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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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This is a nice community. The only issues I have is that they need more activities and more socializing. It's not good for them to be sitting around and watching TV. The other issue I have is that it needs...
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 home-like and safe senior living home facility of Valley Guest Home II is located in the city of Fountain Valley, California within minutes of major hospitals and freeways. Our goal at Valley Guest Home II is to assure that your senior family members are provided with essential...
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I was impressed by how clean and bright the home was. It had a very cheerful atmosphere and the residents all seemed very well cared for and happy. The caretakers were very kind and patient.
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.
COLUMNS CARE HOME is situated in a peaceful upscale neighborhood, conveniently located in No. Tustin close to major hospitals, medical centers and freeways.Our experienced caregivers are dedicated to serving the residents' individual needs. We offer a wide range of activities especially tailored...
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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.
When the time comes to address the day to day care of an elderly loved one, it is difficult to find an environment designed to meet your loved one's needs and find a home environment that emulates the serenity they may be have had in their own home. With the proper due diligence, there are many...
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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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We love it. It's a really good fit. I just know the minute we walked in. It's clean, they are all very nice. It was comparable to other places in price. She will be able to stay here all the way to hospice...
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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.
Heart to Heart Care Home for Elderly Heart to Heart Care Home for Elderly is a residential care home located in Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County in an area known for farming and manufacturing. Residents will enjoy the South Coast Metro area with its great shops, stores and theater. Residents will...
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Overall, it's been a positive experience, and I would recommend them. I have peace of mind that they are taking good care of my loved one. I think the staff are great. The only thing that's lacking is...
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 Heathers - Seaside Cottage I 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...
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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.
Reina's Care Home is a senior assisted living facility that is located in Costa Mesa, California. The average family finds it difficult to select an assisted living facility that is reliable and caring. We take extreme pride in offering a warm home setting for our residents. We offer critical...
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My father currently resides at the Seraphim. He has lived there for the last 3 years, he had difficulty living by himself and he didn't want to accept it. The administrator, who is the son of the owner, is...
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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.
The Seraphim, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a residential care home dedicated to serving the needs of seniors in Orange County and surrounding areas. Just minutes southeast of Los Angeles and north of San Diego, Costa Mesa has grown from a semi-rural farming community into an up and...
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What a blessing, a warm & caring environment for our brother when he was no longer able to care for himself.Its like a family home, very clean & organized with a relaxing & peaceful backyard that residents...
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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.
Angela's Residential Care in Costa Mesa, California is located in Orange County. It is the perfect place for seniors who need a little help with bathing, dressing, grooming and medication management, but who do not need twenty-four-hour supervision. This residential care home is just like any...
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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.
Dulce's Care Home is just what it sounds like. It's a care home for the elderly who want to live in a nurturing environment where they receive assisted living services and get the medical care they need as well. The aim of this home is to make sure that every resident feels comfortable in their...
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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.
A beautiful building is important.But it’s what happens inside that makes all the difference.There is a place for you or your loved one at Traditions of Columbus in Columbus, IN.You may be searching for a feeling of community with people who share your interests, someplace safe and comfortable...
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It was the perfect place for my mother. The house was always clean and smelled good. All food that was served was fresh and organic. They puréed food for my mom since she had trouble swallowing. The...
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.
Beginning her career as a nurse in the Philippines before moving to California, Corazon Lopez opened her own residential care home, in 2000. Corazon and her staff love taking care of people and have extraordinary skills in helping those with memory care needs.Diamond Manor has four rooms (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.
With over 15 years' experience, Shangri-La is a beautiful, spacious executive home providing high quality care and supervision in a comfortable family environment. We provide 24/7 professional care for residents needing assistance with daily living including laundry, bathing, grooming, dressing,...
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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.
6  Beds Residential Care Facility for the elderly (Board &  Care)Managed  and owned by a Registered Nurse & Licensed Vocational Nurse who lives in the premises making sure plan of quality care for a loved one is properly implemented.
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I was not able to give this care home a 5 as I think the residents spent to much time sitting. I think they could offer some exercise classes or more activities. They do take them for a walk every morning...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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 Golden Years Guest Home is conveniently located in the heart of Tustin, CA. It is a small family owned facility, with access to caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your loved ones will be cared for by professionals. The owner, Zeny Deocampo, is a registered nurse with over forty years...
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This is the second place that I have put my mother in and it is definitely the better of the two. It is a brighter nicer place and all the people are very nice. They have very good activities, the cooking...
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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.
Hale Makua Hale Makua is a senior care home with a group home setting in Fountain Valley, in beautiful Orange County California. The location, central to parks, restaurants, shopping destinations, and more, provides the convenience of a small town without being too far from the San Diego freeway...
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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.
Leah Loving Elderly Care is a licensed residential care facility located in Fountain Valley, California, part of sunny Orange County. The family-owned Leah Loving Elderly Care senior living facility offers 24/7 tailored care services to meet the needs of its residents. We pride ourselves in...
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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.
Alpine Board and Care is a senior residential care home that is located in the small city of Fountain Valley, CA and in the large Orange County. Fountain Valley is known for being a middle-class residential area, that is away from the hustle and bustle of the large city. It is, however just a...
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My mother in law is doing pretty well here at this home. They are doing a good job with caring for her and her needs. They do a job with keeping the home nice and clean, but it does look a little plain to...
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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.
Maureen Guest Home is located in Anaheim, CA and serves Orange County. The residential care home boasts of mild, warm, summer-like temperatures throughout the year. The town is located off the coast, but is within driving distance of Long Beach and other popular cities. It is a peaceful place to...
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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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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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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 Orange, California, Madison Home Care II is a residential home care serving seniors in Orange County. Definitely not your typical group home atmosphere, Madison Home Care II focuses on an intimate, caring environment that makes residents feel strongly independent and surrounded with...
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Rose Garden was an exceptional experience for my mother. Her caregiver made her last several months the very best of love and laughter. I can’t express how grateful I am for the care she received there
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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.
Precious Moments RCFE was established to fill the void in supplying quality care and dependability for the elderly. We take personal pride of our newly remodeled facility. Your loved ones will be cared for by our professional, competent staff. We provide a complete quality care at a resonable...
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Love Coastside Senior Home! [names removed] held my hand as I took baby steps transitioning mom from independent living. Steps that led to a nurturing and caring lifestyle for mom where she feels and is...
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.
Coastside Senior Home is a senior living community located in Half Moon Bay, California. We pride ourselves in being one of the largest and most secured communities developed specifically for seniors living in the area. We have beautiful homes available for either rent or purchase so that you can...

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

Semi-Private
$4,511/mo
Private
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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$4,513/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,098/mo$5,478/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,283/mo$4,712/mo$4,161/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$3,654/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$4,078/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$5,098/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$4,283/mo
California:$4,712/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.
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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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