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Photo of Oakmont of Huntington Beach
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My only comment regarding #2 the cleanliness, is that is has been clean but there have been some plumbing problems that have caused overflow and smell. However, with that being said they have continued to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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This home care was where my mom stayed while on hospice. It was clean. It was safe. The caregivers were warm and kind. During the hardest weeks for my mom and I, the staff held our hands and helped us...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our kind, warm-hearted staff is 100% dedicated to care for our residents. Our on-staff physician, administrators and caregivers strive to provide anurturing, cozy home away from home for our residents with special attention to health, nutrition and fitness. With our sincerity and companionship,...
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I have had a peace of mind since my husband has recently made the move into this community. He has been getting great quality of care and has really been adapting well into his new living environment. He has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Located in Anaheim, CA, not too far from Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Family Choice Senior Living provides senior adult with assisted living in a home-like setting. Our mission is to serve our residents with the love and dignity we would provide to a member of our own family. We are offer...
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My dad is here in this smaller community and he is happy here. It only has 6 residents here so it is very homey. The place is very clean. They have 3 good meals a day with the others and they sit and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 8 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a dedicated owner with a staff of long standing employee caregivers who truly enjoy helping our residents.This...
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Its name says it all — known in the local community as “The Crown.” Crown Cove is truly a gem. The community is the perfect size — not too big, not too small — so residents never feel “lost” in the crowd....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Crown Cove Senior Living has a very upscale rich living setting with abundant of amenities and attentive staff that ensures your every service needed guaranteed. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to...
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Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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One of our family members was in immediate need of hospice care and Nikki's Loving Care Home came highly recommended. We surely appreciated her hands-on round-the-clock care for our loved one. NLCH...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Positive, caring, reasonably priced. At times, short-handed (post COVID can be a problem at a lot of places) but always feel she's well taken care of.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valley Guest Home is a elderly care facility located in Fountain Valley, California. Valley Home is a perfect place for adult children to take their elderly parents for care that they can trust. This licensed facility is well taken care of and beautifully furnished. Valley Home is known for their...
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The caregivers [name removed] are so amazing. They take great care of my mom and my mother likes them. Every day I feel so blessed that I found this home!The caregivers are amazing. They are so good with my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
New Era Guest Home is a residential care home located in a quiet neighborhood in Garden Grove, California, in Orange County. The city is famous for its annual strawberry festival. New Era Guest Home is assisted living community which provides care to seniors who cannot manage by their own yet do...
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Wonderful care in a lovely home setting with impeccable care and delicious meals. Flor treats my mom with dignity and love even when she is having a bad day. Gorgeous backyard to get some sunshine. She keeps...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Photo of Fountain Valley Senior Care
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My loved one is a resident at Fountain Valley Senior Care and everything has been great! It also doesn't cost as much as a Facility. They only house 5-6 residents. Right now, the residents are female and she...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fountain Valley Senior Care is a beautifully landscaped residence where private and independent senior living is a priority. Our assisted living program is the answer for children who worry about elderly parents living alone. In conjunction with residents, families, administrators, caregivers...
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So my mom lasted about 3 months before they had to kick her out. I don't blame Sweet Home, my mom's behavior was to blame. The good news is that she's had a considerable improvement to her health and she's...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sweet Home Care provides loving care to our dear senior citizens who can enjoy independent living. We pride ourselves on providing a home environment that is warm and comfortable. We offer the amenities of home living with the necessary support that guarantees safety and security to our senior...
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I am very happy with all of the people at Agape Orange Home. They are so caring and really feel like family. I cannot get over how caring and loving all of the staff members are, they treat residents and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Agape Orange Home is an assisted living facility located in Orange, California. This is a rather small town that is close to Santa Ana and Anaheim. This facility is also within walking distance to all kinds of things like the mall, bus stations, parks and movie theater. If unable to walk,...
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Photo of JC Home for Seniors - Care
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The home was always clean. They took excellent care of my mom, making sure to keep her from staying in one spot too long and put her in her chair every day for part of the time. She was there for eight...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Alternative Senior Care we have been caring for the seniors for over 11 years. At ASC we provide 24 Hour care and supervision for seniors in a Residential home setting. We have multiple facilities located throughout Orange County. Our care programs range from short term stays to long...
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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...
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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...
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Overall they have been supportive and helping with my moms needs. They are very personable and communicate timely. She appears in good spirits and clean each time that we see her. I get a status from the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The family-like atmosphere located in beautiful city of Anaheim Hills includes comfortable furnishings family style home convenient walkways to the private backyard cable television in every room phone cable access available in every room Our professionally experienced staff includes a Certified...
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My mother has resided here since 2018. I live in Texas and can’t be in California often. The peace of mind that [name removed] and all of the staff have provided for me by taking such good care of Mom has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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That staff is amazing! Very caring, the facility is very clean and and my mother feels at home there, not like her previous facility I would very highly recommend this care home to others.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Let European Loving Care II, in Huntington Beach, California, a family owned and operated residential senior living facility be your loved one's new home. We want our home to be your home in this Micro community established to bring quality senior care to our residents in this smaller assisted...
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[name removed] is very easy to communicate with and always easygoing and friendly. [name removed] seems to be happy and well settled according to our daughter. Most of all the stress has been lifted knowing...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Alternative Senior Care Hollydale, located in Fullerton, CA, is an assisted living micro community. It has a nearby hospital that is within 2 miles from the facility. This is very convenient for when residents need to seek further medical treatment. Micro community means that it is a small...
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I was worried my first stay at a facility ever. The people and the staff were all great. They have a nice program with activity’s and hot meals. Special group, staff and patients have a good dynamic. I...
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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Writing about Anaheim Crown Plaza: my home As each month goes by , I’ve become more certain that this is my permanent residence. I’ve been President of Resident Council for 14 years and while people have...
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.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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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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My mother has been at Bubbe & Zayde's Place for 8 years. The owners and staff are the most caring, responsible, loving people in the world. They have become my family, all of them. So glad that I found...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother has been at Bubbe & Zayde's Place for 8 years. The owners and staff are the most caring, responsible, loving people in the world. They have become my family, all of them. So glad that I found...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,897 per month.

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Ana, CA
$3,936/mo
$3,967/mo

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

Santa Ana, CA
$3,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,936/mo
$4,837/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Ana, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,455/mo
Private
$5,165/mo
Studio
$5,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,899/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,038/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Ana 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, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Ana, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,936/mo$4,287/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,837/mo$5,249/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$4,054/mo$4,434/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Ana, CA:$3,936/mo
California:$4,287/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Santa Ana, CA:$4,837/mo
California:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,054/mo
California:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Santa Ana.

What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Ana

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Ana

Blessings Senior Care in Anaheim, CA

3.9
Our father required 24 hr care and the finding a residential board & care facility is difficult. Blessings has truly been a blessing to our family! The staff truly cares for the residents as their own family While providing a place that is safe, clean and friendly,

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.

Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Santa Ana review score based on 523 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 523 reviews of 240 Santa Ana assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Ana review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Santa Ana review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Santa Ana, CA240 facilities
8.2
Tustin, CA228 facilities
8.3
Fountain Valley, CA281 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Ana assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 523 reviews of 240 Santa Ana assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Ana resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Santa Ana, CA averageNational average
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Santa Ana assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Ana assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Santa Ana that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.6%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Ana assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Ana assisted living

Assisted 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Ana, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Ana assisted living

Our assisted living 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.
Santa Ana, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
17%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Ana assisted 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 assisted living communities in Santa Ana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Ana, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
10.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santa Ana

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Santa Ana protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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