Best Memory Care in Santa Ana, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 memory care providers in Santa Ana, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Ana, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 129The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Ana, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Forever Young Memory Care
MC
AL
Santa Ana
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,429 / 1,887
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #392 / 1,313
A+Forever Young Senior LivingPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana
MC
AL
Santa Ana
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #876 / 1,492
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,521 / 1,887
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,270 / 1,452
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #830 / 1,313
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care
MC
AL
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #860 / 1,492
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #511 / 1,887
11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #712 / 1,313
-Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCPrivate / Shared Suite
Town & Country
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Santa Ana
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 103
Rank #42 / 1,492
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #746 / 1,887
39
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #11 / 1,452
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,301 / 1,313
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Clearwater at North Tustin
MC
AL
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #490 / 1,492
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,533 / 1,887
22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #263 / 1,313
-Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Hills Post Acute
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (Meredith Parkwood)
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1,492
No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #669 / 1,887
21--
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 13
Rank #2 / 1,452
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #166 / 1,313
A+--
Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange
MC
AL
Santa Ana (Santa Ana Triangle)
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #441 / 1,492
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 57
Rank #444 / 1,887
43
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,274 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
58.5%
Facility 58.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,084 / 1,313
-All Health Holdings Corp-
Crescent Landing at South Coast
MC
Santa Ana
-No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #723 / 1,887
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Santa Ana. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Forever Young Memory Care

Living with Alzheimer’s and dementia is a unique set of challenges to daily living, but, with Forever Young, memory care services espouse purposeful living and compassionate care. To provide the best experience, a warm and professional staff gets to know each resident, their unique personalities, history, to personalize the ideal care plan.

At Forever Young, residents receive the full range of assistance daily, including three nutritious meals, grooming, and physician visits. Stimulating activities are also conducted to make your new life at this memory care home a comfortable experience such as gardening, bird feeding at Forever Young’s custom aviary, ice cream socials, music therapy and more.

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Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana

12291 Newport Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Overview of Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana

Ivy Park at Tustin offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care

Operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community on Valley View Street in Garden Grove, California. Kyle Coleman serves as the administrator. The community is specifically for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The nearest hospital is about 5 miles away.

The single-story community has 72 beds with a combination of private and shared suites. It currently has an occupancy rate of 74%. Through its SPARK program, residents receive personalized support tailored to the challenges of memory loss rather than a traditional assisted living model. This means care is adapted to each person’s individual needs.

Residents benefit from housekeeping, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs. There’s a variety of structured daily activities that encourage engagement and routine. Beauty services are available on-site. The community welcomes pets, so residents can remain close to a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100. Many nearby errands can be reached on foot, which can make regular visits more convenient for family members. State inspections conducted by the California Department of Social Services have generally focused on administrative and procedural matters, including documentation practices and emergency response protocols, rather than identifying a single recurring concern.

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Overview of Town & Country

Town & Country offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Santa Ana, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Town & Country offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 328 beds, and total nurse staffing is 5h 22m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Sara Modugno is the administrator, and Christian And Missionary Alliance operates the community.

A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

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Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

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.

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Overview of The Hills Post Acute

Recognized as Santa Ana’s foremost location for short-term rehabilitation, The Hills Post Acute is a senior community committed to service excellence, ensuring a stay that is both comfortable and conducive to therapeutic healing. Staying at the forefront of their field through ongoing education, physical and occupational therapists leverage the latest research to enhance balance and mitigate fall risks. They employ a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities and a comprehensive therapy program encompassing strengthening, balance training, pain management, wound care, urinary incontinence solutions, and expanding patients’ range of motion.

The rehabilitation journey at The Hills Post Acute is characterized by dedication, innovation, and a focus on each individual’s overall health and recovery. Their dedicated and skilled team collaborates closely with each resident, their families, and their healthcare providers. This collaborative effort results in the creation of comprehensive and highly effective care and treatment plans individually tailored to the specific needs of each senior patient.

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Overview of Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange

Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Ana, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The two care levels may make Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 130 beds in the Santa Ana Triangle neighborhood, an area with a Walk Score of 78. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Alma Espinal serves as administrator, and All Health Holdings operates the community.

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Overview of Crescent Landing at South Coast

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.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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 Memory Care in Santa Ana, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in Santa Ana, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Santa Ana, CA is approximately $5,750. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Santa Ana, CA?

Memory care in Santa Ana, CA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Santa Ana, CA?

Memory care communities in Santa Ana, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 memory care communities in Santa Ana, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.