Occupancy rate
55%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Assisted Living in Costa Mesa
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Assisted Living in Costa Mesa
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.
98-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
54 / 98
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 7, 2019
CountyOrange
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is legally operated by Pacifica Orange County Llc; Costa Mesa Operations, and administrated by Yaylene Mazariegos.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Types of Care at Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Respite Care
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (69% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg)
• Complaint investigations (at California avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Other visits (14% below)
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (69% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg)
• Complaint investigations (at California avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Other visits (14% below)
Latest Inspection
July 18, 2025
Other
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California facility (15 vs. California avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 6 | 3 | This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 3).↑ 100% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more total visits than a typical California facility (27 vs. California avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (17 vs. California avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
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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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 17 complaint visits.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. California avg 10).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in its three most recent inspections from April 25 to July 18, 2025, all showing compliance with health and safety standards. Earlier issues included missing health screenings and training documentation in personnel files found in June 2024, and substantiated medication administration and maintenance deficiencies in 2023 that were corrected. Complaint investigations since 2023 have consistently found allegations unsubstantiated or unfounded, indicating a stable and improving compliance trend.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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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.
— 2.98 miles to nearest hospital (Newport Family Medicine)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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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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.
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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 | Yes | 79 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 68.3% | - | Silverado Newport Mesa Llc;Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt | Studio / Suite |
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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 | No | 80 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 60.0% | A+ | Pacifica Newport Mesa Llc; Newport Mesa Mgr Llc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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