26922 Camino De Estrella
Dana Point, CA 92624
76 beds • Est. 2022 (4 years) • Get directions
Aegis Living Dana Point has 2 state citations (1 serious, 1 minor) and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 10 inspections. The most significant finding was a December 2025 incident in which a staff member raised their voice aggressively at a resident who refused to use the elevator; the resident cried and spent the night away from the facility with family, and multiple staff members and a witness corroborated the staff member's aggressive behavior. The facility placed the staff member on suspension and submitted a report to the licensing agency. State investigators confirmed the allegation during a January 2026 complaint inspection. Between the January 2025 and January 2026 annual inspections, the facility's licensed capacity was reduced from 130 to 76 residents. Both unannounced annual inspections found the facility clean, safe, and sanitary, with properly maintained apartments, functioning bathrooms, secured medications, and no deficiencies cited.
Aegis Living Dana Point is a 76-bed assisted living community in Dana Point, a scenic coastal town in South Orange County known for its harbor, whale watching, and dramatic blufftop views of the Pacific. The smaller size and strong safety record make this one of the more compelling Aegis locations in Southern California for families who value both quality of care and quality of setting.
U.S. News nationally rated
Rated Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by U.S. News, with a 4.8 overall score across 83 resident and family surveys. High Performing in 5 service areas.
Life's Neighborhood memory care program
Aegis runs a nationally recognized memory care model called Life's Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently cite staff who know residents by name and notice small changes quickly.
Couples with differing care needs
The facility explicitly accommodates couples where one partner needs assisted living and the other needs memory care, keeping both on-site rather than requiring separation.
FYI Safety Score 9.2
9.2 out of 10 on the FYI Safety Score.
Outdoor access for dementia residents
Multiple reviewers flag limited unimpeded outdoor access for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Ask specifically about secured garden or courtyard access on your tour.
Boutique scale, smaller rooms
Reviewers describe rooms as smaller or more understated than those at larger campuses. No pool or gym on-site — amenity scope is focused rather than expansive.
Premium price point
Facility-verified pricing starts around $5,700/month. Multiple reviewers describe the cost as high relative to other options in the area.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
26922 Camino De Estrella, Dana Point, CA 92624
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