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The cost of independent living in Santa Ana Heights is about $4,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 609 options.

Read 13723 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Irvine and Dana Point.

Santa Ana Heights Independent Living Facilities | 13723 Reviews

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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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They really are a great facility! They work so incredibly hard to accomodate needs, and fix any issues. They communicate really well, too. I visit twice a week, and have no complaints about their care or...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunny Hills welcomes you at the front door with familiar sights, sounds and aromas of home. There are freshly baked cookies at the Bistro, lively conversations in the parlor, laughter in the library and a helping hand when you need it.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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My brother is doing very well at this community and adjusted well to it. The community looks great and everything looks nice and clean. They have a great staff at this community. They are very helpful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Pico de Loro is conveniently located just off the 215 Freeway with a very secure perimeter. The large rooms are all very elegantly decorated and include private bathrooms. On the outside, the landscape is well maintained and the courtyard, with exotic birds, is enjoyed by all residents. We have...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The distinctive one, two, and two bedrooms plus den luxury apartment homes of Grand Isle are designed for both beauty and comfort. You can see that in the vaulted ceilings, oversize master suites with large walk-in closets, gourmet kitchens and private patios or balconies. And you can see it in...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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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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I have found Carmel to be a very comfortable, friendly and helpful facility. It is very clean, the staff and management treat residents with respect and show a sincere interest in each resident. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
 Since 1978, we have offered a great alternative for seniors who may need additional assistance with their daily routines, medication management, bathing and dressing or personal hygiene, yet do not require the intensive services of a skilled nursing facility.  With the assistance of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here at The Orchards Apartments, we are an Independent Senior Living CommunityWe were built in 1993We have onsite management The Orchards Apartments is located in Fontana, CAResidents are walking distance to; gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, as well as several different shopping...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Santa Monica's most magnificent, premier retirement community, offering breathtaking views and ocean front living. Ocean House features 121 elegant, full-service senior apartments. This exquisite, 10-story community is situated on approximately one acre of prime ocean front land, overlooking the...
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[Removed] and the staff are all very nice and take very good care of my dad. The place is not fancy but it's clean and the price was just right for our budget. We are very pleased!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are located in the heart of the Inland Empire, just off of Interstate 10 in the city of Rialto. We are located right next door to the lovely Rialto Senior Center and are located just minutes from 6 major hospitals. We are located nearby to a variety of shopping and restaurants as well. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Santa Ana Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana Heights is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $3,716 per month.

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

Santa Ana Heights, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Ana Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Ana Heights 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 Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Ana Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana Heights, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Ana Heights, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Santa Ana Heights, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Ana Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Ana Heights 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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Independent living cost trends in Santa Ana Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Ana Heights 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Ana Heights, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Santa Ana Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Ana Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Ana Heights

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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Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Santa Ana Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Ana Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Ana Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Ana Heights independent living

Independent 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 Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Ana Heights independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Ana Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Ana Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Ana Heights independent 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 independent living communities in Santa Ana Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coastal Heights Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living South Coast and Villas At San Bernardino are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Ana Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 609 independent living facilities near Santa Ana Heights, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Santa Ana Heights, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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