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Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa average about $4,069 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 209 communities in Costa Mesa. Our detailed directory has 1949 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I think they really integrated her well into the residents. They made her transition smooth and she loves the staff and the place! Thank you.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Good Hands is the best private home in specialized assisting care for seniors who want a more private homey environment when they feel that their daily activities are not as easy for them as they used to be. At Good Hands home care, services and amenities are beyond the State's regulations. With...
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This home care was where my mom stayed while on hospice. It was clean. It was safe. The caregivers were warm and kind. During the hardest weeks for my mom and I, the staff held our hands and helped us...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our kind, warm-hearted staff is 100% dedicated to care for our residents. Our on-staff physician, administrators and caregivers strive to provide anurturing, cozy home away from home for our residents with special attention to health, nutrition and fitness. With our sincerity and companionship,...
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The managers and staff have been wonderful and attended my needs and concerns in helping my sister. My sister has improved remarkably in her appearance, attitude and socialization. I would highly recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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My husband suffered rapid decline from memory loss / Alzheimer's, and I struggled to navigate the world of placement options for him. When I stumbled on Forever Young (his 3rd placement) and met the owner I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
William Young, Owner and Memory Care Specialist at Forever Young Memory Care began his journey to build the perfect home where seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s can live purposeful lives in an environment designed to enhance their quality of life in every way. William’s vision started over...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Positive, caring, reasonably priced. At times, short-handed (post COVID can be a problem at a lot of places) but always feel she's well taken care of.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valley Guest Home is a elderly care facility located in Fountain Valley, California. Valley Home is a perfect place for adult children to take their elderly parents for care that they can trust. This licensed facility is well taken care of and beautifully furnished. Valley Home is known for their...
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My loved one is a resident at Fountain Valley Senior Care and everything has been great! It also doesn't cost as much as a Facility. They only house 5-6 residents. Right now, the residents are female and she...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fountain Valley Senior Care is a beautifully landscaped residence where private and independent senior living is a priority. Our assisted living program is the answer for children who worry about elderly parents living alone. In conjunction with residents, families, administrators, caregivers...
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The home was always clean. They took excellent care of my mom, making sure to keep her from staying in one spot too long and put her in her chair every day for part of the time. She was there for eight...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Alternative Senior Care we have been caring for the seniors for over 11 years. At ASC we provide 24 Hour care and supervision for seniors in a Residential home setting. We have multiple facilities located throughout Orange County. Our care programs range from short term stays to long...
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So my mom lasted about 3 months before they had to kick her out. I don't blame Sweet Home, my mom's behavior was to blame. The good news is that she's had a considerable improvement to her health and she's...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sweet Home Care provides loving care to our dear senior citizens who can enjoy independent living. We pride ourselves on providing a home environment that is warm and comfortable. We offer the amenities of home living with the necessary support that guarantees safety and security to our senior...
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The caregivers [name removed] are so amazing. They take great care of my mom and my mother likes them. Every day I feel so blessed that I found this home!The caregivers are amazing. They are so good with my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
New Era Guest Home is a residential care home located in a quiet neighborhood in Garden Grove, California, in Orange County. The city is famous for its annual strawberry festival. New Era Guest Home is assisted living community which provides care to seniors who cannot manage by their own yet do...
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Photo of Golden Flower Manor
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Wonderful care in a lovely home setting with impeccable care and delicious meals. Flor treats my mom with dignity and love even when she is having a bad day. Gorgeous backyard to get some sunshine. She keeps...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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One of our family members was in immediate need of hospice care and Nikki's Loving Care Home came highly recommended. We surely appreciated her hands-on round-the-clock care for our loved one. NLCH...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Photo of European Loving Care II
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That staff is amazing! Very caring, the facility is very clean and and my mother feels at home there, not like her previous facility I would very highly recommend this care home to others.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Let European Loving Care II, in Huntington Beach, California, a family owned and operated residential senior living facility be your loved one's new home. We want our home to be your home in this Micro community established to bring quality senior care to our residents in this smaller assisted...
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My mother was here for a while and I was always so happy with how they treated her. My mother was always treated like family by staff and taken great care of. The staff here would go above and beyond to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mary's Assisted Living Home is a comfortable and amiable for your loved one to stay. They will have as much independence as they crave unless they really need help. There are plenty of activities to keep them occupied with the other residents as well. This is a serene assisted living center where...
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My grandmother received wonderful daily care from Villa and all her amazing staff. Grandma was in a large assisted living facility until she needed more personalized attention. A nurse at a skilled nursing...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
John Villa's Home Care John Villa's Home Care is a senior care home located in the exclusive city of Costa Mesa, CA in Orange County. Our community enjoys the stunning views of the skyline and a beautifully sculptured plateau. Costa Mesa is home to world-class restaurants, performing arts venues,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When considering long term care, you should know that we're the cure for the proverbial care home cabin fever. It's just not a problem at Country Gardens Terrace. Unlike other small care facilities, we provide a much higher staff-to-resident ratio (1:3) needed tp enable our guests to participate...
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Beautiful home, very kind caregivers, very helpful!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Heathers - Wintergreen provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the clock...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Dulce's Care Home is just what it sounds like. It's a care home for the elderly who want to live in a nurturing environment where they receive assisted living services and get the medical care they need as well. The aim of this home is to make sure that every resident feels comfortable in their...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Overall, it's been a positive experience, and I would recommend them. I have peace of mind that they are taking good care of my loved one. I think the staff are great. The only thing that's lacking is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Heathers - Seaside Cottage I provides residents with a fantastic level of care, with a team of caregivers and staff in long term positions, along with visiting medical professionals and therapists. Awake night staff, licensed for dementia care and bedridden hospice care, provide around the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We know that choosing a new living situation for your elderly loved one can be difficult, but once you see Cameo Eastside, an assisted living facility located in Costa Mesa, California, you will rest assured that we give the utmost care, with patience and dignity, to your loved one who may need...
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Love Coastside Senior Home! [names removed] held my hand as I took baby steps transitioning mom from independent living. Steps that led to a nurturing and caring lifestyle for mom where she feels and is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Coastside Senior Home is a senior living community located in Half Moon Bay, California. We pride ourselves in being one of the largest and most secured communities developed specifically for seniors living in the area. We have beautiful homes available for either rent or purchase so that you can...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cheerful Heart Home Care III is an assisted living community situated in the sunny city of Huntington Beach, California. Huntington Beach is a seaside city located in Orange County and is known for its active art center, its sports and recreational amenities and its annual events. Residents enjoy...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Abegail's Guest Home has been providing quality assisted living care to the elderly since 1992. We are located at 6372 Arlington Drive in Pleasanton, California. You can also find us at 10061 La Paz Avenue in San Ramon, California. We are known for creating a safe environment for senior living....

