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Assisted living costs in Santa Ana average about $4,087 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 302 communities in Santa Ana. Our detailed directory has 3164 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
We know that choosing a new living situation for your elderly loved one can be difficult, but once you see Cameo Eastside, an assisted living facility located in Costa Mesa, California, you will rest assured that we give the utmost care, with patience and dignity, to your loved one who may need...
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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.
When it comes to providing top quality assisted living care, Irvine Cottages stand out from the rest. Irvine Cottage 4 is located in Irvine, California. We at Irvine Cottage 4 are dedicated to providing the highest levels of care, services and kindness to our guests. We specialize in providing...
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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 Irvine Cottage 3 is part of the sprawling Irvine Cottages complex in beautiful Irvine, California. While we offer assisted living and group home facilities, we specialize in Alzheimer's and memory care. Unfortunately in recent years, the need for Alzheimer's and memory care has become greater...
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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.
Abegail's Guest Home has been providing quality assisted living care to the elderly since 1992. We are located at 6372 Arlington Drive in Pleasanton, California. You can also find us at 10061 La Paz Avenue in San Ramon, California. We are known for creating a safe environment for senior living....
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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 you explore Anaheim Villa Guest Home you will find that this can provide independent living at it's finest. There is often a wonderful climate in Anaheim, and this can provide many opportunities to get out and explore all that the area has to offer. There are some great attractions including...
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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.
We are located in Orange County, city if Garden Grove in a very convenient location close to Senior Center, hospitals, malls, shopping centers, freeways-22 and 405, 10 minutes from Disneyland and Knots Berry Farm, 15 minutes from beach. Our facility is on a cul de sac street, very quiet, a secure...
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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.
Mirabel by the Sea III is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood of Garden Grove, Orange County, CA. It is a mere 30 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. It is close to shopping and Southern California attractions. Their caring, specially trained staff provides top quality care for their senior...
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This is a good community with good care. The staff members are very helpful and very patient. The food seems to be good. They do have activities for participation. This community comes highly recommended for...
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.
There is nothing more assuring to you than knowing that your loved one is in the best care when you are unable to perform the needs that they require. You want to sleep peacefully knowing that they are comfortable, happy and healthy doing things that they love with others of the same community....
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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.
Genesis Elderly Care IIFor the best adult living help in Orange County, California look no further than Genesis Elderly Care II. We are an exquisite senior care home that is a couple of minutes away from the nearest hospital services, in a neighborhood with adequate security provisions. Our...
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Putting my Mom in a home again was very difficult...we really were concerned about safety and cost. We also wanted good and experienced caretakers. Genesis has been amazing! The care team is very...
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 licensed to care six elderly people who require assistance in maintaining their highest level of functioning.We provide excellent staff to resident that is well trained in handling dementia, alzheimers and other behavioral problems or physical disorders such as incontinence that may arise...
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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.
Cheerful Heart Home Care is an assisted living community located in Garden Grove, California, in Orange County. A vibrant community where you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, Cheerful Heart Home Care is the perfect choice for your new home. Garden Grove is an exciting city...
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My mother-in-law is staying here. She is really happy and is thriving. The caregiver has a degree in geriatrics and she is really knowledgeable about how to deal with the elderly. She's so good with getting...
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.
Huntington Beach California is a lovely area with moderate temperatures, friendly people, and many opportunities to get involved with public activities. The neighborhoods are well kept and boast a comfortable way of living in a serene atmosphere. Parks are located throughout the area and offer...
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We are really happy with them. It's very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are attentive, and responsive. He loves the food the most. We even got a little report with our bill on how he is doing....
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.
Irvine Cottage One is the very best in elder technology, and as advanced as any of the concepts of California. California is very careful in its treatment and regulations in the field of gerontology. Come see what we can do for you and your loved ones. The retirement facilities in Irvine are the...
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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
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.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...
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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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My father resided here for nearly 3 years. He recently passed away before his 94th birthday. During his stay, he was treated with love and respect from all staff members. Because the capacity is for only 6...
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.
Astoria Retirement Residences is a 6 bed home care facility for the elderly. An impressive luxury home design for your comfort and security awaits you... Each of the six private rooms feature fine furnishings, hardwood floor treatments and a fire sprinkler system for safety.
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.
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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The home is in a lovely, residential neighborhood. It is bright, airy and very clean. I am so happy with my Dad's care. The caregivers are wonderful. They are caring , patient, empathetic and make sure to...
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.
At our Irvine Cottage 6 we care for your elderly loved one. We are located in beautiful Irving, California close to many medical facilities, shopping and many other off-site activities. Our residents are encouraged to socialize, keep busy and have fun. We even customize our outings and activities...
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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.
Primrose Residential Care is a senior care home located in the lively town of Anaheim, CA in Orange County. Our charming community is located near the foothills of the beautiful Santa Ana Mountains. Anaheim is a wonderful place to live and a great city full of entertainment for visiting family...
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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.
Joy's Open Arms is a 6 bed residential care facility for the elderly.  It is located near the freeways and close to  a shopping mall and park.  Newly remodeled and wheelchair accessible. Joy Muzic RN MSHCA is the Administrator/Owner.  Our goal is to provide your loved one both...
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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.
A warm breeze is ever present at Cameo Mariners. The friendly, beautifully appointed residence for senior citizens is located at the heart of the coastal community, Newport Beach. This is the original site where the founders of Cameo opened their first residential home for the elderly, and they...
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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 Astoria Retirement Residence is a residential care home located in the beautiful seaside city of Newport Beach, California. Our picturesque community features beautiful harbors and scenic views of the ocean with majestic shorelines. Newport Beach is a great place to live with an inviting...
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I love this community it is just a few blocks from my house so I can visit often. It is always clean and kept up. The staff is kind, attentive, and patient. The director [Removed] has accommodated my mom'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.
The Heathers - Seaside Cottage provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the...

