The Best Senior Living Communities in Santa Ana, CA

"I cannot say enough about how much our family appreciated all the warm care and consideration that Clearwater/Clearbrook's staff showed to my elderly aunt during her time there. From the moment you enter the premises, there is a welcome feeling of relaxed luxury that comes from the thoughtful design, with outdoor walking paths, greenery such as olive trees and shaded patios w bbq grills and lounge areas. Our favorite dining spot was the "pub", an indoor dog-friendly space which allowed my aunt to spend time with our family pets...no airplane food here! Having a chapel on site was such a unique amenity that brought us comfort as well. The best feature, however, is the staff, all of whom I felt did their best to make residents feel at home while partnering and communicating with family to provide the best care possible. Clearwater/Clearbrook's people, policies and environment have created such a positive space, which translates to and is felt by the residents and guests alike. We treasured her time there, and are so grateful to everyone for making her final journey a beautiful one."

"Citrus Hills Assisted Living was tired. It needed painting. They got concrete floors, no carpeting. The staff seemed to be good, but I wasn't there long enough to assess much other than looking at the facility and its accommodations. The dining area was fine. The outdoor area was upstairs and it was an open air patio area. It was OK."

"Finding this place for my mom was such a blessing. The house itself is beautiful and it is in a wonderful location. It is always clean and well kept. The staff is professional and caring and treats my mom, and the other residents like family. The manager is amazing and is always available to take my calls. I would highly recommend this facility."

"We had to start looking for a place for my mother-in-law due to her dementia. Wishing that I could take care of her that she needed to be in a place where they could watch Her 24. And I having 2 jobs wouldn't be able to take care of her. I wanted her to be taken care of So we went to Crescent landing Had a tour. Everybody, there was nice. They had a lot of knowledge Of people with dementia and all timers very friendly gave us a tour. place is nice and big. A nice place for them to walk around lots of Benches, so they can sit down and relax. the food there Is very good. Very close to my house. So I can go visit her anytime I want. They do activities for them. They cook they make cookies. I enjoy going over there. To see my mother-in-law and I join in on some of their activities. The place is nice and roomy, very clean."

Ivy Cottages has three assisted living homes for the older adult, where you can find the ideal environment for your loved one. We have highly trained staff to provide care for all residents. We offer delicious and well balanced meals. We assist with all medications and personal care services. Ivy Cottages has home activities such as exercising, playing board games, singing and many others which promote socialization. All rooms are private, spacious, bright and cozy. We have large landscaped gardens where the residents can do their walking exercise or just relax. Our Facilities Offer: Activities including morning walks, group exercise and table games Assistance with bathing, grooming and incontinence care Assistance with administration of medications A clean and safe environment Music therapy Home style cooked meals Special diets available as recommended by physician Alarmed security gates and doors Large patios for walking and exercise To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very modern-looking and very clean. The rooms were big and very beautiful. Your meals were included. They paid for gas, electricity and cable, transportation, and activities. I didn't have any food there other than she offered us cookies. They have a movie day, and a church service, and they have one day for that."

Transitioning into old age can be a challenging experience for many seniors as well as for their family members. When it comes to choosing the right assisted living retirement home, it can be a difficult and stressful decision to make. To us at Cheerful Hearts Assisted Living, we expect that you'll have concerns - we are ready with answers, we are ready to care for you. To enrich the lives of our residents and encourage a quality of life that focuses on the value of every moment that passes. We have a commitment to meet the changing needs of our residents as we work to give them life-long assisted living services that are surrounded by comfort and ready access to supportive care. Cheerful Hearts Assisted Living aims to create a positive, optimistic and loving community of facilities that serve the elderly populations of the community. Our facilities give new meaning to a balanced lifestyle, the kind that is based on freedom of choice and security in a place that all residents can call HOME. Our staff of caregivers believes that personal care should be provided in a loving and committed form. For our residents, the troubles of old age are enough to take away their focus from living their lives to the fullest. Our caregivers remedy this by encouraging residents to participate in a full range of activities, programs and social events that enhance their health and wellbeing. As much as we can, we ensure our residents that the life they get with us at Cheerful Hearts Assisted Living is safe. We work hard to preserve their dignity as we guide them to make choices as to how and when care procedures are to be administered. Find the true meaning of peace of mind when you become one of our residents. Cheerful Hearts Assisted Living waits for you to move in soon.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"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 of, very clean, has a lot of light and safety features, and is very safe. The food is very colorful and nutritious without too large of a portion. They have exercise programs in the morning, sing-alongs every now and then, music, and visiting entertainers. The staff is exceptional. "

"This is a great, intimate community and you can tell they care about their residents."

"I toured Kirkwood Orange, and it was nice, clean, and organized. The people who work there are pleasant and welcoming. I liked it. They have shared rooms with dividers in between. Most of the residents were watching movies when I was there, but they also had several activities available."

Whispering Oaks Ranchgrove offers assistance with personal activities of daily living: Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Bathing, Grooming, mobility tasks and other personal care needs such as: housework, meals, administering medications, appropriate transportation, correspondence, telephoning, and related tasks. Continuous observation, care, supervision, and nurturing is essential to the health and well being of our residentsTo learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"I highly recommend Whispering Oaks board and care. The moment one walks into the facility it feels more like home. The caregivers take pride in their work!! In these times it is so difficult to find people who truly care about your loved one. They provided the best of care for my mother until her end of life. Our family is blessed to have found this board and care for our mother. Thank you!!"

Westminster Villa is an assisted living facility in Garden Grove, CA. Gold Crest Retirement Center offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and Gold Crest Retirement Center offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time-consuming process so Gold Crest Retirement Center provides meals for residents. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. Making sure residents with diabetes monitor their insulin levels is clearly an important task and Gold Crest Retirement Center can help with that task. If a resident needs assistance moving from a bed to a wheelchair, this facility has staff who can help We also accept ALW waivers.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Mom was at Brookdale Brookhurst for respite care. We chose this place because they were one of the few places that had a two-week stay, which was exactly what we wanted and mom's primary care doctor had a couple of patients who had moved in there permanently and were doing well. So, I had a positive review from her doctor. They were warm and friendly. The people that worked there were very attentive. The facility was very nice. We were invited for lunch before she went to stay there. I wasn't crazy about the food, but during her time there, she said the food was delicious. So, her opinion is more important than mine. One complaint she had was that there were no activities in the evening. After an early dinner, everything was over and she wished there had been something to do in the evening. Then on her second or last day there, another resident took her up to the third floor and it turns out there was a whole big room there with puzzles, games, and things that she didn't know about. It would have been nice if she had a tour at the beginning, so she knew all the amenities that were there. Mom's apartment was nice. She loved that it was a one-bedroom apartment. It was a suite. It had a separate bedroom. She liked that it wasn't just a hotel room. They were very expensive and something that my mom was upset about was when I was first doing the research and trying to figure out what choices she had, the cost was what it was, and then on the day when we went and signed up and did the formal thing, the fees had gone up and mom didn't like that and I agreed. When I went in there, they should have said, "These fees are good for some amount of time." or "Sometimes the fees go up." So, we didn't like that very much."