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Find 357 Residential Care Home Facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Residential care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Rancho Santa Margarita care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Anaheim Resort, Platinum Triangle and West Anaheim.
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Residential Care Home Facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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They are excellent and the best I've seen. Their attitudes towards the residents is great! The food is nutrious, healthy, and well cooked. The staff are very responsive and especially the owner to our...
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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.
Golden Hearts Elderly Care Inc. is a senior care home located in Mission Viejo, CA, in Orange County. Mission Viejo is a picture perfect city that's known for its views of the Saddleback Mountains and beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The area also has a lot of construction due to several planned...
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Before Nina opened her care home she cared for my mother until her death. I can testify to her being one of the most caring kind person I have ever met. You and your parents will never regret choosing Nina...
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.
Making the decision to move a loved one into a care facility is not always an easy one. The staff at Nina's Care Home understands this and will work with you and your loved one to make the transition as smooth as possible. Nina's Care Home is located in beautiful and historic Eureka,...
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I would have to say my favorite thing about this community is how accommodating the staff have been to my mother. They defiantly make sure to pay extra attention to her throughout the day and provide her...
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.
LR Care Home knows how important it is for you to have the best care available for your loved ones when they begin to experience changing health conditions that limit their ability to live on their own. We pride ourselves on providing state of the art, cutting edge senior care that stimulates...
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Things are going very well for my mom. She really likes being here. She likes meeting the residents and has made some new friends. She is doing the activities they offer. The house is not cluttered with...
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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.
At Tranquil Woods, everyday is like a vacation in a wooded resort. Our beautiful, spacious yards are ideal for activities, exercise, or just relaxing in the great outdoors. Sitting on the warm and comfortable redwood deck, one will enjoy a spectacular view of the forest. The deck is level with...
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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.
Our elderly home is managed and operated by a registered nurse with vast experience in elderly care. We follow-up with all medical appointments and orders and provide assistance for your loved ones activities of daily living. Our home is secure and safe with a huge yard to promote outside...
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It's going fine. The staff is pleasant and friendly. The facility is always nice and clean. No complaints so far.
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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 it comes to your mother, there will eventually become a time where the roles between you and her will be reversed and you will become responsible for taking care of her. You also have to maintain your everyday life as well and as much as you would like to put your life on hold, the reality...
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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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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.
Neighborhood Suites is a warm and lovable group home setting located in Los Angeles, California. The apartment style, full-service senior care home has a hospital conveniently located in its vicinity. The grounds are specially structured to emanate a home like an ambiance all for the...
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So glad we found Priority Senior Care! Our contacts with Josie, including the tour, really sealed the deal. Upon first walking in you can feel the peaceful and family atmosphere. They have Sunday Mass...
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.
Priority Care Senior Living is a residential care home located in the splendid town of Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County. Our welcoming community overlooks the Saddleback Valley and the Laguna Hills on the Western side. Mission Viejo is renowned for its picturesque tree lined neighborhoods and...
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I fell in love with this place immediately. It was very clean and it actually smelled good. The staff is very friendly and caring. My mother just loves them so much. It would be nice if there were...
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.
Hi, This is Adriana and Vasile Crasnean, R.N. our Residential Care Facility for the Elderlyhas been in business since 1995, and since 2002 is serving Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo area. AAA Assistance Care Home is a (6) bed residential care home that will provide 24 hour per day, 7 days a...
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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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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.
A Perfect Home is the perfect place to leave a loved one. This senior care facility has proven to provide quality care for all elderly individuals that reside here. The difference from this care facility compared to others is that the staff does everything in its power to cater towards the...
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My mom is well taken care of here. The staff is very helpful. A nice environment for others. I would recommend this for other families.
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.
Olivera Residential Home, located in Mission Viejo, CA provides the perfect setting for the beloved elderly people in your family. This is an assisted living residence that allows senior citizens who can no longer manage independent living to enjoy the assistance they need without sacrificing...
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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.
Superior Elderly CareSuperior Elderly Care is a residential care home dedicated to serving seniors in Mission Viejo, California, along with southern Orange County and surrounding areas. If you love the picturesque scenery of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Mission Viejo is the place for you. ...
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So far it's okay. The care seems to be good. The staff is fine, they're friendly. I was a little bit worried about the level care a larger place would provide and what they would charge for that. I knew what...
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.
We are a home health company that takes care of the elderly in southeast Michigan. We know how difficult it is when elderly loved ones develop health problems. At some point, everyone must deal with the issue including those of us in the health care field. That is why we work closely with...
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They were able to manage the medication regime and they have their own pharmacy that delivers. The home is very clean. She is getting way better care here than she was at the nursing home that she was at....
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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.
Since San Andres is family owned,we take time to give each resident the care they deserve. We believe that safety is the more important thing, that's way our staff is background check,CPR and First Aid certified. We know it is hard decision to finding the perfect place for your loved one's. That...
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The staff was very attentive, they listened and supported my father. My mother wanted to see him everyday and the staff accommodated her visits. Room was cleaned everyday and resident was attended to daily...
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.
The Irvine Cottages are located in Mission Viejo, California. We strive to treat each of our elderly residents with the respect and dignity we would give to our own loved ones. As a result, we have established a warm and compassionate home for our residents. We offer several degrees of care for...
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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.
The Mission's Home: Your Loved Ones Board and CareMy wife and I understand you may need more personal attention for your love one(s).  We understand this is a life changing event for your family and hope we can be of help at this time.The Mission's Home is a privately owned and operated...
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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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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.

Cost of care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowbrook, CA with an average of $3,258 per month.

Residential care home costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$3,565/mo

Residential care home costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, vs. state and national averages

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$3,565/mo
U.S. national average
$3,575/mo

Residential care home costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,346/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,565/mo

Residential care home costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,936/mo
Private
$5,073/mo
Studio
$4,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,000/mo

Senior living costs in Rancho Santa Margarita vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRancho Santa Margarita, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,565/mo$3,624/mo$3,575/mo
Assisted Living$4,022/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,346/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,193/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Residential Care Home
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$3,565/mo
California:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$3,575/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$4,022/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$5,346/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$4,193/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Rancho Santa Margarita

Recent reviews for residential care home in Rancho Santa Margarita

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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Adelya Senior Home in Yorba Linda, CA

5.0
It was just divine timing that a spot had opened up there just before I was able to look at facilities. It was the first place we saw and it just felt completely right. Nothing has changed from that initial impression for any of us- it is clean, warm, and friendly. The residents are very well ...
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Monterey Peninsula IV in Corona, CA

5.0
This community just worked our perfectly, our loved one was from Hawaii and they were familiar with the their food traditions which was nice. It was very clean. and the staff members were great, we thought it was a really good value and the care excellent.
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