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Freedom Village

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Nursing Homes

33 Reviews
2015, 2016
23442 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Call (844) 325-8230
Freedom Village (844) 325-8230
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Assisted Living Reviews for Freedom Village

July 09, 2018

By Marion

I visited this facility

Freedom Village was a very nice place. The rooms were very nice. My friend had a 2-bedroom with a kitchen and a little place for her cat. They have a whole lot of activities like crafts, swimming, exercise groups, and movies.
Provider Response
Thank you for your kind review. We’re very glad you enjoyed your visit to Freedom Village. We value our residents satisfaction and understand the importance of having a variety of exciting activities available year round. We hope you come visit us again soon.

May 04, 2017

By Anonymous781767

I am/was a resident of this facility

My mother had to stay at Freedom Village after her surgery. It was her first time being in a skilled nursing facility. We were greeted with kindness and compassion by every person there. We cannot thank the staff enough for helping my mom get through a terrible situation! We hope that we won't be back, but if we have to we would 100% request Freedom Village.

March 30, 2017

By Rene744106

I visited this facility

I looked at the assisted living of Freedom Village and did not care for it. It was very hospital-like and didn’t seem to have a lot of activities either inside or that they took the residents to. When they said that they would take my mom down to do stuff, they didn’t always follow through. The people were the best. My mom loved the staff. The rooms were pretty standard and needed some updating. It was less expensive than where she is now, but it didn’t offer as many things. One of the reasons we didn’t pick it was because they don’t allow pets.

February 12, 2017

By Sara881713

I visited this facility

The independent living side of Freedom Village was very nice. However, once you move downstairs to assisted living, it was very dark, very cold, and depressing. The dining area was also smaller.
Provider Response
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit to Freedom Village. When considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community it is important to look at all levels of care because the significance of a CCRC is that you can move through the next levels of care as your needs change. We understand that sometimes it may be difficult to envision what life would be like for someone who needs significant assistance with their daily living activities. Our boutique style Health Care Center was designed to offer a non-threatening environment for our residents who require support. I’m glad that you noticed our intimate dining room as it provides our residents who may get overwhelmed in a large dining hall a smaller environment for noise reduction and support by one of our trained Resident Care Ambassadors. Next time you visit, I invite you to spend some time with one of our Directors so we can explain to you the importance of the way our community was designed. We appreciate your feedback as we always strive to improve our residents quality of life.

February 11, 2017

By Susie

I visited this facility

We were very impressed with Freedom Village. It was the nicest facility but a little more expensive, and we just didn’t have that budget. They offered three levels of service from independent living to skilled nursing, which at that time would have been helpful since I was looking for both of my in-laws who had varying needs. The people were great and very helpful, but it was expensive. They had a lot of options, but we were not able to make that move.
Provider Response
Thank you for visiting Freedom Village. We are excited that you were impressed with our community and found value in the levels of care that Freedom Village offers. It can be difficult to compare Retirement Community pricing because each community offers a different financial model. Did you know that a huge benefit of partnering with Freedom Village is our guarantee of care for life? We have found that seniors find it difficult to budget for long term care however our guarantee provides peace of mind knowing that we share the risk of your future long-term care costs. Our knowledgeable Retirement Counselors are able to help you evaluate your unique situation. I invite you to come back to learn more so you can compare the value of Freedom Village against some of your other options.

February 07, 2017

By Patricia368475

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I like freedom Village; I have a lot of friends there. I was very impressed, and I thought it was very nice, clean, and neat. The people were very friendly. My friend loves it there. They have a lot of activities, they are listed on the board, and they're very active. They're very good with transportation if you want to go the doctor or need to go someplace.

November 14, 2016

By Nancy040543

I visited this facility

My mother likes Freedom Village a lot. They have a buy-in program -- not a month-to-month where you need to come up with several hundred dollars to move in -- so that put it out of range. It had a lot of activities and an active shuttle that took the residents around on a regular basis, and the location was good. Although the rooms were smaller, they were very nicely-appointed.

