Located about 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Ana sits within the Santa Ana Valley in southwestern California. In 2024, assisted living in this community costs about $5,748 per...
On average, local facilities earn a quality score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars. To learn about this rating, refer to the 3021 reviews reviews in our directory.
1452 Goldrush Drive, San Dimas, CA 91773
3.0
(2 reviews)
My parent is in La Posada. It is excellent. I like that there is not a lot of people there. Their dining room is just a normal dining room, and the rooms are nice. ...
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141 SOUTH KNOTT AVENUE, Anaheim, CA 92804
2.7
(4 reviews)
My brother was a resident/patient there for 3 plus years, completely bedridden. He was 100% dependent on the staff caring for him. I don’t believe Anaheim Terrace has ever had to deal with a patient worse then him. Yet, thy tolerated this man in th...
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11111 MYRTLE ST., Downey, CA 90241
2.7
(4 reviews)
I have toured this facility. It is assisted living. Located on a nice, safe street. Clean and well maintained, non-ordorous. Resident's seem to be active doing things as you walk in. The administrator is very caring and seems to know her residen...
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116 W. Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835
2.5
(2 reviews)
My sister moved to Las Palmas Home Care. It's a very, very large home and a lot of space. Her room is private, it has a beautiful window, looking out at the beautiful hills of Fullerton, and it's comfortable. Everybody's very kind and her needs are m...
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11861 Loraleen, Garden Grove, CA 92841
2.5
(2 reviews)
My father-in-law moved into Maureen Guest Home. It seems to be OK, good for the price, and Victor is giving good care. The meals are included in the rent....
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1538 Seville Street, Placentia, CA 92870
2.5
(2 reviews)
My mom is in Roza's Care. It's like a regular house where there are only five people. It's very clean and homey. There are wide-spaced hallways and open spaces, so it's not small. I like the care because there's one person to five people. The only th...
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1717 Tamarron Drive, Corona, CA 92883
2.5
(2 reviews)
Gabriela Care Home is a beautiful home, very spacious, and the owner is very accommodating and very helpful. It's very clean and very comfortable for my father. They can accommodate six residents, and they have four residents right now. They have pri...
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1440 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802
2.4
(11 reviews)
I love Buena Vista Care Center. Honestly it is a gem here in Anaheim. I trust them for leading me every step of the way to getting my mother up on her feet. Every nurse so caring and friendly. Also the front end staff so knowledgeable about what I ...
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3415 W BALL ROAD, Anaheim, CA 92804
2.3
(8 reviews)
Excellent place, the staff are wonderful, nursing attendant were willing to help mo matter how busy they are. What was amazing was when the nursing director answer the call bell in room 7 assisted our dad to bed from his wheelchair and made sure he h...
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673 Center Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2.0
(3 reviews)
Although this place needs a good face lift, the people here are so nice & caring. Not only for your loved one you place here but also for you. The Dr even called me up directly at home to talk about my Father's condition. He spent over an hour on the...
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2622 W Olive Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
2.0
(1 reviews)
Loving Care Facility for the Elderly was a private home and there was no private bathroom. It was shared by six or seven in the community. I walked in, the room was dark, and people were sitting there watching TV. There's a hallway with rooms off of ...
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25475 Adriana Street, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2.0
(1 reviews)
When I toured the Seaside Terrace III, they were your normal people that were pretty much on hospice, and that wouldn't have been good for my wife. She was pretty active and wanted to talk to people. So that just wasn't the right fit. This was one of...
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2441 W. ORANGETHORPE AVENUE, Fullerton, CA 92833
2.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been in Fullerton Residential Manor for about a year, and there have been quite a few problems but he is still OK. The food is terrible. They have activities like bingo, but he does not play them. The dining area is OK, and it looks clean....
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17846 Tacoma Circle, Villa Park, CA 92861
2.0
(1 reviews)
Sunshine Retirement Home is just a house. It's a residential care home. I would describe it as poor. I was not happy with it from the time we stepped through the door. The staff were not overly pleasant; they were just cordial. The dining area was ve...
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735 E. Hanks Street, Azusa, CA 91702
1.5
(2 reviews)
I admitted my dad to the Loving Care Home last November. Somehow, I don't like the place. They increased the price in the middle of the stay, and they didn't allow my dad to go back there after he went to the hospital. The whole thing got very unhapp...
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4515 ORCHARD STREET, Montclair, CA 91763
1.0
(1 reviews)
A social worker found Montclair Guest Home for me. The only thing I can say nice about this place is most of the staff that work here are very nice. However, the people that own it and the administration are terrible people. About 80% of the people h...
