Assisted Living Communities in Santa Ana, California

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...

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Jennifer

5.0

December 20, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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

September 14, 2022

I visited this facility

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

June 21, 2022

I visited this facility

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...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA and Nearby Cities

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Ana

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Santa Ana, CA

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Ana

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Ana

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.