Independent Living Communities in Anaheim, California

CaringScore for Anaheim, CA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Anaheim was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Anaheim.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Anaheim is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Anaheim. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Anaheim, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Anaheim, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Anaheim is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.5, Anaheim rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 253.3 physicians per capita, Anaheim scores 14.9 percent better than the national average. Anaheim scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Anaheim is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Anaheim is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Anaheim's environmental health -- is 18.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Anaheim, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	253.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.3	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Anaheim, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Anaheim, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Anaheim is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in Anaheim are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Anaheim. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Anaheim to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Anaheim indexes at 43.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 134.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Anaheim, CA
Aggregate Index	143
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	234
Food Index	105
Utilities Index	110
Transportation Index	114

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Anaheim, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Anaheim. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Anaheim is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.5, Anaheim rates above average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 280 days each year in Anaheim, 36.6 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 47°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Anaheim than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Anaheim is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $59,939 per year, the population of Anaheim earns a better than average median household income. Anaheim has an unemployment rate of 11.60 percent, roughly 27.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.43 percent of the population in Anaheim is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 28.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Anaheim	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.3	136.1
Libraries	2	18.8
Places of Worship	38.1	220.5
Public Transit	2892.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	91.6	97.7
Pharmacies	9.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65