Memory Care Communities in Aliso Viejo, CA

"My husband moved to MorningStar of Mission Viejo. The interior organization there, they communicate well with each other. The management style is excellent. They communicate well between each department, so it's a very soft touch, but they pay attention to the information about their clients. The facility is great. It's interesting. It's a small building. It's not one of the biggest, most extravagant buildings that I've seen, but the staff is great. The food is amazing. The food is excellent. They do a good job there. My husband is a little reserved. He's not quite interested in that part of things, but it looks like they have a lot going on. They have an outreach program where they're working with the Saddleback Emeritus programming, and they're introducing some classes at their facility through Emeritus."

"The staff is committed and friendly. There are many activities to stay busy and socialize. The food is good with lots of menu choices to select from."

"My mom will have lived at Heritage Pointe for 8 years now. She started in Assisted Living and has transitioned to Memory Care. The staff, many of whom have been there for many years, are all caring, professional and attentive. My mom loves Heritage Pointe, and we feel grateful that she’s so well taken care of. Heritage Pointe welcomes those of all faiths, but they do have a synagogue in the building and a wonderful Rabbi."

"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."

"Visited my brother several times. Each time the care was excellent. rooms clean, no odors, food was well prepared adn served on any schedule the clients waned or needed. visits before Covid 19 were in a clients room, out back, at the dining room able, living room sofa or easy chair. Television was audible but not a problem for conversations. Attendants and manager were cordial, very helpful, courteous to clients and visitors, and showed an expertise in assisting clients with mobility issues. Any questions were answered with courtesy and helpful information. Currently phone calls any normal time are welcome and uplifting to my brother. Activities other than visits, and television were not observed."

"My mother has lived at Aegis for three years. The staff is caring and attentive. During this time of a global pandemic, Aegis Living of Laguna Niguel has ZERO suspected or confirmed virus cases. The General Manager, Eric M., runs a tight ship - carpets regularly cleaned, walls painted, furniture & decor updated. The staff is exemplary. My mother would have been overwhelmed in a large residence - Aegis provides a family environment & personalizes care plans depending on your loved ones needs. I'm so grateful to have found such a great place - my mother is safe, happy, and healthy. My mother has just moved from memory care to assisted living and is enjoying her larger closet, kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator and sink. The building is circular with a protected courtyard - my mother loves doing her puzzle books in the courtyard while getting fresh air & sunshine. I can't say enough good about this place."

"Serra Sol Memory Care didn't look like an institution. It was modern looking. The staff was so attentive. They showed me the rooms. I like the room. We already picked out a room for my husband, and I liked the amenities that they offered. It's memory care. It's new, it's only about a year old. We did meet the chef, and he seems to want to cater -- in fact, my husband's Hungarian. And he asked my husband, What kind of food do you like? And my husband says, Hungarian. And he says, " Oh, I'll have to get some recipes." So I was impressed with the chef. It was so clean with no smells, no odors at all. They had large outdoor living spaces for visiting. You can visit anytime, day or night. Another thing I loved about the place, at least five days a week. They take the residents out in the van and they'll either go to the beach or go somewhere, or even if they just drive around. So in the afternoons they get them out, they just don't let them stay there, not just have to stay there all day long. I put a deposit on a room and they hold that particular room for 30 days. So now I have to go to the doctor. He has to have the doctor fill out forms. They're going to send a nurse out to the house to evaluate him. And they haven't made that appointment yet, but they'll be doing that shortly. He doesn't have to go there. They'll come to our house and evaluate his condition."

"What I like about Capistrano Senior Living is how friendly the staff are with one another. They have someone who was conducting happy hour where they had snacks laid out. This person runs some of the groups. He was very friendly. When he was introduced to me, he started singing to me. He had a great voice and then on the way out, he was conducting a group and he introduced me to the group. Also, my friend, who was with me, just thought that the ambiance was not a place where you just go to die. It was friendly and it was very clean. The one bedroom was not 100% of the space that I would have liked, but it was certainly a place where I could put my things and feel comfortable. I didn't taste the food but I was impressed with how clean the facility was and it smelled good. I liked the way the room was laid out. I always preferred to be on the first floor, but they had two elevators: one in front and one in back. The place they showed me was across the way from the back elevator. So, it would have taken me right down to the dining room, the meeting room, and every place that I would have needed to go. They take the mail to the person in their room. It was decorated very nicely for Halloween, but also for the fall in the lobby. My friend and I both liked it. Everybody seemed very friendly and willing to help. I was introduced to the nurse who told us that she had two teams: one that gave out medication if that was necessary and another one did procedures that needed to be done like changing, dressing, or something like that. I've been to other places that had nonrefundable deposits anywhere from $3500 to $6000. At Capistrano Senior Living, it was $2000. They explained to me that they would hold it for 30 days for $500. Then if I moved in, they would apply that $500 to that $2,000 and I would only owe $1500. So, it sounded like they were reasonable in their rates and it was a place close to where my grandchildren's school was, where they went. It was across the street from a shopping center that had one of the restaurants I ordered Doordash from."

