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Things seem to be working out very well. They have someone come by and play music, and they have mentioned some outings to the park, so they do try to keep them entertained and engaged. There really isn't...
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.
Residents of Fountain Valley may be wondering whether they can get assisted living care for their elderly relatives. At Assured Horizons VII, we pride ourselves on the level of service that we offer to senior citizens. Our center is set up to provide a community setting, that will be warm and...
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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.
Tucked away in the foothills of Safford Peak, and right next to Saguaro National Park lies Sunflower of Tucson, Arizona. This is an adult-active community of 967 homes. The goal of sunflower is to provide an affordable, relaxed and inviting lifestyle. This community is for adults who are still...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Irvine Cottage 8 in Irvine California is an assisted living center that has a unique cottage setting. This facility treats a number of chronic illnesses like Parkinson's Disease, and dementia. They do all the tasks for you so you can enjoy seeing your parents, relatives, or friends in a...
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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.
We serve older adults with dementia or Alzheimer's disease in all stages of the disease. We offer mild, moderate and late stage homes in order to group each individual with those who are similar to themselves. We also offer: music therapy, art therapy, animal/pet therapy and video camera...
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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.
    WHISPERING OAKS...a gentle, comfortable Home for Life, catering to older adults with memory loss     Three adorable, warm, family homes with 6-beds capacity, nestled in the heart of prestigious City of Irvine in close proximity to parks, doctor offices,...
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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.
We serve older adults with dementia or Alzheimer's disease in all stages of the disease. We offer mild, moderate and late stage homes in order to group each individual with those who are similar to themselves. We also offer: music therapy, art therapy, animal/pet therapy and video camera...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
We serve older adults with dementia or Alzheimer's disease in all stages of the disease. We offer mild, moderate and late stage homes in order to group each individual with those who are similar to themselves. We also offer: music therapy, art therapy, animal/pet therapy and video camera...
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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
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.
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We chose this community because it was less then a mile from were we lived. Hazel and Conrad are great people and great care givers. The meals looked really good and they were always very cheerful and seemed...
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.
Irvine Cottage 5 is beautifully located in Irvine, CA. We offer a senior living community in a cottage home. The beautifully landscaped grounds present a feeling of calmness and pleasantries. The surroundings, d?cor and amenities are just a few of the details that enhance the resident's style of...
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I really liked it there. I loved the caregivers, Susan and Mel, they are really really wonderful. I thought it was a great place. The only thing, financially there were some issues and my brother didn't like...
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.
   WHISPERING OAKS...a gentle, comfortable Home for Life, catering to older adults with memory loss     Three adorable, warm, family homes with 6-beds capacity, nestled in the heart of the prestigious city of Irvine in close proximity to parks, doctor offices, hospital,...
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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.
This facility contains four bedrooms as well as a large backyard. Three of the four rooms are shared by the clients, while the fourth is for the caregivers. All of the rooms are non-ambulatory. There are two full bathrooms inside the facility. There is a living room with several couches and a TV...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Family Choice 5Family Choice 5 is nestled within Huntington Beach, CA in Orange County. This residential care home in Southern California enjoys plenty of sunshine and warm weather all year long. The seaside city brings visitors year round as well since the beaches are inviting and there are...
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They did fine they exceeded my expectations. My mom was only here a short time before she died, so I don't have a whole lot of experience with them but, what I do know is that they were great.
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.
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) serve persons 60 and older. They provide room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care assistance with basic activities like personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking. Facilities usually centrally store and distribute...
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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.
Cheerful Heart Home Care III is an assisted living community situated in the sunny city of Huntington Beach, California. Huntington Beach is a seaside city located in Orange County and is known for its active art center, its sports and recreational amenities and its annual events. Residents enjoy...
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It is run by two people who take care of the five people there and they are very attentive. They help my wife manage her diabetes and provide a high level of care. They offer a good amount of activities...
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.
Our highly trained staff is committed to the well being of your loved ones! Providing individual care each resident requires.Our safe and secure environment grants families "peace of mind" you deserve.
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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.
Cheerful Heart Home II is an assisted living community located in the beautiful city of Huntington Beach, California. Huntington Beach is a seaside city situated in Orange County and is known for its bustling downtown district, its large Central Park and its year-round activities and events. The...
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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.
Meadowlark Gardens VIILocated in a quiet neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA. Meadowlark Gardens VII is an intimate senior care home with a huge heart. Life here begins with glorious weather that allows residents a year full of opportunities to spend time outdoors whenever they please—the secret...
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We moved my mom into Anaheim Care Guest Home a few months ago. We were so impressed with the Administrators and how welcoming they were when we went in for our initial discussion before deciding to move her...
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.
Anaheim Care Guest Home is situated within Anaheim, CA as a part of Orange County. The residential home care enjoys beautiful California weather with medium temperatures all year long. The sunshine draws visitors to the area and family and friends enjoy the activities the region provides as well....
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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.
We know that choosing a new living situation for your elderly loved one can be difficult, but once you see Cameo Eastside, an assisted living facility located in Costa Mesa, California, you will rest assured that we give the utmost care, with patience and dignity, to your loved one who may need...

Cost of assisted living in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is $4,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,896 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA vs. nearby cities

Santa Ana, CA
$4,167/mo
$3,967/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Ana, CA
$4,167/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,167/mo
$4,970/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Santa Ana, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,352/mo
Private
$5,029/mo
Studio
$5,361/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,911/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,258/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Santa Ana over time

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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 assisted living in Santa Ana

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Ana

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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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8
my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

  • Housekeeping
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Help with personal care
  • Laundry
  • Social activities and outings
  • 24-hour emergency response
Complete guide to assisted living
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