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Photo of San Clemente Villas By the Sea
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A place for mom helped me find San Clemente Villas and it has been everything I hoped for! My mom is so happy and the staff are caring and helpful! If it weren’t for the referral, I don’t know if I would...
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.
A warm, safe, new retirement community built with you in mind. Conveniently located in the beach town of San Clemente, enjoy the sunsets, Beach and Harbor. Giving you peace of mind, and laughter in your heart. Within walking distance to a public golf course, 2 major grocery stores, movie theatre...
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9.9
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She is happy the staff are very attentive to residents and guests. I visit a few times during the year and am made to feel quite welcome.
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.
Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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42 reviews
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My parents love it!! Facility is beautiful, clean, and open. Staff is friendly and helpful. Amenities and activities are fun and engaging.
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.
In Laguna Niguel, California, Crestavilla – a Kisco Signature Residence – is a modern senior living community designed to make it easier for older adults to fully enjoy the natural beauty, relaxed spirit and effortless luxury of coastal living. Crestavilla is pursuing LEED® certification for...
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It's a welcoming environment that's clean and cozy. They give a good level of care. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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 near the I-5 freeway, just east of the OSO Parkway, Sunrise of Mission Viejo is nestled in the heart of Mission Viejo adjacent to the Mission Viejo Country Club with a variety of suites that offer a wonderful view of the golf course and surrounding valley. We pride ourselves in...
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Capistrano Senior Living is a first rate assisted living facility. The accommodations, activities and dining options are tailored to the general groups needs as well as each individual's interests. The staff...
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.
Do more of what you love every day.Our community in San Juan Capistrano, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus.Along with our...
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The facility is nice and the staff is very friendly, loving and helpful. They are able to handle actual advanced memory care residents. My mom was at another memory care facility before that couldn't handle...
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.
At Serra Sol, it’s about so much more than where you rest your head at night. Our entire community is our residents’ home. First, the basics. We offer a safe and secure environment that keeps the needs of those with memory loss tops of mind, including secured entries and exits, alarm systems and...
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Mom is THRIVING at Ivy Park Mission Viejo ! I visit her regularly and other family members visit Mom daily. I am always very welcomed when I arrive and delighted to see how happy Mom is with all the social...
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.
Ivy Park at Mission ViejoA Passion for ExcellenceFor the best assisted living and memory care community in Mission Viejo, you’ve come to the right place. Our experienced leadership team manages over 60 retirement communities throughout California and Nevada with a commitment to creating the best...
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The staff here are incredibly loving, caring and attentive. I highly recommend “A Place for mom” for anyone who is looking for loving and nurturing environment. Thank you everyone for all that you have done.
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.
WATERMARK LAGUNA NIGUELA premier destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care is NOW OPEN in Laguna Niguel.Inspired by the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community that invites older adults to embrace resort-style...
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
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.
Del Obispo Terrace is a hidden gem in the heart of San Juan Capistrano known for its family-like and rural atmosphere. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become part of our family. We take pride in the care and services we provide to our...
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I am happy with all the people here and the help they are to me I AM HAPPY WITH THE FOOD AND THE STAFF THAT HELPS ME AND I LIKE THE FACILITY AND ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT I PARTICIPATE IN i WOULS BE 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.
Located in Orange County, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, The Fountains at Sea Bluffs offers extraordinary retirement living in a spectacular setting.  Nearby Dana Point Harbor offers an exciting variety of possibilities - from whale watching to fishing in the harbor to catching a...
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Photo of Aegis of Laguna Niguel
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8.0
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I think overall the experience has been good. I would give it a four or five. It was hard for my mom to adjust in the beginning, but it seems like she's getting used to it. The rooms are larger than any of...
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.
At Aegis we know and care about our residents as unique individuals. We honor and affirm their past, present and future. And we believe that growing older is not something to be endured, it's something to be savored and celebrated like life itself. We are committed to knowing and caring for our...
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My mom will have lived at Heritage Pointe for 8 years now. She started in Assisted Living and has transitioned to Memory Care. The staff, many of whom have been there for many years, are all caring,...
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.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Heritage Pointe provides the highest quality assisted living and memory care services in Orange County, California. Welcoming to those of all faiths, Heritage Pointe is Orange County's only community rooted in Jewish culture, tradition and values.Our one-of-a-kind...
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This is a very nice community for my mom. The staff is really nice and caring. The food is very good and nice variety. They do offer my mom activities. I would highly recommend this community for others for...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
Photo of MorningStar of Mission Viejo
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My mom lived here for about 6 months before we lost her. The management was great about allowing us to modify rooms to make them more accessible. The carestaff are all really great unfortunately we saw...
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.
MorningStar of Mission Viejo enjoys an amenity-rich neighborhood in southern Mission Viejo. This near-perfect site for senior housing has numerous restaurants, the Shops at Mission Viejo Mall and Providence mission Hospital all within one mile. Laguna Beach is less than 30 minutes away. Our...
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[Name removed] and her group do an amazing job! They all work very hard and take such good care of the residents in the home. We couldn’t be happier to have our Mother in this home.
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 Laguna Niguel Care Home is a residential care home located in Laguna Niguel, California in the Orange County. Our home is located in an area with great weather conditions which provide a comfortable stay to our seniors. The location is quiet to provide a peaceful environment for the...
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The owner was very tight with with the money. Nice people work there. They clean very well.
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.
Kathryn Jane Residential Care is a residential care facility for the elderly in a beautiful, nurturing and caring environment. Splendid views, lush greenery, fresh air and spacious outdoor seating areas offer a natural atmosphere. The facility is conveniently located close to the Mission Viejo...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the food.
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.
At the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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[name removed], the manager and owner, seems to care about lot about the welfare and comfort of her residents. When she discovers a food that a resident likes(such as spareribs and grapes that are among my...
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 it comes to choosing a senior home for a beloved elderly family member, one may feel as if they are in a very difficult situation. As one may have several obligations of work, taking care of children, business, errands, and anything else to support themselves, they may not have the time that...
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+++. The staff were amazing-- kind, gentle, attentive, very professional and competent. So thankful you helped me find them for my husband.
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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My mother needs full care and has been at Rosehaven more than a month now. The staff is very caring, the meals are great, and it has been a totally positive 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.
Where residential care feels like home!' Welcome to Rosehaven Care Homes online. We understand that even an online 'brochure' alone does not provide you with the comfort and the confidence to make the decision that awaits you, so we invite you to call or email us for more information or to...
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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.
Seaview Care Home 1 is proud to serve the San Clemente California area since 1982. Seaview Care provides a residential stylistic approach to assisted living. The resident capacity of our facility is six which allows one on one interaction and care. We treat our residents as part of the family to...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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 flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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.
Quality "Family Board And Care Home" located in an upscale community of San Juan Capistrano. Family owned & operated licensed board and care facility by nurses with private and semi-private rooms. There is a large enclosed patio for walking and relaxing with beautiful flower gardens.We...