Assisted living is more than extending a helping hand; its about promoting overall well-being through a person-centered approach to promote living an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The Orchards is staffed with full-time wellness nurses, trained caregivers, and medication technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with all activities of daily living. We offer residents a wide array of amenities, a restaurant-style dining experience, and a full calendar of events and engaging opportunities as part of our Life Enrichment Program. The Benefits of The Orchards include: Private, comfortable and spacious apartments with kitchenettes Six distinctive apartment floor plans with garden view or a private balcony Inviting common areas, including lounge, library, theater and outdoor courtyard Thoughtfully planned activities Assistance with activities of daily living, including medication management 24/7 security and emergency response Restaurant-style dining Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service We have created a secure and warm homelike environment where our residents thrive with a purpose. With a focus on person-centered care, each resident has a care plan uniquely customized to their individual needs. Our professional and memory-care trained staff believe in empowering the lives of our residents through life-enriching programs, social engagement, and setting personalized goals. The Orchards is focused on WHO they are and what they CAN do. The Orchards Memory Care Services Include: A brand-new secured memory care neighborhood All private studio and one-bedroom apartments featuring a full bathroom Restaurant-style dining Assistance with all activities of daily living Medication management Life enrichment ? mental and socially engaging opportunities to promote wellness Private courtyard with water feature Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry service Transportation Weekly entertainment To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"My mom moved into Sea Bluffs. So far, I very much like the place. My mom's room was nice, but they had limited availability. It's very clean. My mom can take a shower on her own, and they didn't have any more rooms available that had their own shower, which is the only downside. So my mom is using the shower that they would use for somebody who requires assistance taking a shower. They pretty much keep people entertained most of the day. One of the things I like is that they do flower arrangements a couple of hours before dinner, and then once they're done, they use those flower arrangements as a table setting, so there are always fresh flowers at dinnertime on the table. They have a nice garden, and my dog is welcomed there when I go visit. It is the closest to my house, so it's easy to get to."

"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 toured Crown Cove Senior Living. It is very beachy, so there are a lot of nice outside areas with great air and a nice view. They had a lot of windows from the restaurant area looking out to the outside, which is very nice. It looks very well-lit. The staff was very accommodating and very fun. They were all very knowledgeable about everything that they were showing."

"Atria Golden Creek has a wonderful staff and each one knows our name. They always have a smile and friendly greeting to everyone. I feel very safe and secure within these walls. The activity director, Mo, and his assistant Gabby lead us in special activities, games, outings. Joseph is always available to drive to doctors’ appointments, shopping and excursions! I don’t know how they maintain their high energy level. The dietary crew (chefs, waitresses, waiters) manage to feed us a variety of delicious food. There’s always an option available to choose from. The Bistro is an impressive array of various food selections from jello, pudding, cookies, muffins to pizza pies and salads. You really won’t go hungry. There’s always a building itself is clean ans well maintained. From the outside entry, balcony, meeting rooms and each apartment is clean and well organized. A real pleasure to live here."

"We were at Aegis Living Dana Point just to see the area. It's very, very expensive compared to everywhere else. It's lovely, just very expensive. It's beautiful but I'm not putting my mom somewhere beautiful, I need her to get the best care she can get. The facility is top-notch, it's clean with friendly staff. It looks amazing and the food looks and smells wonderful. We also looked at the activities room, they were having an activity at the time and doing a little exercise. The rooms were on the smaller side but very clean and comfortable-looking. There's no furniture in it, but we sawa nice end-of-the hallway room and it had a view of the garden. We saw a bus there that takes the assisted living people places."