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Assisted living in Costa Mesa, CA

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Costa Mesa, California has 44 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs, California's term for assisted living), according to California CDSS facility data updated October 20, 2026. CareScout's 2025 median cost of assisted living in California is $7,000 a month. Medicare doesn't pay for assisted living.

Sources: California CDSS Community Care Licensing facility layer (CDSS ArcGIS feature service CDSS_CCL_Facilities), residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) with licensed status (data date ) · CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 · Page updated

Assisted living runs about $7,000 a month in California (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 median; more costs)

How this list is ordered: alphabetically by name. We have no quality score for these providers, so we don't rank them. The order of our lists can't be bought. Every provider in a list is placed by the same rule, and paying never adds anyone to a list, moves anyone up or down, or removes anyone. License details are shown exactly as California CDSS publishes them. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, facility data from the CDSS ArcGIS feature service (CDSS_CCL_Facilities); city names and first-license dates from the CDSS RCFE file on the CalHHS Open Data Portal (data.chhs.ca.gov); data date shown above. Modified by HomeCareFinder (filtered to licensed facilities and reformatted); this is not official government data. Neither this page nor HomeCareFinder is endorsed by the State of California or any state agency. Methodology · How we make money

Licensed providers, A–Z

California licenses assisted living as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), from six-bed homes to large communities. Listed: facilities CDSS shows as licensed in its facility data updated October 20, 2026. Check inspection reports and citations on CDSS Care Facility Search.

Find by ZIP code (2 ZIPs)

Links go to the first provider with that office ZIP. Lists are A–Z by name.

  1. Alex' Caring Hands

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    904 Liard Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 394-2287

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006239 · Verify on CDSS

  2. Angela's Residental Care

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3141 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 326-8797

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2009 · CDSS facility no. 306004079 · Verify on CDSS

  3. Bayside Cottages I

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    1019 Cheyenne Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 506-8933

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2025 · CDSS facility no. 306006567 · Verify on CDSS

  4. Bayside Cottages II

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3129 McKinley Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 506-8933

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2025 · CDSS facility no. 306006568 · Verify on CDSS

  5. Bayside Cottages III

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    1565 Wintergreen Place Costa, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 506-8933

    14 licensed beds · Licensed since 2025 · CDSS facility no. 306006582 · Verify on CDSS

  6. Beach Homes I

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2575 Columbia Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 549-9380

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006394 · Verify on CDSS

  7. Beach Homes II

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2572 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(714) 549-5877

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006392 · Verify on CDSS

  8. Beach Homes III

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2336 College Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(494) 302-0180

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2019 · CDSS facility no. 306005495 · Verify on CDSS

  9. Bright Skies of Costa Mesa 1

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3125 Pierce Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(657) 663-1836

    6 licensed beds · CDSS facility no. 306006927 · Verify on CDSS

  10. Bright Skies of Costa Mesa 2

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3129 Pierce Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 749-6629

    6 licensed beds · CDSS facility no. 306006932 · Verify on CDSS

  11. Cameo Homes - Eastside I

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    236 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 939-3935

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2003 · CDSS facility no. 306001914 · Verify on CDSS

  12. Care Achilles

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    598 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(424) 270-4452

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006580 · Verify on CDSS

  13. Coast New Horizon

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    824 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 668-5607

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2010 · CDSS facility no. 306004128 · Verify on CDSS

  14. Coastside Senior Home

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3264 Colorado Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 444-9800

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2003 · CDSS facility no. 306001961 · Verify on CDSS

  15. Country Gardens Terrace Inc.

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    1103 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 557-0515

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2022 · CDSS facility no. 306006152 · Verify on CDSS

  16. Cross Creek Care

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    138 E. 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 722-1014

    14 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006296 · Verify on CDSS

  17. Guardian Senior Home on Nevada

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3327 Nevada Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(408) 693-8731

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006482 · Verify on CDSS

  18. Guardian Senior Homes on Madison

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3080 Madison Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(800) 707-4939

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2016 · CDSS facility no. 306004794 · Verify on CDSS

  19. Heart To Heart Care Home for Elderly

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3101 Jefferson Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 617-4708

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2007 · CDSS facility no. 306003775 · Verify on CDSS

  20. Heyday Senior Living of Costa Mesa

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2750 Lorenzo Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(562) 303-0130

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2021 · CDSS facility no. 306006006 · Verify on CDSS

