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565 Residential Care Homes near Santa Ana, CA

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Residential care homes in Santa Ana may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, 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, Platinum Triangle and West Anaheim.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Orange and West Covina.

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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 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 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.
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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 offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 Santa Ana, CA
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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.

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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...

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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: 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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I moved my 81 yr old friend there into a private room with a lot of sunlight. The staff Susan & Rex are very friendly and seem aim to please. Maita, the supervisor was very thorough in the check in and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
GM Guest Home II is a senior care home located in Tustin, CA in Orange County. Located at a very strategic and convenience location that is well served with major avenues. Our Charming community is surrounded by businesses that were in the past blacksmith stores have been converted to a library,...
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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
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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.
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Laney’s cottage cared for my mother in law for 13 months. What they offer in care and comfort for us as a family was priceless. We had the confidence and security to know we did the best we could do for...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
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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.
The Little Company, Inc. - Amaganset The Little Company is a spacious, elegant senior care manor in Tustin, CA is perfect for those looking for assisted living that is a cut above the rest. Because we are so close to the Interstate 5, residents are always a short drive away from Orange County's...
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This is a nice community. The only issues I have is that they need more activities and more socializing. It's not good for them to be sitting around and watching TV. The other issue I have is that it needs...
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 home-like and safe senior living home facility of Valley Guest Home II is located in the city of Fountain Valley, California within minutes of major hospitals and freeways. Our goal at Valley Guest Home II is to assure that your senior family members are provided with essential...
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I was impressed by how clean and bright the home was. It had a very cheerful atmosphere and the residents all seemed very well cared for and happy. The caretakers were very kind and patient.
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.
COLUMNS CARE HOME is situated in a peaceful upscale neighborhood, conveniently located in No. Tustin close to major hospitals, medical centers and freeways.Our experienced caregivers are dedicated to serving the residents' individual needs. We offer a wide range of activities especially tailored...
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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.
When the time comes to address the day to day care of an elderly loved one, it is difficult to find an environment designed to meet your loved one's needs and find a home environment that emulates the serenity they may be have had in their own home. With the proper due diligence, there are many...
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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 love it. It's a really good fit. I just know the minute we walked in. It's clean, they are all very nice. It was comparable to other places in price. She will be able to stay here all the way to hospice...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Heart to Heart Care Home for Elderly Heart to Heart Care Home for Elderly is a residential care home located in Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County in an area known for farming and manufacturing. Residents will enjoy the South Coast Metro area with its great shops, stores and theater. Residents will...
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Overall, it's been a positive experience, and I would recommend them. I have peace of mind that they are taking good care of my loved one. I think the staff are great. The only thing that's lacking is...
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.
The Heathers - Seaside Cottage I provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the...
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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.
Reina's Care Home is a senior assisted living facility that is located in Costa Mesa, California. The average family finds it difficult to select an assisted living facility that is reliable and caring. We take extreme pride in offering a warm home setting for our residents. We offer critical...
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My father currently resides at the Seraphim. He has lived there for the last 3 years, he had difficulty living by himself and he didn't want to accept it. The administrator, who is the son of the owner, is...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
The Seraphim, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a residential care home dedicated to serving the needs of seniors in Orange County and surrounding areas. Just minutes southeast of Los Angeles and north of San Diego, Costa Mesa has grown from a semi-rural farming community into an up and...
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What a blessing, a warm & caring environment for our brother when he was no longer able to care for himself.Its like a family home, very clean & organized with a relaxing & peaceful backyard that residents...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Angela's Residential Care in Costa Mesa, California is located in Orange County. It is the perfect place for seniors who need a little help with bathing, dressing, grooming and medication management, but who do not need twenty-four-hour supervision. This residential care home is just like any...
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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.
Dulce's Care Home is just what it sounds like. It's a care home for the elderly who want to live in a nurturing environment where they receive assisted living services and get the medical care they need as well. The aim of this home is to make sure that every resident feels comfortable in their...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
A beautiful building is important.But it’s what happens inside that makes all the difference.There is a place for you or your loved one at Traditions of Columbus in Columbus, IN.You may be searching for a feeling of community with people who share your interests, someplace safe and comfortable...
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It was the perfect place for my mother. The house was always clean and smelled good. All food that was served was fresh and organic. They puréed food for my mom since she had trouble swallowing. The...
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.
Beginning her career as a nurse in the Philippines before moving to California, Corazon Lopez opened her own residential care home, in 2000. Corazon and her staff love taking care of people and have extraordinary skills in helping those with memory care needs.Diamond Manor has four rooms (both...
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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.
With over 15 years' experience, Shangri-La is a beautiful, spacious executive home providing high quality care and supervision in a comfortable family environment. We provide 24/7 professional care for residents needing assistance with daily living including laundry, bathing, grooming, dressing,...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
6  Beds Residential Care Facility for the elderly (Board &  Care)Managed  and owned by a Registered Nurse & Licensed Vocational Nurse who lives in the premises making sure plan of quality care for a loved one is properly implemented.
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I was not able to give this care home a 5 as I think the residents spent to much time sitting. I think they could offer some exercise classes or more activities. They do take them for a walk every morning...
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.
The Golden Years Guest Home is conveniently located in the heart of Tustin, CA. It is a small family owned facility, with access to caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your loved ones will be cared for by professionals. The owner, Zeny Deocampo, is a registered nurse with over forty years...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
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This is the second place that I have put my mother in and it is definitely the better of the two. It is a brighter nicer place and all the people are very nice. They have very good activities, the cooking...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Hale Makua Hale Makua is a senior care home with a group home setting in Fountain Valley, in beautiful Orange County California. The location, central to parks, restaurants, shopping destinations, and more, provides the convenience of a small town without being too far from the San Diego freeway...
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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.
Leah Loving Elderly Care is a licensed residential care facility located in Fountain Valley, California, part of sunny Orange County. The family-owned Leah Loving Elderly Care senior living facility offers 24/7 tailored care services to meet the needs of its residents. We pride ourselves in...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.

Cost of care homes in Santa Ana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Ana is 3528.23 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Tustin, CA with an average of 3517.85 per month.

Average cost comparisons near Santa Ana, CA

Average monthly costs

Santa Ana, CA

$3,528

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
More about care homes
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Lola Senior Guest Home, Blessings Senior Care and Comfort Keepers Home Care are the top rated residential care home facilities near Santa Ana, California. See full list of communities.

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