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Photo of Whittier Place Senior Living
1111 Photos available
8.9
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57 reviews
8.9
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I would give all categories a 5 with the exception of the activities, only because my dad has no interest in participating in the activities so I don't know how well they do. The overall experience of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into Whittier Place Senior Living and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Sit in...
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Photo of Meridian at Anaheim Hills
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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147 reviews
8.9
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147 reviews
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What was good is the feeling of family. My mom feels safe and secure and that it's her home. My family feels safe and secure in the knowledge that my mom is happy and safe. The staff must be well vetted and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in prestigious Anaheim Hills, California, The Meridian At Anaheim Hills is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Whether you are rediscovering what retirement means to you, or looking for a home that provides continuing care, The Meridian At Anaheim Hills has innovative...
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Photo of Brookdale Garden Grove
99 Photos available
8.8
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125 reviews
8.8
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What we like the most about the community is that it is quite, clean and generally the staff are positive. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Garden Grove to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Live where you can redefine your independence.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community in Garden Grove, California, could be right for you. Here you’ll have the care you...
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Photo of Brookdale Brea
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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75 reviews
8.6
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They treated my mom wonderful. Can't thank them enough for all their help. Couldn't have asked for better service!! Would definitely recommend . They are the best
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
This Is HomeRemember the good ole days when you stayed up late with your friends, sharing secrets and telling stories? You spent hours together, playing games and exploring all the possibilities the world had to offer. Best of all, you experienced that sweet sense of belonging that we all crave....
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Photo of Walnut Village
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8.5
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We looked at five senior living places and chose Walnut Village. It was the only place that people looked up and greeted us as we walked through the facility. We were invited to stay overnight including...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the heart of Southern California, there's a new concept in retirement living with an award-winning design that wraps cottages and residences around a shop-lined village square and garden courtyards. If you're attracted to that warm sense of belonging that comes from small-town living, you'll...
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8.5
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Capriana at Brea is the best place to live for seniors - there is something for everyone. Besides the beautiful dining rooms, theater, library, spacious apartments, gardens, and pool area, there are events,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
[b ]The community you have imagined... The lifestyle you deserve....Welcome Home to Capriana and Villagio at Capriana! Capriana is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 5 1/2 acre campus. Located in Brea, CA. Developed by Oakmont as a Signature Living Community designed to allow you...
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The staff is great, they always stay in contact with me and keep me updated on my moms health. My mom engages in all the activities, the staff wants them to be active and not alone in their rooms. She shares...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Live your life your way and never stop growing.Our community in Yorba Linda, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. With...
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Photo of Grace Retirement Village La Habra Villa
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[name removed] and [name removed] really made my experience here at Grace Retirement enjoyable. The food was actually really good and tasty. The staff cared about my grandma. They speak Korean and serve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Well situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, La Habra Villa (LHV) is a beautiful community which provides independent, assisted living, and memory care to seniors in the area. Our team of professionally trained and courteous staff has been providing personal senior care at La Habra Villa...
Photo of The Cottages at Artesia, LLC
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They mentioned when we moved in my mom that they were going to renovate - the place *really* needs it as it has a LOT of potential. My mom isn't really active or social so the kindness, patience and care of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottage at Artesia Gardens is a beautiful family owned residential facility located in Buena Park, California. It is a clean, elegant facility providing a home like atmosphere with spacious rooms inside and beautiful gardens outside. Our facility is secure, so residents are free to enjoy and...
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Photo of Rowntree Gardens
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In memory care where my FIL was, he received excellent medical care. The nursing staff was attentive and called me with updates on his medical care and needs. And the staff cared about him as a person and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ideally located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Orange County, Rowntree Gardens is one of the area’s only licensed, not-for-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Available on one convenient campus, we offer Acacia Independent Living, The Cedars...
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Photo of Mainplace Senior Living
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8.0
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I have 2 parents in there now, my mom in Memory Care and my dad in Assistant Living I would give them a 5 on all. The staff is friendly and helpful they make sure my parents eat together and keep them busy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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Photo of La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My experience with Posada has been wonderful. The staff is not only kind and compassionate but also highly skilled. They treat every resident with dignity and respect, creating a warm and welcoming...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
Photo of Katella Senior Living Community
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We chose Katella because of the location and size and beauty of the rooms. Nice community. I think the harder part was that my mom was a little combative and not an easy patient, and they only had so much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Katella welcomes you to a senior living community located within warm and sunny Los Alamitos in Southern California. Tastefully decorated in California Casual style throughout, Katella allows our seniors everything they need to flourish, all within comfortable and casual, yet elegant common areas...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Cerritos
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This facility is great. Everything is clean, orderly and the staff are all super friendly. And if you need assisted living features, wow, it's like having your own staff to help you with your daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Kirkwood Orange
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
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31 reviews
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1. They had a single bed room and my brother is used to living alone. 2. The staff there were very nice. 3. There were a lot of activities going on and they had an ice cream bar area. My brother loves ice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Centrally located in California's famed Orange County just a short drive from the excitement of Los Angeles and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kirkwood Orange is a well-equipped Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering a full range of supportive care services. Our rare blend of modern...
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Photo of Brookdale Uptown Whittier
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22 Floor plans available
7.6
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46 reviews
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Having your own room is good. The time it takes for care givers to get to my mom is awful. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to an hour for them to get to her to take her to the bathroom and it could take that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
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Photo of Whittier Glen
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They have raised the price 2 years in a row, $[removed] each year! It's getting very hard to pay for in my situation. It always seems clean whenever I'm there, it doesn't smell like I've experienced in other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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This facility is a fantastic place for your loved one. The owner is the most excellent person I have ever met. The caregivers are professional and know what they are doing, most importantly they care for...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
QFC Loving Care Alderton is a residential care home that provides your loved ones with a high level of non-medical care. They also offer private or shared rooms, home cooked meals and help with activities of daily living. The home offers a front porch and a garden so your loved one can relax in a...
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Photo of Ardent Care Assisted Living
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They could improve on nothing, it is fantastic. What we like the most about Ardent Care is that it is a small friendly community and very clean and active and we would recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Oakmont of Fullerton
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The staff and director are excellent. The corporate entity is too concerned with how things look. Budgets for flowers and balloons and white table cloths instead of quality food. Has not increased food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Fullerton is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Oakmont of Fullerton provides exceptional quality, comfort and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with...
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This facility/staff is very caring for the patients and residents- it is reasonably priced, when money is definitely a budget factor. Not the most fancy, but clean and caring. When time is a factor for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Kaego's Richman Gardens Community Centers were the first in California to be built with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and...
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My 87-year old mother moved into the memory care unit called Evergreen in mid-[date removed] after being diagnosed with vascular dementia. The staff has been supportive, helpful and cooperative from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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My mom has been here for at least 10 years. Everyone who works here is always so friendly, helpful, nice and kind, not only to mom but to me as well. My mind is at ease when I am not with my mom. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Park Vista Assisted Living has a total of 54 apartments with 7 distinctive floor plans, some with lovely garden views, others with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard fountain.Customized care adapts to the needs of your loved one...Park Vista provides a home for your aging family members,...
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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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They have been great. They are really working with us, with the insurance company. They have been so patient and so helpful. They are taking really great care of her. The staff is so wonderful, we are really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe, very strongly, that 'happier, healthier seniors live longer and more meaningful lives.' We try to use this philosophy to determine and prioritize everything we do. Lifestyle: For our residents to be happy, we recognize the need to create an environment that promotes activities,...

