Independent Living Communities in San Juan Capistrano, CA

"None of us wants to be looking at Assisted Living facilities…but the need, too often, is unavoidable. As I looked at several in this area, I was most impressed with Ivy Park at Mission Viejo. From the first meeting, we were impressed. JP gave us the ultimate tour. He was patient with our kabillion questions and easily answered all. Everyone we met, from the Receptionist to the Director, the Activity Director and the Nurse, had a smile for us. Meeting up with caregivers along the way was also a positive experience. The Dining Room was very impressive - the food looked amazing with 3 specials daily, including a Vegetarian, as well as breakfast all day, sandwiches, salads, special diet offers - and great hamburgers and sweet potato fries! When you’re in the DR, you also observe how staff interacts with residents - respectful, light hearted, helping people find an open table, etc. The Wait Staff knows people by name and are very patient, as residents try and decide what they want to eat… The Facility, as a whole, is beautiful, clean and very well maintained - both inside and outside (Outside just got a new coat of paint). The rooms are a good size and prepared with a fresh coat of paint, etc for each new arrival. There’s an Activity list of the Day, which people have a choice of participating in or not. There are well-stocked additional rooms that include a library, art room, etc. etc. There are so many amenities. I am a frequent visitor and have never seen a negative interaction or situation. Staff is genuinely kind and compassionate. We have been very very pleased with the care. Assisted Living facilities are definitely expensive and you need to choose the one that works best for you and your family member. We would highly recommend Ivy Park at Mission Viejo. We definitely made the right choice for my husband."

"We toured Ivy Park of Wellington - Laguna Woods, CA. The place looked really clean. There were a lot of events going on for the residents, including live music. There's also a nice library there. The staff seemed nice. They all said hello, and everybody seemed very welcoming."

"My friend will move into The Ivy at Wellington. The upkeep was excellent, and the food was very good. They showed us the beauty salon, the theater, the game room, the bistro, and the dining room."

"We toured Meridian At Laguna Hills. It seemed very friendly, the rooms were nice, and they gave a lot of options, which was nice too. They looked like they had a great dining area. In the apartment that we saw, appliances were provided. There was one small one with just a hot plate, so that didn't have appliances, but then there were a couple of others with a stove and oven. The staff was wonderful."

"Atria Del Sol was very lovely. The staff showed us everything, including the dining hall and the little workout area where they do PT. This lady was absolutely just a great gal. She had really good energy and made us feel good. The bedroom that we saw was great. It was very, very clean and up-to-date. They made sure everything looked fresh. The paint was fresh and the carpet was fresh. The bathroom and everything was really, really nice. We met the activities director. We met the lady at the front who was really lovely and nice. Some of the staff members that we saw were helping the residents out, and it seemed like they really enjoyed working there."

"My relative moved into Ivy Park at Laguna Woods. I was there today. The staff was fine, They're helpful. They're responsive. There are plenty of activities. Great value for money."

"I have toured Park Terrace and I liked everything about it. The rooms, the cleanliness, the atmosphere, it was a wonderful place. The staff was friendly, informative, and caring. They have a variety of things that they offer, and they have activities outside of the facility that you can take advantage of. Each apartment either had a patio or balcony, depending on the floor that they were on. The upkeep and cleanliness were excellent. They had a gym and salon, and they also had transportation and housekeeping. They offered everything that you want."

"Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine is a beautiful facility. They are renovating it. So you get a newer feeling to it. You can tell there's new paint and new carpet. Even though they are still working in some areas, it's a very nice-looking place. It's clean and the garden is nice. They have things that are pretty much all that a person could ask for. They have a dining room, a library, and several lounge areas on each floor. They have a cafe but you could tell that the garden was the best selling point. The rooms I saw were nice big sizes, both with the terrace. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable."

"We came to have lunch with sister and brother in law. So wonderful!!! Joseph set us up in the smaller dining room as we had 6 people, and Sandra made sure we had everything we needed. She is excellent. From salads to dessert, she made sure each of us were happy. We love her!"

"I toured and the place is spotless and very pleasant. All the residents there seemed very happy to be there. The staff was very professional and very kind to the residents. It was not a large area but it was very pleasant. It was shaded with lots of chairs and umbrellas. They had raised flower beds for the residents to do some planting activity, so it's really nice."

"The rooms are very nice. The staff is wonderful. It’s a lovely place to be. The food is good, and the special holiday events, extra wonderful."

"Very nice - refreshed - good size appts . No individual washer/dryer. Could use one on both sides of the building on every floor. Wonderful staff. Beautiful main areas. Safe. Could use more parking for guests. Leadership is excellent. Well done all the way around."

"Although my mother was only at Atria since March 2024, until her recent passing, she could not stop talking about how wonderful the place was. She had a studio apartment that was so cute, and the atmosphere there was so cheerful. The staff was always so kind to my mother and always kept tabs on her, because she lived alone. If there was any issues with anything in her apartment, they would immediately fix it. I will actually miss the staff and appreciate all the fond memories they gave my mother."

"The staff here was friendly. The facility was beautiful and there were a lot of interesting details and features that made it very special. The dining area was nice. The individuals can order off a menu, like at a restaurant. There were nice outdoor spaces and opportunities for recreation and programming, like music. Everyone was accommodating."