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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
$4,200
Memory Care Communities in Santa Ana, CA
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authentic reviews in Santa Ana, CA below include 182 memory care communities with 2829 reviews. On average in Santa Ana, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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182 Providers
The Groves at Tustin
1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
"It was very pleasant, neat and clean. There were three people during the visit and they were all very handy and very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,795
Oakmont of Orange
630 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868
"My parents moved in about 6 weeks ago, in the midst of the pandemic, and so far, it has been a very pleasant experience...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,595
Ivy Park at Tustin
12291 South Newport Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
"It was really nice, and our experience was very positive. People were very helpful, and we got to see the dining room...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
Clearwater at North Tustin
11901 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA 92705
"We toured Clearwater at North Tustin. It looks very fancy. People with rich money could go there. It was like a very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,360
Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana
3730 S Greenville St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
"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...
Memory Care
$4,995
Newport Mesa Senior Living
2891 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
"It is a small and a secure lock-down facility, but it doesn’t feel like one. The grounds are locked and not the...
Memory Care
$5,200
Caring Stars Winner
Kirkwood Orange
1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
"Kirkwood was very nice. I liked it. They had an ice cream parlor. The staff was very nice. It was very clean. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,325
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Brookhurst
15302 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA 92683
"Brookdale Brookhurst was a very large facility with almost 200 residents. For me, it was too much and seemed too...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,375
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Golden Creek
33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604
"Wow, was I blown away! The first impression is not only beautiful but some of the nicest people I have ever met. The...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$10,695
Caring Stars Winner
Carmel Village Retirement Community
17077 San Mateo, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
"I really like Carmel Village Retirement Community because it was a lot bigger than where Mom is now. The rooms and the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,495
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
$8,000
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
2619 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
"I toured and the place is spotless and very pleasant. All the residents there seemed very happy to be there. The staff...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,500
Caring Stars Winner
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine
1 Witherspoon, Irvine, CA 92604
"My mother in law was comfortable here, so we chose this facility for her. It is in a quiet location with less noise...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,500
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Garden Grove
10200 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
"We toured Brookdale Garden Grove. The facility was great. The people there were nice. The gentleman we met who gave us a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,030
Sunrise of Orange
1301 E Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
"My dad moved to Sunrise of Orange. They gave me a military discount, which was very helpful. It's a new place; it's not...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,120
Walnut Village
891 S Walnut St., Anaheim, CA 92802
"I was impressed with Walnut Village. It's sheer perfection. I would've been very happy going there, but it just wasn't...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,367
Caring Stars Winner
Rowntree Gardens
12151 Dale Street, Stanton, CA 90680
"I like Rowntree Gardens. It is very good. I like the concept. They have shared rooms, which are nice. Also the sliding...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$7,275
Meadowlark Gardens VII
9401 Nautilus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
"Meadowlark Gardens VII seem like a very good place. The principal facility is excellent, the patients seem to be well...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
The Meridian at Anaheim Hills
525 S Anaheim Hills Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
"The Meridian at Anaheim Hills was very clean, very nice, and very updated. It looked like they had a lot of activities...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,100
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Skylar
5.0
Review of Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana
My aunt will move into Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana. The staff was very friendly, responsive, and helpful. The place was clean, wonderful, smelled great, and had a great atmosphere. It felt like a home...
Provider response
Dear Skylar, Thank you for sharing your experience at Ivy Terrace. We are so glad to hear that your visit felt welcoming, comfortable, and home-like, and that you appreciated the amenities, open...
Memory Care
Jeff_85
5.0
Review of Town & Country
Town & Country looks like it's new and clean. They have a lot of activities for people there. My interaction with some of the nurses was very good. The apartments looked nice. They are semi-private...
Memory Care
Lori B.
5.0
Review of Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana
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...
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Cities in California
Irvine
$8,097
Santa Ana
$7,343
Tustin
$7,144
Orange
$6,079
Garden Grove
$5,965
US
$5,694
Fountain Valley
$5,495
Anaheim
$4,353
Paying for Memory Care in Santa Ana
Memory Care costs in Santa Ana start around $7,343 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Santa Ana and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Santa Ana
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Santa Ana
Santa Ana and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Santa Ana, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Santa Ana
Orange County, CA, has a senior community that accounts for over 14 percent of the total population, and according to the Alzheimer's Association, about 84,000 of those seniors have Alzheimer's. While just over 8 percent of Santa Ana's 334,000-person population is age 65 or over, local seniors have access to a wide variety of dementia-related services and supports.
In addition to providing access to dozens of support groups, cultural and arts programs and classes that educate attendees about dementia, the Santa Ana area has 54 memory care facilities. These facilities are licensed by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division and are generally housed within residential care facilities for the elderly.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Santa Ana
- The air quality in Santa Ana is poor, which may negatively impact the health of those with lung or heart disease. The American Lung Association gave the county an F for ozone pollution and a D for short-term particle pollution.
- California is not very tax-friendly for seniors, which may be a consideration for seniors who are moving to memory care in Santa Ana from out of state. While seniors don't pay income tax on Social Security, all other forms of retirement income, including government pensions, are fully taxable.
- While the overall cost of living in Santa Ana is about 60 percent higher than the national average, it is nearly 10 percent lower than the state average. Healthcare expenses, in particular, are relatively low, coming in about 11 percent below the nation's average. This may help seniors afford the expense of managing a chronic condition like Alzheimer's disease.
- Santa Ana's property crime rate is below regional, state and national averages. On a 100-point scale, with 100 representing high crime, the city's property crime rate is 29.8 compared to the national average of 38.1. The violent crime rate is about three points higher than the countrywide average. To keep residents safe, memory care facilities have security features like surveillance cameras and door alarms.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Santa Ana
Santa Ana-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.