Cost of assisted living in Costa Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Costa Mesa is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,960 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa, CA vs. nearby cities

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,069/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa, CA vs. the state and national average

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,626/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,069/mo
$5,105/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,604/mo
Private
$5,542/mo
Studio
$5,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,852/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,800/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Costa Mesa, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Costa Mesa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Costa Mesa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Costa Mesa

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.

Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, making residents and their families feel welcome and supported. At Brookdale Brookhurst, for example, the staff were praised for their responsiveness and accommodating nature, while at Atria Golden Cr ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food offered at senior living communities stood out as a significant factor in overall satisfaction. At Brookdale Irvine, for instance, the chef accommodated dietary restrictions, while at Atria Golden Creek, residents looked forward to their meals ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities and social events were highlighted as important factors in creating a positive living experience for seniors. At Brookdale Irvine, residents mentioned enjoying a range of activities and outings, while at Brookdale Brookhurst, the Scan Embrace program provided opportunities for doc ...
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Individualized care and accommodation. Residents and their families expressed appreciation for the personalized care and attention they received at various communities. At Brookdale Garden Grove, for example, staff went above and beyond to help residents with daily tasks and transitions, while at Park View Estates Transitional Ass ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of facilities were consistently noted in reviews, with residents praising the pristine living spaces and common areas. At Huntington Terrace, for instance, the renovated patio and dining room were appreciated, while at Brookdale Brookhurst, residents mentioned the ...
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Thoughtful communication and support. Residents and their families valued clear and frequent communication from staff, ensuring everyone was informed and care needs were addressed. At Brookdale Brookhurst, for example, the community director held regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtu ...
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Costa Mesa review score based on 343 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 343 reviews of 161 Costa Mesa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Costa Mesa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Costa Mesa review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Costa Mesa, CA161 facilities
8.3
Fountain Valley, CA269 facilities
8.7
Newport Beach, CA156 facilities

Review subcategories for Costa Mesa assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 343 reviews of 161 Costa Mesa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Costa Mesa resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
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Meals & dining
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Costa Mesa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Costa Mesa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Costa Mesa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Costa Mesa assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Costa Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Costa Mesa assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Costa Mesa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Costa Mesa assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Costa Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Costa Mesa assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Costa Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Costa Mesa assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Costa Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
23%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
23.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Costa Mesa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Costa Mesa protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Costa Mesa, California are Blessings Senior Care, Palos Verdes Villa and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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