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Best Independent Living in Anaheim, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 independent living communities in Anaheim, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 70/ 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: 198The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Anaheim, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Meridian At Anaheim Hills
IL
AL
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
Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC; AnaheimSuite
Walnut Village in Anaheim
IL
AL
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
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Brookdale Anaheim
IL
AL
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; Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Palacio Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
-No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #951 / 2092
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hazelridge
IL
Anaheim (Downtown Anaheim)
-Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #320 / 2092
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Heritage Park Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Sherwood Forest & Thistle Development)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Horizon Village Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim (Sherwood Forest & Thistle Development)
-No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #320 / 2092
-------1 Bed
Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
AL
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #451 / 2092
-------2 Bed
Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
-No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1323 / 2092
-------Studio / 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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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 Palacio Senior Apartments

Live a blissful retirement at Sage Park Apartments, a blissful community in Anaheim Hills, CA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Laundry spaces, alongside four elevators, are available, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun social events and engaging programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. A grocery store and shopping center are available nearby, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. The community has a swimming pool, a therapeutic spa, a library, a TV lounge, and a fitness center, making it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes

Make the most of your best years at Sage Park Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, fun gathering spaces and wellness activities are available. Shopping, dining, and entertainment are also easily accessible, providing residents with plenty of options. Amenities include a clubhouse, a spa, a heated swimming pool, a laundry care center, a BBQ area, and a fitness studio, creating the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Hazelridge

Live the retirement of your dreams at Hazelridge, a blissful retreat in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and convenience, the community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. This pet-friendly community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. The community is also conveniently located near restaurants and local amenities, providing residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a hot tub, a clubhouse, BBQ grills, and a pool, creating the ideal setting for residents to experience the best of their golden years.

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Overview of New Horizon Village Senior Apartment Homes

Make the most of your independence at New Horizon Village, an idyllic retreat in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with a variety of thoughtfully furnished one-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour emergency maintenance and management are also taken care of, ensuring older adults have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with cozy gathering spaces. Shopping, dining, and entertainment are available nearby, providing easy access to their necessities and leisure. Amenities include a gazebo, a library, a BBQ area, a clubhouse, and a putting green, creating the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Heritage Park Senior Apartments

Spend a blissful retirement at Heritage Park Senior Apartments, an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. The community features garden-style buildings with beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community’s 24- hour emergency maintenance and on-site management.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With easy access to shopping and dining venues, Meals-on-Wheels, and feedback programs, residents are guaranteed to enjoy several dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years with ease.

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Overview of Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments

Make every moment of your golden years count at Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments, a distinct 55+ community in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety with specially designed and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Housekeeping and maintenance are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Here, residents can make new friends and live actively with fun gathering spaces and exciting events. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its convenient amenities and welcoming environment, the community creates the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Acaciawood Village Senior Apartment Homes

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Acaciawood Village, a blissful 62+ community in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and secure studio and one-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour emergency maintenance and a compassionate management team are provided, so residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Shopping, dining, and entertainment are also easily accessible, ensuring residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

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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 Independent Living in Anaheim, CA

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 10 independent living communities in Anaheim, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.