Palm Retirement Center is an assisted living community in Fullerton, CA.
Information last verified:
312 North Roosevelt Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Activities and outings are a regular part of life for residents.
Multiple reviewers describe a schedule with ongoing group events and outings. One resident’s calendar includes bingo, movie nights, and karaoke, and another reviewer notes lots of outings and activities. A separate review highlights residents being active and engaged, while another mentions group games and time outside with staff.
The facility’s cleanliness and upkeep are repeatedly mentioned by families.
Families frequently call out that the community is clean and maintained. Reviewers mention it feels clean and homey, with upkeep even though the building is older, and one notes a specific pre-move maintenance item being installed. Another reviewer only reaches the lobby due to a time-limited situation and says the lobby could have been cleaner and more organized.
Families describe staff who are responsive and welcoming.
Several families point to staff treating residents with kindness and helping residents stay engaged. One reviewer says staff were caring and describes care providers being close by with support, while another says everyone made them feel welcome and that residents looked happy and active. One earlier visit-focused review mentions the manager was helpful with information, but also says communication and follow-up didn’t feel professional.
Dining gets conflicting feedback from families.
One reviewer says the menu and food were not up to standards and describes the dining room as not upscale. Another reviewer, including someone who visited the memory-care unit, praises the meals as delicious and nutritious. Because feedback is split, prospective residents may want to confirm what meals look like day to day.
Pricing feels manageable for some families, but budgets can still be tight.
One family says the community is on the lower end of cost for the area and that it meets their requirements for the price. Another reviewer adds that fitting the community into their loved one’s budget was a downside. Together, the reviews suggest value is possible, but affordability isn’t automatic for everyone.
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144 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Long Beach (Daugherty) (13 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (14 miles away) Ontario International (23 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesPalm Retirement Center is located at 312 North Roosevelt Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 in Orange County, California
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