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Fullerton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 114 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fullerton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fullerton is about $4,887, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2526 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Ivy Park at La Palma
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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41 reviews
8.8
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41 reviews
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Staff interaction with my aunt was top notch. My aunt enjoys going to meals and activities. Her room is very comfortable. We enjoy visiting our aunt at Ivy Park. It is inviting for patrons and visitors.
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.
Ivy Park at La Palma is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque suburban neighborhood set in a well-established area of Orange County. Just off of the 605 or 91 freeway, Ivy Park is just minutes from major family attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland Resort and the...
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Photo of Kirkwood Orange
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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29 reviews
8.7
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29 reviews
5 star
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The staff was so nice from the moment I arrived, during visits with my brother, and extremely caring and supportive when my brother passed. That continued when I returned to collect his belongings. I highly...
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 The Cottages at Artesia, LLC
66 Photos available
8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
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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...
Photo of Rowntree Gardens
77 Photos available
8.6
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73 reviews
8.6
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73 reviews
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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 Capriana at Brea
11 Photo available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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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.
Capriana is a luxury retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Friends and neighbors appreciate our salon,...
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Photo of La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
8.5
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43 reviews
8.5
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43 reviews
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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
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.
At La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living. We offer services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible. You’ll find us in historic uptown Whittier,...
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Photo of Katella Senior Living Community
1414 Photos available
8.4
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48 reviews
8.4
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48 reviews
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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...
Photo of Grace Retirement Village La Habra Villa
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8.0
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30 reviews
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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 Walnut Village
3434 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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I cannot say enough how amazing the staff is at WV. From [name removed] in sales, especially, to literally the heads of each department we met. We had a medical setback just days before moving into an...
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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Photo of ActivCare at Yorba Linda
77 Photos available
8.0
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ActivCare has been a lifesaver for my husband. Considering all the places I visited this was the best to serve his needs. The staff is amazing by keeping me informed and caring. I would totally recommend...
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.
ActivCare Yorba Linda is a new memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, we have been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Purpose-built for Memory...
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Photo of Mainplace Senior Living
1313 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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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...
Photo of Villagio at Capriana
3030 Photos available
8.0
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33 reviews
8.0
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Moved dad in about 2 months ago. The staff is caring and attentive. Communication to family members has been excellent. There are a wide variety of activities but dad doesn't participate with everything. ...
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.
Villagio at Capriana is a premier memory care community set on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Our energetic team assists residents in organizing their time so that each day is filled with engaging activities and meaningful social connections...
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Photo of Everest at Walnut Valley Senior Living
1212 Photos available
8.0
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42 reviews
8.0
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42 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. They do offer activities, but it is limited to old people stuff, per mom. They come and clean and do laundry once a week. The place is always clean when I visit. 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.
Define your day, every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care in Walnut, California, could be right for you.  You’ll have assistance with...
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55 Photos available
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.
Garden Grove Guest Home would love to assist you in finding the right place for your special loved one's long or short-term care needs. You are invited to visit us, tour our facility and be introduced to our dedicated staff through our various programs.We strive to help each resident achieve...
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Photo of Citrus Hills Senior Living
88 Photos available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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I had a stroke i am limited in some things i can do as far taking care of myself,, showers are difficult,, But getting out with the activities, that the director her makes me feel much better about my...
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.
Our community offers a range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you will feel right at home. And even better than that, we provide all the benefits...
Photo of Bayshire Yorba Linda
88 Photos available
7.9
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47 reviews
7.9
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47 reviews
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The staff is wonderful, caring and friendly. They really care about my mom and they notify me immediately if she needs something or if she is not feeling well. They keep the families updated with the monthly...
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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I'm very fortunate to find this place. Everyone, from the staff to the faculty, is wonderful. The staff is great! They look like they have great food!
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster is a 52-bed facility dedicated to providing 24-hour licensed nursing care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Westminster, California, we are one of the only secured dementia units in...
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The staff does a great job of addressing issues. The activities department does a great job of putting on advents and activities for residents. The staff is friendly and pleasant to be around. It is kept...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
West Anaheim Extended Care is an 87-bed skilled nursing facility with a staff of skilled, registered nurses ready to provide assistance to our residents 24 hours a day. Our team works to create a comfortable, nurturing environment where residents and their loved ones can feel at home. The...
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1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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42 reviews
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always smiles & helpful. they always find me for my meds. The nurse is very helpful & follows up. dinner time is too early for me by ~ 2 hrs. Lunch is my only meal and is fine but I make a snack in the...
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 Ivy Park at Cerritos
1111 Photos available
7.0
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8 reviews
7.0
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We had an amazing experience at Ivy Park at Cerritos. The only thing regrettable was that mom was too sick by the time she got there. She was only there for six weeks. The staff were well trained and...
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.
Ivy Park at Cerritos is a senior living community set on a lush property easily accessible from Interstate 605. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens and is near many regional parks and attractions. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and shopping centers. At Ivy...
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Photo of Family Choice Senior Living
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I have had a peace of mind since my husband has recently made the move into this community. He has been getting great quality of care and has really been adapting well into his new living environment. He has...
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.
Located in Anaheim, CA, not too far from Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Family Choice Senior Living provides senior adult with assisted living in a home-like setting. Our mission is to serve our residents with the love and dignity we would provide to a member of our own family. We are offer...
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Photo of Oakmont of Whittier
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
1.0
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18 reviews
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They are all very friendly. They are a little pricey but they are still very nice. We picked this community, because my loved one liked the community. It feels like the food takes longer to get, but 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.
"Oakmont of Whittier is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all near by. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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Photo of Cambridge Court
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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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Photo of Anaheim Villa
2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5.9
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There is new ownership and it is no longer called Arbor Palms - Anaheim Villas is the new name. I've been very pleased. I chose this place because it was the overall combination considering all factors in...
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.
Arbor Palms Senior Living is the senior living community of choice in North Orange County, offering mature adults a lifestyle that is satisfying, secure, and active. Our surroundings and environment offer the opportunity to appreciate the advantages that comes from a superior quality of...
Photo of Willow View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...

Cost of nursing homes in Fullerton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fullerton is $4,887 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Industry, CA with an average of $4,698 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fullerton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fullerton, CA
$4,887/mo
$4,815/mo
$4,983/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fullerton, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fullerton, CA
$4,887/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fullerton, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,844/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,887/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fullerton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,084/mo
Studio
$5,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,303/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in Fullerton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,887/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,844/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,125/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Fullerton, CA:$4,887/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Fullerton, CA:$4,029/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fullerton, CA:$4,844/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fullerton, CA:$4,125/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fullerton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Fullerton, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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 median 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$5,483/mo$5,057/mo+8.4%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fullerton, CA
2024 average cost:$5,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,057/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fullerton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fullerton

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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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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Fullerton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fullerton nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fullerton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fullerton nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fullerton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fullerton nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
34.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fullerton nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
45.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fullerton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fullerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Terrace at Fullerton, Sunnycrest Senior Living and Ivy Park at Fullerton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fullerton, California. See full list of communities.
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