4 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Dana Point has 4 licensed facilities. 2 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 2 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting.
Expect to pay around $5,516/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $4,395 up to $6,134 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 4 of 4 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Dana Point is 7.7 out of 10. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 4 licensed assisted living facilities in Dana Point with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,516/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 4 facilities in Dana Point with a FYI Safety Score, 3 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 4 facilities with an inspection record, 50% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Dana Point currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 1 facility in Dana Point offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.