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Newport Mesa Senior Living
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 residents
- Phone
- (949) 629-1020
- Address
- 2891 Bear St
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,105*CCLD
Total facilities
3.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.3*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87705(d)Type A
87705(d) Care of Persons with Dementia The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement... The requirement was not met as evidenced by:R1 was able to exit the facility due to a malfunctioning door alarm which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
...Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, hot water in the bathroom sink by room 8 measured at 126.5 degrees F which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(i)Type B
...All facilities licensed for 16 or more and all residential facilities having separate floors or buildings shall have a signal system which shall...Operate from each resident's living unit...Identify the specific resident living unit.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, only one living unit had a signal system installed with poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(a)Type B
Based on LPA observation, fruit flies are hovering in the prep kitchen, no recent fire service records are available, and smoke alarm is missing from room 19, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on LPA records review, there was no emergency drill conducted within the last quarter which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type B
Based on LPA observation, hot water in the bathroom sink by room 8 measured at 89.9 degrees F which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87303(i)Type B
Based on LPA obsevation and staff interview, there is no signal system at the facility which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 87705(b)(1)(8)Type A
87705 Care of person with Dementia(b) Licensees shall be responsible for the following: (1) ensuring staff receive the following training as part of the training requirements specified in Section 87208 Plan of Operation: (B) Recognizing symptoms that may create or aggravate behavioral expression, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions, including, but not limited to, dehydration, UTI's, and problems with swallowing.This requirement was not met as evidenced by R1 was fed solid food and aspirated when physician’s report, appraisal and needs & service plan stated R1 was on a special pureed diet. This poses an immediate health, safety and or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(a)(4)Type A
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) … (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on documents and interviews, the licensee did not ensure 10 out of 10 residents received assistance with medications when the facility ran out of supply, which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87412(a)Type B
Based on observations,interview, and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-20.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Newport Mesa Senior Living licensed in California?
Yes, Newport Mesa Senior Living is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Newport Mesa Senior Living have?
Newport Mesa Senior Living has 10 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 8 other visits).
When was Newport Mesa Senior Living last inspected?
Newport Mesa Senior Living was last inspected on May 20, 2026. California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Newport Mesa Senior Living?
Newport Mesa Senior Living is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 40 residents. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Newport Mesa Senior Living compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
Newport Mesa Senior Living has 10 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does Newport Mesa Senior Living have any serious violations?
Newport Mesa Senior Living has 4 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Newport Mesa Senior Living had any complaint inspections?
Newport Mesa Senior Living has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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