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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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Gardenia Home Care II is an assisted living facility in Fountain Valley, California. The facility is near the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, which is less than a mile away. Gardenia Home Care offers compassionate care that's provided by certified and licensed professionals. The facility...
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My loved one is a resident at Fountain Valley Senior Care and everything has been great! It also doesn't cost as much as a Facility. They only house 5-6 residents. Right now, the residents are female and she...
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.
Fountain Valley Senior Care is a beautifully landscaped residence where private and independent senior living is a priority. Our assisted living program is the answer for children who worry about elderly parents living alone. In conjunction with residents, families, administrators, caregivers...
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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.
Loving Care Senior Home Loving Care Senior Home is located in Fountain Valley, CA and serves Orange County. The residential care home is located just off the coast and a short distance from Santa Ana and Anaheim. Los Angeles is also just up the road from the region. This area of the country has...
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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 sunny California, GicaÆs Home is a wonderful senior citizen care home. They have a large number of services and amenities for all residents to ensure the best care possible. They have indoor and outdoor common areas for residents to enjoy. Meals are provided and various activities are...
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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.
95294 - Fountain Gardens #2 If you are looking for a senior care facility for your aging parents, check out Fountain Gardens # 2. The complex is located in beautiful Orange County, California, near the Fountain Valley Golf Club and Miles Square Park. At this assisted living facility,...
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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.
Irvine Cottage 9 is located in Newport Beach, CA in Orange County. The residential care home has a lovely setting with a relatively small population. This city is also the home to Newport Harbor and sometimes, seniors can hear the faint sounds of boats coming and going from the sea. The peaceful...
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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.
Assured Horizons' caring approach starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. That means kind, loving and professional care in a warm and comfortable home. Every detail of our care, the staff, our homes, the food, medication supervision,...
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We chose Granny's Garden because of the cleanliness and the cheerfulness of the house. It is very bright and sunny. It provides a home like feeling and does not feel like you are in a nursing home. Norma is...
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.
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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.
Rainbow home care is located in the popular Orange County of East Los Angeles. We have been providing assisted living care for the elderly in the same location for more than two decades. We are praised as the leader in premiere home care, and our track record speaks for itself. We are a full...
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Carnelian Villas was a wonderful assisted living facility for my mom. The care my mom received was amazing. The facility gave my mom excellent care, nourishing meals, companionship, and support during her...
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.
Going Above and Beyond We focus on providing high quality care in a relaxed, family-style environment. Wellness and peace of mind are of prime importance to us. We are flexible and cater to the needs of our residents while providing extended care and supervision
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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.
Now serving two locations in Orange County, California.   Call us today for more information or a facility tour!   Elvie Hawk, Licensed Administrator
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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.
Caring Partners Home Care Agency, LLC is an in home care service owned by registered nurses with over 20 years of experience. Caring Partners is dedicated to providing one on one attention and personalizing their service to meet your or your loved one's needs. Whether you are recovering from a...
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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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This is a very lovely community and we absolutely love it! They are treating my mother very well and helping her settle in the community. They have a very genuine, friendly staff here that is very...
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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 Orange Manor have a spacious and comfortable home that ensures ease of movement for socializaton and at the same time provide space for resident's privacy. We are committed to furnishing the utmost care and support to all of our guests while providng a comfortable and safe environment. The...
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There was no need to tour other place, they sold me on the first visit. Everything is okay in the home. They have been taking good care of my mom. She gets one on one time and it is local to me. They take...
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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.
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) serve persons 60 and older. They provide room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care assistance with basic activities like personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking. Facilities usually centrally store and distribute...
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The caregivers have been great and they are taking good care of mom. The food is well balanced and tastes good. They keep the home and mom's room clean. They have a porch outside for the residents to sit...
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.
Located on Albany Circle, Cheerful Heart Home V is Villa Park, California's premier senior living center. We know that making the decision to move a loved one into an assisted living facility is hard, which is why we want you to know that we offer the best amenities and services for your loved...
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It is very clean and she is very clean. The food is always fresh and good and there is a lot if she wants it. The house is comfortable, the staff is friendly and there is great communication. 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.
Cheerful Heart Home IV is an assisted living community located in the stunning city of Huntington Beach, California. Huntington Beach is a seaside city situated in Orange County and is known for its colorful shopping district, its beautiful beaches and annual events. The city hosts several car...
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I like this nice commnity for the good care for my mom. We like the staff who are very attentive to her needs. The community is always clean and maintained. I like knowing that my mom is happy with the menu...
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.
Lifted Assisted Care is a senior care home located in the city of Huntington Beach, California in Orange County. Huntington Beach is a unique and interesting city full of a wide variety of recreation and cultural and historical sites. The city is best known for its white sandy beaches right on...
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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.
Brightwoods Home IBrightwoods Home I is located in Anaheim, CA in beautiful and lush Orange County. This residential care home provides you with a safe place to live in an area that is full of things to do and see. When you spend time in Anaheim you will find that the area has much to offer, and...
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So far things have gone well at Best Elderly Care! It's a nice looking residential care type facility, things are always clean and well kept. The staff have all been very friendly and personable and seem 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.
Best Elderly Care I is located in a beautiful and prestigious area of Villa Park city. This home has all private rooms at affordable prices and it is owned and administrated by a Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience. She worked in several hospitals in Orange County getting trained in...
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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.
New Era Guest Home II is senior care home located in the amazing Garden Grove, California, in Orange County. Our community is well positioned in an area that is tranquil oversees the beautiful nature surrounding it. This is exactly what any senior would dream of when it comes to a place to live....
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Things seem to be working out very well. They have someone come by and play music, and they have mentioned some outings to the park, so they do try to keep them entertained and engaged. There really isn't...
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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.
Residents of Fountain Valley may be wondering whether they can get assisted living care for their elderly relatives. At Assured Horizons VII, we pride ourselves on the level of service that we offer to senior citizens. Our center is set up to provide a community setting, that will be warm and...
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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.
Tucked away in the foothills of Safford Peak, and right next to Saguaro National Park lies Sunflower of Tucson, Arizona. This is an adult-active community of 967 homes. The goal of sunflower is to provide an affordable, relaxed and inviting lifestyle. This community is for adults who are still...
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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.

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
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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
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Santa Ana, CA:$3,654/mo
California:$3,715/mo
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Assisted Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,078/mo
California:$4,515/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$5,098/mo
California:$5,483/mo
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Santa Ana, CA:$4,283/mo
California:$4,717/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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