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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 assisted living communities in Placentia, 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. 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.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
Bubbe & Zaydes Place
AL
HOS
Santa Ana (Portola Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 93
Rank #1,048 / 1,517
A-No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #520 / 1,408
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #278 / 1,459
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,505
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #221 / 1,473
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #893 / 1,357
Bonnie R Curkin-
Meridian At Anaheim Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 93
Rank #487 / 1,517
B-Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #570 / 1,408
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #865 / 1,459
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #542 / 1,505
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #597 / 1,473
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #993 / 1,357
Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And AnaheimSuite
Ivy Park at Fullerton
AL
MC
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 93
Rank #721 / 1,517
B+Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,099 / 1,408
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #278 / 1,459
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,505
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,382 / 1,473
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #323 / 1,357
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Garden Grove
AL
MC
Garden Grove
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 93
Rank #362 / 1,517
B-Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #620 / 1,408
35
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,214 / 1,459
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,087 / 1,505
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #158 / 1,473
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #372 / 1,357
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed
Kirkwood Orange
AL
MC
RC
Orange
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 93
Rank #826 / 1,517
C+Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,408
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,459
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #798 / 1,505
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #869 / 1,473
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #559 / 1,357
Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Silverado Brea Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Brea
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 93
Rank #809 / 1,517
B+Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #536 / 1,408
20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #865 / 1,459
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,087 / 1,505
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #769 / 1,473
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1,012 / 1,357
Silverado Brea LLC And Silverado Senior Living MgtPrivate Rooms
Cogir of Brea
AL
MC
Brea
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 93
Rank #554 / 1,517
BYes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,408
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,243 / 1,459
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,087 / 1,505
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,181 / 1,473
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #678 / 1,357
Cadence At Brea LLC And Cadence Sl Brea LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Clearwater at North Tustin
AL
MC
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 93
Rank #469 / 1,517
B-Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,109 / 1,408
22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,052 / 1,459
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,243 / 1,505
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,087 / 1,473
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #277 / 1,357
Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Whittier Glen Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Whittier
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 93
Rank #681 / 1,517
C+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,408
124
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,456 / 1,459
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,288 / 1,505
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #769 / 1,473
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #218 / 1,357
Sycamore Senior Living, IncPrivate Rooms
Columns Care Home
AL
RESC
Tustin
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 93
Rank #1,048 / 1,517
A+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,408
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,505
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,269 / 1,473
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #393 / 1,357
Hkh Health Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 28 analyzed for Placentia. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Bubbe & Zaydes Place

Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a senior residential facility providing holistic care for the body and soul. The approach at Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving needs of loved ones. They tirelessly strive to offer the utmost care, supporting residents in preserving their independence while fostering a strong sense of community. Located in Santa Ana, California, each of their homes is staffed around the clock, ensuring that residents’ healthcare needs are addressed promptly, day or night. Residents have the opportunity to age in place and remain within the community for the entirety of their lives.
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a non-medical facility. Still, it offers in-home medical services, including podiatry, mobile x-ray and laboratory services, medication supervision, and regular doctor visits. Moreover, the community possesses hospice and dementia waivers, signifying their unwavering commitment to ensuring that patients with dementia are never turned away. What sets them apart is the harmonious blend of culture, tradition, and premium senior services, all within a warm and familial setting that residents proudly call home. With a maximum of six residents per house, seniors can continue to follow their schedules, habits, and routines while benefiting from the personal attention and support they need.

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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.

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Ivy Park at Fullerton

2226 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92835
Overview of Ivy Park at Fullerton

Ivy Park at Fullerton offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

Contact Ivy Park at Fullerton

Overview of Brookdale Garden Grove

If you’re seeking a vibrant lifestyle with a perfect balance of independence and support, Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, could be the right senior living community for you. Brookdale Garden Grove offers assisted living and memory care in well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community’s compassionate caregivers provide assistance with daily living for assisted living residents while their memory care neighborhood receives a person-centered memory care program provided by a highly skilled and nurturing team of professionals.