Cost of assisted living in Fullerton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fullerton is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,284 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fullerton, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fullerton, CA
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Fullerton, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,338/mo
$7,629/mo

Assisted living costs in Fullerton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,843/mo

Senior living costs in Fullerton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fullerton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFullerton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fullerton, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fullerton, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fullerton, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fullerton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fullerton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Fullerton, CACA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Fullerton, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fullerton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fullerton, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Fullerton, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fullerton, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fullerton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fullerton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fullerton

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Throughout the reviews, the staff's friendliness and attentiveness are consistently praised. At Brookdale Valley View, the staff is described as helpful and kind, while at Sunnycrest Senior Living, they are mentioned for their dedication and responsiveness. Some residents, such as those at ...
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Wide range of activities to keep residents engaged. Activities are a highlight for many residents, with numerous options available at various communities. At Westminster Terrace Senior Living, bingo and painting classes are favorites, while Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care offers diverse activities that cater to differe ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Meridian at Anaheim Hills, the rooms and common areas are described as spacious and well-appointed, while Westminster Terrace Senior Living highlights the bright and beautiful environment. Residents of Brookdale Ce ...
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Delicious meals and customized dining experiences. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with many noting that mealtimes are a highlight. At Westminster Terrace Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences, while Brookdale Anaheim praises the gourmet dining room experience. At Brookdale Vall ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warmth and friendliness of the communities, with residents feeling at home and welcomed. At Westminster Terrace Senior Living, staff make sure residents are celebrated and cared for, while Ivy Park at Cerritos notes the ease of making friends. The community a ...
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Responsive and communicative community management. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is valued by residents and their loved ones. At Sunrise of Yorba Linda, regular meetings are held with senior residents and their families, both in person and virtually. The Director of Sales at Sunrise of Orange is praised for her ...
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AI generated from the text of family reviews

Fullerton review score based on 16,040 family reviews

8.7
Review score439 facilities16040 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 16040 reviews of 439 Fullerton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fullerton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fullerton review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Fullerton, CA439 facilities
8.7
Los Angeles, CA439 facilities
8.8
Riverside, CA154 facilities

Review subcategories for Fullerton assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 16,040 reviews of 439 Fullerton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fullerton resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fullerton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Fullerton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fullerton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fullerton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fullerton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fullerton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fullerton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fullerton assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fullerton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fullerton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fullerton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fullerton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fullerton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fullerton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fullerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fullerton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
37%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fullerton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fullerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fullerton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fullerton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fullerton protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care, Sunnycrest Senior Living and Buena Park Elder Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fullerton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 277 assisted living facilities near Fullerton, California. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Fullerton, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Claremont Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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