The Seraphim

1047 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Immaculate compassionate care restored mobility

I've had my mother here for five years and am very pleased overall. The facility is immaculate, the owner prepares fresh meals, and the staff are compassionate, patient and proactive-providing personalized, dignified care, attentive medical attention, daily walks and activities that helped my mom socialize and regain mobility. Administration communicates well; the home-like, family atmosphere is genuine and I recommend this community.

Loved one of resident

Jul 2026

Reviews

4.75·(4)

Overall rating

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Care
5.0
Staff
4.8
Meals
5.0
Amenities
4.8
Value
4.8

Pros

Compassionate, attentive staff
Proactive family communication and advocacy
Personalized, dignified care
Home-like, family atmosphere
Immaculate cleanliness and grooming
Attentive medical oversight
Owner-prepared fresh meals
Daily walking and physical-activity program
Engaging social activities (veteran poker, group events)
Strong on-site leadership and administration
Long-term resident satisfaction and continuity

Cons

Limited mechanical-lift equipment and transfer resources
Transfer protocols that rely on multiple caregivers
Potential capacity constraints for higher-acuity mobility care

Summary of reviews

The Seraphim is presented in these summaries as a small, home-like residential setting with a strong emphasis on personalized, respectful care. Reviewers consistently highlight compassionate and attentive staff, close family-style interactions, and a high level of cleanliness and grooming. Several accounts describe long-term residency with evident resident satisfaction and positive social integration — residents becoming friends and participating in regular activities.

Staffing and clinical oversight are portrayed as strengths: families praised proactive communication, staff advocacy, and attentive medical attention. Management involvement is notable — an engaged administrator and owner who participates directly in daily life (including preparing fresh meals) contribute to a hands-on culture. That engagement appears to support individualized care plans and a dignified approach to residents’ needs.

Dining and activities receive positive mention. Owner-prepared, fresh meals are described, and the program includes daily walks and structured social opportunities such as weekend poker for veterans. These routines support physical activity and social engagement, which reviewers associated with residents’ wellbeing and contentment.

Facilities are characterized as well-maintained and clean, reinforcing the home-like atmosphere. At the same time, summaries indicate operational limits related to mobility support: the facility does not appear to have mechanical lift equipment (for example, a Hoyer-style lift) and relies on two-person transfer protocols. This suggests a potential gap in capacity for residents who require mechanical lifts or higher-acuity mobility assistance. Prospective families should confirm the facility’s transfer equipment, staffing ratios for transfers, and care plans for residents with significant mobility needs.

Overall, The Seraphim is depicted as a tightly run, family-oriented residence that delivers personalized attention, strong communication, and meaningful social programming. It appears well suited to residents who benefit from a small, engaged environment and do not require advanced mechanical transfer equipment. Families considering placement should verify specific transfer and high-acuity care capabilities during their tour and care-planning discussions.

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Location

The Seraphim is located at 1047 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626.

About The Seraphim

The Seraphim sits on Cheyenne Street in Costa Mesa and offers assisted living services in a small, quiet setting with only five private studio units, so you get a more personal touch and can know all the staff and housemates well, and they run things in the style of a regular house with shared living spaces like a dining room, TV area, comfortable places to sit, and the owner even makes fresh meals daily, which includes options for low sodium and diabetic diets, so most people can find something good to eat. Staff help residents with everyday tasks-they can help with dressing, bathing, and eating if needed and do laundry, housekeeping, and personal grooming, so things stay clean and you can feel like yourself, and if you need medicine reminders, hearing care, vision help, or dental support, they have those services too, along with help getting to medical appointments and errands, which is something that's hard for lots of folks. They keep the units maintained, include all utilities, and use central air, smoke alarms, and barrier-free features so that seniors who have mobility or safety concerns are looked after, and there's always someone around since the administrator, who is the son of the owner, is involved and knows all the residents by name, and the place keeps a friendly and close atmosphere, often described by others as treating people like family, and staff will even walk with residents during the day and play games like poker, especially with folks who are veterans and enjoy card games. Social events, outings, exercise classes, art projects, and group activities happen regularly as they try to keep everyone active and connected and make sure you're not sitting around feeling lonely. The care plan isn't boxed in; they can adjust to what each person needs, keeping things focused on helping residents feel as independent and comfortable as possible, so even though it's a small place, the support is strong and the experience feels familiar, like a friendly home.

People often ask...

The Seraphim offers board and care.

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The full address for this community is 1047 Cheyenne St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

No, The Seraphim 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.

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