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Azulon At Mesa Verde in Costa Mesa, CA

Azulon At Mesa Verde is an independent living community in Costa Mesa, CA.

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1500 Mesa Verde Drive E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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4.4 from 50 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
8
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Azulon At Mesa Verde

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Staff support is repeatedly described as responsive, helpful, and attentive to resident needs.

Many residents describe management and office staff as welcoming, patient, and quick to respond to questions or maintenance requests. Several reviews praise specific people for addressing concerns efficiently. A few negative reviews criticize staff decisions and communication during a lease move-out and policy enforcement, but the overall pattern still centers on how resident-facing staff handled day-to-day issues.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Resort-style amenities get praise

Residents describe the community as resort-like, with standout shared amenities.

Reviews frequently connect the community’s feel to features like a heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and comfortable outdoor or common spaces. Residents also mention fitness options and places to relax or socialize, reinforcing that the experience goes beyond a basic apartment complex. Negative feedback rarely targets the amenity spaces directly, focusing more on cost or other logistics.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and social life

Residents value the community’s frequent activities and chances to connect.

Multiple reviews highlight an active calendar with social events and structured experiences. Residents also mention fitness programming and resident groups, describing a community where there is often something going on. Even when reviews focus on daily living, they repeatedly circle back to the social element and shared activities.

common 9 reviews mention this

Grounds and cleanliness are noted

The property’s upkeep and cleanliness are consistently called out.

Residents describe the buildings, grounds, and common areas as well maintained and clean. Several reviews specifically mention the condition of outdoor spaces and the overall appearance of the community over time. A separate set of comments mentions how the environment feels day to day, reinforcing that maintenance quality is a recurring theme.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Pricing is a recurring concern

Cost is a recurring downside, with some residents describing it as beyond budget.

Several reviews say the community has become too expensive. Others mention rent increases at lease renewal and describe the move-in experience as constrained by budget. One negative review centers on charges and a move-out dispute, which adds to the broader theme that costs can be difficult during stressful transitions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Parking availability and towing

Parking is a limitation, with complaints about availability and towing.

Some residents report there isn’t enough parking for residents and that parking logistics can be inconvenient. One review also describes towing without warning, contrasting with other positive comments about being close to services and conveniences. Together, the reviews suggest parking needs are not consistently met for everyone.

common 4 reviews mention this

Walkable nearby shopping

Residents like the nearby access to shops, restaurants, and pharmacies.

Reviews repeatedly mention that stores and restaurants are within walking distance. Several residents specifically point to nearby pharmacy and grocery access as part of what makes day-to-day life easier. This convenience pairs with apartment access to the surrounding area, making errands a frequent reason residents bring up.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (3 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (3 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (17 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.2 miles)
  • Dick Church's Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (2.3 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (2.3 miles)
  • Boudin SF (2.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale's (2.3 miles)
  • Northside Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Honor Coffee Roasters (3.7 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Huntington Central Park (2.8 miles)
  • Seeley Park (2.8 miles)
  • Mile Square Regional Park (3.5 miles)
  • Huntington State Beach (3.7 miles)
  • Bonita Canyon Park (4.9 miles)
  • William R. Mason Regional Park (5.2 miles)
  • Huntington Central Park (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Newport Heart North (3 miles)
  • Newport Orthopedic Institute (5 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (6.7 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (6.7 miles)
  • Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (7.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (7.7 miles)
  • Coastal Kids (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (3.2 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (7.7 miles)

Transportation

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) (3.4 miles)
  • Terminal A (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (5.6 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (6 miles)
  • AMC Movie Theater (7.9 miles)

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