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Aegis Living Dana Point

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing and care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

26922 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach · Dana Point, CA 9262476 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a high level of emotional support and specialized memory care. The staff's ability to treat residents like family is a recurring and powerful theme. Since there are no significant documented concerns regarding staffing or safety, you can feel confident in the community's reputation for dignity and care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Families can expect a highly compassionate and nurturing environment, with many reviewers describing the staff as an extension of their own family. The facility is particularly praised for its specialized memory care and its ability to provide a sense of security and dignity for residents. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there are no significant recurring criticisms mentioned in the provided reviews.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing and care staff
  • Exceptional memory care support
  • Welcoming and family-oriented culture
  • Clean and upscale environment
  • Engaging activities and entertainment

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

47%response rate
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The owner provides personalized, warm responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge the specific family members involved. They emphasize themes of 'honor,' 'privilege,' and 'family' to reinforce emotional connections.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love how much the management interacts with the community online; how does that same family-oriented culture translate to the daily care of the residents here?
  • 2The environment looks so upscale and clean; how do you ensure the facility maintains that high standard of cleanliness every day?
  • 3Since we are looking for great engagement, could you tell us more about the specific types of entertainment and social activities planned for the residents each week?
  • 4We are particularly interested in the memory care support; how do your specialized programs help residents stay engaged and comfortable?
  • 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6With a smaller, intimate community of 76 residents, how do you ensure that each person receives that attentive, personalized care mentioned by other families?

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Key Review Excerpts

Aegis has been amazing for both of our parents! Aegis has taken them in and the Aegis staff have become an extended family of support for our parents, and all of us siblings.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

The memory care staff are kind, patient, unflappable and keep a calm, loving and steady supportive demeanor with all of the residents.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Aegis Dana Point has been the soft landing our family desperately needed. Our family has been able to begin healing after a series of devastating losses.

New resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

9total
2 Type A— immediate health risk
1 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced annual required inspection. The LPA observed that the facility appears clean, safe, and sanitary across all areas inspected, including resident rooms, common areas, and utility checks. No deficiencies were cited during this visit, and the report confirms continued on license status.

Jan 9, 2026Complaint
Clean

This was a Complaint Investigation Report conducted following an allegation of staff being verbally aggressive to a resident. The allegation was substantiated based on staff interviews and record reviews. One deficiency was cited regarding the violation of resident rights concerning abuse or intimidation.

Feb 3, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into a complaint alleging a resident was assaulted due to lack of supervision. The investigation found the allegation to be Unfounded, concluding that the incident was an accidental bump rather than an altercation. No deficiencies were cited in this report.

Jan 9, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced annual required inspection. The Licensing Program Analysts observed the facility to be clean, sanitary, and well-maintained across all areas, including common areas, resident rooms, and the physical plant. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Feb 22, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility was inspected for its required 1-year annual review. The Licensing Program Analyst observed the facility to be clean and sanitary, noting proper procedures for medication storage, chemical accessibility, and emergency preparedness. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Dec 22, 2022Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced case management visit to follow up on an incident report. The Licensing Program Analyst noted that no deficiencies were found during the visit. Both the resident and the son verbalized satisfaction with the facility's services and caregiving.

Jun 14, 2022Other
Clean

The facility was visited for a case management follow-up regarding an incident report. The report explicitly states that no deficiencies were noted during the visit. The facility was found to be compliant at the time of inspection.

May 5, 2022Other
Clean

The unannounced case management visit followed up on an incident report regarding a resident elopement. Two Type A deficiencies were cited, primarily concerning the failure to provide adequate care and supervision, which resulted in the resident leaving the facility unassisted. Immediate corrective action, including elopement re-training, is required to mitigate the immediate health and safety risk.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Camino De Estrella Dana Point LLC & Aegis Senior

Administrator

NAZARETH, SHEILA

Source: State licensing data

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