Best Independent Living in Anaheim, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 independent living communities in Anaheim, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Walnut Village in Anaheim
IL
AL
MC
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 165
Rank #45 / 486
A-Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 59
Rank #353 / 630
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 6
Rank #141 / 468
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 475
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 15
Rank #99 / 479
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 72.6%
Rank #325 / 428
Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meridian At Anaheim Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 165
Rank #279 / 486
B+Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 59
Rank #285 / 630
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 6
Rank #232 / 468
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #159 / 475
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 15
Rank #226 / 479
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 72.6%
Rank #294 / 428
Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And AnaheimSuite
Brookdale Anaheim
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 165
Rank #240 / 486
B+Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 59
Rank #276 / 630
45
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 6
Rank #410 / 468
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #300 / 475
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 15
Rank #144 / 479
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 72.6%
Rank #173 / 428
Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
The Grove Senior Apartments
IL
Garden Grove (Anaheim Resort)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 165
Rank #431 / 486
AYes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 59
Rank #371 / 630
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 468
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 475
--Treegrove Housing LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Horizon Village Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim
--No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 59
Rank #109 / 630
------1 Bed
Villa Anaheim Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
--Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #144 / 630
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
--Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 59
Rank #153 / 630
------2 Bed
Heritage Park Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim
--Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #206 / 630
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sterling Court Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
--Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #206 / 630
------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
--Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #206 / 630
------1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Walnut Village in Anaheim

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

Walnut Village in Anaheim offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Walnut Village has 334 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with a studio offering one private space and a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The community is 62% occupied. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Deborah Infield serves as the administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community. Walnut Village has a Walk Score of 58, classified as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for nearby needs.

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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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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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Overview of The Grove Senior Apartments

Ideally located near Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center in Garden Grove, CA, The Grove Senior Apartments is an outstanding pet-friendly community that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries with on-site management and maintenance, ensuring they enjoy hassle-free living.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is also conducted, encouraging residents to make new friends and live actively. Residents have easy access to healthcare and leisure with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and public transportation. The community has cozy communal spaces and a friendly environment, including a clubhouse with a kitchen, a fitness center, a library, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard.

Starting Price $1,035 - $2,131/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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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 Villa Anaheim Senior Apartments

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Villa Anaheim Senior Apartments, an idyllic community in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Pets are also welcome in the community to accompany residents and ease their loneliness.

Residents have quick access to leisure and necessities with the community’s proximity to shopping and recreation sites. The community also ensures residents experience maintenance-free living with laundry spaces and on-site amenities. Alongside its bright and friendly environment, residents can live comfortably with the community’s cozy amenities like the fitness center, TV lounge, community pool, club house, and serene walk-ups.

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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 Heritage Park Senior Apartments

Heritage Park Senior Apartments offers independent living in Anaheim, CA, within a 55+ affordable apartment community. It may suit adults 55 and older who want a private apartment without daily care. There are one-bedroom and two-bedroom options. The layouts can accommodate either one resident or a couple moving together.

Landscaped gardens and walkways give residents places to spend time outdoors. The clubhouse adds shared space for activities, with a full kitchen and library for gatherings and reading. Resident events and planned community activities create scheduled opportunities to participate without leaving the property.

Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in their apartment. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can make it possible to get out independently.

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Overview of Sterling Court Senior Apartments

Live a worry-free lifestyle at Sterling Court Senior Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides on-site management and laundry rooms, so residents can enjoy maintenance-free living.

With a variety of fun recreational programs and enriching activities, residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents have easy access to public transportation and shopping centers for their leisure and necessities. This pet-friendly community has beautifully maintained gardens and a friendly environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

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Overview of Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes

In the Northwest Anaheim area of Anaheim, CA, Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes offers independent living for adults aged 62 and above. Independent living in this context means having your own apartment along with communal amenities, excluding any daily assistance, making it suitable for individuals who manage their own requirements.

The floor plans consist of one-bedroom or two-bedroom options. A one-bedroom is a personal area designated for an individual occupant. Two bedrooms are suitable for a couple relocating together or for someone wishing to have a companion.

The swimming pool, the spa, the fitness center, and the clubhouse are all available on the premises. A barbecue area and picnic area complete it, with opportunities for leisure and socializing with neighbors, and pets are also allowed.

Most errands can be accomplished by walking, as the Walk Score is 74, making it very walkable, allowing individuals who no longer drive to venture out independently. Each apartment includes a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.

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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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Independent Living in Anaheim at a glance

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: 150The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Anaheim, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 13 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.