Coastal Heights Senior Living: Comfort and Clarity for Independent Adults
At Coastal Heights Senior Living, independent adults can enjoy a Costa Mesa retirement community that keeps life simple. We offer private apartments, built-in services, and a steady social rhythm, without the pressure of running a house alone. The goal is independent living with ease, meaning that you stay in charge of your schedule while our team handles maintenance, meals, and a full calendar of things to do.
A report by the Public Policy Institute of California highlighted that across the state, about 1.3 million seniors live alone, which translates to 23% of the state's 5.5 million older adults. For many, that can raise the risk of isolation, which public health agencies link to higher rates of depression, heart disease, and dementia.
In Costa Mesa, CA, the "City of the Arts," residents are minutes from theaters, museums, shopping, and a robust city-run senior center that offers classes, events, and social services, giving our community the ideal backdrop for connection and emotional wellness in aging.
What Is the Difference Between Senior Housing and Independent Living?
Senior housing is a broad term that can include everything from basic age-restricted apartments to communities with licensed care, like assisted living or memory care. Independent living sits in the middle. It's designed for adults who can live safely on their own but want fewer chores and more community.
Privacy, Safety, and Comfort
At Coastal Heights Senior Living, independent living residents have private senior apartments. Our one-bedroom homes are equipped with private bathrooms, individual climate control, cable, and an emergency alert system. Housekeeping, linen service, laundry rooms, and covered parking are built in, so daily upkeep is minimal.
Social Opportunities
The rest is about the daily structure for seniors, if they want it. Restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, a theater, arts and crafts center, library, game room, worship services, and our activity calendar give the day shape without feeling rigid. You still decide how much you join in, but knowing that a community and activities are right on your doorstep are two of the key benefits of independent living over regular senior housing.
What Qualifies You for Independent Living?
Most independent living residents:
- Want fewer home-maintenance responsibilities
- Can manage their own decisions and daily routines
- May need light practical support (like housekeeping) rather than hands-on daily care
How Coastal Heights Simplifies Life
Coastal Heights is set up for exactly that profile. Our weekly housekeeping and linen services reduce physical strain. Fitness classes, walking paths, and an active social calendar make it easier to stay engaged without planning everything yourself.
Extra Support if Needed
A key benefit of the Coastal Heights community that sets us apart from many other independent living spots is that if needs change over time, residents can access the support they need. Through our partnership with Apex Homecare, our community can coordinate extra help, from medication reminders and personal-care support up to more continuous care, while you stay in the same apartment and routine.
What Is the Best Town in California for Seniors?
There is no single best town for older adults, as seniors' needs and preferences are as varied as the Golden State's towns! However, good options usually offer:
- Access to services and amenities
- Opportunities for social life and purposeful activity
- A climate and setting that match your preferences
What Makes Costa Mesa Special
Costa Mesa scores well on many of these fronts. It sits in central Orange County, close to beaches, parks, and walking paths, with a Mediterranean-style climate and roughly 300 days of sunshine a year.
The city brands itself as the "City of the Arts," thanks to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Museum of Art, and a dense cluster of theaters and galleries, all within a compact area. If you're a culture vulture who loves nothing more than a night out at the theater, Costa Mesa is the perfect spot for retirement living.
Benefits for Seniors
For seniors specifically, Costa Mesa operates a dedicated senior center with free membership and many social groups. This kind of social connection and regular activity, both within your independent living community and wider area, can help lower risks of depression, cognitive decline, and other health issues later in life.
For someone choosing a Costa Mesa retirement community, Coastal Heights leverages that local arts-and-outdoors setting while providing a stable home base.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Social Is Day-to-Day Life at Coastal Heights?
Daily life is as social as you want it to be. Residents can drop into fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, or movie nights in the theater, or spend quieter time reading in the library or relaxing in the courtyard and garden paths.
Our activity calendar features resident-inspired events and outings, so there are regular chances to meet neighbors and try something new. For people moving from a home where days felt repetitive or lonely, that built-in variety often makes it easier to ease into new friendships without pressure.
Can Couples Move in Together?
Absolutely! Floor plans at Coastal Heights focus on one-bedroom layouts, so couples can share an apartment and still have a defined bedroom and living space. Shared community spaces, like the lounge, game room, and outdoor courtyard, give couples comfortable areas to gather with friends, so there's no need to be isolated.
Our community can also help couples with different needs to access the care they require through our partnership with Apex Homecare.
How Can Families Stay Involved After a Loved One Moves In?
Families are encouraged to stay present. Many relatives visit for meals, join in on community events, or simply spend time together in common areas or the outdoor courtyard.
Our Costa Mesa location makes it easy to pair visits with local experiences, from a walk in a nearby park to an evening at a performance or museum.
Time to Experience Coastal Heights Senior Living
If you're looking for a long-term home for retirement living, Coastal Heights Senior Living is the right spot. Independent apartments, housekeeping, dining, and our social calendar make life enjoyable now, while our Apex Homecare partnership makes extra support accessible in the future.
Unlike other independent living communities, we want to be your forever home. Schedule a tour to start your new chapter.