About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

Find 332 Residential Care Home Facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Residential care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,675 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 332 care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita and read 381 reviews of families’ experiences.

As you explore care homes near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Riverside, Menifee and Corona.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Showing 204 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of A Verona Court IX
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.
Orange County has long been one of the most livable places in the United States. It is safe, friendly, and the sea breeze moves gently inland into the hills on a daily basis. For someone who has worked hard their entire life and is now spending their golden years in increasing discomfort...
Photo of Serenity Living
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I loved this place from the start. I was greeted by both owner and facilitators. They were gracious and welcoming. My 82 year old aunt has been living there since Jan 2014. Wonder place, that I can recommend...
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in Beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA only 3 miles from surrounding beaches. Enjoy wonderful year round sun and cool coastal breezes. Surrounded by a wealth of parks, shopping, and excellent eateries. Serenity Living provides quality service and loving care in a serene home-like, peaceful, and...
Photo of Quality Life Homes
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of A Verona Court
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Verona Court is a six-bed residential community for seniors providing quality assisted living to those physically challenged or have special needs, in an elegant and tranquil residential setting in Laguna Niguel, California. Verona Court, set up in the hills, three miles form the beach has five...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowbrook, CA with an average of $3,353 per month.

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

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$3,675/mo

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

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$3,675/mo
U.S. national average
$3,677/mo

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

$5,668/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,675/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,521/mo
Private
$5,843/mo
Studio
$6,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,493/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$3,675/mo$3,715/mo$3,677/mo
Assisted Living$4,172/mo$4,515/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,668/mo$5,484/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,479/mo$4,718/mo$4,162/mo
Residential Care Home
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$3,675/mo
California:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$3,677/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$4,172/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$5,668/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:$4,479/mo
California:$4,718/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top