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West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, CA

West Anaheim Medical Center is a nursing home community in Anaheim, CA.

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West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, CA

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West Anaheim Medical Center West Anaheim Medical Center West Anaheim Medical Center West Anaheim Medical Center

3033 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 120 reviews
5 stars
79
4 stars
14
3 stars
5
2 stars
1
1 stars
21

Overall Review of West Anaheim Medical Center

common 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up often

Residents and visitors consistently mention how clean the facility feels.

Several reviewers describe the hospital as exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Others mention cleanliness details like clear signage and sanitizer access, and at least one reviewer contrasts with a negative experience calling it dirty. There are also complaints about the facility feeling run down, including elevator and AC issues, which suggests cleanliness can vary by area or timing.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication and oversight concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about communication and end-of-life monitoring.

A recurring negative theme is that families felt updates and urgency were lacking during serious final moments. Multiple reviewers describe inadequate monitoring after oxygen was removed or after a critical moment, and they say communication with the family was unclear or deeply inadequate. One reviewer also ties a poor outcome to what they felt was insufficient responsiveness and oversight.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing feels thin at times

A few reviews say staffing levels felt short.

Some reviewers describe the facility as under-staffed or spread thin, including feeling that nurses were very busy. In that same vein, one review says there was difficulty getting timely notifications about changes in a patient’s condition, which they connect to staffing constraints.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food is mentioned, but mixed

Food quality is a noticeable part of reviews, including praise.

A few reviewers comment on meal quality, with at least one saying the food was decent and another describing it as better than typical hospital food. In contrast, not every review focuses on dining, so the comments that do appear tend to be standalone observations rather than a sustained pattern of praise. Overall, dining comes up often enough to be worth calling out when reading reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Wait times vary widely

Reviews describe both fast ER experiences and long delays.

Some reviewers say they were seen quickly, with one describing a short ER wait and another calling the process efficient. At the same time, there are complaints about long waits in the lobby before tests and rooms, including one account of multiple hours before getting results.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (9 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (9 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (13 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (13 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Anaheim, California offers a variety of conveniences for senior living. With several pharmacies nearby such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart Pharmacy, access to medication and healthcare services is readily available. In terms of dining options, there are popular restaurants like Chick-Fil-A and Portillo's Hot Dogs within a short distance, as well as cafes like Starbucks for a relaxing coffee break. For outdoor activities, there are numerous parks in the vicinity including Central Park and Faylane Park. Medical care is easily accessible with facilities like Kaiser Permanente and Anaheim Regional Medical Center nearby. Transportation options include Disneyland Monorail and bus stops for easy travel around the area. Additionally, there are places of worship like Cottonwood Church and Saint Hedwig Catholic Church for spiritual support. Overall, this neighborhood provides a mix of amenities that can cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.5 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.1 miles)
  • El Torito (2.5 miles)
  • Nubia Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • New Orleans Square (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • La Brea Bakery Express (4.4 miles)
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Hollywood Land (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (3 miles)
  • Faylane Park (3.2 miles)
  • Willow Park (3.3 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (4 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (4.1 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (3.5 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (6.2 miles)
  • The 200 Building (6.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cottonwood Church (3.6 miles)
  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (4.9 miles)
  • Chinese Baptist Church (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (4.2 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (4.3 miles)
  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (4.4 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (4.4 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (4.6 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (4.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (5 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (6.2 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (6.4 miles)
  • AMC Movie Theater (6.6 miles)

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