41 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
152 beds · $5,095/mo
Best safety record in Fullerton. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
99 beds · $6,232/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $5,131/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
712 beds · $5,200/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
6 beds · $6,151/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
99 beds · $8,031/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
85 beds · $3,795/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
72 beds · $4,495/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Fullerton has 41 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (29) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 11 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,889/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $1,800 up to $8,031 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 36 of 41 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Fullerton is 7.5 out of 10. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 34% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas. 11 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 41 licensed assisted living facilities in Fullerton with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $4,889/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 41 facilities in Fullerton with a FYI Safety Score, 21 land in the Good or Excellent range and 7 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 41 facilities with an inspection record, 78% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Oakmont of Fullerton currently has the highest safety score in Fullerton at 9.7 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Ivy Park at Fullerton starts at $3,795/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.0. Across all 41 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,800 to $8,031/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
34% of facilities in Fullerton participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living and Acacia Villas accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 11 facilities in Fullerton offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Oakmont of Fullerton and Loving Care Facility for the Elderly and Acacia Villas. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.