Costa Mesa Assisted Living

The bustling city of Costa Mesa is the leading cultural and business center in Orange County. Just a mile from the Pacific Ocean and 33 miles from Los Angeles, Costa Mesa offers seniors great suburban living with many long-term residential options for assisted living.

Costa Mesa Recreation

The world-famous South Coast Plaza provides great shopping for residents of assisted living in Costa Mesa. There are national department stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sears, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, along with 280 boutiques and 30 restaurants. A variety of services–valet parking, wheelchairs and complimentary package check–make shopping convenient and easy.

The Orange County Fair and Event Center and the Pacific Amphitheatre is the place where most community events are held. Here seniors can find the best produce at the weekly Farmers’ Market, great bargains at the Orange County Marketplace weekend swap meet, and fairs and events for every interest.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center is a haven for seniors who are eager to enjoy life to the fullest. Exercise and educational programs are offered. There’s a travel club for the adventurous and special events such as ballroom dancing to live music.

Costa Mesa Activities

Seniors who choose assisted living in Costa Mesa are able to enjoy the best Southern California has to offer in culture and the arts. The South Coast Repertory Theatre, Costa Mesa’s resident company, offers a full season of outstanding productions at its two theaters. The Theatre offers accommodations for special needs such as headsets, ASL interpretation and accessible seating.

The magnificent Orange County Performing Arts Center offers an exceptional season filled with classical concerts, ballet, opera, cabaret, jazz, Broadway musicals and contemporary dance at its beautiful venues, the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Hall and Samueli Theater. A discounted ticket program is available for seniors.

Costa Mesa Medical Facilities

For medical care, residents of assisted living in Costa Mesa have a number of options available. The small medical and surgical unit at the College Hospital Costa Mesa allows for close attentive patient care. Nurses are specially trained to care for patients who are physically and mentally in need. The Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and has a crisis team available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Excellent primary care and physical therapy services are available at the Hoag Health Center – Costa Mesa, an affiliated urgent care center of the renowned Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian which is located in nearby Newport Beach.

The Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, about four miles away, is a 400-bed full service hospital known for world-class cardiology, orthopedic and spine care.

Costa Mesa Transportation

Convenient and comfortable trips around the city are possible for residents of assisted living in Costa Mesa via the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus system. Discounted fares are priced with senior budgets in mind. The OCTA’s Access Service provides transportation for seniors with disabilities who are unable to use the regular bus.

Cost of Assisted Living in Costa Mesa

Costs will vary based on the location and size of a community, with monthly rates for assisted living in Orange Country ranging from $1,700 to $9,750. The median monthly rate is $3,500, which means seniors should expect to pay around $42,000 annually for assisted living in Costa Mesa.*

Find Assisted Living in Costa Mesa

Assisted living in Costa Mesa is ideal for seniors who want an active and progressive lifestyle. Find more information on assisted living options on our Costa Mesa Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.

*Genworth Financial 2012 Cost of Care Survey.