Cost of assisted living in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $4,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $4,041 per month.

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Ana, CA
$4,087/mo
$4,128/mo

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

Santa Ana, CA
$4,087/mo
U.S. national average
$4,753/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,087/mo
$5,131/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,795/mo
Studio
$4,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,458/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,075/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,115/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$4,087/mo$4,537/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,131/mo$5,534/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,305/mo$4,762/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,087/mo
California:$4,537/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Santa Ana, CA:$5,131/mo
California:$5,534/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,305/mo
California:$4,762/mo
U.S.:$4,212/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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Ana, CA$5,261/mo$5,109/mo+3.0%
California$5,682/mo$5,377/mo+5.7%
National$5,377/mo$5,130/mo+4.8%
Santa Ana, CA
2024 average cost:$5,261/mo
2023 average cost:$5,109/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,682/mo
2023 average cost:$5,377/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,377/mo
2023 average cost:$5,130/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

Engaging and diverse activities. Residents at several communities, including Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Brookdale Brookhurst, and Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, enjoy a wide range of activities that keep them active and socially engaged. From games and movies to art classes and outings, there is something for everyone.
Friendly and caring staff. Many residents express appreciation for the kind and attentive nature of the staff at their communities. Reviews for Atria Golden Creek, Atria Golden Creek, and Brookdale Brookhurst frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with com ...
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Fresh and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is noted as a major factor in overall satisfaction with the communities. At Park Plaza, staff make accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of Atria Golden Creek, Atria Golden Creek, and Westminster Terrace Senior Living comment on the pristine bathrooms, renovated patios and dining rooms, an ...
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Consistent and open communication. Residents and their families appreciate frequent and clear communication with community staff. At Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, ensuring care needs are being met.
Peaceful and serene surroundings. The peaceful atmosphere of some communities is highlighted in several reviews. At Brookdale Irvine, the quiet surroundings contribute to a calm and relaxing environment for residents, allowing them to fully enjoy their daily lives.
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Santa Ana review score based on 454 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 454 reviews of 234 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

8.4
Santa Ana, CA234 facilities
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Tustin, CA222 facilities
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Fountain Valley, CA273 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 454 reviews of 234 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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3.6
Staff
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Meals & dining
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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
53.8%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60.3%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.1%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.2%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
13.7%
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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
15.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.9%
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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
18.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.2%
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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
23.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
24.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
46.2%
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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

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