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Coastal Heights Senior Living

2283 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Coastal Heights Senior Living

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Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Costa Mesa, CA, Coastal Heights Senior Living is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries with pet-friendly and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, designed for comfort and familiarity. Light housekeeping and weekly linen services are also available, so residents can enjoy maintenance-free living.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, including the game room, arts and crafts center, library, theater, vast courtyard, and beautiful gardens. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.

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. Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 homes 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 cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #450 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 450th out of 2,057 homes 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 cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesCaring, passionate staff available around the clock.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Spa
Dining
Garden
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness ProgramVibrant Life® program
Branded ProgramsVibrant Life®, Elevate® Dining, Military Veterans Program
Specific ProgramsVeterans Program, Community Events
Religious Services

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 480 / 580 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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
NH
RC
SNF
Lake Forest
533
Facility 533
CA AVG 103
Rank #15 / 1,645
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
15
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #43 / 1,507
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #892 / 1,452
-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 103
Rank #30 / 1,645
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 1,507
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #631 / 1,452
A+Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine
IL
AL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
26
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #698 / 1,452
-Hsre-Kisco I Trs, LLC And Ksl Woodbridge Mgr LLC-
Atria Golden Creek
IL
AL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #318 / 1,645
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 58
Rank #739 / 2,057
18
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #839 / 1,452
-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 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
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6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
-A+-1 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Coastal Heights Senior Living is located in Costa Mesa, 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 6 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.

Are there photos of Coastal Heights Senior Living?

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What is the address of Coastal Heights Senior Living?

Coastal Heights Senior Living is located at 2283 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

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