Katella Senior Living Community
Katella Senior Living Community
Overview of Katella Senior Living Community
Operated by Ktla Properties, Katella Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community administered by Christine Greenway in Los Alamitos, California. It offers respite care, making it a flexible option for families seeking temporary support or longer-term residential care. Operating for nearly five decades, the 140-bed facility brings experience and service mode continuity.
The community is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, providing the support residents need all the time. This commitment to continuous staffing mirrors a care-centered approach that fits memory care occupants who may benefit from consistent, familiar faces and urgent availability of trained support. Daily life here highlights comfort and health. Meals are prepared with attention to individual dietary requirements. This includes options for residents managing diabetes, following plant-based diets, or requiring soft or pureed textures. Furnished rooms come with weekly housekeeping and laundry services, along with utilities including cable, internet, water, and gas. An on-site nurse and doctors available on call round out the daily care infrastructure. The facility welcomes small dogs and cats, offers an outdoor courtyard for fresh air and activities, and provides off-site transportation within a 15-mile radius for appointments and outings. Los Alamitos offers strong walkability, with a Walk Score of 77, meaning most errands and essentials are within walking distance. For visiting family members and residents who enjoy walking in the neighborhood, this accessibility can be beneficial.
Katella Senior Living Community offers respite care. It’s then a flexible choice for families who need longer-term residential care or momentary support.
140-bed community Rank #419 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 419th out of 1657 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
47 years in operation Rank #31 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 1487 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 77 / 100 Rank #510 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th out of 2092 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusClosed
IssuanceDecember 22, 1978
CountyOrange
Katella Senior Living Community is legally operated by Ktla Properties, and administered by Christine Greenway.
Emergency SystemsPendant Emergency Call System available.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Small Dogs & Cats Allowed
Off-Site Transport (15-Mile Radius)
Diabetic
Vegan
Soft/Purée Meals
Furnished Rooms
Weekly Housekeeping & Laundry
Cable
Internet
Trash
Water
Gas Included
Medication Reminders
Outdoor Courtyard
Nurse On Staff And Doctors On Call
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
0 citations
11 total visits
5 complaint visits
3 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.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #568 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
5 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
February 15, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #588 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 588th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876 | No | - | 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412 | No | - | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220 | No | - | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Katella Senior Living Community | AL MC RC | - | 140 | No | - | 77 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Katella Senior Living Community
Who is the owner of Katella Senior Living Community?
Katella Senior Living Community is legally operated by Ktla Properties, and administered by Christine Greenway.
Is Katella Senior Living Community in a walkable area?
Katella Senior Living Community has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Katella Senior Living Community?
Christine Greenway is the administrator of Katella Senior Living Community.
How many beds does Katella Senior Living Community have?
Katella Senior Living Community has 140 beds.
Has Katella Senior Living Community had any citations?
Katella Senior Living Community has no reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Katella Senior Living Community?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Katella Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Katella Senior Living Community?
Katella Senior Living Community is located at CA.
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