Cameo at Lighthouse Lane
2512 Lighthouse Lane, Corona Del Mar, CA, 92625
"This beautiful home is located in the Harbor Hills area of Corona Del Mar, Ca. The home has an beautiful upgraded kitchen, two and a half ha..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities offer 24/7 caregiving services. These services include assistance with the tasks of daily living, meal preparation, transport and medication management. Seniors who are no longer able to safely live alone but don’t require skilled nursing services may want to consider assisted living. In Costa Mesa, the average senior pays $5,250 for assisted living, which is the same as the California state average and $750 more than the national median of $4,500.
This guide gives an overview of the pros and cons of living in Costa Mesa and discusses the costs of assisted living and alternative care options. Additionally, it lists resources for seniors and their family members in the city.
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2512 Lighthouse Lane, Corona Del Mar, CA, 92625
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"Our facilities are licensed by the State Department of California, Department of Social Services under the Community Care Licensing Division..."
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"DDM Assisted Living is located in beautiful and serene Huntington Beach, CA. The assisted living home is a secure, family friendly and welco..."
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"Private & semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs. Assistance with daily showers, dressing, grooming and medication ..."
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" Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 hom..."
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"Villa Flora Care Homes are comfortable, spacious and pleasantly furnished homes, located in quiet, secure neighborhoods. Private and semi-pr..."
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"At Huntington Beach Guest Homes, we encourage our residents to do as much as they can for themselves. We provide delicious home cooked meals..."
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"Ivy Cottages has three assisted living homes for the older adult, where you can find the ideal environment for your loved one. We have highl..."
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"We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At Diamond Senior Care we pride ourselves in the..."
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"Arvilinh Home Care is located in scenic Garden Grove California on Melba Dr. Arvilinh Home Care residents have a high level of independence ..."
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"Ocean Retreat is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Ocean Retreat is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. ..."
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" Assured Horizons‘ caring approach starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. That mea..."
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(31 reviews)
"My dad is at Town & Country Manor. It's great. It's very clean. It's a big place, but it's easy to get around. There are dining rooms, and the staff is really friendly. They have a brand new memory care facility there, so that's nice. The staff membe..."
READ MOREThe California Senior Care Licensing Program oversees assisted living communities in Costa Mesa and throughout the state of California. The department runs a database of all assisted living facilities in the state that includes reports and incidents in each community. Officials ensure that all seniors are receiving proper care and enjoying a high quality of life.
In Costa Mesa, the average monthly cost of assisted living is $5,250. The exact cost charged by each facility will depend on its location and the amenities or services offered.
The average monthly costs of assisted living in Costa Mesa are the same as the California state average of $5,250 but much higher than the national average of $4,500. Seniors in San Diego pay slightly more, with an average monthly cost of $5,475. In the state capital of Sacramento, costs are similar to Costa Mesa at $5,225 per month. Some of the most expensive options in the state include Napa and El Centro, where costs are around $1,000 more at $6,300 and $6,150 per month, respectively. Those looking for more affordable options may want to consider Bakersfield, where costs average just $3,750.
Costa Mesa
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Diego
$5,475
Sacramento
$5,225
Napa
$6,300
El Centro
$6,150
Bakersfield
$3,750
In-home care costs in Costa Mesa are about $700 more than assisted living costs. Nursing home care is the most costly option at $9,125 for a semiprivate room, almost $4,000 more than assisted living. Adult day health care is the most affordable option.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Costa Mesa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
There are a number of free resources and programs for seniors in Costa Mesa. Some programs provide social and recreational activities for seniors, whereas others may offer information that may be of interest to seniors in or considering assisted living communities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Costa Mesa Senior Center | (714) 327-7550 | The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers a range of free programs, services and activities to seniors aged 50 and older. It runs a meal program that provides daily lunches to those partaking in activities and a pantry for those needing extra meals. Daily activities offered include art classes, fitness groups, bingo, computer classes and group outings. |
OC Office on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The OC Office on Aging is a government department that aims to help seniors enjoy a high quality of life. It provides free legal advice regarding estate planning and elder abuse. The department runs a long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities. |
Age Well Orange County | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well Orange County is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services for seniors. These include meal delivery programs, case management, wellness education and transportation. |
Costa Mesa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Debra
4
Review of Heyday Senior Living - Costa Mesa
Heyday Senior Living - Costa Mesa was a nice location. It was a nice home. The caregiver seemed very professional, very nice. She seemed very caring about her charges, but it was not the place for...
Assisted Living
Sandra
2
Review of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
I visited Pacifica Senior Living South Coast. They were very unprofessional. It's a very small community. Their TV room was the size of one of their hallways. It was very small with one couch. You...
Provider response
We are sorry that the tour of the community did not meet your expectations. It sounds like you were looking for a more spacious environment. Our residents prefer to keep their doors open in a more...
Assisted Living
Dale
3
Review of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
I toured Pacifica Senior Living South Coast. I like that it was a smaller facility, and it seemed fine. It was a little more institutional than the other place. The rooms seemed small. The...
Provider response
Hi Dale, thank you for sharing your experience with our community. Our community is designed to provide a comfortable, home-like setting that promotes independence while also offering support when...