The Best Nursing Homes in
Santa Ana, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Santa Ana ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
42
Total Beds
1,805
Avg Star Rating
2.1
Safety Warnings
3
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Santa Ana, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Santa Ana, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Santa Ana, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Santa Ana, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Santa Ana, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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South Coast Global Medical Center D/P Snf
WILLOW VIEW GARDENS MEMORY CARE & ASSISTED LIVING
CROSSROADS ELDERLY CARE
Town & Country
CENTURY GUEST HOME, THE
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Citrus Post-Acute
IVY TERRACE AT SANTA ANA
GUARDIAN ANGELS HOMES III
VASS SENIOR CARE
FLOWERS FAMILY CARE
NOTHING HILLS GUEST HOME LLC
BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE VII
GOLDEN TIARA GUEST HOME
GARDEN OF JOY GUEST HOME
GUARDIAN ANGELS HOMES IV
HILLS OF HIGHLAND, THE
SUNSHINE DAYS FOR THE ELDERLY
DEVOTED FAMILY CARE HOME
FOREVER YOUNG MEMORY CARE
BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE III
ROSE GARDEN VILLA
AGAPE SENIOR HOMES LLC
GUARDIAN ANGELS HOMES II
The Hills Post Acute
BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE V
HILLS OF BROWNING, THE
French Park Care Center
BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE II
GOLDEN SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING I
CLEARWATER AT NORTH TUSTIN
IVY PARK AT TUSTIN
GRACE'S HOME #2
BUBBE & ZAYDE'S PLACE IV
HILL MANOR ELDERLY CARE
CASA PALMA
ABSOLUTE ELDERLY CARE,CORP.
BUBBE AND ZAYDE'S PLACE, INC
ST. FRANCIS HOME
South Coast Post Acute
Plaza Healthcare Center
Advanced Rehab Center Of Tustin
Common Questions about
Care in Santa Ana
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Santa Ana?
According to our data-driven quality matching, South Coast Global Medical Center D/P Snf is the top-ranked facility in Santa Ana, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.3/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Santa Ana facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 3 out of 42 reviewed facilities in Santa Ana carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.