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Pacifica Senior Living South Coast in Costa Mesa, CA

Pacifica Senior Living South Coast is an assisted living and memory care community in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Pacifica Senior Living South Coast in Costa Mesa, CA

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  • Interior

    A brightly decorated bedroom with twin beds, featuring blue accents and a TV.
  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with wooden flooring and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy home theater setup with recliners and a large-screen TV.
  • Building

    Entrance to a building with an archway and landscaped surroundings.
  • Landscaping

    Spacious outdoor patio with seating and umbrellas under string lights.
  • Garden

    A spacious outdoor patio with seating under a pergola.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan of a studio apartment layout.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio with red cushioned chairs under a pergola, perfect for relaxation.
  • Game Room

    A game room featuring a poker table with playing cards and chips, surrounded by an underwater-themed mural.

2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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4.6 from 97 reviews
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Pacifica Senior Living South Coast Costs & Pricing

Pacifica Senior Living South Coast offers competitive pricing for its senior living accommodations, particularly when compared to broader market trends in Orange County and California. For a studio apartment, residents pay $3,495 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,313 and the state average of $4,145. Similarly, the semi-private room option is priced at $3,595, which stands slightly above Orange County's median rate of $3,431 but remains more affordable than the California average of $3,333. This positioning not only highlights Pacifica's commitment to providing quality care at reasonable rates but also makes it an attractive choice for families seeking value without compromising on comfort and services.

Floor plansPacifica Senior Living South CoastOrange CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,495$4,313$4,145
Semi-Private$3,595$3,431$3,333

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Overall Review of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast

common 30 reviews mention this

Caring, helpful staff support

Residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly, responsive, and caring.

Multiple reviews highlight staff members who are pleasant, helpful, and easy to reach, including front desk and caregivers. Families also describe feeling reassured about safety and ongoing care, and several mention positive communication during visits and transitions. In the memory care context, one reviewer specifically says the staff in that section handled demanding needs well, while another praises hospice-related nursing and care planning.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed feedback

Food quality is inconsistent across reviews, with both praise and sharp complaints.

Several residents and visitors describe the food as tasty and even made from scratch, with dining set up like a restaurant. Other reviewers, however, say the food was disappointing or that meal options needed improvement, including one comment tied to a very low rating for a resident on a puree diet. A separate review notes concern about “awful” food for a family member, while another praises the kitchen’s ability to accommodate dietary needs.

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Clean, well-kept setting

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Many reviewers say the facility is clean and tidy, and several describe it as smelling fresh or welcoming when they enter. Some also point to overall upkeep of rooms and common areas during visits, and one review credits cleanliness as a reason they felt comfortable. There are a few negative outliers that mention building condition and hygiene concerns, which stand apart from the broader cleanliness praise.

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Activities feel engaging for residents

Families describe meaningful activities and events that keep residents engaged.

A number of reviews say residents have daily activities and planned outings, including programs like bingo and social events such as happy hour. Several reviewers also credit an activities director or activity team with bringing residents together and hosting enjoyable events for residents, neighbors, and guests. One reviewer wished for more activities and suggested issues with getting a senior van ready, but the majority of activity-focused notes are positive.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost concerns come up often

Affordability is a concern in reviews, even when other parts of the experience are praised.

At least one reviewer says the community was too expensive for their budget and that they had to pass despite liking the staff. Another review echoes the idea that the overall experience could be strong, but that cost was a limiting factor. Pricing comparisons provided alongside the listing show units priced below the county and state benchmarks, but the reviews still reflect individual budget stress.

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Tour and move-in experience

Families often describe smooth tours and supportive transitions into care.

Several reviews mention an informative tour experience with staff who answered questions and walked families through what to expect. A few families describe transitions as easy, including moments where staff helped accommodate needs during move-in or short-term recovery. This stands out as a buying-and-transition strength rather than a day-to-day claim, since some other reviews focus more on operations and care responsiveness.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (2 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (2 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Montessori programs Montessori programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Sensory-based programs Sensory-based programs
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Costa Mesa, California offers a variety of amenities and conveniences that could be appealing for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a selection of well-known restaurants such as The Capital Grille and In-N-Out Burger within a few miles, residents can enjoy dining options close to home. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby, including Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy, providing easy access to medications and healthcare supplies. For leisure activities, there are cafes like MoonGoat Coffee Roasters and Starbucks in the vicinity, as well as parks such as Bonita Canyon Park and Huntington Central Park for outdoor enjoyment. Access to medical care is also readily available with institutions like Newport Heart North and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach within close proximity. Overall, this part of Costa Mesa offers a blend of convenience, dining choices, healthcare facilities, and recreational options that could cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Restaurants

  • Dick Church's Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (2 miles)
  • Boudin SF (2.1 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (2.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.2 miles)
  • Gulliver's Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale's (1.9 miles)
  • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Honor Coffee Roasters (3.6 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.6 miles)
  • Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center (3.9 miles)
  • Northside Cafe (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) (2.2 miles)
  • Terminal A (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Newport Heart North (3 miles)
  • Newport Orthopedic Institute (3.9 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (5.8 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (5.8 miles)
  • Coastal Kids (6.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (6.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (3.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Bonita Canyon Park (3.3 miles)
  • William R. Mason Regional Park (3.5 miles)
  • Seeley Park (3.9 miles)
  • Huntington Central Park (4.1 miles)
  • Mile Square Regional Park (4.7 miles)
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach (4.7 miles)
  • Huntington State Beach (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (4.5 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (7.6 miles)

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