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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mission Viejo, CA

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Mission Viejo is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mission Viejo, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mission Viejo is about $5,622, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 983 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mission Viejo, CA

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3 star
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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Mission Viejo, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mission Viejo is $5,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $4,893 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mission Viejo, CA
$5,622/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo, CA, vs. state and national averages

Mission Viejo, CA
$5,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,620/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,622/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,883/mo
Studio
$6,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,684/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,795/mo

Senior living costs in Mission Viejo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mission Viejo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMission Viejo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,622/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,206/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,620/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,608/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Mission Viejo, CA:$5,622/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Mission Viejo, CA:$4,206/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Mission Viejo, CA:$5,620/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Mission Viejo, CA:$4,608/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mission Viejo 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.

Mission Viejo, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mission Viejo, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mission Viejo 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 median 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
Mission Viejo, CA$6,365/mo$5,970/mo+6.6%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Mission Viejo, CA
2024 average cost:$6,365/mo
2023 average cost:$5,970/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mission Viejo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mission Viejo

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

Mission Viejo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Viejo nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Mission Viejo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mission Viejo nursing homes

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 Mission Viejo Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mission Viejo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mission Viejo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Viejo nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mission Viejo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
58.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Viejo nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Mission Viejo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Del Sol, Sunrise of Mission Viejo and Ivy Park at Mission Viejo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mission Viejo, California. See full list of communities.
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