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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dana Point, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dana Point nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dana Point, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dana Point or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dana Point.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Smeltzer, Smeltzer and Ocean View.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Terra Cotta, Lakeland Village and De Luz.
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i am not just saying this for no reason: my godmother was dreading going to any care facility october 2013, the only person more fearful than my godmother going to a care facility: was myself! needless to...
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dana Point, CA
The average cost of senior living in Dana Point is $6,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Elsinore, CA with an average of $4,877 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Point, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Point, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Point vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dana Point, CA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dana Point
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dana Point
Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA
4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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Clearwater at North Tustin
5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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Ivy Park at Tustin in Santa Ana, CA
5.0
It is a smaller community, very clean and the staff is very friendly. Your loved one would definitely get the care they needed here. The staff is great at keeping the residents in engaged in trips around town.
The food served is wonderful. The community is all on one floor. They are on the ...
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Dana Point nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dana Point nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dana Point, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Dana Point nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dana Point that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
79.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dana Point nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dana Point Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dana Point nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dana Point partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dana Point, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dana Point nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dana Point communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dana Point nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dana Point offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Golden Creek, ActivCare Laguna Hills and Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dana Point, California. See full list of communities.
There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Dana Point, California. See the full list.
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