Metro East Senior Park

Metro East Senior Park

Overview of Metro East Senior Park

Make the most of your independence at Metro East Senior Park, a distinguished 62+ community in Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and well-maintained studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can feel a sense of belonging in the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

With its proximity to serene recreation sites and delightful restaurants, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. The community also features a gourmet kitchen to prepare meals that satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and inviting setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #147 / 641Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 147th out of 641 independent living communities we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

License Number1167591

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsResident Clubhouse with Gourmet Kitchen, Resident Reading Lounge, Courtyard Equipped with Gas Grilling Station, State of the Art Fitness Center, Clothing Care Center Conveniently Located on Each Floor, Elevators, Section 8 Vouchers Accepted
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Sat - Sun: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 403 / 578 / 829 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Ana's city center to Metro East Senior Park's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Town & Country
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 167
Rank #33 / 412
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 59
Rank #276 / 641
39
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 394
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #329 / 401
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 15
Rank #7 / 405
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #361 / 363
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Flower Park Plaza
IL
Santa Ana (Flower Park)
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 167
Rank #100 / 412
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 59
Rank #95 / 641
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Park Plaza
IL
AL
Orange
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 167
Rank #265 / 412
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #209 / 641
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #63 / 394
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #185 / 401
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 15
Rank #111 / 405
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #157 / 363
-Krc Orange & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Metro East Senior Park
IL
Santa Ana-Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #147 / 641
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Santiago Villas Senior Apartments
IL
Santa Ana (Park Santiago)-No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 59
Rank #226 / 641
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Metro East Senior Park is located in Santa Ana, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro East Senior Park

Is Metro East Senior Park in a walkable area?

Metro East Senior Park has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Metro East Senior Park?

Metro East Senior Park's license number is 1167591.

Are pets allowed at Metro East Senior Park?

Yes, Metro East Senior Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Metro East Senior Park?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Metro East Senior Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Metro East Senior Park provide?

Metro East Senior Park offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Metro East Senior Park?

Metro East Senior Park is located at 2222 E 1St St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

What is the phone number of Metro East Senior Park?

(714) 760-4983 will put you in contact with the team at Metro East Senior Park.

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