39 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for California. Safety scores run above average.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Laguna Niguel compares statewide.
6 beds · $5,300/mo
Best safety record in Laguna Niguel. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $6,030/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
135 beds · $7,495/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $3,730/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,564/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,743/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
250 beds · $5,625/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Laguna Niguel has 39 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (36) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,550/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $3,680 up to $7,495 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 29 of 39 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Laguna Niguel is 8.3 out of 10. That puts Laguna Niguel in the top third of California, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 13% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 18 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 39 licensed assisted living facilities in Laguna Niguel 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 $5,550/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 39 facilities in Laguna Niguel with a FYI Safety Score, 21 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 39 facilities with an inspection record, 85% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Verona Court Xiii currently has the highest safety score in Laguna Niguel at 9.6 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Laguna Palms starts at $3,730/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.7. Across all 39 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,680 to $7,495/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
13% of facilities in Laguna Niguel participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Verona Court Ix accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 18 facilities in Laguna Niguel offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Verona Court Xiii and Verona Court Xii and Verona Court Xi and Verona Court Xiv and Watermark Laguna Niguel and Verona Court Ix and Crestavilla. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
Every licensed facility we track in Laguna Niguel, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.