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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
1616 Photos available
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9.3
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Staff were friendly - although they were constantly short staffed. They need more staff for patient support and care so you do not have to wait hours for help.
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.
Beautiful Pet Friendly Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Living Community Nestled in the East Side of exclusive Costa Mesa.Our award winning community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities. Our...
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99 Photos available
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9.2
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91 reviews
9.2
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91 reviews
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I visited a friend who is a resident at Newport Mesa Senior Living, and I cannot express how I felt when I walked into the facility. The energy and the love I was getting from the staff. I am a very...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Pacifica Newport Mesa is a secure private, gated community serving seniors with memory loss. We have a specifically designed building with no long hallways in which to become confused. Instead, we offer an atmosphere of home and comfort. We are proud of our experienced Nurse and care staff who...
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I moved from up North to be closer to my family. Little did I expect to build a new one here. I have happiness in my life I never expected. The place is nice, clean and the staff is wonderful.
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.
What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...
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9.9
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26 reviews
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The newness and nice decor along with great memory care are the main reasons we chose Sunrise of Orange. The staff are extremely helpful.
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.
Set in the heart of Orange County, Sunrise of Orange is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and memory care community offers an array of modern amenities, delicious dining options, and services to create a lifestyle tailored to your personal interests....
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61 reviews
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Everyone is friendly, the staff as well as residents. We can select what we want to eat. We can substitute food for another food, etc. There are some good activities and classes. There are scenic drives and...
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.
Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....
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9.7
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38 reviews
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We liked the friendliness of the staff, but our cousin really liked happy hour every Tuesday. He wasn't involved with any other activities, but I like that they were offered. Our cousin, whom we moved into...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located just blocks from historic downtown Orange, Park Plaza boasts an award-winning architectural design, and features studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Bright and plentiful common areas allow residents to move about freely, enjoying a variety of planned activities or simply relaxing in...
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Such a great facility! Always fun activities going on engaging everybody and making it feel like home! Everyone is so kind & helpful and the amenities are awesome.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our leasing office is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (After-hours appointments are...
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77 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.6
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93 reviews
9.6
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The staff is great. I feel very good about Atria Newport Plaza and believe that it is a great place for [name removed]. I feel she is safe.
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.
Set on manicured grounds less than a mile from the ocean, Atria Newport Plaza is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can enjoy engaging events and chef-prepared meals in the company of friends and neighbors, and receive the discreet support they need – all backed by the...
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26 reviews
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As I keep saying to one and all this place is God's gift to me and I thank him daily and throughout each day for his kindness in enabling me to live here.
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.
Town and Country Manor is a faith-based, non-profit senior living community located in the center of Orange County. We have carried out our vision of showing God's love through the caring and serving of our residents since Town and Country Manor was built in 1975. The result is a community that...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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117 reviews
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The facility is a very nice facility. The staff is very nice and accommodating. For my experience, the move-in was a little rocky as it is difficult to get furnishings and all the necessary equipment at the...
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.
Huntington Beach's most gracious retirement community, offering the delights of resort coastal living. Huntington Terrace features 161, full-service apartments. This beautiful, three-story community is situated on over three acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens. The property...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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107 reviews
9.4
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Sales staff, and nursing director have been wonderful. My sister loves their Wednesday activities. We are working out kinks in the personal care schedule but otherwise very happy.
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.
Designed With You In MindWhen you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, California, you trade in the stress of things like cooking, cleaning and home maintenance for an active and vibrant lifestyle. This is your chance to say farewell to all the mundane tasks...
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9.3
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This is a very nice place to spend the rest of my life. The people are friendly the food is great and the experience is wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.Located in Irvine, California, our assisted living community is where you can build friendships and redefine your independence.  You’ll have the care you need if you need it so you can go live your life to the fullest. Here are just a few fun ways you...
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9.3
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff in my mom's section is friendly and engaging! One thing that might be different is my mom's room is larger than others with big windows to look out...
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.
Carmel Village is a private residence designed to provide a comfortable and active lifestyle for seniors. Our commitment is to offer a lifestyle that provides a warm family atmosphere. When you visit us, you will surely notice our attractive and beautifully maintained grounds with gardens, mature...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is quite, clean and generally the staff are positive. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Garden Grove to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Live where you can redefine your independence.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community in Garden Grove, California, could be right for you. Here you’ll have the care you...
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1111 Photos available
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9.2
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Everyone is super helpful, the facility is extremely clean and organized, and conveniently located. Yes, we would recommend Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine community to other families based on the experience so...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING/ENHANCED CARE/ MEMORY CARElocated in Woodbridge Irvine, close to shopping and freeways.ASSISTED LIVINGEnjoy more of what you love with personalized care and professional support at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine. Our attentive and dedicated caregivers understand that every resident...
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My aunt became a new person after she arrived at The Groves. She is dressed out of her room every day (in her previous place, she spent the day in bed). The staff had always been kind and considerate. We...
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.
Located in the heart of Tustin, the community offers spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments each with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, large walk-in closets and individual climate control. Our Memory Care program for those with memory impairments offers both private and semi-private...
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1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.0
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My Mother has been a resident of Atria Newport, for quite some time. We both feel that Atria Newport has a very homey feel. Everyone is so kind and warm. The entertainment for special occasions, is...
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.
Located just off Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Terrace Senior Living is a welcoming community designed for older adults who are looking for a simplified life and discreet support from a friendly and professional staff.Newport Terrace Senior Living is convenient to shopping and dining venues, and...
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9.0
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Its name says it all — known in the local community as “The Crown.” Crown Cove is truly a gem. The community is the perfect size — not too big, not too small — so residents never feel “lost” in the crowd....
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.
Crown Cove Senior Living has a very upscale rich living setting with abundant of amenities and attentive staff that ensures your every service needed guaranteed. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to...
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I cannot say enough about how great [name removed] , [name removed] and the rest of the staff are. I could not have been able to transfer my mom from another state with advanced dementia and not have...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Newport Beach Memory Care is a unique and charming community, where we specialize in memory care services. Our professional staff serves the needs of individuals living with Dementia, Alzheimer disease and various forms of memory loss. We offer 24/7 specialized skilled professionals, 3 balanced...
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All staff members are very attentive and responsive. They make an effort to know all visitors by name. The smaller size was comforting to our loved ones and made it easier to get settled in. The food is...
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.
Just minutes from I-5 and I-55 and north of Old Town Tustin, Sunrise at Tustin is nestled in the foothills of Tustin. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide exceptional care in a cozy, home-like environment. We have a well-known reputation for providing excellent care to our residents.Step...
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8.8
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Overall the staff is great. My biggest issue is with communication with a resident in memory care. The facility prefers their residents not to have a cell phone but reaching a resident without one is very...
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.
Park View Estates is a warm and welcoming senior community. Conveniently located in Fountain Valley, California and next to Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Park View Estates offers a continuum of care for our residents to gracefully age in place. Our living options include...
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In memory care where my FIL was, he received excellent medical care. The nursing staff was attentive and called me with updates on his medical care and needs. And the staff cared about him as a person and...
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.
Ideally located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Orange County, Rowntree Gardens is one of the area’s only licensed, not-for-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Available on one convenient campus, we offer Acacia Independent Living, The Cedars...
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Good place friendly only wish they would help [name removed] eat lots of times her food is all over her lap other then that it's good. [name removed] who's in charge of that community is really good!
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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1111 Photos available
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8.3
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41 reviews
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I love Merrill Gardens. I'm very happy with the place. The residents seem happy as they make eye contact with visitors and say hello, which did not happen at the other facilities i visited. Also you see...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is situated between the San Diego Freeway and East Pacific Coast Highway in iconic Orange County. Enjoy being surrounded by parks providing ample outdoor recreation areas, near shopping and hospitals; not to mention being minutes away from the Pacific Ocean in...
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My only comment regarding #2 the cleanliness, is that is has been clean but there have been some plumbing problems that have caused overflow and smell. However, with that being said they have continued to...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Costa Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Costa Mesa is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fullerton, CA with an average of $4,711 per month.

