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Photo of Coastal Heights Senior Living
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9.0
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42 reviews
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I would rate Coastal Heights with a 5. My mom passed shortly after arriving there. They were absolutely incredible with assisting me in every way with hospice care, nursing care, etc. I'm so thankful I had...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Newly Renovated!Now debuting our community-wide transformations including: upgraded apartments, a new bistro, and a remodeled dining room.Our Coastal Heights community extends over 15,000 square feet of lush landscaped gardens and walking paths. It is the ideal place to visit with friends and...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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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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1313 Photos available
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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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88 Floor plans available
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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1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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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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5959 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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77 reviews
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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
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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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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The staff was terrific. My aunt did really well when we moved her from her prior facility to the Groves. She became more engaged and active. They always treated her well, even when she could be difficult....
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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9.4
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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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Photo of Huntington Terrace
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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117 reviews
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
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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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72 reviews
9.3
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72 reviews
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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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103 reviews
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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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122 reviews
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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
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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72 reviews
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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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1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.0
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We visited many different places before we picked Atria Newport Beach. From the moment we walked in we knew this place was special. The staff, the interior design, the restaurant and cafe - are all best in...
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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21 reviews
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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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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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42 reviews
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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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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
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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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77 Photos available
8.6
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73 reviews
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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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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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62 reviews
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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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.3
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42 reviews
8.3
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42 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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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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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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8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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I have 2 parents in there now, my mom in Memory Care and my dad in Assistant Living I would give them a 5 on all. The staff is friendly and helpful they make sure my parents eat together and keep them busy...
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.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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Cost of independent living in Costa Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Costa Mesa is $4,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $3,844 per month.

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

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,178/mo

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

Costa Mesa, CA
$4,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,952/mo
Independent Living
$4,178/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,824/mo
Studio
$5,446/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,964/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.
Independent Living$4,178/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,976/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,952/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,178/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Costa Mesa, CA:$3,976/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Costa Mesa, CA:$4,952/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Costa Mesa, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Costa Mesa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Costa Mesa, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Costa Mesa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Costa Mesa, CA$4,139/mo$3,985/mo+3.9%
California$3,696/mo$3,592/mo+2.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Costa Mesa, CA
2024 average cost:$4,139/mo
2023 average cost:$3,985/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,696/mo
2023 average cost:$3,592/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Costa Mesa

Recent reviews for independent living 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.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Costa Mesa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Costa Mesa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Costa Mesa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Costa Mesa independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Costa Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Costa Mesa independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Costa Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Costa Mesa independent 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 independent living communities in Costa Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Costa Mesa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coastal Heights Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living South Coast and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near Costa Mesa, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Costa Mesa, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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