Cost of assisted living in San Clemente, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Clemente is $4,327 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $3,305 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Clemente, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Clemente, CA
$4,327/mo

Assisted living costs in San Clemente, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Clemente, CA
$4,327/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in San Clemente, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,327/mo
$6,270/mo

Assisted living costs in San Clemente, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,127/mo
Private
$5,917/mo
Studio
$6,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,637/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in San Clemente 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: San Clemente, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Clemente, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,327/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,270/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,129/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
San Clemente, CA:$4,327/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
San Clemente, CA:$6,270/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Clemente, CA:$5,129/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Clemente, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Clemente 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
San Clemente, CA$5,845/mo$5,536/mo+5.6%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
San Clemente, CA
2024 average cost:$5,845/mo
2023 average cost:$5,536/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Clemente

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Clemente

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.

Aragon Manor Care for the Elderly in Wildomar, CA

5.0
My amazing grandma was fiercely independent and a sassy old lady in the best possible way. So she was 100% against losing the independence of living in her own home. But she came around to the idea of accepting help as her health declined, and she quickly grew to love the people and the care she ...
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San Clemente review score based on 95 family reviews

7.8
Review score48 facilities95 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 48 San Clemente assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Clemente 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

San Clemente review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
San Clemente, CA48 facilities
8.0
7.9
Dana Point, CA197 facilities

Review subcategories for San Clemente 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 95 reviews of 48 San Clemente assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Clemente 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.
San Clemente, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

San Clemente assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Clemente assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
54.5%
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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Clemente 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 San Clemente partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in San Clemente 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 San Clemente communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Clemente 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 San Clemente offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Clemente, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in San Clemente

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

Frequently Asked Questions

San Clemente Villas By the Sea, Atria San Juan and Crestavilla are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Clemente, California. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near San Clemente, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Clemente, California are Atria Golden Creek and Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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