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10 Best Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Laguna Beach nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Laguna Beach, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Laguna Beach or another care type is right for you. Browse 45 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Laguna Beach.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hansen, West Anaheim and Anaheim Resort.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Laguna Beach, CA

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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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After searching all of the caregiving options available, Freedom Village by far was the best choice. I continue to appreciate the hardworking, kind and caring staff here. I believe that this is a good...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Are you looking for peace-of-mind, safety and comfort within an environment offering a greater sense of well-being for yourself or a loved one? Freedom Village Assisted Living is open to the public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication...
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My mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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An area the Heritage Pointe could improve on would be the food and management. The building, the gym and amenities are great. Also the new Sage for people needed extra care seems to be great. It is a...
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
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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,...
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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i am not just saying this for no reason: my godmother was dreading going to any care facility october 2013, the only person more fearful than my godmother going to a care facility: was myself! needless to...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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...

Cost of nursing homes in Laguna Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Beach is $5,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anaheim, CA with an average of $4,844 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach, CA vs. nearby cities

Laguna Beach, CA
$5,416/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach, CA vs. the state and national average

Laguna Beach, CA
$5,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach vs. other types of senior living

$5,396/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,416/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,040/mo
Studio
$5,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,680/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,245/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Laguna Beach over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Laguna Beach

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Laguna Beach

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

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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ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Laguna Beach nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Beach nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Laguna Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
10.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Laguna Beach nursing homes

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 Laguna Beach Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Beach nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Laguna Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.6%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Beach nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Laguna Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Beach nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Laguna Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laguna Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
0.4%
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Sunrise of Orange, Atria Newport Plaza and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Laguna Beach, California. See full list of communities.

There are 45 nursing homes facilities near Laguna Beach, California. See the full list.

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