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Palms Retirement Center

312 N Roosevelt Ave

Fullerton, CA 92832

144 beds • Est. 2022 (4 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score™

6.7 Fair

2 serious and 11 minor state citations across 58 state inspections, with 9 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in September 2026.

From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error


Why we like it

Palms Retirement Center is a 144-bed assisted living community in Fullerton, located in northern Orange County. It's a mid-sized community in a well-established residential area with convenient access to shops and medical facilities along Harbor Boulevard.

  • Dedicated memory care unit

    Memory care is housed in a separate dedicated unit, not integrated with assisted living floors. Ask on tour about staffing ratios and programming specific to memory care residents.

  • Monthly on-site physician and psychiatrist visits

    A physician and psychiatrist visit on-site monthly, reducing the coordination burden of outside medical appointments.

  • Medi-Cal waiver navigation

    The social services department helps residents access the assisted living medical waiver program — a potential cost-offset path for qualifying residents.

  • Average safety record

    2 serious and 11 minor citations across 58 state inspections, with 9 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.

  • No pets allowed

    The facility does not permit pets. Confirm on tour whether service animals or exceptions apply.

  • $500 entry fee

    A $500 entry fee applies on top of monthly rent. Confirm whether it is refundable and what it covers.

  • Semi-private rooms at lower price point

    Shared rooms start around $3,000/month plus care costs. Confirm the full private vs. semi-private rate breakdown before deciding to tour.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$2,595/mo
Studio$3,895/mo
1 Bedroom$5,495/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

312 N Roosevelt Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Palms Retirement Center?
Palms Retirement Center has a FYI Safety Score of 6.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 13 state citations and 9 verified complaints have been documented since 2022 across 58 inspections.
How much does Palms Retirement Center cost?
Palms Retirement Center starts at $2,595 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Palms Retirement Center offer memory care?
Palms Retirement Center does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Palms Retirement Center accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, Palms Retirement Center participates in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program and accepts Medi-Cal.
When was Palms Retirement Center last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Palms Retirement Center was on 2026-09-16. The facility has received 58 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Palms Retirement Center have?
Palms Retirement Center has 13 state citations and 9 verified complaints since 2022 across 58 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Palms Retirement Center been in operation?
Palms Retirement Center has been licensed for 4 years in Fullerton, California, with a licensed capacity of 144 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
306006071
Size
144 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
February 16, 2022 (4 years)
Licensee
Palms Retirement Center Inc
Administrator
Barrientos, Eleanor
Phone
(626) 353-4710
Address
312 N Roosevelt Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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