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Coastal Heights Senior Living
Independent Living · Costa Mesa, CA
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Coastal Heights Senior Living

Independent Living · Costa Mesa, CA
2283 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 View map
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Overview of Coastal Heights Senior Living

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Coastal Heights Senior Living in the College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa, California, provides independent living for seniors who do not require daily personal assistance. The property features private one-bedroom residences, allowing individuals to maintain their own personal space while accessing shared community offerings.

Residents have access to an outdoor courtyard, garden walking paths, and an on-site salon and spa, alongside pet-friendly guidelines. Programming includes religious services, organized community events, a dedicated Military Veterans Program, Elevate® Dining, and the Vibrant Life® program under the leadership of director Catherine Ratelle. A walk score of 79 makes the surrounding area highly walkable, enabling non-driving residents to run most daily errands nearby on foot.

Individuals interested in independent senior apartments in Costa Mesa can connect with Coastal Heights Senior Living to learn more about residency requirements or schedule a tour.

Facility Direct Line (949) 646-6300
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #262 / 444Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 262nd out of 444 independent living communities we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
7 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #153 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 153rd out of 634 independent living communities we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
79 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Awards

Ranked #1 in the Nation for Customer Satisfaction Among Assisted Living/Memory Care Providers in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study

Certifications & Programs

Elevate® DiningA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Military Veterans ProgramAn operator-run program for veterans that can provide rent discounts, help accessing VA benefits through Patriot Angels, and veteran-focused recognition and support.
HousekeepingListed as: Worry-free housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Elevate® Dining
Activities
Outings
Game Nights
Mah Jongg
Poker
Signature ProgramsVibrant Life®

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationYes

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: San Joaquin Hills (480 sq ft) · Newport Hills (580 sq ft) Floor plans: San Joaquin Hills, Newport Hills 480–580 sq ft

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Managed by Catherine Ratelle

Executive Director

Catherine Ratelle is the Executive Director at Coastal Heights Senior Living, recognized as the 2024 Executive Director of the Year by Integral Senior Living. Her passion for serving seniors inspires her team to deliver exceptional service, fostering a strong community culture that minimizes moveouts and maintains low team turnover. Catherine’s leadership drives remarkable achievements and a resident-focused environment at Coastal Heights.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Coastal Heights Senior Living

San Joaquin Hills floor plan
San Joaquin Hills
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Newport Hills floor plan
Newport Hills
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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Costa Mesa's city center to Coastal Heights Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Freedom Village Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Lake Forest
533
Facility 533
CA AVG 159
Rank #14 / 450
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 59
Rank #318 / 634
15
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #61 / 432
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #141 / 439
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 15
Rank #20 / 444
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #221 / 396
-Murphy, N., Sheam, G., Kubicka, C., Kubicka, L., Fpw, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Regents Point
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Irvine (University Town Center)
399
Facility 399
CA AVG 159
Rank #27 / 450
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 59
Rank #237 / 634
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 6
Rank #186 / 432
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #141 / 439
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 15
Rank #12 / 444
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #123 / 396
A+Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine
IL
AL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 159
Rank #123 / 450
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #206 / 634
26
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 6
Rank #261 / 432
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #141 / 439
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 15
Rank #320 / 444
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #143 / 396
-Hsre-Kisco I Trs, LLC And Ksl Woodbridge Mgr LLC-
Atria Golden Creek
IL
AL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 159
Rank #173 / 450
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 59
Rank #241 / 634
18
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 6
Rank #247 / 432
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #212 / 439
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #82 / 444
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #198 / 396
-Wg Golden Creek Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Coastal Heights Senior Living
IL
Costa Mesa (College Park)-Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 59
Rank #153 / 634
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7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #262 / 444
-A+-1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Coastal Heights Senior Living is located in Costa Mesa, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal Heights Senior Living

What neighborhood is Coastal Heights Senior Living in?

Coastal Heights Senior Living is in the College Park neighborhood of Costa Mesa.

Is Coastal Heights Senior Living in a walkable area?

Coastal Heights Senior Living has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Coastal Heights Senior Living been in business?

Coastal Heights Senior Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Coastal Heights Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Coastal Heights Senior Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Coastal Heights Senior Living?

Yes, Coastal Heights Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Coastal Heights Senior Living?

The team at Coastal Heights Senior Living can be reached at info@discoverymgt.com.

Are there photos of Coastal Heights Senior Living?

Yes — there are 30 photos of Coastal Heights Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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