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Compare Assisted Living around Costa Mesa
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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| Pacifica Senior Living South Coast |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa) | 98
Facility
98
CA AVG
105
Rank
#788 / 1665 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
63
Rank
#1014 / 2096 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
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Rank
#586 / 1209 | 59.2% | A+ | Pacifica Orange County LLC; Costa Mesa Operations | Studio / Suite |
| Silverado Newport Mesa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
105
Rank
#905 / 1665 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
63
Rank
#451 / 2096 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
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Rank
#739 / 1209 | 68.3% | - | Silverado Newport Mesa LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Private Rooms |
| Vivante Newport Mesa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Costa Mesa (Westside Costa Mesa) | 430
Facility
430
CA AVG
105
Rank
#26 / 1665 | No |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
63
Rank
#703 / 2096 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
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Rank
#382 / 1209 | 0.0% | - | Vivante Westside LLC; Integral Senior Living Mgt | - |
| Newport Mesa Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Costa Mesa (Mesa Del Mar) | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
105
Rank
#1214 / 1665 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
63
Rank
#417 / 2096 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
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#419 / 1209 | 60.0% | A+ | Pacifica Newport Mesa LLC; Newport Mesa Mgr LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Alex' Caring Hands | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Alliance Senior Living, INC | — |
| Angela's Residential Care | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | O'connor, Angela Talpos | — |
| Ashling's Residential Villa II | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | Ashling's Residential Villa, INC. | — |
| Bayside Cottages I | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Bayside Cottages, INC. | — |
| Bayside Cottages II | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Bayside Cottages, INC. | — |
| Bayside Cottages III | RC | Costa Mesa | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Bayside Cottages INC | — |
| Beach Homes I | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Ajb Investment Group INC | — |
| Beach Homes II | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Ajb Investment Group INC | — |
| Beach Homes III | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | Ajb Investment Group INC | — |
| Cameo Homes - Eastside I | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | Cameo Assisted Living, LLC | — |
| Care Achilles | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Care Matteo LLC | — |
| Coast New Horizon | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | Coast New Horizon, INC | — |
| Coastside Senior Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | Jhez Corporation | — |
| Country Gardens Terrace, INC. | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | Country Gardens Terrace, INC. | — |
| Cross Creek Care | RC | Costa Mesa | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Cross Creek Manor INC | — |
| Eclc - Wake Forest Villa | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | Eclc - Wake Forest Villa | — |
| Guardian Senior Home On Nevada | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Mk Care Facility LLC | — |
| Guardian Senior Homes On Madison | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | Kd Care Facility, INC. | — |
| Heart To Heart Care Home For Elderly | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | Heart To Heart Home Care, INC. | — |
| Heyday Senior Living Of Costa Mesa | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | Heyday Senior Living | — |
| Hills Of Babb, The | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Hills Of Babb, The | — |
| Hills Of Broadway, The | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Hills Of Broadway, The | — |
| Jasmin's Care Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | Perez, Manuel G. & Vilma S. | — |
| John Villa's Home Care I | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | Diaz, Villa D. | — |
| John Villa's Homecare 2 | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | Diaz, Villa D. | — |
| Johnson Senior Care | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | Edilin, LLC | — |
| La Costa Residence | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | La Costa Residence | — |
| Madison Senior Care | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | Edilin, LLC | — |
| Mary's Loving Care A | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Mary's Loving Care INC | — |
| Mary's Loving Care B | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Mary's Loving Care INC | — |
| Mesa Del Mar Elderly Care Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | Bergum Group Homes INC | — |
| Mesa Verde Residential Care Center | RC | Costa Mesa | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | Mesa Verde Convalescent Hospital, INC. | — |
| Newport Senior Living II | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | Newport Senior Living II, LLC | — |
| Oasis Assisted Living | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 Leverage, LLC | — |
| Select Senior Care IV, LLC | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Select Senior Care IV LLC | — |
| Shining Bright Care Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Shining Bright Senior Care Home INC. | — |
| Shining Bright Care Home 2 | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Shining Bright Care Home INC | — |
| Sonia's Care Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | Perez, Manuel & Vilma | — |
| St. Clair Senior Care | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | St. Clair Senior Care LLC | — |
| Star Dust Home | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | Rivera, Fatima | — |
| Sterling Senior Community 10 | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sterling Senior Care 2 LLC | — |
| Tranquility Senior Living | RC | Costa Mesa | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | Tranquility Senior Living, LLC | — |
Silverado Newport Mesa is a highly rated memory care community in Costa Mesa, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and home-like environment. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and household services. Through an evidence-based brain health program, the community strives to enhance residents’ cognition.
Sensor-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social events help residents maintain holistic well-being and have fun. Specially designed rooms and accessible amenities also ensure residents’ relaxation and safety. Situated near major highways in the lively neighborhood of Costa Mesa, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This memory care community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has high standards of care and top-notch amenities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Overview of Vivante Newport Mesa
Vivante Newport Mesa is a luxury assisted living and memory care support community. The vibrant retirement home aims to provide safe, inclusive, and beautiful surroundings so residents feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The expansive community offers world-class hospitality in a resort-style setting, inspiring seniors to live life fully and reach their full potential.
The environment at Vivante Newport is built on comfort and convenience, allowing residents to thrive and live fully. Committed to being the best senior living experience for seniors in Newport Beach, its community accommodations include elegant restaurant-style dining, well-lit lounge areas, a bowling alley.
Overview of Newport Mesa Senior Living
Located in Costa Mesa, California, Newport Mesa Senior Living is a premier senior living community. Their unique care routines are thoughtfully crafted to offer those living with memory-related conditions a secure and comfortable environment, enhancing their quality of life.
Their senior living options encompass a host of amenities, including chef-prepared dining, housekeeping services, and specialized memory care programs. Renowned for their award-winning memory care services, this community specializes in providing exceptional care to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Costa Mesa, CA
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?
Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 assisted living facilities in Costa Mesa, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Costa Mesa, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Costa Mesa, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Costa Mesa, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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