Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, in Costa Mesa, California, is a premier care facility that allows its residents to age gracefully. They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL- South Coast provides peace of mind to families in the community.
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About this community
Occupancy
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is legally operated by Pacifica Orange County LLC and Costa Mesa Operations, and administered by Yaylene Mazariegos.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (75% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 6 | 3 | This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #951 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 28 | 16 | This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1055 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1055th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 substantiated only one deficiency for failing to provide a 90-day written notice of a rate increase as required by the admission agreement.
- The facility had prior substantiated deficiencies including failure to call 911 after a resident fall in June 2023 and medication administration errors in April 2023, but no immediate jeopardy findings since then.
- A January 25, 2021 complaint substantiated staff blocking exits, failure to seek timely medical attention, and inappropriate staff comments, with a pending civil penalty of up to $10,000 for physical abuse violations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Costa Mesa's city center to Pacifica Senior Living South Coast's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Pacifica Senior Living South Coast | AL MC | Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa) | 98
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98
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| Silverado Newport Mesa | AL MC RC | Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa) | 82
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is located in Costa Mesa, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
What neighborhood is Pacifica Senior Living South Coast in?
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa.
Who is the owner of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast?
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is legally operated by Pacifica Orange County LLC and Costa Mesa Operations, and administered by Yaylene Mazariegos.
Is Pacifica Senior Living South Coast in a walkable area?
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Pacifica Senior Living South Coast?
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast's occupancy is 67%.
How long has Pacifica Senior Living South Coast been in business?
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Pacifica Senior Living South Coast?
Yes, Pacifica Senior Living South Coast allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast?
Yaylene Mazariegos is the administrator of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast.
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