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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Ana, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Santa Ana, CA area.

We found 139 communities near Santa Ana, CA
Meadowlark Gardens IIIA

Meadowlark Gardens IIIA

6102 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (9.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Royal Guest Home

Royal Guest Home

1359 Valencia Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 (9.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach

Ivy Park at Huntington Beach

7401 Yorktown Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (9.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Family Choice 1

Family Choice 1

22201 Cape May Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (9.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Extraordinary Assisted Living of Huntington B

Extraordinary Assisted Living of Huntington B

6031 Sydney Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (9.5 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
JC Home for Seniors - Thor

JC Home for Seniors - Thor

6002 Thor Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (9.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Family Choice Senior Living

Family Choice Senior Living

3105 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Kaego's Richman Gardens

Kaego's Richman Gardens

317 N. Richman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

351 E Palm Dr, Placentia, CA 92870 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Oakmont of Huntington Beach

Oakmont of Huntington Beach

18922 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (9.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Meadowlark Gardens I

Meadowlark Gardens I

5912 Midiron Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (9.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Agape Cottage Viii

Agape Cottage Viii

4931 Carthage St, Placentia, CA 92870 (9.8 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
Arbor Palms Senior Living

Arbor Palms Senior Living

3411 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804 (9.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Roza's Care

Roza's Care

1538 Seville Street, Placentia, CA 92870 (9.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
  • Meadowlark Gardens IIIA
  • Royal Guest Home
  • Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
  • Family Choice 1
  • Extraordinary Assisted Living of Huntington B
  • JC Home for Seniors - Thor
  • Family Choice Senior Living
  • Kaego's Richman Gardens
  • Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Oakmont of Huntington Beach
  • Meadowlark Gardens I
  • Agape Cottage Viii
  • Arbor Palms Senior Living
  • Roza's Care

Senior Living Statistics for Santa Ana, California

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Santa Ana varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Santa Ana
Assisted Living $3,939
Memory Care $4,868
Independent Living $4,057
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,029
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,348
Nursing Home: Studio $5,389
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,645
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $7,934
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $5,258

Cost of Living in Santa Ana


In 2024, the cost of living in Santa Ana includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Santa Ana $3,939
Fullerton $4,144
Seal Beach $3,900

Here is how the cost of living in Santa Ana compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Santa Ana $3,939
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Santa Ana


Number of senior living facilities in:

Santa Ana

6

Surrounding Area

644

California

2078

Santa Ana Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Santa Ana, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Santa Ana has a population of 49,462.
  • 53% Male
  • 47% Female

Marital Status:

  • 41.7% Married
  • 10.2% Divorced
  • 44.9% Never Married
  • 3.2% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 22.4% of the population.
  • 10% in their 50s
  • 6.4% in their 60s
  • 3.4% in their 70s
  • 2.6% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 21.8% White
  • 0.5% Black
  • 4.6% Asian
  • 1.6% Native
  • 0.2% Pacific
  • 59.7% Identifying as Other
  • 11.7% Mixed Race
  • 87.2% Hispanic

Cities Near Santa Ana

Not set on Santa Ana? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
los angeles $4,304
Anaheim $3,957
Torrance $4,156
Pasadena $4,124
Orange $3,955
Long Beach $4,087
City Average Cost
Mission Viejo $4,315
Huntington Beach $4,003
Glendale $4,507
Newport Beach $4,029
Garden Grove $3,968
Burbank $4,306
City Average Cost
Laguna Niguel $4,432
Fullerton $4,144
Costa Mesa $3,979
San Juan Capistrano $4,280
Rancho Palos Verdes $4,011
San Dimas $3,807

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.