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Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa average about $6,338 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 1171 communities in Costa Mesa. Our detailed directory has 15594 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Irvine and Seal Beach.

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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Dad passed away a few weeks ago. He had asked me to find a place for Mom. She s 84 and has Alzheimer's. All of us, their 4 kids, immediately knew that Autumn Hill was the perfect environment for our...
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.
It can be a hard decision when it comes time to find assisted living for a parent or loved one. If you are looking for a place that feels like home with the amenities that are necessary for quality senior care, Autumn Hills Assisted Living provides this and more. Your parent or loved one will...
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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.
Rose Manor is one of the best assisted living home here in North West Deland, Florida. We have the advantage of being placed near the local hospitals, doctors, all the delicious restaurants and doctors. You will feel like you are at home with our spacious, private live in rooms and semi...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Join us at CalOaks CalOaks offers continuing residential care for seniors. We provide a home with a congenial atmosphere that encourages the freedom to enjoy life in a peaceful and quiet environment with the help of our understanding and well-trained staff. We are committed to providing our...
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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
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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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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My father passed away a few months ago from cancer. Our family, including my beloved father, had just moved to Hawaii and didn't know he was ill until the end, but neither we nor the medical facilities on...
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.
One of the most difficult problems facing our nation today is elderly care. Our loved ones are left with few options in old age. We at St. Jude’s have experienced first hand the trials of finding a humane, dignified, and spiritual lifestyle for our loved ones. Our mother and grandmother suffered...
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Frist and foremost, A Place for mom was a huge help for a situation I had never been in before. Thank you. After my mother had a stroke while she was in an assisted living facility she was unable to return...
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.
Seniors who need special daily care within a nurturing and supportive environment, then The James Home is the desired location. We believe in a resident centered care that both respects each individual's needs and treats them with dignity. Our home provides 24/7 care from professional staff...
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Photo of Saint James Home for The Elderly
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My experience with St. Michael's Home has been good. They have been very accommodating, very nice, and attentive. The facility is neat and tidy. The food seems to be pretty good as well. Overall I'd rate...
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.
Saint Michael's Home has been servicing the a suburb of New York City for over 60 years. In 1958, His Eminence Archbishop Michael created the facility because of concerns about the number of elderly Greek Orthodox needing care. St Michael's is a non-profit facility that provides care for their...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Gladstone Care and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Being a professional Senior Care Solutions provider, we lead with compassion and take pride on providing above and beyond the quality and care you expect for your loved one. We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care to seniors through out San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County. Our team of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Good Shepherd Home Care is an adult assisted live-in facility for the elderly 60 years old and over. It offers a homely environment for the individual who is no longer able to live alone, but does not need the degree of care of a convalescent hospital. It is our desire to provide a beautiful and...
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5s across the board for this one! They have an amazing indoor pool, which is one of the things we were interested in. Everyone is friendly, both the staff and the residents. The food is great as well, I've...
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.
Welcome to Hillcrest – A Remarkable Retirement Community® where retirement is everything you imagined, and anything but dull! At Hillcrest you’ll find living arrangements and activities as diverse as our residents. Set in the beautiful, tree-lined streets of La Verne, California, Hillcrest is 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Campus, currently accepting new residents in Assisted Living on a month to month, rental basis. The Assisted Living is referred to as the “Oak Tree Lodge" and holds 72 licensed assisted living apartments. If you are seeking peace of mind...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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They make the effort to take her for a 30 min walk everyday. The owner Dory, is very flexible and willing The staff is extremely friendly and appears to really enjoy caring for the residents. Most...
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.
Loving Care HomeLoving Care home is a residential care home in the historic town of Azusa, California that lies at the base of the San Gabriel mountains in the county of Los Angeles. Azusa is memorialized by "A" in the San Gabriel's that represents the town and can be seen from thirty miles. The...

Cost of assisted living in Costa Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Costa Mesa is $6,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,284 per month.

Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. state and national averages

Costa Mesa, CA
$6,338/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,338/mo
$7,629/mo

Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$5,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,843/mo

Senior living costs in Costa Mesa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Costa Mesa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCosta Mesa, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Costa Mesa, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Costa Mesa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Costa Mesa, CACA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Costa Mesa, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Costa Mesa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Costa Mesa, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Costa Mesa, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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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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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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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 2,227 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2227 reviews of 1171 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, CA1171 facilities
8.4
Los Angeles, CA612 facilities
8.7
Riverside, CA242 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 2,227 reviews of 1,171 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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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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
47.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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19.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
26%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
47.1%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Costa Mesa protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Newport Mesa Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living South Coast and Buena Park Elder Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 1171 assisted living facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Costa Mesa, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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