Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana, California, offers a variety of senior living options to fit different budget needs. The least expensive choice is assisted living, averaging $3,939 per month, while the most costly option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, averaging $7,934 per month. Independent living, priced at $4,057, and a semi-private room in a nursing home at $4,348, are other relatively affordable options. Additionally, memory care comes in at $4,868, with other nursing home arrangements offering a private room for $5,029, studio units at $5,389, and a detached cottage for about $5,258.

Assisted living costs an average of $3,939 per month in Santa Ana. This is less expensive than nearby Fullerton, which costs $4,144 per month, but slightly more than Seal Beach, which costs $3,900 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Santa Ana compares to California and the national average:

There are 6 different senior living communities in Santa Ana. If you decide to look for communities near Santa Ana, there are 531 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of California, there are 1,923 facilities in the state.

Seniors account for a notable 27.3% of Santa Ana, California's total population of 311,379, reflecting a diverse demographic landscape. Among these seniors, 12.1% are in their 50s, 8.3% in their 60s, 4.3% in their 70s, and 2.6% are 80 and over. The gender split is slightly in favor of males, with 51.5% of senior residents being male and 48.5% female. In terms of marital status, 43.4% of seniors are married, 9.2% are divorced, 43.5% have never married, and 3.9% are widowed. Santa Ana's seniors are culturally diverse, with a robust 77% identifying as Hispanic and 47.5% as other. The makeup also includes 25.3% White, 11.8% Asian, 13% mixed race, and smaller groups such as Black and Native American, each at 1.1%, and Pacific at 0.2%, illustrating the city’s rich multicultural tapestry.