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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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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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.
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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 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. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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
IL
AL
MC
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 103
Rank #40 / 1,492
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,009 / 1,887
B+88 / 100 — 5 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #186 / 1,452
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,030 / 1,313
Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meridian At Anaheim Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #509 / 1,492
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #796 / 1,887
B-81 / 100 — 2 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #949 / 1,313
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Brookdale Anaheim
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 1,887
B+88 / 100 — 5 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)45
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #625 / 1,313
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 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,059 / 1,887
A95 / 100 — 12 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
--Treegrove Housing LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Horizon Village Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim
-No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 57
Rank #289 / 1,887
-------1 Bed
Villa Anaheim Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
-Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 1,887
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #414 / 1,887
-------2 Bed
Heritage Park Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #541 / 1,887
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sterling Court Senior Apartments
IL
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #541 / 1,887
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Park Senior Apartment Homes
IL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #541 / 1,887
-------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

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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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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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.

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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

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 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

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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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 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.