At Brookdale Garden Grove, residents find the care to fit their needs in one community. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, maintenance services, and housekeeping, residents enjoy deliciously prepared meals and participate in diverse activities such as fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights. The community also provides various amenities for residents’ leisure and wellness, including a well-stocked library, a general store, a game room, beautiful outdoor areas, and wifi access for entertainment and long-distance communication with families and friends.

$3,210/Month

Contact Brookdale Garden Grove

Kirkwood Orange

1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Overview of Kirkwood Orange

Kirkwood Orange offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Assisted living and memory care share one community. That may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs grow over time. Kirkwood Orange has 66 beds, with studios and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private space, while a one bedroom layout offers a separate bedroom.

The area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Zehra Syed serves as the administrator, and Kirkwood Orange is operated by Kirkwood Orange Msl and Msl Community Mgmt.

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Overview of Silverado Brea Memory Care Community

Operating for six years, Silverado Brea Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Downtown Brea, California, with a capacity of 70 beds. Designed to support older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the community offers private, furnished rooms in a secure two-story setting.

24-hour care is offered, along with housekeeping, laundry services, and nutritious meals tailored to their needs. Moreover, individualized care plans are complemented by memory-focused activities, sensory-based programs, light exercise, and social events. Secure gardens and walking paths also provide safe outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation.

State inspections conducted over the past six years have generally reported positive findings, although previous reviews identified concerns related to medication administration and exterior door security. Additionally, follow-up actions were required to address these areas, and families are encouraged to discuss current safety practices and medication management with community staff during their visit.

The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, with a Walk Score of 67, allowing access to some nearby amenities on foot. Pets are also welcome for residents who wish to keep a companion animal.

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Overview of Cogir of Brea

Cogir of Brea provides assisted living and memory care in Brea, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents live in studio or one bedroom homes. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 110 beds. Studios provide one private living space, while one bedroom residences offer a separate bedroom. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Meals use fresh, seasonal ingredients and accommodate diverse dietary needs in a cafe style dining setting. A full service salon and barbershop lets residents arrange grooming on site, and the fitness studio and rehabilitation services support exercise and therapy without arranging care elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet at the community.

Cogir of Brea has a Walk Score of 92, described as a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Samuel Faye serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Cadence At Brea and Cadence Sl Brea.

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Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

Clearwater at North Tustin pairs two care types in Santa Ana, CA, putting assisted living alongside memory care. Under assisted living, residents are helped with dressing, medication, and bathing. Memory care keeps watch inside a secure setting when wandering is a risk. Having both lets care keep pace as needs increase.

Its administrator is Jennifer Kornmann. Housing runs from studio units to two-bedroom homes, a studio being one private space. Respite care and Short-Term Stays provide temporary care when it’s needed.

The Walk Score here is 32, which is car-dependent. Pets are allowed, a Wellness Center is onsite, and the dining program serves chef-driven dishes.

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Overview of Whittier Glen Assisted Living

Whittier Glen Assisted Living Living is a community that provides memory care assisted living in Whittier, California. This community offers a range of care choices to ensure you or your loved one can enjoy the desired flexibility and freedom. Their assisted living for seniors enables residents to maintain independence while receiving the necessary care and support. They provide assistance with activities of daily living and the coordination of services by outside healthcare providers to help ensure health, safety, and well-being.

Residents at Whittier Glen Assisted Living enjoy amenities such as chef-prepared dining with delicious and nutritious meals, transportation, housekeeping, a salon, and emergency response services. Additionally, they offer recreational activities like arts and crafts and music. Whittier Glen Assisted Living is not just a residence; it’s a place your loved ones can truly call home. 

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Overview of Columns Care Home

Columns Care Home offers assisted living and residential care in Tustin, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident continues living in the community. With six beds, the home has a small residential setting where staff and residents may get to know one another, which can suit someone who prefers a more intimate environment.

One bed and two bed housing options are available. The two bed arrangement can suit a resident who wants to live with a companion, while pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to keep a pet at the home. The area has a Walk Score of 54 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Catherine Hsi serves as administrator, and Hkh Health operates the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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Assisted Living in Placentia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 62/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Placentia, 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: 111The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Placentia, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Placentia, 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 28 assisted living facilities in Placentia, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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.