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26291 Avenida Calidad, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1.0
(1 reviews)
I'm not happy with Seasons where my mother is staying. There are five to six bedrooms at the place, the helpers barely speak English, and every time I call the house, it goes to the answering machine. I have to check with the Sheriff to know how my m...
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10650 54TH STREET, Mira Loma, CA 91752
1.0
(1 reviews)
I did not get a sense of security for my loved one. The people who run this facility live and elsewhere and therefore not always there. It appeared to be more of a private home with so called "assisted living" and "independent living" on the other ...
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1109 WEST BEVERLY BLVD., Montebello, CA 90640
1.0
(2 reviews)
We visited and looked around Golden Manor. We had an appointment, but the lady never showed up. The person behind the window gave us the tour, and said she would get back to us, but she never did. I didn't like that. It's affordable, but it's not a v...
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12803 E. Orange Drive, Whittier, CA 90601
1.0
(1 reviews)
I would not recommend Garden Homes I to anybody. It's a private home that's old and unclean. They have a very small little living room with a small TV. The rooms were very small. They didn't look very clean and it had a funny odor. I didn't care for ...
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Assisted Living
Jennifer
5.0
Review of Town & Country
My dad is at Town & Country Manor. It's great. It's very clean. It's a big place, but it's easy to get around. There are dining rooms, and the staff is really friendly. They have a brand new memory...
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Reviewer#JM190822a
5.0
Review of Town & Country
I had an in-person tour of Town & Country Manor. I liked their nice green courtyard and putting green. The staff was friendly, helpful, and answered questions. The facility was clean, light, and...
Assisted Living
Carolyn
5.0
Review of Town & Country
I was able to tour Town & Country Manor. Their food menu looked very good and they have a varied menu. They had a very nice patio area where the guests can go outside, and I liked that area. The...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Santa Ana pay around $5,748 monthly. This tracks about $400 over the national median, but it compares favorably to the California norm of $6,250 and trends below rates in many nearby cities. For example, in Santa Maria, seniors pay higher rates of around $6,500, and in San Diego, facilities charge roughly $7,250.
Santa Ana
$5,748
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Riverside
$5,324
Oxnard
$5,800
Santa Maria
$6,500
San Diego
$7,250
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Santa Ana through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
At around $5,748 per month, assisted living ranks among the more economical senior care solutions in Santa Ana. By comparison, seniors who choose in-home care or home health care pay about $925 more, and nursing home costs come in at around $10,646. Only adult day health care costs less at approximately $1,690.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$5,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Since data for Santa Ana is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, instead.
Many resource providers are dedicated to helping seniors live in Santa Ana. The following resources are a few examples of what’s available to the city’s older residents. They include where to get medical attention if they spent time in the U.S. military, how to get help if they can’t resolve a dispute with their care provider and how they can contribute towards their community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 | The Council on Aging-Southern California is a nonprofit organization focused on helping seniors in the counties of Orange and Riverside. One of its services is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, an advocate for residents in senior living communities. Residents and others can register complaints about care standards with the ombudsman, who will investigate and try to resolve their complaints with the facilities' owners and managers. The ombudsman also educates seniors on their rights. |
| RSVP - Orange County | (714) 953-5757 | RSVP is a nonprofit organization with many years of experience matching seniors with spare time and life skills to charities and government agencies that rely on the help of volunteers. Operating through OneOC, a local nonprofit, RSVP connects volunteers to suitable organizations. Examples of voluntary work include delivering fresh meals to homebound seniors, driving others to medical appointments and preparing food parcels for low-income families. Seniors with specific skills may also have the opportunity to mentor Orange County's younger residents. |
| Santa Ana Senior Center | (714) 647-6540 | The Santa Ana Senior Center, and Southwest Senior Center, are local hubs for adults aged 60+, enabling them to enjoy quality time with others in their age group. The centers offer recreational, educational and fitness programs designed to stimulate the mind and body, in addition to generating a welcoming social environment for seniors. |
| Santa Ana VA Clinic | (714) 434-4600 | Santa Ana VA Clinic is part of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. It provides primary care for U.S. military veterans and their families. The clinic also specializes in mental health treatments and delivering care via telehealth programs. Other on-site services include radiology and audiology, optometry and podiatrist visits once per month. Patients needing greater levels of care get referred to the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, which is approximately a 20-minute journey from the clinic. |
Santa Ana-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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