October 20, 2016

By Arato

I visited this facility

Everything at Freedom Village is fine except that some of the cost is high. The person who assisted me was knowledgeable, and we saved all the information we needed. The dining area was fine and very good. The place is very nice, and the room is very nice.
Provider Response
Thank you for considering Freedom Village Assisted Living. We are excited that you thought our community was nice because we take a lot of time to ensure that we exceed expectations when families come to tour Freedom Village. In addition to our wonderful dining room and activities, we also provide exceptional care for people who need assistance with daily living activities. Our monthly fee is all inclusive of care. When you start to figure care costs for someone in need of higher level of care, many people find that our monthly fee is extremely affordable. Other assisted living facilities usually have a base price for room and food; care costs are separate. It is hard to compare pricing when every assisted living is priced differently. Here is a tip: Ask for maximum care costs. Freedom Village has the lowest maximum care cost in the area. We invite you to come back an visit so we can help save your family money in the long run. We look forward to being able to help you further.

September 30, 2016

By B. Steinberg

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Freedom Village Health Center is an amazing facility. I have been here for seven weeks and the thoughtful, kind and patient employees here have made a difficult situation as pleasant as it could be under the circumstances. Aside from my personal care, I am so impressed with the care and attention that all of the residents are receiving. With that in mind, I have already recommended this facility to a friend who came here after surgery and was very happy with the care that she received. The place is clean, the meals are well thought out and tasty, the rooms are good sized and pleasant and most importantly, they do not smell. That along with the caring and responsible caregivers makes this a safe and pleasant place to be.

July 27, 2016

By Visitor285214

I visited this facility

Freedom Village was quite nice inside. Its major drawback is it’s an older community and it doesn’t have a very good location. It has a nice interior but relatively unsavory neighborhood. It has high traffic and probably noisier than others. But the rooms were quite nice, the dining area was fine and the meal was pretty good.

July 13, 2016

By Marilyn672152

I visited this facility

We were impressed by the independent living at Freedom Village because it looked very nice. The assisted living was in a separate building and was depressing. The independent building had a pool and a courtyard, which is ideal and really good. It’s a buy-in, so I don’t think my parents will qualify. We went one afternoon and saw the independent side, and then we went back to see the health center which has the assisted living and the skilled nursing. The only problem is it’s in a separate building and that didn’t appeal to us. We could hire help to come in or whoever would need the assistance could go over to the assisted living thing, but then we’d be separated, and we didn’t like that. There are little studios in the assisted living section. The staff was very nice and very pleasant. When we first went in, we didn’t have an appointment, so the receptionist asked one of the residents to show us around. It was really nice to talk to someone who lived there because she was very enthusiastic. We had a really nice tour the first time because we not only had a resident, but then we had one of the marketing personnel, also. The second time, we went to the assisted living side, and the staff was fine. The assisted living facilities didn’t appeal to me.
Provider Response
Hello! I truly enjoyed meeting you and your parents when you were here visiting Freedom Village. We are pleased to hear that you experienced the warmth of our staff during your visits. We find that residents in our boutique Assisted Living benefit from a more intimate environment – in which dining and life enriching programs are closer to their private suites – and generally more convenient. Please let us know if we can assist you by recommending a few places that might better suit your specific needs. We wish you and your parents the best of luck in your search!

June 16, 2016

By Lori385278

I visited this facility

I really liked Freedom Village, but the buy-in was way too high for my parents to afford. The rooms were beautiful, roomy, and well kept. It’s really a beautiful place. The staff were nice and friendly.

July 28, 2015

By Anonymous106199250

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mom is in Freedom Village. The food is absolutely outstanding. There are four choices in every meal. The nurses and the caregivers are outstanding. They are doing a very good job. The facility provides transportation to doctor’s appointments.

May 06, 2015

By Caring105812250

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother was in Freedom Village. The rooms are very nice and very well decorated. It’s a nice and clean cafeteria. Good exercise room, good dining room. The staff is very nice. It’s a first class place.

