Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Costa Mesa.
Updated July 2026
Costa Mesa, CA has 45 licensed assisted living homes (927 beds, averaging 20.6 per home). It sits in Orange County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.5/10, with 219,098 seniors 75+ growing 10.9%.
Licensed homes
45
Costa Mesa
Licensed beds
927
total
Avg home size
20.6 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Costa Mesa assisted living market
Costa Mesa has 45 licensed assisted living homes totaling 927 beds — an average of 20.6 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Orange County, it draws on a 75+ population of 219,098 growing 10.9%, with a senior median income of $84,615. See the full Orange County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa has 45 licensed assisted living homes with about 927 total beds.
Is Costa Mesa a good place to open an assisted living home?
Costa Mesa is in Orange County, which scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.9%. Current local supply is 45 homes.
What county is Costa Mesa in?
Costa Mesa is in Orange County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.