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Fullerton, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Fullerton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Anaheim, California
Every licensed senior community in the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Anaheim
Local Anaheim-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Anaheim prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,540/mo median
typical range $6,030–$9,430
Memory Care
$7,030/mo median
typical range $5,620–$8,790
Skilled Nursing
$13,790/mo median
typical range $11,400–$17,130
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,540/mo median
typical range $3,230–$7,730
Residential Care Home
$6,790/mo median
typical range $5,430–$8,490
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Anaheim using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Anaheim.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 72 communities in Anaheim, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Orchards Skilled Nursing
Scout 96Rancho Mission Viejo, CA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Rancho Mission Viejo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →3
Sun Mar Nursing Center
Scout 95Anaheim, CA · 69 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Anaheim's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →4
Anaheim, CA · 22 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Anaheim's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →5
Regents Point - Windcrest
Scout 93Irvine, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Irvine's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →6
Costa Mesa, CA · 79 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Costa Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →7
Town & Country
Scout 92Santa Ana, CA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Santa Ana's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →8
Newport Beach, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Newport Beach's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →9
Chapman Care Center
Scout 91Garden Grove, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Garden Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →10
Garden Grove Post Acute
Scout 91Garden Grove, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Garden Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →11
The Grove Post Acute
Scout 91Garden Grove, CA · 97 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Garden Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →12
Westminster, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Westminster's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →
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Anaheim Crest Nursing Center
Scout 86Anaheim, CA · 83 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Anaheim's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →
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Parkview Healthcare Center
Scout 79Anaheim, CA · 41 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →15
Coventry Court Health Center
Scout 79Anaheim, CA · 97 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →16
La Palma Nursing Center
Scout 79Anaheim, CA · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →17
Park Vista at Morningside
Scout 79Fullerton, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →18
Terrace View Care Center
Scout 79Fullerton, CA · 59 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →19
Rowntree Gardens
Scout 79Stanton, CA · 58 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Stanton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →20
Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute
Scout 79Yorba Linda, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Yorba Linda.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →21
Orange, CA · 27 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Orange.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →22
Mission Palms Healthcare Center
Scout 74Westminster, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Westminster.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →23
Beach Creek Post-Acute
Scout 74Anaheim, CA · 138 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →24
Leisure Court Nursing Center
Scout 74Anaheim, CA · 115 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →25
Garden Park Care Center
Scout 74Garden Grove, CA · 124 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Garden Grove.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →26
Tustin, CA · 42 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tustin.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →27
Orange, CA · 21 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Orange.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →28
San Juan Hills Healthcare Center
Scout 74San Juan Capistrano, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Juan Capistrano.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →29
Garden Grove, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Garden Grove.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →30
Crystal Cove Care Center
Scout 69Newport Beach, CA · 96 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Newport Beach.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →31
Beachside Nursing Center
Scout 69Huntington Beach, CA · 59 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Huntington Beach.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →32
Park Regency Care Center
Scout 69La Habra, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Habra.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →33
Santa Ana, CA · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santa Ana.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →34
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
Scout 68Fullerton, CA · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lake Forest, CA · 52 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lake Forest.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →36
Anaheim Healthcare Center, LLC
Scout 67Anaheim, CA · 250 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →37
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF
Scout 67Brea, CA · 38 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brea.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →38
Villa Valencia Healthcare Center
Scout 65Laguna Hills, CA · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Laguna Hills.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →39
Buena Vista Care Center
Scout 63Anaheim, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →40
St. Catherine Healthcare
Scout 63Fullerton, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →
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Stanley Healthcare Center
Scout 63Westminster, CA · 30 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westminster.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →42
Bonita Hills Post Acute
Scout 62La Habra, CA · 86 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in La Habra.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →43
Anaheim Terrace Care Center
Scout 62Anaheim, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →44
Citrus Post-Acute
Scout 62Santa Ana, CA · 144 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Ana.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →45
Fountain Valley Post Acute
Scout 62Fountain Valley, CA · 151 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fountain Valley.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →46
Alta Gardens Care Center
Scout 62Garden Grove, CA · 129 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Garden Grove.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →47
Los Alamitos, CA · 150 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Los Alamitos.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →48
Orange, CA · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Orange.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →49
Costa Mesa, CA · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Costa Mesa.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →50
Mainplace Post Acute
Scout 56Orange, CA · 169 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Orange.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →51
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills
Scout 56Fullerton, CA · 300 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →52
Buena Park Nursing Center
Scout 55Buena Park, CA · 143 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buena Park.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →53
Laguna Hills, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Laguna Hills.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →54
Harbor Villa Care Center
Scout 51Anaheim, CA · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →55
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
Scout 51Huntington Beach, CA · 182 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Huntington Beach.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →56
The Hills Post Acute
Scout 51Santa Ana, CA · 174 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Ana.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →57
Gordon Lane Care Center
Scout 51Fullerton, CA · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fullerton.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →58
Buena Park, CA · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buena Park.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →59
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center
Scout 46Anaheim, CA · 115 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Anaheim.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →60
Pelican Ridge Post Acute
Scout 45Newport Beach, CA · 167 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newport Beach.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Anaheim, CA?
In the Anaheim, CA area, assisted living typically runs $6,030–$9,430/month (median $7,540), memory care $5,620–$8,790/month (median $7,030), and skilled nursing $11,400–$17,130/month (median $13,790) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Anaheim, CA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Anaheim, CA right now are Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC, Orchards Skilled Nursing, Sun Mar Nursing Center. The full ranked list of 72 communities is on this page.
How are the 72 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.