Best Assisted Living Facilities in Costa Mesa, CA

The least expensive type of senior living in Costa Mesa, California, is assisted living, which costs $3,979 per month on average, while the most costly option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, at $8,406 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including independent living at $4,184, memory care at $4,986, a private nursing home room at $4,967, a semi-private nursing home room at $4,382, and a studio unit in a nursing home costing $5,407. This range allows for flexibility in choosing the type of care that best suits individual needs and budgets.

The average cost of assisted living is $3,979 per month in Costa Mesa. This is slightly more expensive than nearby cities, including Santa Ana and Seal Beach, which cost an average of $3,939 and $3,900 per month, respectively. Costa Mesa's costs remain below the California state average of $4,357 and the nationwide average of $4,546.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Costa Mesa compares to California and the national average:

Costa Mesa offers 9 of the 1,923 senior living communities in California. If you decide to extend your search to the cities near Costa Mesa, there are 531 facilities available.

In Costa Mesa, California, seniors make up about 31.5% of the city’s 111,490 residents. The age distribution includes 13.3% in their 50s, 9.6% in their 60s, 5.5% in their 70s, and 3.1% are enjoying life in their 80s and beyond. The gender distribution is slightly more masculine at 51.6% male, compared to 48.4% female. Marital status among seniors shows that 41.7% are married, 12.1% are divorced, 42.6% have never married, and 3.5% are widowed. Costa Mesa's culturally rich senior community includes 56.9% identifying as White, 36.2% as Hispanic, 9% as Asian, and 12.3% as mixed race. Additionally, 1.4% are Black, 1.1% Native American, 0.4% Pacific, and 19% identify as other, reflecting a diverse and vibrant environment.