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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.
             Each of the four Granny’s Place facilities is bright, open, spacious and clean, enhanced by skylights, large rooms, wide hallways, tasteful furnishings and decorations.  There are large grounds with gorgeous trees,...
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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.
Activity Director: 'A LITTE BIT OF JOY' Some people are not physically or mentally able to live in their own homes. For these people, Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc (AECH.Inc) board and care offers the best available alternative option. We provide necessary assistance in a homelike...
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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.
A Verona Court III assisted living located in Mission Viejo, California offers a high level of patient care to senior citizens suffering from AlzheimerÆs or dementia. We assure families of residents that they will find safety and comfort here, and they will be treated well. All senior citizens...
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My Mom came to this hime after being in large retirement facilities and had the best care! She had an incontinence issue and I never found her wet or bed unmade or dirty laundry and she never had any...
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.
Thank you for you interest in Golden Coast Senior Living for your loved one! Golden Coast Senior Living, has five homes in Mission Viejo, each home is licensed for six residents. Our Mission is to provide care that enables your loved to experience quality living and afford you the peace of mind...
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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.
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...
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The home is in a lovely, residential neighborhood. It is bright, airy and very clean. I am so happy with my Dad's care. The caregivers are wonderful. They are caring , patient, empathetic and make sure to...
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.
At our Irvine Cottage 6 we care for your elderly loved one. We are located in beautiful Irving, California close to many medical facilities, shopping and many other off-site activities. Our residents are encouraged to socialize, keep busy and have fun. We even customize our outings and activities...
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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.
Family Choice 5Family Choice 5 is nestled within Huntington Beach, CA in Orange County. This residential care home in Southern California enjoys plenty of sunshine and warm weather all year long. The seaside city brings visitors year round as well since the beaches are inviting and there are...
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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.
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The home is immaculate and beautiful, the staff is very knowledgeable, caring and provide excellent services. Our first choice!
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.
Good Samaritan Retirement Center is a beautiful senior independent living community, located in El Cajon California. This Spanish mission styled facility boasts beautiful grounds and apartment with open floor plans. Kitchenettes and walk-in closets are just some of the lovely features available...
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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.
Del Sol and Del Sol Dos Residential Care for the Elderly's mission is to provide the best living accommodations in a real home environment. Each home is family owned and dedicated to giving personal loving care to our elderly. Our goal is to make quality multi-level service and supervision...
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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.
The Mission's Home: Your Loved Ones Board and CareMy wife and I understand you may need more personal attention for your love one(s).  We understand this is a life changing event for your family and hope we can be of help at this time.The Mission's Home is a privately owned and operated...
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So far it's okay. The care seems to be good. The staff is fine, they're friendly. I was a little bit worried about the level care a larger place would provide and what they would charge for that. I knew what...
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 are a home health company that takes care of the elderly in southeast Michigan. We know how difficult it is when elderly loved ones develop health problems. At some point, everyone must deal with the issue including those of us in the health care field. That is why we work closely with...
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This is a good community with good care. The staff members are very helpful and very patient. The food seems to be good. They do have activities for participation. This community comes highly recommended for...
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.
There is nothing more assuring to you than knowing that your loved one is in the best care when you are unable to perform the needs that they require. You want to sleep peacefully knowing that they are comfortable, happy and healthy doing things that they love with others of the same community....
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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.
Del Sol and Del Sol Dos Residential Care for the Elderly's mission is to provide the best living accommodations in a real home environment. Each home is family owned and dedicated to giving personal loving care to our elderly. Our goal is to make quality multi-level service and supervision...
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Cost of assisted living in Crystal Cove, CA

The average cost of senior living in Crystal Cove is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Assisted living costs in Crystal Cove, CA, vs. nearby cities

Crystal Cove, CA
$4,053/mo

Assisted living costs in Crystal Cove, CA, vs. state and national averages

Crystal Cove, CA
$4,053/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Crystal Cove, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,053/mo
$5,323/mo

Assisted living costs in Crystal Cove, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,586/mo
Private
$5,027/mo
Studio
$6,028/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,010/mo

Senior living costs in Crystal Cove 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: Crystal Cove, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrystal Cove, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,053/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,323/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,465/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Crystal Cove, CA:$4,053/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Crystal Cove, CA:$5,323/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Crystal Cove, CA:$4,465/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Crystal Cove, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Crystal Cove 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
Crystal Cove, CA$5,754/mo$5,935/mo-3.0%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Crystal Cove, CA
2024 average cost:$5,754/mo
2023 average cost:$5,935/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Crystal Cove, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Crystal Cove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Crystal Cove

Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8
my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

Comfort and Care For the Elderly in Mission Viejo, CA

4.9
We chose Comfort and Care For the Elderly because of everything they offered. It was very clean and we really liked the owner, she is very compassionate and caring. I would recommend to others looking.

Ivy Park at Huntington Beach

4.3
Our time with Sunrise was an overall good experience, I have no regrets. I think it's always hard being put into a position where you have to choose a community for a family member. But it was still an overall positive experience; and I wouldn't hesitate recommending Sunrise of Huntington Beach ...
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Crystal Cove review score based on 183 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 137 Crystal Cove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Crystal Cove 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

Crystal Cove review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Crystal Cove, CA137 facilities
8.3
Newport Beach, CA162 facilities
8.1
Laguna Beach, CA246 facilities

Review subcategories for Crystal Cove 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 183 reviews of 137 Crystal Cove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Crystal Cove 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Crystal Cove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal Cove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal Cove, 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 Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove 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
47.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
43.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.1%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crystal Cove, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal Cove, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crystal Cove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crystal Cove, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Crystal Cove

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 Crystal Cove protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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