March 25, 2015

By Jean103837950

I visited this facility

We went to Freedom Village, and it’s a little different as you have buy-in upfront. It seemed very nice, and the location was good too. The dining room is spacious, we ate there, and all seemed good. It’s a nice, secure area.

December 17, 2014

By Caring98871850

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My friend stays at Freedom Village, and they have everything. The place is comfortable.

August 28, 2014

By Linda90289650

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother is currently in a facility where she has been in for a year. She is at Freedom Village. I have been very happy with the staff. They do a great job. They're very warm and caring. However, my mother has improved so much in her health and so, I wanted to have a facility where she has a little bit more flexibility to go outside on her own and things like that. Since Freedom Village is more enclosed and they have a number of people who are a little more of the wanderers with dementia, my mother can't go outside unless someone takes her outside. They do have senior living but she is in the assisted living, which is a different part of the complex. The facility itself, I probably would rate maybe a 3 or 4, primarily because of the way it is set up. However, as far as the people there, it is definitely a 5. They have done a really good job.

August 06, 2014

By slave4ups

I visited this facility

Wow! As soon as we walked in, we could see this was a happening place. The residents we all visiting and enjoying coffee and doughnuts in the foyer. When we checked in, the nice young lady told us to go ahead and help ourselves while we waited for our tour guide. You should have seen my son's eyes light up (he's 8). He went and grabbed a doughnut and was very happy. As well, all the residents were talking, laughing, and having a great time. I immediately told my husband that this was a very happy place and could tell the residents enjoyed living there. Our tour guide was very helpful and as nice as could be. We went into a meeting room and it was there that she explained that this facility is a continuous care retirement community that you buy in to. She explained that you pay a large some of money upfront and pay a monthly rent and the amount is dependent on the size and location of the apartment. She then went on to tell us that if my mother-in-law were to run out of money, they would not evict her, but she would be able to live out the rest of her days there. This is the huge difference between a CCRC and rental facilities. We were a little caught off guard with this information because we did not read about this before we arrived. At any rate, we went ahead and toured the facility and were extremely impressed with the layout, cleanliness, and friendliness of everyone there. Everyone was just happy. We met a couple of the residents, and one lady told us it was the best decision she ever made to live there. As well, the employees we met we also very happy and energetic. Our tour guide (I don't remember her name) seemed to know everyone we passed by, which helped give a family type atmosphere. Unfortunately, this location did not work out for us because of the large up front fee and zero return. As well, this is more of an independent living facility for active seniors, providing one meal per day only. My mother-in-law is in need of more help and is not quite as energetic as the residents we saw as we walked around. However, if you have a loved one who had $115,000 plus to put down and $2500 a month, I would definitely recommend that you go and check this facility out.

June 25, 2014

By Caring86524550

I visited this facility

We have several friends living at Freedom Village, and the nice thing about that place is that it is very, very close to our church. One of the things that we have been looking for is to stay close to the church because I was senior pastor there until I retired. Freedom Village has everything for assisted living. We had lunch there, and their menu looked very inviting and very healthy. They have Bible studies over there. The place is very clean. The people who worked there were very friendly and caring. All the reports that we are getting are that they are very happy to be there, so that sounds pretty good. There is a hospital nearby, a business area, a school, and a church.

June 17, 2014

By Gloria0227

I visited this facility

The staff was really nice at Freedom Village. They took us on a tour, and they were very informative. They could answer all the questions. The rooms were very well appointed, too.

