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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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.
Born from the need to provide the best care possible for our own aging father, Guardian Senior Homes now offers 24-hour care and assistance for seniors in a warm, safe and loving home environment. Our caring staff is available around the clock to help you with all aspects of daily living...
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If you are looking for a place to put a loved one in, I would very highly recommend Fountain View Residential Care for the Elderly on San Francisco St. in Fountain Valley. They are the nicest people working...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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 View Care Home is a residential care home that is located in Fountain Valley, CA in Orange County. The calm and free from pollution location is not only a great haven for the seniors but also a great location for their visiting friends and families with plenty of decent and affordable...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Cyecrest Guest Home II is a residential care home located in Orange, California, located in Orange County. We are geographically situated in a position that is ideal for serenity and has a friendly neighborhood. The community is also near resourceful infrastructures that might be of great help...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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Beautiful home, very kind caregivers, very helpful!
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 Heathers - Wintergreen provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the clock...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
When considering long term care, you should know that we're the cure for the proverbial care home cabin fever. It's just not a problem at Country Gardens Terrace. Unlike other small care facilities, we provide a much higher staff-to-resident ratio (1:3) needed tp enable our guests to participate...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Candlewood Care Home III is located in North Tustin, California and offers senior residents an assisted living environment that strives to make them feel comfortable. Six fully furnished spaces have an independent apartment feel, which gives each resident as much privacy and independence as they...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Candlewood Care Home III is located in North Tustin, California and offers senior residents an assisted living environment that strives to make them feel comfortable. Six fully furnished spaces have an independent apartment feel, which gives each resident as much privacy and independence as they...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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The community took very good care of my mom. I wish communities would be upfront with the cost of the care for loved ones. I would tell friends that it is a very nice and friendly place. They are...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
OC Senior Golden Care OC Senior Golden Care is a residential care home located in Orange City, CA Orange in Orange County. Its locality is well known for its pleasant weather all year round. Because of this, the residents of this group home are able to soak in the sun and get the best that nature...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Precious Moments RCFE is located in the beautiful, peaceful, prime neighborhood of Tustin/Foothill area. Precious Moments RCFE was established to fill the void in supplying quality care and dependability for the elderly. We take personal pride of our newly remodeled facility. Your loved ones will...
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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.
Precious Moments RCFE is located in the beautiful, peaceful, prime neighborhood of Tustin/Foothill area. Precious Moments RCFE was established to fill the void in supplying quality care and dependability for the elderly. We take personal pride of our newly remodeled facility. Your loved ones will...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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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 grandmother received wonderful daily care from Villa and all her amazing staff. Grandma was in a large assisted living facility until she needed more personalized attention. A nurse at a skilled nursing...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
John Villa's Home Care John Villa's Home Care is a senior care home located in the exclusive city of Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County. Our community enjoys the stunning views of the skyline and a beautifully sculptured plateau. Costa Mesa is home to world-class restaurants, performing arts venues,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
There comes a time in life when people get to a point where they are not physically or mentally able to live on their own. Grace’s Home offers the best possible alternative to people who are at that point in their lives. Our home provides a family environment for a smooth transition from...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Fountain Gardens and the overall experience was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff and care services were also great. As for the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
When considering an assisted living facility, Fountain Gardens # 1 is one of the best in Fountain Valley, California. Our lovely facility is less than 2 miles from the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, as well as the Huntington Beach Hospital, which allows residents close transportation for...
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My spouse's first couple of weeks were rough. The director, [name removed], spent extra time with him, his doctor adjusted his meds, and he has settled in. We both like the staff and the meals are good. ...
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 Lincoln House, located in beautiful Orange County California, is part of a group of Alternative Senior Care homes. Alternative Senior Care, or ASL, was designed by a family when a loved one was diagnosed with dementia. After care became overwhelming and the loved one could no longer do any of...
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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.
Jana Marie Guest Home is located in Fountain Valley, CA and serves Orange County. This residential care home enjoys year round mild temperatures and occasional ocean breezes. It is a wonderful place to live and draws family members and friends in for visits as well. The smaller town is a quiet,...
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No place is going to be perfect but this home seems to really suite the needs of my father very well. The staff are friendly, patient and genuinely caring. Its a spacious, beautiful home that is open, bright...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Jessica Manor is located in beautiful Fountain Valley, California and can be the ideal resting home for your elderly parent. In many cases, elderly parents require routine care that you might just not have the time to provide. Here at Jessica Manor, we pride ourselves in providing superior care...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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. 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$7,279/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living$4,054/mo$4,163/mo$3,510/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:$7,279/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Santa Ana, CA:$4,054/mo
California:$4,163/mo
U.S.:$3,510/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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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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.
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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%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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

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Comfort Keepers Home Care, Rowntree Gardens and Blessings Senior Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.

There are 309 assisted living facilities near Santa Ana, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Santa Ana, California are Rowntree Gardens, Blessings Senior Care and Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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