RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Santa Ana, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Santa Ana
2.1/5
-1.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Santa Ana Avg Rating
$16K$44K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Santa Ana

How Santa Ana compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+12.4%

    About 26% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover34.6%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.1%

    About 12% higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Santa Ana, CA?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Santa Ana, CA and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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