  21. Hills of Broadway the

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    354 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 430-7672

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006406 · Verify on CDSS

  22. Jasmin's Care Home

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2817 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 662-0625

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2000 · CDSS facility no. 306001102 · Verify on CDSS

  23. John Villa's Home Care I

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    219 Hanover, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 435-9257

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2005 · CDSS facility no. 306002964 · Verify on CDSS

  24. John Villa's Homecare 2

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    811 St. Clair, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 760-4693

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2012 · CDSS facility no. 306004459 · Verify on CDSS

  25. Johnson Senior Care

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3088 Johnson Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 957-1128

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2020 · CDSS facility no. 306005900 · Verify on CDSS

  26. La Costa Residence

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3016 Buchanan Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 906-6046

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2024 · CDSS facility no. 306006445 · Verify on CDSS

  27. Madison Senior Care

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3083 Madison Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 957-1148

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2020 · CDSS facility no. 306005666 · Verify on CDSS

  28. Mary's Loving Care A

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    341a 16th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(646) 549-5035

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006220 · Verify on CDSS

  29. Mary's Loving Care B

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    341b 16th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 220-7542

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006221 · Verify on CDSS

  30. Mesa Verde Residential Care Center

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    673 Center Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 548-5584

    12 licensed beds · Licensed since 2006 · CDSS facility no. 306002875 · Verify on CDSS

  31. Newport Senior Living II

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    260 E. 16th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 650-2222

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2010 · CDSS facility no. 306004278 · Verify on CDSS

  32. Oasis Assisted Living

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    355 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 230-4416

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2025 · CDSS facility no. 306006671 · Verify on CDSS

  33. Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2891 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 629-1020

    40 licensed beds · Licensed since 2014 · CDSS facility no. 306004640 · Verify on CDSS

  34. Pacifica Senior Living South Coast

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2619 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 515-0121

    98 licensed beds · Licensed since 2019 · CDSS facility no. 306005272 · Verify on CDSS

  35. Select Senior Care IV LLC

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2689 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(949) 289-2942

    6 licensed beds · CDSS facility no. 306006830 · Verify on CDSS

  36. Shining Bright Care Home

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    697 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(714) 749-9353

    15 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006333 · Verify on CDSS

  37. Shining Bright Care Home 2

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    3073 Madison Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 749-6629

    6 licensed beds · CDSS facility no. 306006829 · Verify on CDSS

  38. Silverado Senior Living- Newport Mesa

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    Y50 W Bay Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 240-7200

    82 licensed beds · Licensed since 2021 · CDSS facility no. 306005693 · Verify on CDSS

  39. Sonia's Care Home

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    292 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 662-0637

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 1991 · CDSS facility no. 300611827 · Verify on CDSS

  40. St. Clair Senior Care

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    830 Saint Clair St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626(657) 235-8725

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2023 · CDSS facility no. 306006250 · Verify on CDSS

  41. Star Dust Home

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    1825 Samar Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 429-1658

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 1995 · CDSS facility no. 306000126 · Verify on CDSS

  42. Sterling Senior Community 10

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    2933 Andros St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 884-3504

    6 licensed beds · CDSS facility no. 306006654 · Verify on CDSS

  43. Tranquility Senior Living

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    285 E 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 331-2744

    6 licensed beds · Licensed since 2020 · CDSS facility no. 306005767 · Verify on CDSS

  44. Vivante on the Coast

    Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE)
    1640 & 1650 Monrovia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 629-2100

    430 licensed beds · Licensed since 2013 · CDSS facility no. 306004582 · Verify on CDSS

Common questions

How many licensed assisted living facilities are in Costa Mesa, California?

44 residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) with a licensed status and an address in Costa Mesa appear in California CDSS data dated October 20, 2026.

How much does assisted living cost in California?

CareScout's 2025 median for assisted living in California is $7,000 a month (private one-bedroom), versus $6,200 nationally.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term care in assisted living. In California, Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver can pay for services in some RCFEs for people who qualify.

Can providers pay to change this list?

No. Every licensed provider is listed free, in alphabetical order. The order of our lists can't be bought. Every provider in a list is placed by the same rule, and paying never adds anyone to a list, moves anyone up or down, or removes anyone.

Related

Quick facts: 44 licensed assisted living facilities in Costa Mesa, CA (California CDSS data dated October 20, 2026); listed A–Z, never ranked for money; California assisted living median $7,000/month (CareScout 2025).