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Caring Stars Winner
Columns Care Home
17332 Laurie Ln, Tustin, CA 92780
"I went to Columns Care Home yesterday and toured it. It's nice, and it's a nice set-up. They only have six patients, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Assisted Living Communities in Santa Ana, CA
Located about 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Ana sits within the Santa Ana...
Valley in southwestern California. In 2024, assisted living in this community costs about $5,748 per month, saving residents about $500 over the state median. Seniors have 502 assisted living facilities to choose from in Santa Ana, along with more in nearby communities, accommodating a range of preferences and price points.
On average, local facilities earn a quality score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars. To learn about this rating, refer to the 3988 reviews reviews in our directory.
502 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Park Plaza
620 S Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
"Park Plaza just had my mother-in-law written all over it. It's very jazzy, upbeat, positive, very clean, and roomy. We...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,000
The Groves at Tustin
1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
"It is a very good place. The staff is very helpful and caring, and there are many activities to participate in during...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,595
Diamond Senior Care
13581 Diamond Head Dr., Tustin, CA 92780
We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At Diamond Senior Care we...
Assisted Living
$6,000
Oakmont of Orange
630 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868
"A first class operation. We searched all over So Cal for a Memory Care that didn't feel institutional and we found it...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,195
Ivy Park at Tustin
12291 South Newport Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
"We went here. I would give them high marks across the board. They're clean, caring, they had a good menu, super friendly...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,895
Clearwater at North Tustin
11901 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA 92705
"I cannot say enough about how much our family appreciated all the warm care and consideration that...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,220
Citrus Hills Assisted Living
142 S Prospect St., Orange, CA 92869
"Citrus Hills Assisted Living was tired. It needed painting. They got concrete floors, no carpeting. The staff seemed to...
Assisted Living
$3,500
Ivy Cottages II
16827 Mt. Eden Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Ivy Cottages has three assisted living homes for the older adult, where you can find the ideal environment for your...
Assisted Living
$4,800
Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
11360 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
"My parents moved into Park View Estates in Fountain Valley. It's incredible. It's beautiful. There are two courtyards...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,900
Cheerful Heart Home V
10722 Albany Cir, Villa Park, CA 92861
Transitioning into old age can be a challenging experience for many seniors as well as for their family members. When it...
Assisted Living
$7,000
Best Elderly Care
17912 Lincoln Street, Villa Park, CA 92861
"My mom is in Best Elderly Care. I like the quality of the care and the environment the best. It’s very well taken care...
Assisted Living
$5,500
Caring Stars Winner
Kirkwood Orange
1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
"My in-laws moved into Kirkwood Orange last July or 1st week of August. They seemed to like it. It's welcoming, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,706
Whispering Oaks - Ranchgrove
4531 Ranchgrove Drive, Irvine, CA 92620
Whispering Oaks Ranchgrove offers assistance with personal activities of daily living: Dressing, Eating, Toileting...
Assisted Living
$3,500
Whispering Oaks - Waverly
14782 Waverly Lane, Irvine, CA 92604
"I highly recommend Whispering Oaks board and care. The moment one walks into the facility it feels more like home. The...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Westminster Villa
13881 Dawson Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Westminster Villa is an assisted living facility in Garden Grove, CA. Gold Crest Retirement Center offers activities at...
Assisted Living
$4,000
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Brookhurst
15302 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA 92683
"My ex-husband is a resident of Brookdale Brookhurst. The layout is excellent and they have activities every hour...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,375
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Golden Creek
33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604
"I liked Atria Golden Creek. I found the staff to be very pleasant and accommodating. It was far more on the cruise ship...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,795
Caring Stars Winner
Carmel Village Retirement Community
17077 San Mateo, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
"Carmel Village Retirement Community was really nice, very decent, and very dignified. The staff was very good, and we...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,295
Clearwater Newport Beach
101 Bayview Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,599
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Jennifer
5.0
Review of Town & Country
My dad is at Town & Country Manor. It's great. It's very clean. It's a big place, but it's easy to get around. There are dining rooms, and the staff is really friendly. They have a brand new memory...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#JM190822a
5.0
Review of Town & Country
I had an in-person tour of Town & Country Manor. I liked their nice green courtyard and putting green. The staff was friendly, helpful, and answered questions. The facility was clean, light, and...
Assisted Living
Carolyn
5.0
Review of Town & Country
I was able to tour Town & Country Manor. Their food menu looked very good and they have a varied menu. They had a very nice patio area where the guests can go outside, and I liked that area. The...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Santa Ana pay around $5,748 monthly. This tracks about $400 over the national median, but it compares favorably to the California norm of $6,250 and trends below rates in many nearby cities. For example, in Santa Maria, seniors pay higher rates of around $6,500, and in San Diego, facilities charge roughly $7,250.
Santa Ana
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Riverside
$5,324
Oxnard
$5,800
Santa Maria
$6,500
San Diego
$7,250
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Ana
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Santa Ana through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Santa Ana, CA
At around $5,748 per month, assisted living ranks among the more economical senior care solutions in Santa Ana. By comparison, seniors who choose in-home care or home health care pay about $925 more, and nursing home costs come in at around $10,646. Only adult day health care costs less at approximately $1,690.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Santa Ana is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Ana
Many resource providers are dedicated to helping seniors live in Santa Ana. The following resources are a few examples of what’s available to the city’s older residents. They include where to get medical attention if they spent time in the U.S. military, how to get help if they can’t resolve a dispute with their care provider and how they can contribute towards their community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 | The Council on Aging-Southern California is a nonprofit organization focused on helping seniors in the counties of Orange and Riverside. One of its services is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, an advocate for residents in senior living communities. Residents and others can register complaints about care standards with the ombudsman, who will investigate and try to resolve their complaints with the facilities' owners and managers. The ombudsman also educates seniors on their rights. |
| RSVP - Orange County | (714) 953-5757 | RSVP is a nonprofit organization with many years of experience matching seniors with spare time and life skills to charities and government agencies that rely on the help of volunteers. Operating through OneOC, a local nonprofit, RSVP connects volunteers to suitable organizations. Examples of voluntary work include delivering fresh meals to homebound seniors, driving others to medical appointments and preparing food parcels for low-income families. Seniors with specific skills may also have the opportunity to mentor Orange County's younger residents. |
| Santa Ana Senior Center | (714) 647-6540 | The Santa Ana Senior Center, and Southwest Senior Center, are local hubs for adults aged 60+, enabling them to enjoy quality time with others in their age group. The centers offer recreational, educational and fitness programs designed to stimulate the mind and body, in addition to generating a welcoming social environment for seniors. |
| Santa Ana VA Clinic | (714) 434-4600 | Santa Ana VA Clinic is part of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. It provides primary care for U.S. military veterans and their families. The clinic also specializes in mental health treatments and delivering care via telehealth programs. Other on-site services include radiology and audiology, optometry and podiatrist visits once per month. Patients needing greater levels of care get referred to the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, which is approximately a 20-minute journey from the clinic. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Ana
Santa Ana-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
