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We didn't have any problems at Quezon. They really filled in a lot of blanks for us. They provided excellent care to my dad. The food was good. Both the daughter and the mother who ran things and...
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.
Everyone ages. It is an inherent property of life. As our bodies and minds develop over time, we adapt to these changes by modifying our decisions and actions. The later years of life can be especially challenging, but Quezon Home Care Villa is here to help. At Quezon Home Care Villa, we listen...
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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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What we like the most about Maureen Guest Home is that the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and intimate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
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.
For more than 20 years we provide quality assisted living for the elderly in our board and care home. Helping people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, depression, heart and lung disease, other chronic illnesses or just anyone who need assistance. It is excellent alternative to premature...
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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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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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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 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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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.
Born from the need to provide the best care possible for our own aging father, Guardian Senior Homes now offers 24-hour care and assistance for seniors in a warm, safe and loving home environment. Our caring staff is available around the clock to help you with all aspects of daily living...
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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.
Compassionate care by trained professional in a beautiful upscale residential setting. Highest staff ratio in Orange County. - A fresh shift of caregivers every 8hrs – 24hr awake staff to serve your loved ones needs.- Delicious and well balanced home cooked meals and snacks; special diets...
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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.
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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....
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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.
Irvine Cottage 9 is located in Newport Beach, CA in Orange County. The residential care home has a lovely setting with a relatively small population. This city is also the home to Newport Harbor and sometimes, seniors can hear the faint sounds of boats coming and going from the sea. The peaceful...
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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.
Caring Partners Home Care Agency, LLC is an in home care service owned by registered nurses with over 20 years of experience. Caring Partners is dedicated to providing one on one attention and personalizing their service to meet your or your loved one's needs. Whether you are recovering from a...

Cost of assisted living in Costa Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Costa Mesa is $3,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. nearby cities

Costa Mesa, CA
$3,976/mo

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

Costa Mesa, CA
$3,976/mo
U.S. national average
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Assisted living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,976/mo
$4,952/mo

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

Semi-Private
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Private
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,697/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$3,976/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,952/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,178/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$3,976/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,952/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,178/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/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.

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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 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
Costa Mesa, CA$5,288/mo$5,359/mo-1.3%
California$5,654/mo$5,349/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Costa Mesa, CA
2024 average cost:$5,288/mo
2023 average cost:$5,359/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,654/mo
2023 average cost:$5,349/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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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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Costa Mesa review score based on 325 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 325 reviews of 163 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

8.4
Costa Mesa, CA163 facilities
8.3
Fountain Valley, CA281 facilities
8.3
Newport Beach, CA162 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 325 reviews of 163 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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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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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.6%
54.5%
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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
66.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
14%
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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
14.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
13.4%
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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
16.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
18.1%
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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
22.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
46.3%
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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

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