Best Senior Living in Costa Mesa, California
19 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior care options in Costa Mesa: 19 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 828 public reviews. 8 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 22options listed
- 4.4average rating, 11 rated
- 828family reviews read
- 8small homes, 10 or fewer
Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Costa Mesa, California
4.9(467)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Care Achilles
Costa Mesa, California
5(16)
Assisted Living
Silverado Newport Mesa Memory Care Community
Costa Mesa, California
4.8(45)
Memory Care
Newport Mesa Senior Living
Costa Mesa, California
4.8(41)
Assisted Living
Coast New Horizon
Costa Mesa, California
4.8(23)
Assisted Living
Coastal Heights Senior Living
Costa Mesa, California
4.6(47)
Independent Living
Vivante Newport Mesa
Costa Mesa, California
4.5(49)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Costa Mesa, California
4.5(39)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Alex' Caring Hands
Costa Mesa, California
Assisted Living
Angela's Care Home
Costa Mesa, California
Assisted Living
Bayside Cottages I
Costa Mesa, California
Assisted Living
Bayside Cottages II
Costa Mesa, California
Assisted Living
Best-rated senior living in Costa Mesa
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation
4.9 (467 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 79 units
Reviews for Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation are sharply divided: several families praise attentive staff, good food, and effective physical therapy during short-term rehab stays, while others describe serious…
- 2
5 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Care Achilles is a small, six-resident assisted living home in Costa Mesa that has earned a perfect 5-star average across 16 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently describe a clean, well-organized environment with…
- 3
Silverado Newport Mesa Memory Care Community
4.8 (45 reviews)· Memory Care· 82 units
Families describe Silverado Newport Mesa as a warm, well-run memory care community where residents are treated with dignity and staff communicate closely with families. Reviewers consistently highlight the specialized…
- 4
4.8 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living· 40 units
Families consistently describe Newport Mesa Senior Living as warm, clean, and attentive, with particular praise for the staff's compassion during move-in transitions and daily care. Reviewers highlight a stable,…
- 5
4.8 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Coast New Horizon is a small, family-run assisted living home in Costa Mesa praised by families for its warm, personal atmosphere and attentive care from owner Mali. Reviewers consistently highlight the home-cooked…
- 6
4.6 (47 reviews)· Independent Living
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4.5 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 430 units
Families generally describe Vivante On The Coast as an upscale, well-staffed assisted living community with strong food, activities, and caregiving, especially for residents needing hospice or specialized support.…
- 8
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
4.5 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 98 units
Families consistently describe Pacifica Senior Living South Coast as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, attentive employees. Reviewers highlight home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and a smooth transition for…
- 9
Newport Senior Village (NSV Management)
3.7 (6 reviews)· Independent Living
Newport Senior Village is a small independent living community in Costa Mesa with only a handful of Google reviews. Feedback is mixed, ranging from praise for the apartment-style units and location to a complaint about a…
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Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center
3.8 (66 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 12 units
Reviewers describe Mesa Verde as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab facility where families felt their loved ones were cared for with attentiveness and compassion, particularly during post-surgical recovery…
What families say about senior living in Costa Mesa
Counted across the review summaries of 14 Costa Mesa communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 86%
- Activities and social life 57%
- Food and dining 50%
- Cleanliness 43%
- Warm, home-like feel 43%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 57%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Communication with families 14%
- Medical and nursing care 14%
“Absolutely love this place. Mel was so kind and very thorough with the tour and all information. Very happy!! Tamar Brown”
“The kitchen is serving up great, homestyle cooking with fresh ingredients! Always hits the spot!!! Ivan, Rabia, Felix, Christina, and the whole kitchen crew is doing an amazing job!!!”
“Great skilled nursing facility! My father is currently here and he loves it. The food is great compared to hospitals and other SNFs. The physical therapists are amazing and the nurses and other care takers are all wonderful. Highly recommend this facility for yourself or a loved one.”
Senior Living in Costa Mesa: the figures
- •Of the 17 with a known size, 8 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (11), wheelchair accessible (11), 24-hour staff (11), social activities (11), medication management (11), gathering / activity spaces (11).
Senior Living near Costa Mesa
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach3.3 mi | 10 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 mi |
| Fountain Valley3.7 mi | 17 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 mi |
| Irvine5.3 mi | 21 | 4.3 / 5 | 5.3 mi |
| Huntington Beach5.5 mi | 36 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Santa Ana6.6 mi | 23 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Tustin7.1 mi | 8 | 4.2 / 5 | 7.1 mi |
| Garden Grove8.3 mi | 33 | 4.5 / 5 | 8.3 mi |
| Westminster9 mi | 6 | 4.7 / 5 | 9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 22 communities listed in Costa Mesa, 828 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Costa Mesa ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Costa Mesa: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Costa Mesa, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior living communities in Costa Mesa, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Costa Mesa are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Care Achilles (5★, 16 ratings), Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation (4.9★, 467 ratings), Silverado Newport Mesa Memory Care Community (4.8★, 45 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Costa Mesa?
Beyond senior living, Costa Mesa has assisted living (14 communities), home health (3 communities), memory care (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Costa Mesa?
Families rate Costa Mesa senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 828 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Costa Mesa senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 14 Costa Mesa communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), activities and social life (mentioned for 57%), food and dining (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (57%), staff attitude (29%), communication with families (14%).
Are there small senior living homes in Costa Mesa?
Yes. Of the 17 Costa Mesa communities with a known size, 8 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Costa Mesa nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Costa Mesa carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.