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 |
No independent living communities are listed directly in Santa Ana yet. Here are the closest options within about 15 miles.
620 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866-3000
Just blocks from historic downtown Orange, Park Plaza is an intimate village-style community located across the street from a lovely park. Park Plaza has an award-winning architectural style. It was built around a...
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...
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.
1 Witherspoon
Irvine, CA 92604
Life at Atria Woodbridge provides hassle-free independent living with superb services and amenities that allow residents to enjoy retirement living to the fullest.
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...
525 South Anaheim Hills Road
Anaheim, CA CA 92807
Don't settle for ordinary. Escape to The Meridian at Anaheim Hills, a luxury Anaheim, CA senior living community in Orange County. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all designed...
1731 W Medical Center Dr
Anaheim, CA 92801-1837
Emerald Court is an elegant senior living community located in sunny Anaheim. Here, you’ll find convenience and comfort in an exciting garden-like setting. We cater to active living and socializing, as well as...
380 S. Anaheim Hills Road
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Brookdale Nohl Ranch is a premier southern California senior living community serving seniors and their families from Anaheim Hills as well as surrounding towns of Orange, Anaheim, Yorba Linda and beyond. Amenities...
1455 Superior Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Newport Beach Plaza, located in the heart of the Gold Coast, one-half mile from the ocean, offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community.
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...
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
1925 Sunnycrest Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
Sunnycrest Senior Living in Fullerton has the best possible location in Orange County, a socially vibrant Energy Department, and stable Family Ownership that actually built the building.
800 Morningside Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
At Morningside, your life isn't just good. It's even better. e:
9151 Grindlay St
Cypress, CA 90630-3088
A National Church Residences property.
460 La Floresta Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
Capriana is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 5 ½ acre campus in Brea, CA. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Capriana provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and...
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...
13001 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638
Bathed in the bright sun of southern California, The Palms is nestled in a very quiet suburb of Los Angeles, right next to Orange County. You’ll love our friendly staff and everything there is to see and do just...