Memory care costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. nearby cities

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,952/mo

Memory care costs in Costa Mesa, CA, vs. state and national averages

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,952/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,952/mo

Memory care costs in Costa Mesa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,857/mo
Studio
$5,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,342/mo
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.
Memory Care$4,952/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,976/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,178/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,952/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$3,976/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,178/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Costa Mesa, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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

Memory care cost trends in Costa Mesa, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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$6,775/mo$6,469/mo+4.7%
California$6,677/mo$6,408/mo+4.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Costa Mesa, CA
2024 average cost:$6,775/mo
2023 average cost:$6,469/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,677/mo
2023 average cost:$6,408/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Costa Mesa

Recent reviews for memory care in Costa Mesa

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.

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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Clearwater at North Tustin

5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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Costa Mesa review score based on 315 family reviews

8.7
Review score43 facilities315 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 315 reviews of 43 Costa Mesa memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

8.7
Costa Mesa, CA43 facilities
8.6
Fountain Valley, CA80 facilities
9.0
Newport Beach, CA40 facilities

Review subcategories for Costa Mesa memory care

When memory care 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 315 reviews of 43 Costa Mesa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Costa Mesa resident and family memory care 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.
Costa Mesa, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Costa Mesa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Costa Mesa memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Costa Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.4%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Costa Mesa memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.6%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Costa Mesa memory care

Memory care 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
55.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
62.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Costa Mesa memory care

Our memory care 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
58.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Costa Mesa memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care 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
81.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.4%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Costa Mesa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Costa Mesa protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 51 memory care facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Costa Mesa, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 51 memory care facilities near you in Costa Mesa, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Costa Mesa, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Costa Mesa, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Costa Mesa, California ranges from $750 to $16100. The average Memory Care cost in Costa Mesa, California is $4,952. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Costa Mesa, California typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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