The Anaheim area is home to over 80 assisted living facilities so you won't have trouble finding one that suits your needs and lifestyle. And while the cost of living is a little high, the area more than makes up for it with cultural amenities and senior related amenities.
Yes, California is expensive. The overall cost of living, according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, is 42% higher than the national average. But if you're looking for an assisted living facility, the costs aren't too far out of line with the rest of the country. For example, the average cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility in Anaheim is $3,725, compared to the national average of $3,261. The cost for a private room nursing home is $275 a day.
Anaheim offers plenty of city-sponsored activities and benefits for seniors. The
Anaheim Community Center has dozens of programs such as recreational activities, classes, and services. Stay healthy with yoga, line dancing and Tai Chi. Enjoy some friendly competition with bridge, bocce, billiards, bingo and table tennis. Watch a movie the first Wednesday of each month. Get free expert health insurance advice with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Receive free legal aid counseling, health assessments, and seasonal income tax assistance.
If you're one for the outdoors, Anaheim has over 40 golf courses, 46 parks totaling 600 acres and the
Oak Canyon Nature Center. Then of course there's the Anaheim Garden Walk with its 440,000 square feet of shopping bliss, and the Disneyland Resort. The
Senior Wheels transportation program will take you to retail stores, beauty salons, libraries, and the Community. Prices start at $12 for six one-way rides.
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Anaheim has 14 skilled nursing homes, with Medicare ratings available for 13. The average overall rating is 3.3 stars out of 5, meaning most homes fall below the national average. Only five homes have 4 stars or better, while three rate 2 stars or lower. The top-rated home in the city holds 5 stars.
Staffing data shows an average of 4.3 nursing hours per resident per day, with only 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover averages 28%, indicating frequent staff changes. Occupancy is high at 91% of licensed beds, which can impact care availability.
Anaheim sits in Orange County, home to 27 hospitals (16 with emergency departments), including Providence St. Joseph. The statewide average cost for a shared nursing home room is $81,750 annually. Families should weigh Anaheim's mixed ratings and staffing levels against neighboring cities with higher-rated facilities.