March 19, 2012

By commercesd

I visited this facility

Freedom Village resembled a motel, apartment or condo building, with a pool in the middle. We were checking it out for my friend, who is considering various assisted living arrangements. They seem to be able to accommodate most senior circumstances with a variety of living options available. It also looked as though the staff could easily manage all of the residents, which is important to us. The main area seemed clean and well tended, with a casual and fresh décor. The staff was very nice and seemed to treat the residents kindly - many of whom were not ambulatory. The rooms were nicely kept and decorated. The staff was friendly and attended to all of the residents well. They have a variety of the typical activities that assisted living facilities usually have - plus a card game tournament that looked interesting. The food looked well-prepared and appetizing. Dining areas were welcoming and nicely designed. Events and outings scheduled include anything you can imagine - from restaurants, to art museums, the library, special events and celebrations. They also host parties for residents at the facility which they encourage friends and family to attend. We liked the exercise room where they had yoga mats and machines. They also have scheduled classes for those who are interested. We happened to be there when they were offering snacks. The staff was very friendly and all seemed to really like their jobs and the residents all looked well cared for and happy.
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Independent Living Reviews for Freedom Village

August 31, 2017

By Edith

I visited this facility

Freedom Village wouldn’t be my choice because I like a more environmental place. This place was like a hotel. It didn’t have a courtyard, or an atrium, and it's a brick-and-mortar place. We had a wonderful lunch and the presentation was good. They had a swimming pool and there was a wonderful retirement party where the residents were dancing. The staff was good and the food was excellent.

September 14, 2016

By Janette488418

I visited this facility

We liked Freedom Village very much, but it was very expensive for us. It was very clean. A lot of people were very actively walking around and visiting with each other, so we thought there was a lot of life there. It really seemed like a nice place. They showed us one room, and it seemed very homey and upbeat. They were very warm and friendly -- both the clients and the staff. There was much interaction.

August 16, 2016

By Sandra504316

I visited this facility

Freedom Village was a high-end experience and huge. You have to have a lot of money to get in there. The rooms were nice, and the staff was minimal but good. For the money that they are asking people to pay, they need to fix some issues in their hallway because there was a mildewy, wet smell coming from somewhere. But I think it was well run and had everything from when you're ambulatory to totally independent all the way through the end of life. They just move you through the whole system within the two connected buildings. The dining was a high-end experience and had a chef. They had hours for dining and a high-end cafe out front open sometimes. The residents seemed happy. They had happy hours and little clubs.

September 29, 2015

By Caring111884950

I visited this facility

Freedom Village is excellent, but it has a buy-in. The food is excellent, they’re happy, and everyone I spoke to is happy there. The staff was wonderful. They do serve one meal a day, which everyone I spoke to likes. They have so many activities to choose from, you can’t see them all. The individual rooms were not as luxurious.

July 13, 2015

By Robin47

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We chose Freedom Village because the staff is very nice, and it is clean. So far, there has been nothing negative about them.

October 22, 2014

By Caring96020550

I visited this facility

I would say Freedom Village was fair. The rooms and the staff were fine. It was the overall population that my client did not like. She’s old, but she doesn’t think she’s as old as everybody else.

August 28, 2013

By StayingHome

I visited this facility

I thought Freedom Village was a nice place. It was spacious. It certainly had room for everybody. It was a first-class facility. Their apartments, I thought, were nice. Their staff was very friendly and accommodating. They were just wonderful with us all the way. What stood out for me with this facility is the friendliness of it. It would be a nice place for anyone to go and spend their final years.
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Nursing Home Reviews for Freedom Village

May 10, 2016

By Bobbie11

I visited this facility

I visited Freedom Village and loved it because on the premises they had three levels of care. I liked everything about it from their swimming pools, the living quarters, the friendliness, to the little kitchen that I could make my breakfast and lunch if I wanted to. I could also go downstairs to the coffee shop. I gave up when I saw that it was over $4,000, and I couldn’t afford it. I would have chosen Freedom Village by all means if I could afford it. I’d highly recommend it.

