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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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This facility/staff is very caring for the patients and residents- it is reasonably priced, when money is definitely a budget factor. Not the most fancy, but clean and caring. When time is a factor for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Kaego's Richman Gardens Community Centers were the first in California to be built with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and...
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5 on all. I love how they genuinely rejoice in her wins and we're genuinely concerned yet professional, and in capable with her struggles, and felt genuine loss when she passed. It was always clean, and they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Exclusive Eldercare, Inc is family owned and operated by an RN, social work consultant and RCFE administrator with over 20 years experience.Our homes are luxurious assisted living facilities custom designed for up to 6 seniors and we offer a variety of living arrangements, amenities and services,...
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They are very nice and easy to work with. We chose them because they were kind and personable. Because of your referral. It was a home like environment and he seemed happy there.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Alternative Senior Care Hollydale, located in Fullerton, CA, is an assisted living micro community. It has a nearby hospital that is within 2 miles from the facility. This is very convenient for when residents need to seek further medical treatment. Micro community means that it is a small...
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What we like the most about Maureen Guest Home is that the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and intimate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
For more than 20 years we provide quality assisted living for the elderly in our board and care home. Helping people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, depression, heart and lung disease, other chronic illnesses or just anyone who need assistance. It is excellent alternative to premature...
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One of our family members was in immediate need of hospice care and Nikki's Loving Care Home came highly recommended. We surely appreciated her hands-on round-the-clock care for our loved one. NLCH...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Positive, caring, reasonably priced. At times, short-handed (post COVID can be a problem at a lot of places) but always feel she's well taken care of.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valley Guest Home is a elderly care facility located in Fountain Valley, California. Valley Home is a perfect place for adult children to take their elderly parents for care that they can trust. This licensed facility is well taken care of and beautifully furnished. Valley Home is known for their...
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So my mom lasted about 3 months before they had to kick her out. I don't blame Sweet Home, my mom's behavior was to blame. The good news is that she's had a considerable improvement to her health and she's...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sweet Home Care provides loving care to our dear senior citizens who can enjoy independent living. We pride ourselves on providing a home environment that is warm and comfortable. We offer the amenities of home living with the necessary support that guarantees safety and security to our senior...
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The things that stood out to me the most: -The kindness of all the staff. Very positive attitude and extremely caring toward the residents and their families. They knew everyone by name. -The overall feeling...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I’m [Name Removed] and have written reviews about Anaheim Crown Plaza. I have been here now for 16 years. I have extensive nursing career no matter where I go or I check it always leaves me back here. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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Overall they have been supportive and helping with my moms needs. They are very personable and communicate timely. She appears in good spirits and clean each time that we see her. I get a status from the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The family-like atmosphere located in beautiful city of Anaheim Hills includes comfortable furnishings family style home convenient walkways to the private backyard cable television in every room phone cable access available in every room Our professionally experienced staff includes a Certified...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother has been at Bubbe & Zayde's Place for 8 years. The owners and staff are the most caring, responsible, loving people in the world. They have become my family, all of them. So glad that I found...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bubbe & Zayde's Place is located in the lovely Santa Ana section of Orange County California. We believe that independence is important and offer quality care that is catered to the level needed by each resident. Our holistic approach to senior care ensures comfortable independent living for all...
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I am able to communicate with the staff and they are respectful. I am happy with the care and they keep the community very clean. My dad seems to be satisfied with meals they prepare and the caregivers have...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Selecting the right assisted living care facility for an aging loved one can be challenging. Everyone wants to find an assisted living facility that provides the best of care at an affordable price. Fortunately, we at Esperitu Guest Home IV are here to help you by providing the quality of care...
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She was only there for two weeks, but they are a five. They were amazing. She's in the late stages of Alzheimer's, and she bit the caregiver, so it didn't work out. We are Jewish, and they serve all Kosher...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bubbe & Zayde's Place IV is a small, warm senior living care center for Jewish families located in beautiful Santa Ana, California. We are known for our personal touch ù only six patients are admitted to our elderly care center at a time, which means our highly trained staff can give your parents...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Little Company, Inc. - Amaganset The Little Company is a spacious, elegant senior care manor in Tustin, CA is perfect for those looking for assisted living that is a cut above the rest. Because we are so close to the Interstate 5, residents are always a short drive away from Orange County's...
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This is a nice community. The only issues I have is that they need more activities and more socializing. It's not good for them to be sitting around and watching TV. The other issue I have is that it needs...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our home-like and safe senior living home facility of Valley Guest Home II is located in the city of Fountain Valley, California within minutes of major hospitals and freeways. Our goal at Valley Guest Home II is to assure that your senior family members are provided with essential...
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I was impressed by how clean and bright the home was. It had a very cheerful atmosphere and the residents all seemed very well cared for and happy. The caretakers were very kind and patient.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
COLUMNS CARE HOME is situated in a peaceful upscale neighborhood, conveniently located in No. Tustin close to major hospitals, medical centers and freeways.Our experienced caregivers are dedicated to serving the residents' individual needs. We offer a wide range of activities especially tailored...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When the time comes to address the day to day care of an elderly loved one, it is difficult to find an environment designed to meet your loved one's needs and find a home environment that emulates the serenity they may be have had in their own home. With the proper due diligence, there are many...

Cost of assisted living in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,284 per month.

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Ana, CA
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,338/mo
$7,629/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,843/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Ana vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Ana, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Ana, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Ana, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Santa Ana, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Ana and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Santa Ana, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Santa Ana have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Ana, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Santa Ana, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Santa Ana.

What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Ana

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Ana

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities, such as Westminster Terrace Senior Living, Brookdale Valley View, and Brookdale Brookhurst. The friendly demeanor of the staff creates a welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families.
Thoughtfully planned activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in numerous reviews, with residents and families expressing appreciation for the wide range of offerings at communities like Brookdale Anaheim, Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, and Brookdale Brookhurst. These activities help keep residents active, e ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is a consistent theme, with residents at Brookdale Nohl Ranch, Citrus Hills Senior Living, and Atria Golden Creek expressing their enjoyment and appreciation for the meals. The chefs at these communities cater to individual dietary needs and ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Communities like Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Westminster Terrace Senior Living, and Meridian at Anaheim Hills take pride in maintaining their facilities to provide a comfortab ...
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Dedicated and compassionate caregivers. Several reviews highlight the compassionate and dedicated nature of the caregivers at various communities, including Brookdale Nohl Ranch, Brookdale Brookhurst, and Park Plaza. Families and residents express their gratitude for the individualized attention and emotional support provided by ...
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Open and transparent communication. Families and residents appreciate the clear and consistent communication between them and the community staff, as mentioned in reviews for Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Carmel Village, and Brookdale Irvine. This open dialogue helps ensure that care needs are being met and that loved ones feel in ...
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Santa Ana review score based on 16,040 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 16040 reviews of 439 Santa Ana assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Ana review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Santa Ana review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Santa Ana, CA439 facilities
8.7
Los Angeles, CA438 facilities
8.8
Riverside, CA154 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Ana assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 16,040 reviews of 439 Santa Ana assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Ana resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Santa Ana assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Ana assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Ana, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Santa Ana assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Santa Ana that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Ana assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Ana Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Ana assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Ana partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Ana assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Ana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
37%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Ana assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Santa Ana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Ana, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santa Ana

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Santa Ana protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Town and Country Manor, Ivy Park at Tustin and Clearwater at North Tustin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.
There are 309 assisted living facilities near Santa Ana, California. See the full list.
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