meals
Activitiesadult education, trivia
Specific ProgramsAssessment and Reassessment, 24-hour care and supervision, Adult Education, various activities including trivia, reminisce, aromatherapy, pet therapy, and more
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
6 citations
23 total visits
15 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
7 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #996 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 996th out of 1,475 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 23 | 16 | This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has had 15% more complaint visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more Rank #1020 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1020th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has had 43% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Places of interest near Karlton Residential Care Center
5.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Walnut Village in Anaheim | AL IL MC | Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim) | 334
Facility
334
CA AVG
104
Rank
#43 / 1,646 | Yes | 58 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#349 / 1,475 | 11 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#214 / 1,504 | 61.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Nohl Ranch | AL | Anaheim (Anaheim Hills) | 266
Facility
266
CA AVG
104
Rank
#74 / 1,646 | Yes | 49 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1,475 | 15 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#389 / 1,504 | 39.5% | - | Blc Nohl Ranch LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Arbor Palms | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim) | 210
Facility
210
CA AVG
104
Rank
#135 / 1,646 | Yes | 65 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#349 / 1,475 | 12 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,323 / 1,504 | 53.8% | - | Anaheim Villa Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Meridian At Anaheim Hills | AL IL MC RC | Anaheim (Anaheim Hills) | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1,646 | Yes | 65 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#732 / 1,475 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#704 / 1,504 | 65.8% | C+ | Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And Anaheim | Suite |
| Karlton Residential Care Center | AL MC RESC RC | Anaheim | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
104
Rank
#947 / 1,646 | No | 61 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#996 / 1,475 | 23 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,020 / 1,387 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,010 / 1,433 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#128 / 1,504 | - | - | Karlton Residential Care Center | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Karlton Residential Care Center is located in Anaheim, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karlton Residential Care Center
Is Karlton Residential Care Center in a walkable area?
Karlton Residential Care Center has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Karlton Residential Care Center been in business?
Karlton Residential Care Center has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Karlton Residential Care Center?
No, Karlton Residential Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Karlton Residential Care Center?
Elena Weiner is the administrator of Karlton Residential Care Center.
How many beds does Karlton Residential Care Center have?
Karlton Residential Care Center has 76 beds.
Has Karlton Residential Care Center had any citations?
Karlton Residential Care Center has had 6 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Karlton Residential Care Center?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Karlton Residential Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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