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Residential care homes in Santa Ana may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, 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, West Anaheim and Platinum Triangle.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orange, Long Beach and West Covina.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Ana, CA

Cost of care homes in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $5,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $4,557 per month.

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

Santa Ana, CA

$5,340/mo

California state

$5,311/mo

U.S. national average

$5,019/mo

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

Assisted Living

$6,464/mo

Memory Care

$7,603/mo

Independent Living

$4,752/mo

Residential Care Home

$5,340/mo

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

Semi-Private

$4,636/mo

Private

$6,153/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Ana 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: Santa Ana, CA

Column state: California

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Santa Ana, CA	California	U.S.
Residential Care Home	$5,340/mo	$5,311/mo	$5,019/mo
Assisted Living	$6,464/mo	$6,307/mo	$5,909/mo
Memory Care	$7,603/mo	$7,557/mo	$7,121/mo
Independent Living	$4,752/mo	$4,144/mo	$3,532/mo

Residential Care Home

Santa Ana, CA:$5,340/mo

California:$5,311/mo

U.S.:$5,019/mo

Assisted Living

Santa Ana, CA:$6,464/mo

California:$6,307/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Memory Care

Santa Ana, CA:$7,603/mo

California:$7,557/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

Independent Living

Santa Ana, CA:$4,752/mo

California:$4,144/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

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Residential care home costs in Santa Ana, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home 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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Residential care home cost trends in Santa Ana, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Santa Ana, CA	$4,722/mo	$4,663/mo	+1.3%
California	$4,771/mo	$4,613/mo	+3.4%
National	$4,801/mo	$4,687/mo	+2.4%

Santa Ana, CA

2024 average cost:$4,722/mo

2023 average cost:$4,663/mo

Percent change:+1.3%

California

2024 average cost:$4,771/mo

2023 average cost:$4,613/mo

Percent change:+3.4%

National

2024 average cost:$4,801/mo

2023 average cost:$4,687/mo

Percent change:+2.4%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Q: What are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California?

Buena Park Elder Care , Comfort Keepers Home Care II and Comfort Keepers Home Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.

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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about residential care home in Santa Ana

Recent reviews for residential care home in Santa Ana

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 ...

AJ Huntington Home #3 in Huntington Beach, CA

5.0

My friend has been receiving exceptional care from everyone in the community. The meals are presented very well it makes them look really good. I feel the community has been kept very clean and organized. My friend is safe most importantly. I would highly recommend AJ Huntington Home to ...

Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8

my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Park Elder Care, Comfort Keepers Home Care II and Comfort Keepers Home Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.

There are 338 residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See the full list.

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