Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Placentia, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Clearwater at North Tustin
AL
MC
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #466 / 1,349
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,110 / 1,410
B-22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #219 / 1,200
Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Brea Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Brea
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,349
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #536 / 1,410
B+20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #885 / 1,200
Silverado Brea LLC And Silverado Senior Living MgtPrivate Rooms
Cogir of Brea
AL
MC
Brea
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #89 / 1,410
B31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #576 / 1,200
Cadence At Brea LLC And Cadence Sl Brea LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sunnycrest Senior Living
AL
RC
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,349
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #878 / 1,410
C-73
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,255 / 1,292
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,307 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,298
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,031 / 1,200
Fullerton Sh LLC And Mosaic Management Inc-
Kirkwood Orange
AL
MC
RC
Orange
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #821 / 1,349
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #262 / 1,410
C+11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #457 / 1,200
Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Fullerton
AL
MC
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #715 / 1,349
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,410
B+4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #265 / 1,200
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Fullerton
AL
MC
Fullerton
152
Facility 152
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,349
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,410
A+15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #654 / 1,200
Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Managememt Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana
AL
MC
Santa Ana
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,349
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,410
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #750 / 1,200
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Whittier Glen Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Whittier
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 103
Rank #676 / 1,349
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
C+124
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,289 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #162 / 1,200
Sycamore Senior Living, IncPrivate Rooms
Bubbe & Zaydes Place
AL
HOS
Santa Ana (Portola Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #520 / 1,410
A-5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
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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.

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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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Oakmont of Fullerton

433 W Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835
Overview of Oakmont of Fullerton

Oakmont of Fullerton offers assisted living and memory care in Fullerton, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication while living in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 152 beds. Housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. The larger layouts can accommodate a couple or a resident who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 47 places Oakmont of Fullerton in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

Programs include wellness services, activities, culinary offerings, and caregiver support. Meals are prepared by a team of skilled professionals. Maria Kauten serves as the administrator, and Oakmont of Fullerton is operated by Well Oak Tenant and Oakmont Management Group.

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Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana

12291 Newport Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Overview of Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana

Ivy Park at Tustin 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 Tustin – Santa Ana

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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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 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 Clearwater at North Tustin

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility at North Tustin, Clearwater, is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.

A member of the Clearwater group, North Tustin provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care.  Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by its essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.

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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 Sunnycrest Senior Living

Sunnycrest Senior Living offers apartment-style living for assisted living options in Fullerton. With their commitment to providing seniors with a genuine residential environment and top-notch care and services, individuals cultivate a vibrant social life and an enriched holistic lifestyle. Within a cozy, home-like community, seniors find themselves in an environment that understands their needs.

Sunnycrest Senior Living offers premier accommodations that lead to a vibrant atmosphere for retirement. Services focused on resident-centered wellness, such as ADLs, medication management, life-enriching programs, and a delicious dining experience. Other community amenities include an outdoor lounge, garden, patio, hair salon services, and common areas.

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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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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: 123The 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 25 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.