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Anaheim is a mid-sized city in California and home to an estimated 350,365 residents as of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Seniors make up a relatively small part of the total population, with just 11.1% of residents aged 65 or older. With temperatures that rarely fall below 46 degrees Fahrenheit, the winters in Anaheim are mild, allowing seniors to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Summers also offer fairly mild temperatures, with July highs rarely exceeding 84 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Sperling’s Best Places. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, this city offers plenty to explore, from the famous attractions at Disneyland to the farm-fresh food served up at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Assisted living costs in Anaheim average $4,500 per month, although prices often depend on the amenities and services offered within each community.
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Anaheim is located between Los Angeles and Riverside, but for the purposes of this comparison, cost data from Los Angeles was used since Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey lists it as the closest city with applicable data. At $4,500 per month Anaheim’s cost for assisted living is approximately $450 more than the national average of $4,051 and on par with the state average. Costs in Anaheim are at the high end for the region, and seniors in neighboring states pay as much as $900 less per month. The average cost is $4,499 in Oregon, the most expensive of the nearby states, while Utah and Nevada both average $3,400 per month.
Regionality has a major effect on the cost of assisted living in California, and higher costs are usual in coastal areas in the southern half of the state. For example, San Diego seniors pay an average of $250 more per month than those living in Anaheim. Salinas and San Luis Obispo, the two most expensive cities in the state for assisted living, average $1,000 more per month. Inland cities are typically less expensive, such as Bakersfield and Hanford, where assisted living costs average $3,650 and $3,737, respectively.
Low-income seniors in search of assistance with the costs of assisted living may qualify for help through the Assisted Living Waiver, a program administered by Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid system. The Assisted Living Waiver is a Home and Community-Based Services waiver designed to help minimize nursing home placements by providing financial assistance for supportive services delivered in an assisted living community. Assistance with activities of daily living, meal preparation, chore help and transportation are typically covered, while room and board is excluded.
Find out more about the Assisted Living Waiver, its eligibility requirements and how to apply on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Office on Aging, Orange County | (800) 510-2020 | This government agency works in partnership with local nonprofits and acts as the gateway to assistance programs available to senior residents of Anaheim, including meal delivery, transportation, health checks, adult day care and other supports. Caregivers and seniors can also access information about programs for which they may qualify. |
| North Orange County Vet Center | (714) 776-0161 | The North Orange County Vet Center provides information, assistance and advocacy for veterans in their pursuit of medical and financial benefits. Representatives can help determine eligibility for a variety of programs, including those that provide direct financial help with the costs of assisted living. |
| Anaheim Senior Citizens Club | (714) 765- 4511 | Located in the Brookhurst Community Center, the Anaheim Senior Citizens Club offers seniors a safe place to socialize and participate in activities, such as bridge, bingo and hobby clubs. It also offers wellness checks and helps with travel and quality of life services. |
| H. Louis Lake Senior Center | (714) 741-5253 | The H. Louis Lake Senior Center acts as a community hub for seniors and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle by providing congregate meals and fitness classes such as yoga and Tai Chi. Bingo nights, crafts and pool tournaments are all on the schedule, along with meet ups for a variety of hobbyists. |
| Senior Wheels Transportation Program | (714) 765-4511 | Anaheim Community Services manages the Senior Wheels Transportation Program to assist housebound seniors with running errands, getting to medical appointments and maintaining social relationships. This program offers transportation to and from a variety of places, provided destinations are within a 10-mile radius of a senior’s home. |
Anaheim assisted living communities comply with all state and local regulations regarding staffing levels, medication administration, building codes and care planning. The long-term care ombudsman’s office handles all complaints about violations of senior’s rights and possible abuse. Visit our Assisted Living in California page to learn more about the laws and regulations governing Anaheim assisted living facilities.