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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Fullerton, CA for 2024

Fullerton is a bustling community of nearly 139,000 residents, 13% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over, that’s nestled in the vast urban sprawl of the greater Los Angeles region. Fullerton enjoys typical Southern California weather, which means hot, dry summers and some of the mildest winters in the United States. Seniors in Fullerton have their pick of world-class hospitals and medical centers, including Placentia-Linda Hospital and West Anaheim Medical Center, both of which accept Medicare. Nursing home care in Fullerton costs an average of $8,060 a month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is less than the $9,247 California average, but more than the national median of $7,756 a month for a semiprivate room.

These nursing homes offer a higher level of care than other senior living options, such as assisted living and home health care. Residents at a typical nursing care home can expect 24-hour nursing care and supervision, medication management and administration and intensive physical, occupational and other types of therapy.

This guide goes over the likely costs seniors face in finding nursing home care in Fullerton. It also covers many of the local resources available to support seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Fullerton, CA

Seniors in Fullerton pay an average of $8,060 a month for nursing home care in a semiprivate room. Private rooms in the area cost an average of $10,570.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The cost of semiprivate rooms in Fullerton is well below the $9,247 a month that seniors pay on average across California, but they are substantially higher than the U.S. average of $7,756. It is also lower than the cost in Sacramento ($9,946), San Francisco ($12,471) and San Diego ($10,722). Prices in Fullerton are still higher than some inland cities’ prices, such as Fresno, where care in a semiprivate room averages $7,787 a month.

Fullerton

$8,060

California

$9,247

United States

$7,756

Sacramento

$9,946

San Francisco

$12,471

Fresno

$7,787

San Diego

$10,722

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Comparing the cost of a semiprivate room in Fullerton with other senior care options can help you understand your likely expenses, and it may point to a more affordable option for seniors who need less care than a nursing home offers. Adult day health care, for example, costs $1,647 a month in Fullerton, while home care and home health services cost $5,434 and $5,529 a month, respectively. Room and care in an assisted living facility in Fullerton averages $5,000 a month, while private rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $10,570.

Home care

$5,434

Home health care

$5,529

Adult day health care

$1,647

Assisted living

$5,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,060

Nursing home (private room)

$10,570

Note: Data for Fullerton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fullerton, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Fullerton, CA

The resources on this list support seniors in Fullerton and the greater Orange County region with free and voluntary services to make living independently in the community easier. Some of the services listed here offer nutritional support, others provide transportation and some offer wide-ranging support across a number of benefits programs seniors may be eligible for.

ResourceContactService
Council on Aging – Southern California(714) 479-0107
The Council on Aging for Southern California operates several programs to support seniors throughout the Southern California area. Through the council's Orange County office, seniors in Fullerton can get unbiased Medicare counseling through the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). The Friendly Visitor program offers support and friendly home visits from program volunteers. The SmileMakers Guild visits seniors around the holidays with gifts and other support. ReConnect Early Intervention Services provides screening and detection services for many common health issues for seniors.
Second Harvest Food Bank(949) 653-2900
The Second Harvest Food Bank is an Irvine-based nutritional support program that provides seniors of limited means with free food in bulk, no-cost grocery bags and canned goods on request. Home delivery of groceries is available for isolated seniors.
Meals on Wheels Orange County(714) 220-0224
Meals on Wheels delivers fresh food and fully prepared meals for seniors who have difficulty shopping or preparing food for themselves. Meals are delivered by volunteers, with a free lunch cafe and adult day health services offered at the program's headquarters location in Anaheim.
Fullerton Senior Center(714) 738-6305
The Fullerton Senior Center offers in-person and drive-through services to support seniors' health, fitness and nutritional needs. The center prepares and distributes emergency preparedness kits, grocery parcels and other necessary supplies for seniors throughout the area. Seniors can also participate in the center's full calendar of social events, including community meals and evening get-togethers for adults aged 60 and over.
FISH of Fullerton(714) 256-5803
FISH of Fullerton is a private nonprofit transportation service that offers a free, donation-supported personal and medical ride service for seniors with limited mobility and an inability to use public transportation. Riders must be mobile, and they may be accompanied by a caregiver at no cost. Curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available for seniors who need it.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Farah J.

I visited this facility

Review of Gordon Lane Care Center

My 92 year old Father has been receiving great care at Gordon Lane Care Center since October of 2022. We are beyond grateful to have found Gordon Lane, as they offer 24/7 care with TLC for those...

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Bryan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Gordon Lane Care Center

It's been a few weeks since my dad moved into Gordon Lane Care Center for skilled care. The inside of the place looks nice. It has a nice main dining area and an activity area. They also have an...

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Robert Withers

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Park Vista Health Center

Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and...

Provider response

Hi Robert, thank you for giving us such a fantastic review! We are glad that you are happy with your stay at Park Vista and that you felt our staff provided all the support you needed. It's...

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