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St. Francis Home in Santa Ana, CA

St. Francis Home is an assisted living community in Santa Ana, CA.

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St. Francis Home in Santa Ana, CA

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1718 West Sixth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

To contact a resident: (714) 542-0381

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of St. Francis Home

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Staff care is repeatedly praised

Residents and families describe staff and the Sisters as genuinely caring and supportive.

Many reviews focus on love and care from the Sisters and caregivers, including patience, responsiveness, and support for residents and visitors. Several families describe strong day-to-day attention, including learning visitorsā€™ names and caring during times when residents needed more help. Multiple reviewers also call out cleanliness alongside the supportive caregiving.

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Medication and dementia support

Residentsā€™ reviews describe medication help and support through dementia-related changes.

A few reviews specifically mention dementia, describing how staff handled care needs and helped a resident regain familiarity. Others note that while the setting is not described as a nursing facility, the Sisters do administer medication and provide needed dietary support. One reviewer also describes long-term caregiving as a loved oneā€™s needs increased.

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Mass, worship, and daily activities

Daily worship opportunities and organized activities are a consistent part of life here.

Several reviewers mention daily Mass and rosaries, describing a chapel and religious services as a regular routine. Beyond worship, residents are described as having activities to keep them engaged, and one review notes frequent musical visitors. Another reviewer highlights that staff help accommodate residents who do not want to attend a meal.

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Clean, quiet, and homelike

Reviews commonly describe a clean, quiet environment that feels homelike.

Multiple reviews mention cleanliness, with some also noting that the home feels spacious or homelike. One reviewer describes the community as quiet and clean while providing care for a grandmother over time. Another calls out a lovely, homelike atmosphere, pairing comfort with attentive caregiving.

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Meals and diet support matter

Residents describe meal service with attention to dietary needs and preferences.

Some families mention the importance of getting the right dietary needs met, describing staff working to provide desired nutrition. Others specifically note meal support in day-to-day situations, including staff bringing meals to residents who prefer not to attend. This lines up with the community offering meal service and accommodating special dietary restrictions.

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (5 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (5 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Santa Ana, California, this area offers a wide range of amenities that cater to senior living. With several pharmacies such as CVS and Rite Aid nearby, accessing medication and healthcare services is convenient. The proximity to hospitals like Choc and Kindred Hospital Westminster ensures quick access to medical care if needed. Numerous dining options including Golden Road Brewing and Din Tai Fung provide a variety of choices for dining out. Additionally, parks like Mile Square Regional Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Public transportation options such as the Artic station make getting around the area easy, while cafes like Starbucks and Kean Coffee provide spaces for socializing with friends or family. Overall, this part of Santa Ana offers a mix of essential services, entertainment options, and peaceful surroundings ideal for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Super Clinik (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Movie Theater (2.3 miles)
  • Century Theatres (4.3 miles)
  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (5.1 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Choc (2.6 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (6 miles)

Physicians

  • The 200 Building (2.7 miles)
  • Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (3.3 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (5 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Golden Road Brewing (3.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.7 miles)
  • Brodard Restaurant (3.9 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (4 miles)
  • Boudin SF (4 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Mile Square Regional Park (3.3 miles)
  • Faylane Park (4.7 miles)
  • Willow Park (5.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Artic (3.8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (3.9 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (4.5 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (4.6 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (4.6 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (4.6 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale's (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Kean Coffee (4.2 miles)
  • Hollywood Land (4.3 miles)
  • La Brea Bakery Express (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Chinese Baptist Church (5.9 miles)

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