Aegis Living Dana Point
Aegis Living Dana Point
Overview of Aegis Living Dana Point
With Sheila Nazareth serving as administrator, Aegis Living Dana Point is a skilled nursing home in Dana Point, California, operated by Camino De Estrella Dana Point LLC and Aegis Senior. Located at 26922 Camino De Estrella, the community stands in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some errands can be handled on foot, though most trips need a short drive. Having operated for four years, the home is a relatively newer addition to the area and accommodates 76 residents.
The facility is built to handle wide care needs, offering light assisted living and skilled nursing care, so it’s suitable for residents needing medical supervision and hands-on support all day and night. 24-hour staffing exists. The community supports transitional care for those in post-acute recovery. Respite care and day stays are there for families needing short-term support, and hospice services are offered for those at the end of life. Rehabilitation services are a key part of the daily program, reflecting the facility’s focus on helping residents regain function and independence. The emphasis on structured care is paired with attention to daily comfort and life quality. Dining is a highlight, with chef-prepared meals tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs, available throughout the day instead of limited set mealtimes. The home also maintains a spa and hair salon, hydration stations for resident wellness, and private dining options for family gatherings or special occasions.
For families critiquing Aegis Living Dana Point as a care option, this home delivers a blend of skilled medical care, restorative services, and lifestyle amenities in a compact, established community. The walkable neighborhood can be convenient for visiting family, and the array of programs supports short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
76-bed community Rank #952 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 952nd out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation Rank #1100 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1100th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #952 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 952nd out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 19, 2022
CountyOrange
Aegis Living Dana Point is legally operated by Camino De Estrella Dana Point Llc & Aegis Senior, and administrated by Sheila Nazareth.
Owner NameCamino De Estrella Dana Point LLC & Aegis Senior
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Spa & Hair Salon
All-Day Dining
Hydration Stations
Private Dining
Specific ProgramsLight Assisted Living, Transitional Care, Respite Care / Day Stay, Hospice
Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals tailored to tastes and needs, available all day.
Meal ScheduleAll-day dining served from 7am–7pm.
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
2 citations
1 complaint
10 total visits
2 complaint visits
3 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
7 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
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
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
9 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total complaints (93% below)
• Complaints per year (93% below)
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total complaints (93% below)
• Complaints per year (93% below)
Latest Inspection
January 27, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 93% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 93% better |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aegis Living Dana Point
What neighborhood is Aegis Living Dana Point in?
Aegis Living Dana Point is in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood of DANA POINT.
Who is the owner of Aegis Living Dana Point?
The legal owner and operator of Aegis Living Dana Point is Camino De Estrella Dana Point Llc & Aegis Senior.
Is Aegis Living Dana Point in a walkable area?
Aegis Living Dana Point has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Who is the administrator of Aegis Living Dana Point?
Sheila Nazareth is the administrator of Aegis Living Dana Point.
How many beds does Aegis Living Dana Point have?
Aegis Living Dana Point has 76 beds.
Has Aegis Living Dana Point had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Aegis Living Dana Point has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Aegis Living Dana Point?
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