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Best Assisted Living in Anaheim, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Anaheim, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Anaheim, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 155The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Anaheim, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Meridian At Anaheim Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
11
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #662 / 1487
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #992 / 1368
C+Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And AnaheimSuite
Walnut Village in Anaheim
AL
IL
MC
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 103
Rank #43 / 1657
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1128 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1074 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Nohl Ranch
AL
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 103
Rank #74 / 1657
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1370 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
11
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #353 / 1487
39.5%
Facility 39.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1328 / 1368
-Blc Nohl Ranch LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Anaheim
AL
IL
MC
NH
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #855 / 2092
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1051 / 1401
35
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1230 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #353 / 1487
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #663 / 1368
-Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Arbor Palms
AL
IL
MC
NH
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1657
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1184 / 1368
-Anaheim Villa IncStudio / 1 Bed

Meridian At Anaheim Hills

525 S Anaheim Hills Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
Overview of Meridian at Anaheim Hills

Meridian at Anaheim Hills of the Aura Collection of Communities is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care support home for seniors outside of Los Angeles. Considered the premier retirement home in the city, the residences provide the best convenience and comfort for seniors who seek to explore new adventures and experience a redefined luxury senior living. The dedicated and compassionate care staff is driven by its unwavering commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents to retire with a lifestyle that they deserve.

Meridian at Anaheim Hills provides a range of opportunities that ensure residents live life to the fullest everyday. Through forward-thinking amenities and services, such as a restaurant-style dining hall, spacious outdoor areas, beautiful landscaped outdoors, personalized meal plans, exciting social events, and specialized memory care programs– each individual is guaranteed to grow, connect, and learn at Anaheim’s trusted choice for retirement.

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Brookdale Nohl Ranch

380 S Anaheim Hills Rd, Anaheim, Ca 92807, Usa
Overview of Brookdale Nohl Ranch

Based on three stunning acres in Anaheim Hills, California, Brookdale Nohl Ranch is a unique senior living community offering cozy and welcoming assisted living. Residents are guaranteed a safe and comfortable living space with thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from a studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community also provides personal assistance and easy access to plenty of parks, shopping centers, and cultural attractions, ensuring seniors enjoy a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.

Brookdale Nohl Ranch aims to give seniors a cozy and stimulating environment with various on-site activities to complement their diverse interests and needs. Residents enjoy a personalized dining experience and access to various amenities, including a putting green, an arts and crafts studio, an on-site hair salon, a clinic, business centers, and a game room. At Brookdale Nohl Ranch, residents are treated like a family and surrounded by encouragement, support, and friendship.

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Overview of Brookdale Anaheim

Located in Anaheim, California, Brookdale Anaheim is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. The community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Brookdale Anaheim offers elegant and spacious apartments, including a studio, alcove, and one-bedroom apartment. With their B-Fit exercise program, residents enjoy a fun social exercise experience curated based on the latest research on senior fitness.

Brookdale Anaheim emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Encouraging a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community offers personalized care plans and serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a game room, a salon, a community room, a serene garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Walnut Village in Anaheim

891 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA 92802
Overview of Walnut Village in Anaheim

Situated in the charming neighborhood of South Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA, Walnut Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features specially designed and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy comfort and security like no other. With its commitment to easing seniors’ worries, Walnut Village takes pride in a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals handling maintenance, housekeeping, and other household responsibilities.

Make the most out of your day with fun activities and enjoyable programs highlighting your interests and strengths. The community utilizes innovative technologies and holistic approaches to ensure individuals with dementia receive the right care and assistance. Walnut Village promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Arbor Palms

Arbor Palms is a blissful senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe environment. A competent and highly trained team attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

A full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. Eat well and feel your best with delicious and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Arbor Palms strives to create a safe place for seniors to do the things they love while having a reliable community by their side.

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Select Senior Care

1221 N Big Spring St, Anaheim, CA 92807
Overview of Select Senior Care

Experience a better quality of life at Select Senior Care, a group of trusted communities across Anaheim and Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to residents’ welfare, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Beautifully designed and cozy private rooms are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities. The community has three distinct locations, ensuring residents can easily access the care they need.

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Overview of European Christian Home II

Nestled in the vibrant community of East Puritan Lane, Anaheim, CA, European Christian Home II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Enjoy a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with residents’ with their daily living activities. The community is family-owned, fostering a warm and inviting environment for residents to eaily adapt to their surroundings.

Have fun in your later years with enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. The community provides well-thought-of meal plans to ensure residents enjoy delightful meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation arrangements, health services, and respite care are provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years happily amidst the community’s vibrant setting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Anaheim, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 assisted living facilities in Anaheim, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Anaheim, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Anaheim, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Anaheim, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.