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Residential care homes in Santa Ana may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Santa Ana care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Santa Ana, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Anaheim Resort, Platinum Triangle and West Anaheim.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Corona and Orange.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Ana, CA

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The staff members are wonderful, they treat my family and our loved one very well. Our loved really enjoys the food, and when she is up for it they take her on a couple of walks. We think it is a great...
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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.
Tustin Ranch Villa I is located in Santa Ana, CA in Orange County. This residential care home provides great care in a location that is filled with opportunities for residents and their guests to get out and do fun things. Those spending time in this area enjoy all that is offered in Bowers...
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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 is an assisted living facility that offers the perfect options for your elderly parent or grandparent. We offer only the best care for all of our residents. We specialize in assisted living, dementia care, as well as group homes. Your loved ones will love their full bath...
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Overall things went very well for the brief time that my loved one was at Angel's Care Guest Home. It was a well kept, clean community, and the staff were all very friendly. They seemed really willing to...
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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.
Angel's Care Guest Home II Angel's Care Guest Home II is a residential care home located in Garden Grove, CA in Orange County, an area that's about 34 miles from Los Angeles. This is a fun city known for its popular Strawberry Festival, carnivals, fairs, and parades. Residents will enjoy a host...
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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.
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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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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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Everything is going very well for my mother at this community. They keep everything nice and clean. The staff has been very good, they are caring for her very well. I really do feel blessed to have found...
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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.
Thank you for you interest in Golden Coast Senior Living for your loved one! Golden Coast Senior Living, has five homes in Mission Viejo, each home is licensed for six residents. Our Mission is to provide care that enables your loved to experience quality living and afford you the peace of mind...
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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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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.
Gracious Care Home is located in a beautiful area of Orange, Ca.Our Home has 5 large private rooms and one suite with a private bathroom. All rooms TV cable ready.All Gracious Care Homes maintain a 1:3 staff to resident ratio.
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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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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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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 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
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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.
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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It was an excellent experience. They were outstanding. They were so kind to my mom. There was a lot of love and personal care provided. They were personally invested in making sure everyone was...
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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.
Star Dust Home in Costa Mesa California is an intimate senior care home located in a hub of social activity. The Los Angeles metropolitan area is only miles down the road and the beach is even closer so there is always something going on for seniors to check out. From the exterior, Star Dust 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.
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
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.
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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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: Residential Care Home
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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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I think they are doing an excellent job. They have met all of my expectations. They are very friendly, and they treat him good. The food is good. He is safe and well fed. They keep him well bathed and well...
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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.
Marvelous advances in medical science have increased the life span of this generation. Although families earnestly desire to personally care for their elderly, the ills that accompany old age, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, heart disease and other such maladies, often require the care provided by an...
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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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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.

Cost of care homes in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $3,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Alamitos, CA with an average of $3,450 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Ana, CA vs. nearby cities

Santa Ana, CA
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Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Ana, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Ana, CA
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Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Santa Ana vs. other types of senior living

$4,837/mo
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Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Santa Ana, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,033/mo
Private
$5,037/mo
Studio
$4,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,333/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Santa Ana

Recent reviews for residential care home 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,

Britta Care in Anaheim, CA

4.3
This is a very nice place with very good care for the residents. I really like the staff at this community. The tour was great and they were able to show me everything that I needed and give me all of the information that I needed.

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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Comfort Keepers Home Care, Blessings Senior Care and St. Francis Home for the Elderly are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.

There are 564 residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See the full list.

The best care home facilities near you in Santa Ana, California are Blessings Senior Care. These care home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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