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Residential care homes in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana is $3,654 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 490 care homes in Santa Ana and read 738 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Ana, CA

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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.
GivenCare Corporation, which was founded in 2001, is a noteworthy professional in the RCFE industry. It provides a full range of assistance to its residents, from the frail elderly diagnosed with OBS (Organic Brain Syndrome/Dementia) to residents who require only minimal to moderate care.Berkeley...
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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.
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
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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 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
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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.
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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Glorilynn Guest Home is conveniently located on Alture Avenue in Orange, California, which is just a short skip and a jump off 91. The area surrounding our community is quiet and peaceful, giving our residents a break from the loud noises and crowded atmosphere of the city. We offer rooms and...
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We chose Alternative Senior Care because they were pretty responsive to our needs and concerns for our loved one. They listen to what we were looking for and they met our needs. Our loved one is doing...
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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.
Our highly trained staff is committed to the well being of your loved ones! Providing individual care each resident requires.Our safe and secure environment grants families "peace of mind" you deserve.
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We are very happy with the care from this nice community. The staff are always nice and very helpful. The commuinty is clean but the comunity use some small improvements. The meals are very good. There are...
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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.
Dedicated to quality care for seniors, the Cross Creek Cottage staff offers the opportunity of an alternative senior life style by providing dedicated and dependable twenty-four hour residential care. Residential activities, field trips, prescribed exercising as well as group or individual...
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Lady Marian Care Home has some absolutely wonderful staff. They offer activities for my mother that she has been enjoying. There is at least 3 caregivers around. During nights the staff checks into their...
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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.
Lady Marian Care Home is located in gorgeous Orange, California and is a lovely senior living option for your elderly parent. We understand fully that it is difficult to find the right place for your parent to live, and this is why we offer a variety of different options for your parent while...
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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
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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.
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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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.
Villa Park Gardens Villa Park Gardens is a senior care home located in lovely southern California in the town of Villa Park in Orange county. Seniors in this group home setting enjoy a spectacular eastern skyline, dominated by thousands of acres of parkland. These natural preserves are less than...
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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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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.
To view our facility and learn mre about Mesa Verde Residential Care, please visit our website at www.mesaverdehealthcare.com
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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
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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.
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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I thought the place did a real good job. We thought that by moving my mother to a place with more activities she would be more involved. She had a good friend where we moved her from. She found the move...
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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.
Huntington Beach Liberty Home is a senior care home that is located in the seaside city of Huntington Beach, CA and in Orange County. Huntington Beach is in southern California and is famously named after an American businessman, Henry E. Huntington. The city is a short drive to the beautiful...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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.
Eve's Guest Home is a residential care facility for the elderly. We are located away from the main road in a quiet neighborhood, close to churches, parks and minutes away from the mall. Our facility is in close proximity to the following hospitals; Anaheim Memorial, Placentia Linda, Kaiser...
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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.
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
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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.
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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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 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...

Cost of care homes in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $3,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Alamitos, CA with an average of $3,553 per month.

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

Santa Ana, CA
$3,654/mo
$3,639/mo

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

Santa Ana, CA
$3,654/mo
U.S. national average
$3,677/mo

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

$5,098/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,654/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,511/mo
Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,167/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 typeSanta Ana, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,654/mo$3,715/mo$3,677/mo
Assisted Living$4,078/mo$4,515/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,098/mo$5,483/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,283/mo$4,717/mo$4,161/mo
Residential Care Home
Santa Ana, CA:$3,654/mo
California:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$3,677/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,078/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Santa Ana, CA:$5,098/mo
California:$5,483/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,283/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at the communities, making residents and their families feel welcome and valued. At St. Francis Home for the Elderly, the manager and employees are described as hard working and nice, while the staff at Nikki's Loving Care H ...
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Home-like environment. Residents and families appreciate the cozy and personal feel of the small board and care homes featured in the reviews. At St. Francis Home for the Elderly, the community is described as a nice place for a loved one to live, while Loving Home Care is recommended for those seeking an affordab ...
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Delicious homemade meals. The quality of the meals offered at the communities is consistently praised, with several reviews mentioning that every meal is home made from scratch. At Quezon Home Care Villa, the meals were described as excellent, with both the daughter and mother who ran the facility being great cooks. At ...
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Personalized and attentive care. Several reviews mention the individualized attention residents receive at the communities, with caretakers going above and beyond to cater to specific needs. At Orange Hill Quality Care, the staff are committed to ensuring the best care is provided, while at Britta Care, the bedside manner o ...
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Engaging activities and socializing. Residents find enjoyment in various activities offered at the communities, providing opportunities to socialize and stay active. At Luther Crest, games and special meals are mentioned, while at Blessings Senior Care, residents enjoy music on the TV in the living room. At Alper's Care Home, ...
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Effective communication with families. Families appreciate the open and consistent communication between staff and themselves, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in the care of their loved one. At Comfort Keepers Home Care, the owners were praised for their involvement and responsiveness, while at Espiritu Guest Home #2 t ...
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Comfort Keepers Home Care II, Comfort Keepers Home Care and Blessings Senior Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.
There are 490 residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See the full list.
The best residential care home facility near you in Santa Ana, California is Blessings Senior Care. This residential care home community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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