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357 Residential Care Homes near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Residential care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Rancho Santa Margarita care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Anaheim Resort, West Anaheim and Downtown Anaheim.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Riverside, Orange and Mission Viejo.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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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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Assisted Living
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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Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes
Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments
Senior Apartments
Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Home Care
Home Care
Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Residential Care Home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3.8 / 5.0

This is a very nice place with very good care for the residents. I really like the staff at this community. The tour was great and they were able to show me everything that I needed and give me all of the information that I needed.

3.8 / 5.0

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 somewhat far al...

5 / 5.0

It was just divine timing that a spot had opened up there just before I was able to look at facilities. It was the first place we saw and it just felt completely right. Nothing has changed from that initial impression for any of us- it is clean, warm, and friendly. The residents are very well cared ...

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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa Regina benefits persons needing more than a few hours help in their own home and those who may require intervention or are at risk living alone. Our Villa Regina Nurture Caring plan considers both body and mind. The delicious and nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals together with...
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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.
Mission Viejo Care Cottages provide an elegant residential home care environment with care programs emphasizing optimal nutrition, hydration, mental simulation and physical activity. This program was developed to promote comfort, health, and well being. Our caregivers provide the highest...
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5.0 star rating [date removed] Getting a family member or friend into a board and care facility can be a very stressful proceed, its emotional, sometimes confusing, sometimes feeling did I make the right...
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.
Golden Coast Senior Living #1 has been completely renovated in 2018, new flooring, new bathrooms, paint, Kitchen etc.Feels light and bright with the addition of two new sky lights in the living. Feb 15th 2018 fully staffed and ready to receive six new residents that need our services.Usha...
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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.
Rainbow Cottage I is located in Mission Viejo, California and provides quality assisted living care for their residents. We, at Rainbow Cottage, are honored to serve your family member or loved one at our facility. Our specialization is creating the best environment for our residents to insure...
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Photo of Adriana Elderly Care Home IV
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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (AECH.Inc) board and care offers the best available alternative option. We provide necessary assistance in a homelike...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Golden Coast Senior Living #13
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Autumn Meadows II Autumn Meadows II is a micro-community senior care home in Mission Viejo, that can be found in Orange County in the Saddleback Valley of California. This location is a master-planned community, meaning every aspect has been carefully planned and constructed. As a result you will...
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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 at Augustin Gardens know that making a decision for Elder Care is difficult. Entrusting the care of a loved one is never an easy decision. Many new emotions are felt. By choosing Augustin Gardens you will know that your loved one is receiving the best care available. At Augustin Gardens we...
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Moving my dad here was the right decision he has adjusted well and doing great. He loves the food here he can't say enough about it. The staff is friendly not only to him but to us as well when we are there....
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.
Senior living communities can't get much better than Mission Viejo Care Cottages located in the midst of Mission Viejo, California. Our gorgeous cottages are designed for the elderly, equipped with disability equipment to make living much easier for them. Our community is also very affordable no...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Golden Years Senior Home is an assisted living community located in Mission Viejo, California in Orange county. Golden Years Senior Home is just a few miles from both the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and Laguna Beach, offering senior residents both the option to enjoy long walks in the shade of...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for a loved one can be one of the most difficult decisions made in in many peoples' lives. Fortunately, making such a decision is simplified by talking to us at Irvine Cottage 10. Irvine Cottage 10 is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood in Mission...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
JP Senior Homes Acropolis is located in the beautiful city Mission Viejo, CA. We offer the best facility and amenities for the senior citizens that reside with us. We have the choice of either getting a private studio or a semi-private studio. Our homes have secured patios, living rooms, country...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Pacific Home Care Lake Forest II
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: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seaside Terrace III is located in the area of Laguna Hills in beautiful Mission Viejo, California. Our assisted living facility prides itself in offering the wonderful Lakeside environment that appeals to the elderly. A person can schedule a special tour to view the properties and check the...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Golden Years Residential Care is a residential care home located in the lovely city of Mission Viejo, California. You will find this great little town tucked away in Saddleback Valley. This master-planned community offers everything that you would want in a hometown. From a delicious range of...
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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: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of B and B's Country Manor
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.
Photo of Villa Regina II
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa Regina benefits persons needing more than a few hours help in their own home and those who may require intervention or are at risk living alone. Our Villa Regina Nurture Caring plan considers both body and mind. The delicious and nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals together with...
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Ever since my mother [name removed] has been under your care she has gained some weight and seems to be more happy than the previous facility where she resided. [Name removed], my mom’s main care giver has...
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.
Thank you for you interest in Golden Coast Senior Living for your loved one! Golden Coast Senior Living, has five homes in Mission Viejo, each home is licensed for six residents. Our Mission is to provide care that enables your loved to experience quality living and afford you the peace of mind...

Cost of care homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Margarita is 3553.66 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverado, CA with an average of 3497.33 per month.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$3,554

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 are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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