Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Santa Ana.
Updated July 2026
Santa Ana, CA has 35 licensed assisted living homes (972 beds, averaging 27.8 per home). It sits in Orange County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.5/10, with 219,098 seniors 75+ growing 10.9%.
Licensed homes
35
Santa Ana
Licensed beds
972
total
Avg home size
27.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Santa Ana assisted living market
Santa Ana has 35 licensed assisted living homes totaling 972 beds — an average of 27.8 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Orange County, it draws on a 75+ population of 219,098 growing 10.9%, with a senior median income of $84,615. See the full Orange County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana has 35 licensed assisted living homes with about 972 total beds.
Is Santa Ana a good place to open an assisted living home?
Santa Ana is in Orange County, which scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.9%. Current local supply is 35 homes.
What county is Santa Ana in?
Santa Ana is in Orange County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.