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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 130 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Santa Ana, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Santa Ana is about $4,923, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2620 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Maywood, Cerritos and La Palma.
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Ana, CA
The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $4,923 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fullerton, CA with an average of $4,803 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Ana, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Ana, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Santa Ana, CA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Santa Ana
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Ana
Westminster Terrace Senior Living
5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.
Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA
4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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Santa Ana nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Ana nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Ana, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Santa Ana nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Santa Ana that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Ana nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Ana Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Ana nursing homes
Nursing homes 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 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
34%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Ana nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Ana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Ana nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Santa Ana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Palos Verdes Villa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.
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