Best Assisted Living in Anaheim, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Anaheim, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Walnut Village in Anaheim
AL
IL
MC
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 103
Rank #38 / 1,350
B+Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #936 / 1,202
Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Nohl Ranch
AL
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 103
Rank #64 / 1,350
A-Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
39.5%
Facility 39.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,162 / 1,202
Blc Nohl Ranch LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbor Palms
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,350
B+Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
12
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,031 / 1,202
Anaheim Villa IncStudio / 1 Bed
Meridian At Anaheim Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
B-Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,299
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #866 / 1,202
Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And AnaheimSuite
Brookdale Anaheim
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
B+Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
45
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,142 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #554 / 1,202
Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Select Senior Care
AL
RESC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C-No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Select Senior Care LLCPrivate Rooms
European Christian Home II
AL
RC
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
DNo
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Tlt Care Haven, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Karlton Residential Care Center
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Anaheim
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 103
Rank #771 / 1,350
BNo
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
23
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #96 / 1,299
-Karlton Residential Care Center-
A1 Residential Care Facility
AL
Anaheim
6-No-3--2-A1 Residential Care Facility LLC-
A Faithful Home of Anaheim
AL
Anaheim
6-No-143175 100.0% A Faithful Home LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Anaheim. See how we rank facilities

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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.

Contact Walnut Village in Anaheim

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.

Starting Price $3,495/Month

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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.

Contact Arbor Palms

Meridian At Anaheim Hills

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

Meridian at Anaheim Hills offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays. It can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. With several care levels on one campus, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

There are 120 beds, with housing offered in suites, and residents may bring their pets so they can continue living with a companion animal. Outdoor patios, activity rooms, and local outings provide places to spend time indoors and outdoors, along with opportunities to leave the community for planned activities; exercise classes, arts and crafts, ice cream socials, and social hour provide scheduled activities. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby tasks independently; Ray Pellicer serves as the administrator.

Contact Meridian At Anaheim Hills

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.

Contact Brookdale Anaheim

Select Senior Care

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

Select Senior Care provides assisted living and residential care in Anaheim, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Private rooms are the available housing option, so each resident has a room that is not shared.

The home has six beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Select Senior Care is in the Anaheim Hills neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 49, a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips. Daniel Datcu serves as administrator.

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Overview of European Christian Home II

European Christian Home II provides assisted living and respite care in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has six beds and may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private rooms give one resident a living space of their own, while semi-private rooms involve shared living. In the Southeast Anaheim neighborhood, the home has a Walk Score of 66, placing it in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently. Thomas Trice serves as the administrator, and Tlt Care Haven operates the home.

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Overview of Karlton Residential Care Center

Karlton Residential Care Center provides assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory impairment. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care with access to a secured outdoor area.

The community has 76 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. Its secured perimeter lets residents spend time outdoors within a protected area, while salon services handle personal grooming on site. Rehabilitation services, adult education, trivia, reminiscence, aromatherapy, and pet therapy add therapy and structured activities within the community.

Karlton provides care and supervision around the clock, with a doctor on staff. The kitchen accommodates special dietary needs, so residents who require modified meals can receive food prepared for those needs. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot; certain outings can be completed independently, while others require transportation. Elena Weiner serves as the administrator.

Contact Karlton Residential Care Center

Overview of A1 Residential Care Facility

A1 Residential Care Facility is an assisted living community in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a residential setting. With six beds, the home offers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another, and it may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support in a small community.

Social and recreational activities give residents opportunities to participate in organized engagement within the home. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Contact A1 Residential Care Facility

Overview of A Faithful Home of Anaheim

A Faithful Home of Anaheim is an assisted living community in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.

The home has six beds, and all six are occupied, for a 100% occupancy rate. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community, and A Faithful Home operates the community.

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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 12 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.

Assisted Living in Anaheim at a glance

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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Anaheim, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90