45 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
12 beds · $4,450/mo
Best safety record in Costa Mesa.
6 beds · $4,450/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
82 beds · $5,600/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,450/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,110/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $2,820/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $4,500/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,500/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,450/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Costa Mesa has 45 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (37) 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 $4,420/mo. That's right around the county average of $4,675/mo. Prices range from $2,820 up to $5,600 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 25 of 45 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Costa Mesa is 8.8 out of 9.9. 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. Only 9% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,420/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Mesa Verde Residential Care Center currently has the highest safety score in Costa Mesa at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Guardian Senior Homes on Madison starts at $2,820/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.8. Across all 45 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,820 to $5,600/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
9% of facilities in Costa Mesa 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, Guardian Senior Home on Nevada accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.