Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
4.2
(15 reviews)
"Great location. Well kept clean. Great staff, supportive and helpful...."
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Costa Mesa, CA, is home to over 109,500 residents, with seniors accounting for 12.3% of the population. This demographic is at an increased risk of developing a cognitive disorder, such as Alzheimer's, as they age. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, and that number is set to climb to nearly 13 million by 2050. Data from the CDC shows that the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths in Costa Mesa rose by nearly 19% between 2016 and 2020, which is only slightly lower than the 20.9% increase in all deaths combined. However, about 10.9% of those deaths are Alzheimer related.
Having the necessary dementia care resources in place is crucial. Costa Mesa seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia may seek the support of a memory care community. These communities offer a secure environment where seniors can access specially trained staff, dementia-friendly programming and cognitive therapies.
This guide offers information about memory care in Costa Mesa, including the cost of care, pros and cons of retiring to this city and a list of local resources for individuals impacted by memory loss.
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2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
4.2
(15 reviews)
"Great location. Well kept clean. Great staff, supportive and helpful...."
READ MORE2891 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
4.4
(11 reviews)
"This is a great, intimate community and you can tell they care about their residents...."
READ MORE2750 Lorenzo Ave., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
4.0
(2 reviews)
"At Heyday Senior Living, we are highly motivated to create caring and supportive senior living communities where people live comfortably, ea..."
READ MORE1640 Monrovia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
5.0
(21 reviews)
"We were very impressed with the facilities and amenities at Vivente Newport Mesa. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The semi-private rooms were well laid out with some degree of privacy because there was a wall in the middle where the bathroom..."
READ MORE350 W. Bay Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Silverado Newport Mesa was very nice. It was very appropriate for memory care. We spent a couple of hours there and just looked at the rooms and the facilities. It was very regimented. The staff was very kind and very engaging. She had a lot of exper..."
READ MORE1565 Wintergreen Place, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"All our homes are designed to be a safe and pleasant environment for our residents. Our decor and amenities are implemented throughout the r..."
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3327 Nevada Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"Serving Orange County families across 15 locations in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach. All our homes are designed t..."
READ MORE1019 Cheyenne Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"All our homes are designed to be a safe and pleasant environment for our residents. Our decor and amenities are implemented throughout the r..."
READ MORE3129 McKinley Way, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"All our homes are designed to be a safe and pleasant environment for our residents. Our decor and amenities are implemented throughout the r..."
READ MORE341A, 341B 16th Place, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
"Serving Orange County families across 15 locations in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach. All our homes are designed t..."
READ MORE3083 Madison Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
"Our Madison home offers safe and healthful living accommodations; personal assistance and care; observation and supervision; planned activit..."
READ MORE10200 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA, 92840
4.1
(57 reviews)
"My dad is in Brookdale Garden Grove. I really like it, it's very good and it's very nice. It helps a lot that people are very nice and the place is really clean. It's very close to where I live. They are very efficient and they know what they're doin..."
READ MORE18800 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
4.3
(39 reviews)
"Huntington Terrace was very nice and very clean. It was a great community. Unfortunately, they wouldn't accept my mom. The rooms were very nice. The staff during the tour was great and very helpful. It was very safe. It's in a good area...."
READ MORE15302 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA, 92683
4.5
(30 reviews)
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE12151 Dale Street, Stanton, CA, 90680
4.7
(26 reviews)
"I like Rowntree Gardens because it had all aspects of treatment for my mom. They have doctors on site. They have doctors that will come to the place. She could get her PCP to be affiliated with the place, so they can come to see her there. They have ..."
READ MORE33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA, 92604
4.7
(22 reviews)
"I'm my dad's primary caregiver. Atria has made his transition from his home of almost 60 years, to Atria's assisted living, and soon thereafter to their memory care section, very easy on my dad and I. Living in his home by himself was getting very ..."
READ MORE17077 San Mateo, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
4.1
(28 reviews)
"I went to Carmel Village. It seemed very well organized, I was very happy. It seemed like it would be a good place for someone with memory care issues. The rooms looked very nice. A little small, but basically you're eating somewhere else, and you're..."
READ MORE630 The City Drive, Orange, CA, 92868
4.9
(13 reviews)
"Oakmont of Orange was a very, very nice community. It's just a much larger deposit and a higher price for the studio apartment than others, but it's a fantastic facility. It's beautiful. They have both assisted living and memory care, but we were pri..."
READ MORE18922 Delaware Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
4.8
(12 reviews)
"My mother-in-law fell a year ago on Easter Sunday. After her hospital and rehab care (all at the start of Covid) she decided it would be best to move to an assisted living facility. I cannot thank the staff at Oakmont enough for their help and pro..."
READ MORE1262 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA, 92780
4.8
(12 reviews)
"My mom is in here. The staff is great and very helpful. So far, everything's been going really well. The place is clean as a whistle, no foul odors, and absolutely as good as it gets. You can order what you want, and the food is pretty good like in a..."
READ MOREIn communities across California, including Costa Mesa, memory care communities are licensed and monitored by the California Senior Care Licensing Program. This program serves as a regulatory enforcement system to ensure the health, safety and quality of life of adults in care facilities. Regular monitoring and inspections ensure these communities remain compliant with statewide and national laws and regulations.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Costa Mesa, memory care typically costs $6,563 per month, though rates can vary based on a community's location, amenities and services.
Dementia care costs in Costa Mesa are on par with the California state median of $6,563). However, they're over 16% higher than the national average of $5,625. Compared to nearby San Diego, costs in Costa Mesa are roughly $280 less expensive. The city is also much more affordable than San Francisco, which sees the highest rates at $7,899. Several cities near Costa Mesa see lower costs, including Riverside, where rates are 23.8% lower, and Bakersfield, where memory care is $1,875 less expensive.
Costa Mesa
$6,563
California
$6,563
United States
$5,625
San Diego
$6,844
Bakersfield
$4,688
Riverside
$5,000
San Francisco
$7,899
As memory care is tailored to seniors with memory loss, it is more expensive than assisted living, at $5,250 monthly. Seniors with lesser needs may consider adult day care — a much more budget-friendly option at $1,625 per month. For individuals looking to age in place, in-home care offers daily personal care, while home health care provides light medical services at home. Both cost $5,911 per month, which is $652 less than memory care. Nursing homes are another alternative. Ideal for those with complex medical needs, these facilities cost over $2,500 more than memory care.
Memory Care
$6,563
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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Costa Mesa and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Costa Mesa, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Costa Mesa Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Harry
5
Review of Silverado Newport Mesa
Silverado Newport Mesa was very nice. It was very appropriate for memory care. We spent a couple of hours there and just looked at the rooms and the facilities. It was very regimented. The staff...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience, Harry. What you have described in your review is exactly what we aim to provide our residents and families, so we are glad you saw it firsthand on your visit.
Memory Care
Sally
3
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa
The accommodations at Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa weren't even near as nice as the other facility I went to in terms of the room. I would prefer a room where the person feels more like it's...
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. As you mentioned, it is close to the beach and the...
Memory Care
Leonard
5
Review of Vivante Newport Center
We were very impressed with the facilities and amenities at Vivente Newport Mesa. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The semi-private rooms were well laid out with some degree of privacy...