Best Assisted Living in Santa Ana, California
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Santa Ana. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 162 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 7communities
- 4.5average rating, 7 rated
- 162family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Forever Young Memory Care
Santa Ana, California
5(33)
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Bubbe & Zaydes Place
Santa Ana, California
4.7(25)
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St. Francis Home
Santa Ana, California
4.6(39)
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Grace's Home Assisted Living
Santa Ana, California
4.8(5)
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Clearwater At North Tustin
Santa Ana, California
4.4(14)
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Willow View Gardens Assisted Living Facility
Santa Ana, California
4(6)
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Town & Country Senior Living
Santa Ana, California
3.7(40)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in Santa Ana
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
5 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Forever Young Memory Care holds a 5 out of 5 rating from 33 Google reviewers, though no individual review comments or amenity details are available to describe specific experiences.
- 2
4.7 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Families describe Bubbe & Zayde's Place as a warm, home-like assisted living community where staff form close, family-style bonds with residents, including those needing dementia care. Reviewers frequently highlight the…
- 3
4.6 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living· 74 units
Reviewers describe St. Francis Home as a warm, faith-centered residence for senior women run by Franciscan Sisters, with families praising the personal attention and religious life offered. The community has served…
- 4
4.8 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living
Grace's Home is a small board-and-care residence in Santa Ana that families describe as clean, attentive, and personally run. All five Google reviews are five-star, praising the caregiving couple who operate the home and…
- 5
4.4 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 124 units
Families describe attentive, communicative staff who made move-in transitions smoother, along with praise for the dining experience and peaceful outdoor grounds. Reviews are uniformly positive, though the sample size is…
- 6
Willow View Gardens Assisted Living Facility
4 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 130 units
Willow View Gardens is a small assisted living community in Santa Ana with a handful of Google reviews averaging 4 out of 5. Several reviewers speak warmly of specific staff members and describe the facility as friendly…
- 7
3.7 (40 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 328 units
Families describe a long-established nonprofit, faith-based continuing care community where residents can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing as needs change. Reviews are…
What families say about assisted living in Santa Ana
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Santa Ana communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 71%
- Activities and social life 43%
- Building and grounds 43%
- Food and dining 29%
- Value for money 29%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 71%
- Communication with families 57%
- Building and upkeep 29%
- Staff attitude 14%
“Had the pleasure of having lunch here yesterday. The dining room was beautiful and the food was delicious. Lots of options and fresh ingredients. All of the residents look genuinely happy and everyone is so friendly. I would feel very comfortable bringing my loved ones here to live/visit.”
“My mom had dementia. She has not known me in a decade the nuns took care of her and gave her proper medication she is back. knows and loves me.😁💒🌷”
Assisted Living in Santa Ana: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (6), medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), social activities (6), housekeeping (6), dietary accommodations (6).
Assisted Living near Santa Ana
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tustin2 mi | 8 | 4.2 / 5 | 2 mi |
| Orange4.1 mi | 36 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 mi |
| Irvine5.2 mi | 21 | 4.3 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Fountain Valley5.7 mi | 17 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Garden Grove6.2 mi | 33 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.2 mi |
| Costa Mesa6.4 mi | 17 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.4 mi |
| Anaheim8 mi | 65 | 4.4 / 5 | 8 mi |
| Westminster8.3 mi | 6 | 4.7 / 5 | 8.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Santa Ana, 162 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Santa Ana ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Santa Ana: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Santa Ana, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Santa Ana, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Santa Ana are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Forever Young Memory Care (5★, 33 ratings), Grace's Home Assisted Living (4.8★, 5 ratings), Bubbe & Zaydes Place (4.7★, 25 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Santa Ana?
Beyond assisted living, Santa Ana has skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), home health (7 communities), memory care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Santa Ana?
Families rate Santa Ana assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 162 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Santa Ana assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Santa Ana communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), activities and social life (mentioned for 43%), building and grounds (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (71%), communication with families (57%), building and upkeep (29%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Santa Ana?
Yes. Of the 5 Santa Ana communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.