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The Watermark at Laguna Niguel

27762 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.58 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Watermark at Laguna Niguel

WATERMARK LAGUNA NIGUEL A premier destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care is NOW OPEN in Laguna Niguel. Inspired by the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community that invites older adults to embrace resort-style living paired with customized care. Located among quaint coffee shops and local stores, it brings a new lifestyle for…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,795/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,570/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,995/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$6,295/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$4,795 observed · tracking future changes
$4,795Aug 3, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. August 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from Watermark Retirement Communities to Watermark.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Absolutely Recommend!

My family has had a wonderful experience with Watermark Laguna Niguel. Our dad is currently in memory care there. Staff members take such great care with the residents, treating each person with compassion and respect. They provide many activities for the residents, including exercise classes, trivia, and music programs, to name a few. I have found the staff to be very responsive and communicative regarding our dad’s well-being. It is such a relief to know he is getting quality care in a safe and supportive environ

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Holly RamosJuly 28, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Watermark Laguna Niguel

I gave low ratings in administration and quality of care because, although the facility is very beautiful and clean, it was significantly understaffed and experienced a high turnover in leadership. During the little over a year that my mom lived there, there were three different directors. When she moved out, they were already searching for a fourth, as the third director was leaving at the same time we were. The front reception desk should be staffed 24/7, but it was only covered during regular working hours. Bec

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5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 17, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

I had a very nice tour/visit with [name removed] at Watermark Laguna Niguel I appreciated the care and attention provided for the residents The apartments/studios are light, bright and cheerful Watermark is definitely on my list to consider for my loved one

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
SusanJanuary 12, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

This is the best senior living home!

The staff here are incredibly loving, caring and attentive. I highly recommend “A Place for mom” for anyone who is looking for loving and nurturing environment. Thank you everyone for all that you have done.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Bemarie CSeptember 13, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Best we found

I recommend Watermark! Facility is very new, maybe a year & a half to 2 yrs old. Very luxurious decor. Caregivers r courteous & attentive & caring towards the residents. Between lunch & dinner 1 caregiver does educational stuff w/the residents, and exercise so the residents r engaged & not bored. Very good food! I've had my mom in 2 other memory care facilities. Compared to the other 2 this one is the best

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Joanna RMay 27, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Improvements are constantly being made for enjoyment and service.

There are some communication problems for families when trying to find information or contacting directly with staff. Food needs to be changed more often. I hear from others that the food is repetitive. But the new executive director is very responsive and trying to change these items. New staff has been hired too, as another activities person has introduced new ideas. They are also filling the facility with more new residents so socializing could improve.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 31, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Watermark
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
September 20, 2026

Current source-published prices

Other published starting prices

These published prices could not be tied to a specific floor plan. A published price does not confirm current availability.

Assisted Living$4,795/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 11, 2026
Assisted Living$5,000–$9,000/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 11, 2026
Memory Care$5,995/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 11, 2026
Memory Care$6,000–$10,000/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 11, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Dances
  • Happy Hour
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Men's Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked September 20, 2026.

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