July 21, 2015

By Lenora1

I visited this facility

I was in skilled nursing at Freedom Village. I have visited them before, and my neighbor moved there, so I am familiar with Freedom Village. You have to pay a fee upfront to be living in the apartments, and that is what my friend did. It is very nice, and they have a very nice dining room and everything. I have food ulcer, and I was in the hospital, and then when it was time to go to a skilled nursing place, I opted to go there, so I was in their skilled nursing facility. My husband was also there at the same time, and I was very pleased. They took very good care of us there, except I didn't care for their food. It was a little greasy, so I put a note every time that said, "No grease." After a while, the food didn't have any grease, so they got the message. They were just normal apartments, and you can have one bedroom or two bedrooms. They even have a studio, so it is all according to what you like. The only activities while I was there was in the skilled nursing facility. We would go down the hall and in the dining room, they would have sing-along where they would play the piano and you would sing-along or they would have a movie or something that people would come in, and then they had another room where we went in, and then they have the sing-along. They also would play with the big beach ball and bounce it around from person to person across the room, do some exercises and things like that, and that was about the extent of the exercise in that department.

June 26, 2013

By Robert37

I visited this facility

Freedom Village was really nice. We enjoyed our visit there.

November 07, 2012

By FLniece

I am a friend or relative of resident

My aunt was in the skilled nursing center for a little over two months. I live out fo the area and would be there every other week. I spent a lot of time at the facility and had ample opportunity to observe the staff interacting with the residents. I was extremely impressed with all of the staff, from those who cleaned to those who managed the facility. They are dedicated to their work, compassionate, respectful, and supportive with the residents and with their family members and friends. My aunt, who had been a nurse, was very happy with her care and enjoyed and appreciated the staff at the facility. When she could no longer direct her own care, I was very comfortable having her at Freedom VIllage, especially since I could not be there all of the time.

October 12, 2012

By CARES2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

When my grandmother first got taken over to Freedom Village, I was hesitant. We are very close, and I never think these places are any good. Freedom Village seems to have a friendly staff who care for the people there, and seem to always be attentive to their needs. I think the facility could be a little cleaner, as well as more open areas to visit. It seems a bit crowded when you go to visit, and personally I don't like trying to have a conversation when there is someone else you don't know right next to you or behind you. Every now and then you get a staff member who is not friendly or quick in getting something my grandma needs, but you find that anywhere, but for the most part, they are good there and it is the best place for her. I just think that they could focus more on the cleanliness of the place because elderly people can pick up infection easier than most people and they are not the most sanitary facility. It smells a little funny and you can see there are rooms, floors, and parts of the building that need help.
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Services and Amenities of Freedom Village

Costs

  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Fee Structure Extra: All Inclusive Except For Incontinence Care: Up To A Max Of $300/Mo And Phone Extension: $25/Mo

Room and housing options

  • Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
  • Studio Apartments

Dining options

  • Dining Room Shared Meals
  • Room Service For Meals

Features

  • Beauty Barber Shop
  • Resident Transportation
  • Party Space
  • Tv Room
  • Resident Parking

Cleaning services

  • Laundry For Linens
  • Private Cleaning Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry For Clothing

Technology and entertainment

  • Cable In Rooms

Health services

  • Skilled Nursing
  • Hospice Care
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Offsite Activities
  • Music
  • Games
  • Religious Services
  • Lectures Discussions
  • Fitness Room
  • Yoga
  • Gardening
  • Arts And Crafts
  • Activities Extra: Holiday Themed Events

Financial guidance

  • Financial Guidance Extra: We Work With Long Term Care Insurance Policies

Guest services

  • Guest Parking
  • Guests At Mealtime
  • Overnight Guests

General

  • Resident Capacity: 61
  • Minimum Age: 62
  • Pets: Small Pets Allowed

Licenses

  • State Licenses: 300606831

About Freedom Village

SERVICES & AMENITIES

  • Licensed nurse available 24/7
  • 3 delicious, healthy meals
  • Room service available
  • Activities to energize life
  • Loving, caring staff
  • Newly remodeled private furnished studios
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour emergency bedside call system
  • Transportation to medical appointments
  • Beautiful outdoor patio
  • Library with fireplace
  • Beauty salon on premises
  • Safety and comfort are our priorities

What Makes Us Special

Freedom Village Assisted Living is Open to the Public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication management, and activities to energize your life. We offer a 24-hour bedside emergency call system with a licensed nurse on duty around the clock for your safety and convenience.

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