Best Senior Living in Santa Ana, California
16 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior care options in Santa Ana: 16 communities and 7 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 946 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 23options listed
- 4.2average rating, 18 rated
- 946family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Forever Young Memory Care
Santa Ana, California
5(33)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Citrus Post-Acute
Santa Ana, California
4.8(49)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ivy Terrace at South Coast
Santa Ana, California
4.8(40)
Memory Care
Bubbe & Zaydes Place
Santa Ana, California
4.7(25)
Assisted Living
St. Francis Home
Santa Ana, California
4.6(39)
Assisted Living
Grace's Home Assisted Living
Santa Ana, California
4.8(5)
Assisted Living
Clearwater At North Tustin
Santa Ana, California
4.4(14)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
The Hills
Santa Ana, California
4.2(121)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Advanced Rehab Center Of Tustin
Santa Ana, California
4.2(95)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
South Coast Global Medical Center
Santa Ana, California
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Willow View Gardens Assisted Living Facility
Santa Ana, California
4(6)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Town & Country Skilled Nursing Facility
Santa Ana, California
3.8(5)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior 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
4.8 (49 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 144 units
Families describe Citrus Post-Acute as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where nursing staff and the Social Services team are responsive, communicative, and attentive to residents' needs. Reviewers highlight…
- 3
4.8 (40 reviews)· Memory Care· 72 units
Families and outside care partners consistently describe this Santa Ana memory care community as warm, attentive, and flexible, with several reviewers highlighting the staff's willingness to accommodate visits at any…
- 4
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…
- 5
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…
- 6
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…
- 7
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…
- 8
4.2 (121 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 174 units
- 9
Advanced Rehab Center Of Tustin
4.2 (95 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Reviewers consistently praise the staff at Advanced Rehab Center of Tustin for warmth, attentiveness, and going beyond basic care needs. Families highlight strong nursing support during hospital-to-facility transitions…
- 10
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…
What families say about senior living in Santa Ana
Counted across the review summaries of 15 Santa Ana communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 80%
- Activities and social life 53%
- Medical and nursing care 53%
- Building and grounds 47%
- Food and dining 27%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 53%
- Communication with families 47%
- Building and upkeep 27%
- Staff attitude 20%
“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.😁💒🌷”
Senior Living in Santa Ana: the figures
- •Of the 13 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (14), wheelchair accessible (14), 24-hour staff (14), medication management (14), housekeeping (13), social activities (13).
Senior 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 23 communities listed in Santa Ana, 946 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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Senior Living in Santa Ana: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Santa Ana, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior living communities in Santa Ana, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior 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), Apex Home Health Care Services (4.9★, 61 ratings), Citrus Post-Acute (4.8★, 49 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Santa Ana?
Beyond senior living, Santa Ana has skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), assisted living (7 communities), home health (7 communities), memory care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Santa Ana?
Families rate Santa Ana senior living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 946 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Santa Ana senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 15 Santa Ana communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 53%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 53%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (53%), communication with families (47%), building and upkeep (27%).
Are there small senior living homes in Santa Ana?
Yes. Of the 13 Santa Ana communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Santa Ana nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Ana carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.