Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center

    661 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm professional staff; excellent therapy

    I placed my father here and have been very pleased - the staff are warm, professional, and experienced, with standout CNAs and nurses and excellent PT/OT/Speech therapists. The building is clean, safe, and well kept; dietary needs were accommodated and admin helped with meds and post-care planning. Overall a very good, welcoming place I would recommend to other families.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.56·(71)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.2
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful nursing and CNA staff
    • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
    • Long-tenured, experienced caregivers
    • Personalized dietary accommodations and meal options
    • Supportive case management and discharge planning
    • Clean, well-maintained areas and accessible outdoor spaces
    • Spacious facility with convenient parking
    • Supportive physician presence and proactive medical attention
    • Attentive administration and responsive leadership (when present)
    • Family-like atmosphere and resident-centered interactions
    • Effective admission and check-in procedures
    • Daily individualized meal items (e.g., smoothies, tailored breakfasts)
    • Helpful activities and social programming during some shifts
    • Bariatric and mobility accommodations available

    Cons

    • Inconsistent CNA staffing and high staff turnover
    • Slow response times to call lights and care requests
    • Inconsistent medication-administration processes and limited physician oversight
    • Unreliable meal-service continuity and variable food quality
    • Gaps in fall-prevention and post-fall response protocols
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some units and common areas
    • Unprofessional staff conduct and poor internal communication
    • Weak coordination for external appointments and intra-facility relocations
    • Management prioritization of operational or financial objectives over resident-centered practices
    • Allegations of staff theft and billing irregularities
    • Insufficient activity coverage during evenings and off-peak hours
    • IT and amenity service interruptions (internet, TV)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The reviews portray a facility with pronounced variability in resident experience. Many families and patients describe high-quality care driven by committed, long-tenured clinical and therapy staff; others report operational weaknesses that materially affect safety, comfort, and continuity of care. The result is a polarized profile in which outcomes and satisfaction appear to depend heavily on specific staff, shifts, and units.

    Care quality and clinical oversight: There are repeated accounts of excellent clinical care—especially strong therapy services (PT/OT/Speech), attentive nurses, and effective discharge planning and case management. At the same time, multiple accounts describe inconsistent medication administration, limited physician presence beyond initial assessment, and delays in responding to acute changes in condition. Reviewers raised substantive clinical-safety concerns (for example, problems with glucose management, delayed post-fall response, and delays in arranging timely medical evaluation) that suggest variability in clinical protocols and escalation practices.

    Staff and culture: A sizable number of reviews praise compassionate, respectful CNAs and nursing staff, naming specific caregivers and noting a family-like atmosphere. Conversely, other reviews cite unprofessional conduct, poor communication tone, gossiping, coercive conversations around sensitive decisions, and reports of staff bullying. These divergent accounts point to uneven culture and supervision across shifts; leadership visibility and consistent staff training appear to be key moderators of resident experience.

    Dining and activities: Dining experiences are widely inconsistent. Some reviewers highlight personalized meals, dietary accommodation, and quality menu items; others describe long waits, cold or low-quality meals, and interruptions to meal service. Activity programming exists and is appreciated by some residents, but there are gaps in evening and off-peak coverage that contribute to loneliness and reduced engagement at certain times.

    Facilities and amenities: Several accounts describe a clean, bright facility with accessible outdoor spaces, ample parking, and rooms kept in good condition. Other reviews identify sanitation and odor concerns in some units, broken TVs or amenity interruptions, and periodic housekeeping shortfalls. IT and amenity reliability (internet, TV) is an additional recurring operational issue.

    Management and operational patterns: Administration and certain leaders receive praise for responsiveness and good customer service; other reviews describe management practices that appear to prioritize operational or financial considerations over resident-centered approaches. There are also serious-level claims, including allegations of staff theft and billing irregularities. Operational friction is evident in weak coordination for off-site appointments and internal relocations, inconsistent staffing models, and variability in response times.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: The body of reviews suggests that resident outcomes at this facility are highly dependent on timing (shift), unit placement, and which staff are on duty. Prospective families should weigh the facility’s strengths in rehabilitative therapy and the presence of dedicated caregivers against documented variability in responsiveness, sanitation in some areas, meal consistency, and clinical escalation processes. Asking specific, time-bound questions during a tour — about staffing ratios by shift, fall-response protocols, medication-administration checks, and evening activity coverage — may help set clearer expectations and identify the parts of the campus that align with a particular resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center

    Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center is located at 661 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627.

    About Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center

    Mesa Verde Residential Care Center is a family-style care home situated in the heart of Costa Mesa, California. Nestled within a gated community, this residence offers seniors a welcoming and secure environment where personalized care and support are at the forefront. The home features accommodations for up to twelve residents, providing both private and semi-private suite and studio apartments. With its small size and dedicated staff, Mesa Verde Residential Care Center fosters a close-knit atmosphere that encourages meaningful connections among residents and caregivers alike.

    The Center offers all-inclusive rates, ensuring that residents can focus on their well-being without the distraction of fluctuating expenses. Daily life at Mesa Verde Residential Care Center is enhanced by the provision of three nutritious meals each day, all thoughtfully prepared by chefs and meal planners to offer a balance of vitamins, minerals, and fresh ingredients. These meals are designed to be both delicious and nourishing, reflecting the importance of good dining experiences in senior living. In addition to dining, residents can enjoy housekeeping and laundry services, allowing them to fully relax and enjoy their surroundings without the worry of day-to-day chores.

    Location is one of the highlights of Mesa Verde Residential Care Center, with convenient proximity to the vibrant downtown Costa Mesa area. Residents find themselves just a short drive away from popular destinations such as Newport Beach and Huntington State Beach, as well as a host of locally owned shops and fantastic restaurants. This central setting adds to the quality of life, making it easy for residents to enjoy outings or visits from friends and family.

    Mesa Verde Residential Care Center takes pride in offering personal care services tailored to individual needs. Assistance with activities of daily living is provided by a professional and compassionate staff, ensuring residents receive the comprehensive support they require. Whether recovering from surgery or illness or simply seeking a comforting place to call home, seniors can feel confident in the secure and caring environment Mesa Verde cultivates every day. The focus on community, comfort, and compassionate care sets this care home apart as a trusted residence for seniors seeking a supportive and engaging lifestyle.

    People often ask...

    Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center offers assisted living, board and care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 1 photos of Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 661 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.

    No, Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number306002875
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeMESA VERDE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, INC.
    EffectiveJuly 27th, 2006
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    06 May 2025Inspection
    Found the assisted living area non-operational with no residents since 2020. Rooms were observed used for storage and no active operations were evident.
    10 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified that the AL portion was non-operational and used for storage, with no residents present, and that annual fees were not current.
    28 Apr 2023Complaint
    Found that the allegation that care and supervision were lacking was unfounded.
    05 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed no residents and no active COVID-19 cases; noted that no residents will be admitted for now and most staff were not yet associated.
    24 Aug 2021Inspection
    Observed no residents on-site, with none reported since March 2020. Noted that adherence to COVID-19 guidelines and Title 22 requirements was needed before accepting new residents.
    29 Jul 2020Complaint
    Determined the allegation was false as the resident in question never lived at the location involved in the complaint, leading to the complaint's dismissal.
    28 May 2020Inspection
    Reviewed staffing issues due to two employees quitting without notice on May 22, 2020; confirmed no COVID-19 positive tests among residents or staff before the incident, with three residents transferred to the hospital and testing negative.

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