Despite Santa Ana's high cost of living, the city boasts a number of affordable assisted living options. It also has plenty of senior specific programs and educational opportunities.
Though Santa Ana's cost of living is 42% above the national average, the city's 80 assisted living options are not far out of line with the national average. According to a recent Genworth Financial "Cost of Care" survey, a stay in a one-bedroom assisted living facility in Santa Ana is $3,500 a month; the national average is $3,261. A private room in a nursing home is $217 a day.
Santa Ana has several senior centers. The Southwest Senior Center provides senior activities and classes including dance, cooking, exercise and fitness, sewing, computer, arts and crafts. The center also serves daily meals, has an HICAP counselor and Legal Aid representative on site and Meals are provided on a daily basis. A HICAP counselor and a Legal Aid representative are available on-site on a monthly basis. Preventive health care is available through a nurse on a monthly basis at the Senior Center. Another area program called "Seniors on the Go", takes seniors on trips to venues in and around the area. Most of the trips are free.
For seniors wanting to continue their education, the Santa Ana area has a number of senior specific resources. Huntington Beach Adult School provides senior classes, many of them free. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) provides two semesters of classes for one low fee. OLLI provides 2 semesters of learning for one low annual fee in subjects such literature, history, science, arts and travel. There is no homework of test taking. The Saddleback College Emeritus Institute offers classes in disciplines such as music, English literature, history, computer, physical exercise, art, health, Spanish and theater. UCLA and its Center on Aging offers memory training, community meetings featuring guest speakers, and a scholars program offers regular undergraduate classes to seniors at UCLA for discounted prices. For more information on these programs, click here.
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| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $3,510 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $6,810 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $7,830 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $4,050 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $4,290 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $1,670 |
Only 1 memory care option is listed directly in Santa Ana, so we have added nearby communities within about 15 miles.
2025 North Bush St
Santa Ana, CA 92706-2817
Providing an enriching experience, quality care, and vibrant lifestyle for seniors Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange is a choice community where seniors can make the benefits of quality assisted living a lifestyle....
2025 N. Bush Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Freeway close in downtown Santa Ana, Montecito Assisted Living provides an affordable, warm and caring atmosphere for seniors over the age of 60. We offer personalized assistance with activities of daily living,...
240 E. Third St.
Tustin, CA 92780
Personal attention from an expert team at our Tustin Dementia Care Community.
12291 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sunrise at Tustin in Tustin, California, offers superior services and exclusive amenities. Residents here enjoy daily activities and events, all based on personalized services and care options. Our beautiful,...
17200 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is situated between the San Diego Freeway and East Pacific Coast Highway in iconic Orange County. Enjoy being surrounded by parks providing ample outdoor recreation areas, near...
2891 Bear Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa, our beautiful, safe, and friendly community of quality caregivers, well trained professionals, and most importantly, satisfied residents. Located in Orange County,...
15302 Brookhurst St
Westminster, CA 92683-7099
Brookdale Brookhurst is an exceptional southern California senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care in Westminster, California. Amenities include Emergency Alert System, Pet Friendly,...
10200 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Brookdale Garden Grove, formerly Emeritus at Garden Manor is a Garden Grove, CA assisted living and memory care community. We are centrally located in North Orange County, easily accessible to freeways, close to local...
33 Creek Road
Irvine, CA 92604-4791
At beautiful Atria Golden Creek, seniors will find a friendly and welcoming retirement and assisted living community superior to surrounding California retirement living communities.
19191 Harvard Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612
For three decades, Regents Point has set the standard for comfortable senior living in Southern California. Located in the heart of Orange County in the master-planned city of Irvine, this landmark community is home to...
7401 Yorktown Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2757
At Sunrise of Huntington Beach, CA, senior living feels like a beach vacation. Located just minutes from the beautiful California coastline, our community has the feel of an Oceanside getaway, with beautiful...
641 S. Beach Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
Anaheim Crown Plaza is a retirement residence where we pride ourselves in serving the senior community and providing care and companionship to our residents who share similar backgrounds and interests. Come and...
200 N Dale Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
Brookdale Anaheim, formerly Emeritus at Fairwood Manor, is located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side of Anaheim. Our community has easy access to both the 91 and 5 freeways in North Orange County.
3411 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804
Whether for you or a loved one, Meridian Gardens of Ananheim offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Meridian Gardens of Anaheim, each member of...
1180 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Quality Independent Living, Assisted Living,Memory Care,Short Term Care
3901 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Welcome to Crown Cove, a luxurious, award winning, beautiful senior care community providing excellence in Assisted Living and Memory Care. Crown Cove is located in the seaside village of Corona del Mar and sits on...
4792 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-2464
Located in Yorba Linda, California, Sunrise of Yorba Linda offers assisted living services in a community focused on personal wellness, preferences, and an active social life. In this loving environment, staffed by...
17803 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Brookdale Yorba Linda, formerly Emeritus at Yorba Linda, is conveniently located in north Orange County close to both the 57 and 91 freeways, allowing for easy access from anywhere in Orange County and the Inland...
2226 North Euclid Street
Fullerton, CA 92635
Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our exterior architecture to our comfortable community areas and...
8271 Country Club Drive
Buena Park, CA 90621
Coyote Hills combines a warm, comfortable, family-like environment with state-of-the-art services and security. Located just blocks from Los Coyotes Country Club in a quiet residential neighborhood, it...
3850 Lampson Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740-2797
Located in Seal Beach, California, Sunrise of Seal Beach offers exclusive amenities and exceptional services that make life here more enjoyable for our residents. Sunrise of Seal Beach offers senior assisted living in...
5321 La Palma Avenue
La Palma, CA 90623-1703
Sunrise of La Palma, CA, is the kind of senior living community that helps residents live with meaning and purpose. Here in our spacious mansion featuring Spanish-style architecture, we offer devoted personal care,...
24552 Paseo de Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-4236
Villa Valencia Senior Living is a full-service senior living community located in the heart of beautiful Laguna Hills in Orange County, California. We offer exceptional independent living and assisted living...