Anaheim is an Orange County city best known as the home of Disneyland. While this may attract many younger people, the 65+ community still comprises around 11.8% of Anaheim’s almost 347,000 residents. The city has below-average levels of property crime and health care costs, as well as above-average water quality and easy access to many excellent medical facilities. Seniors who prefer to spend their recreational time in more relaxed surroundings than Disneyland might enjoy the 240-acre Fullerton Arboretum or the 140-acre Yorba Regional Park.
Seniors who find everyday tasks increasingly difficult, such as bathing and dressing, may find assisted living the ideal solution. Residents live in comfortable environments, with rooms often decorated with furniture from their previous homes. Chefs prepare meals and housekeeping staff keeps rooms clean, while other staff help with daily functions, which include managing medications. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey found the median monthly fee for assisted living in Anaheim to be $5,250, which is normal for California.
In this guide, there’s a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of living in Anaheim. It also considers the costs for different types of senior living and lists some useful free resources for older residents.