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| Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Garden Grove (West Garden Grove) | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
105
Rank
#985 / 1665 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
63
Rank
#564 / 2096 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
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Rank
#1034 / 1209 | 73.6% | Welltower Tenant Group LLC; Oakmont Mgmt Group LLC | Private / Shared Suite |
| Bubbe & Zaydes Place |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Ana (Portola Park) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
105
Rank
#1337 / 1665 | No |
68
Facility
68
CA AVG
63
Rank
#806 / 2096 | 4 | 1 | - | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
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Rank
#298 / 1209 | 66.7% | Bubbe & Zayde's Place, Inc. | - |
| Crescent Landing at South Coast |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Ana (South Coast Metro) | -
Facility
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CA AVG
105 | No |
68
Facility
68
CA AVG
63
Rank
#806 / 2096 | - | - | - | -
Facility
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CA AVG
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| Flower Park Plaza |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Santa Ana (Flower Park) | 198
Facility
198
CA AVG
105
Rank
#172 / 1665 | No |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
63
Rank
#267 / 2096 | - | - | - | -
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-
CA AVG
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| Clearwater at North Tustin |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Ana | 124
Facility
124
CA AVG
105
Rank
#540 / 1665 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
63
Rank
#1695 / 2096 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
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#835 / 1209 | 90.3% | Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire Ope | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| A Touch Of Care Manor | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | A Touch Of Care Manor LLC | — |
| Absolute Elderly Care,CORP. | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | Absolute Elderly Care, CORP. | — |
| Agape Senior Homes LLC | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | Agape Senior Homes LLC | — |
| Bubbe & Zayde's Place II | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | Curkin, Bonnie R. | — |
| Bubbe & Zayde's Place IV | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | Curkin, Bonnie R. | — |
| Bubbe & Zayde's Place Vii | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | Bubbe & Zayde's Place, INC. | — |
| Bubbe And Zayde's Place, INC | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | Bubbe And Zaydes Place, INC. | — |
| Casa Palma | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | Strong Tower, INC | — |
| Century Guest Home, The | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | Deocampo, Elena B. & Julius & Liezl, Gp's | — |
| Crossroads Elderly Care | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | Clayton, Michael A. & Patricia | — |
| Devoted Family Care Home | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | Cjj Residential Care Facility INC | — |
| Flowers Family Care | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | Flowers Family Care LLC | — |
| Garden Of Joy Guest Home | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | Jmc Community Care Facility INC | — |
| Garden Of Sage Guest Home | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jrs Community Care Facility INC | — |
| Golden Senior Assisted Living I | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | Golden Senior Assisted Living INC | — |
| Golden Tiara Guest Home | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | Legacy Home Care, LLC | — |
| Grace's Home #2 | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | V & V Enterprises, INC. | — |
| Guardian Angels Homes I | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | Guardian Angels Homes, INC. | — |
| Guardian Angels Homes II | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | Guardian Angels Homes, INC. | — |
| Guardian Angels Homes III | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | Guardian Angels Homes, INC. | — |
| Guardian Angels Homes IV | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | Guardian Angels Homes, INC. | — |
| Hill Manor Elderly Care | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | Gpm Healthcare Management INC | — |
| Hills Of Highland, The | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | Hills Of Highland, INC, The | — |
| Nothing Hills Guest Home LLC | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | Nothing Hills Guest Home LLC | — |
| Rose Garden Villa | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | Santa Ana Community Care Facility INC | — |
| Sunshine Days For The Elderly | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | Valbi Group INC | — |
| Vass Senior Care | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | Vass, Agoston | — |
| Violet Residential Care 2 | RC | Santa Ana | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | Violet Residential Care 2 | — |
Formerly known as Valley View Memory Care, Crescent Landing at Garden Grove is a distinguished Memory Care community offering premier services to the vibrant senior community. With a specialization in Memory Care tailored for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia-related conditions, Crescent Landing is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its senior residents. Situated less than 10 miles from renowned attractions, Crescent Landing offers a unique opportunity for residents to engage in a vibrant and diverse array of experiences.
Established in 1999, Crescent Landing at Garden Grove provides a nurturing and home-like environment that assures you that your loved ones receive the personalized care they deserve. Central to Crescent Landing’s mission is the celebrated SPARK program, an award-winning initiative that ensures your loved ones receive round-the-clock care, fostering a lifestyle that is not only content but also deeply fulfilling. They extend their care to Orange County and surrounding areas, including Anaheim, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Cerritos, La Mirada, Los Alamitos, Whittier, San Dimas, Stanton, and Long Beach.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a senior residential facility providing holistic care for the body and soul. The approach at Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving needs of loved ones. They tirelessly strive to offer the utmost care, supporting residents in preserving their independence while fostering a strong sense of community. Located in Santa Ana, California, each of their homes is staffed around the clock, ensuring that residents’ healthcare needs are addressed promptly, day or night. Residents have the opportunity to age in place and remain within the community for the entirety of their lives.
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a non-medical facility. Still, it offers in-home medical services, including podiatry, mobile x-ray and laboratory services, medication supervision, and regular doctor visits. Moreover, the community possesses hospice and dementia waivers, signifying their unwavering commitment to ensuring that patients with dementia are never turned away. What sets them apart is the harmonious blend of culture, tradition, and premium senior services, all within a warm and familial setting that residents proudly call home. With a maximum of six residents per house, seniors can continue to follow their schedules, habits, and routines while benefiting from the personal attention and support they need.
Crescent Landing Santa Ana offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. A Frontier Management community, seniors can expect nothing but elegance and luxury. The cozy memory care living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff.
Crescent Landing’s lifestyle is all about satisfying each senior’s wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings. Their exclusive SPARK™ program focuses on individual care plans that help reach holistic wellness.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Make every moment of your later years count with Flower Park Plaza, an astounding community set in the vibrant neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. Here, residents find the accommodation that best suits their lifestyle with the community’s 198 cozy and specially designed studio and cozy one-bedroom floor plans. Equipped with full kitchens and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, residents can rest assured of enjoying comfort and convenience to its finest.
As a CCH owned- and operated community, the community offers a relatively affordable cost of living while providing the highest quality of life. Residents are also free to explore nearby attractions for leisure and have easy access to their needs with convenient public transportation. Community amenities also include a television lounge with library, a large community room, and an on-site laundry room, ensuring residents gain meaningful interactions and easily handle their chores.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Parking Available
Recreational Activities
A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility at North Tustin, Clearwater, is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.
A member of the Clearwater group, North Tustin provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by its essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 412 - 420 / 459 / 552 - 638 / 821 - 925 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Santa Ana, CA
What is the average cost of independent living in Santa Ana, CA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Santa Ana, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Santa Ana, CA?
Independent living in Santa Ana, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Santa Ana, CA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 101 licensed independent living communities in Santa Ana, CA.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 independent living communities in Santa Ana, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Santa Ana, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Santa Ana, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Santa Ana, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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