Memory Care Communities in La Palma, CA

"My dad moved in a week ago. The place seems nice. The staff was amazing so far. I toured the place, and they have great rooms. It was spacious and good. I paid for a double room, but he is by himself because they're low on people right now. So he will be getting a roommate, I imagine. It seems like they keep them busy all day long. They have a calendar of activities. The first day there, he's on their Facebook page dancing like two hours after he got there. So that was a good one. They have so much room. They have a huge amount of walking area. I haven't seen that in any other place. It's all dementia and Alzheimer's there, so there's no assisted living. They can go outside, walk around, and circle. It's pretty cool. That's good for him because he's a walker. The place seems awesome."

"It was excellent; it was very open and bright. There were a lot of activities available. The residents seemed more mobile and would be an appropriate company for my grandmother."

"Home R Us was very nice and clean. The lady there was, I supposed, the one who owns the place. It had pictures of her family all on the wall. The room they showed us could be for two people or one and it was very clean. It was just hot in the room (but those were very hot days, too). The living room had a nice sitting area. It's homey. They only have one big bathroom. The owner was kind of a young woman. She was very sweet and kind. She said they have activities. She didn't specify what they all do, but I saw books lying around and they have a big TV there. They don't have something like taking them out on excursions or anything."

"My grandfather was in this facility for 6 months. Every interaction I had with staff was pleasant. The facility is clean and they provide daily activities for the residents as well as a monthly theme with a party. Birthdays are celebrated monthly for all of those in the month. My grandfather's mood would change from crotchety old guy to flirting old guy and the staff was patient with all of his various moods. As a family member they made us feel welcome and never degraded our requests. Those that they could not meet, they told us why and helped us with other options. When he passed they grieved with us. We are very grateful for this facility. "

"My mom was at Beach Terrace. It was a very comforting place. The people were extremely nice. The staff and all the workers, they were all really, really helpful and knowledgeable. They did a great job with my mom. They were very accommodating, so it was a good experience. I was really happy with them. The place was clean and in a very nice shape. Everything was well taken care of. They were just very understanding. And it started with the receptionist when I walked in, she's a very sweet girl. The menu was good and the food was good, too. It was good quality. I watched a few of them bowling, and then a church group came in and did worship, and that was good. They had a lot of activities. Once a month, they had something where they invited the families. It was very affordable, and cheaper than most, for sure. There was nothing I wasn't satisfied with."

"My mom is in Rowntree Gardens. It's beautiful, one of the nicest places in that area. They have a huge garden area. They have a library, a fitness room, a TV area, and a big, huge dining area. Rowntree Gardens is very big. They have a schedule of activities that you can go to. She has a list of things that she can go to. When she first started, she enjoyed the different activities. They have different areas, when she goes to see the doctor, they have a whole wing for PT, doctor visits, and things like that."

"I toured Ivy Park at Seal Beach. The people were very knowledgeable and very helpful. The facility was very nice and the accommodations were excellent. It was on the higher end price-wise but the facility is well run and it was impressive. The room was fairly standard, and it was clean and nice. They answered all my questions honestly and straightforwardly. They have a small outdoor patio."

"As a resident of two years,and a highly educated person, I am fully disappointed in how this administration is as phoney as I have ever experienced. I also find them wholly unqualified to deal with residents, problems, outcomes. There is no follow through or any explanations as to why not. The lack of conscious thinking or acting is appalling. This is no place I would ever send a loved one. "

"On a visit to this facility for a school project, I came to learn that Richman Gardens is composed of 4 lots which have been converted into a RCFE. The home-like atmosphere along with the "go-getter" attitude of the Executive Director have allowed for Richman Gardens to stand out in the city of Fullerton. During my visit, I met with a family whose loved one has been residing in Richman Gardens for 3 years. The family members enjoy the reminiscent feeling of the home. They stated that a calm, peaceful environment makes all the difference when it comes to selecting an alternate form of housing. In the case of their loved one, she was a homemaker and is pleased with being able to water the garden. This place is very cozy and welcoming. It provided with a clearer perspective on how a small memory care community can flourish. "

"It was an airy place, high ceilings, and a feeling like an old mansion. They had very warm and friendly people there. There was a bistro café as you walk in on the side that offered coffee and snacks to the residents and the guests. It was like an old nice hotel. The staff were very helpful,. They were right on it all the time -- everything that was needed -- and followed up with my mother. The apartments were pretty and surrounded by trees and walking paths. It was very green looking out the window. The one-bedroom didn't have a door between the bedroom and the living room, but it did go around the corner, so there was some sense of privacy between the two. There were two closets, a good sized bathroom, and a kitchen. It looked nice, and I thought I want to live here. The menu was on the elegant side; it wasn't just macaroni and cheese and hotdogs, but different kinds of nice salads, roast beef, and chicken done in different ways. It was like a restaurant menu rather than a cafeteria. The dining area was quite large, and people could sit by themselves if they wanted to. There's also a family dining room. They also told me that they get their orders based on the choices of the day, and they come and bring them their food. They had physical activities like exercise classes and community college classes where instructors would come in and teach, and they had some games and movie nights. "

"Brookdale Garden Grove was very clean, inviting, and comfortable. The dining room is an impressive, large, multi-use room, and the tables are not crowded together. There's a display of the next meal's choices so people can see what the meals will look like. One thing that's impressive is that there isn't a lot of room for the residents to get clustered around the desk right at the entrance. They have an outdoor porch where some of them sit instead of crowding the entryway. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food had been palatable, attractively presented, and there are lots of options."

"Walnut Village is a high-end luxury buy-in. It is an equity purchase, so you have to buy your way in there. It’s $3,000 - $5,000 on the minimum every month in addition to the purchase. The apartments were excellent, very nice, medium sized, not huge or anything like that. But it is very upscale, and they have got tremendous eating facilities. They have a memory care, and they even got a total rehab side. "

"This community is gorgeous. My friend's mom moved into a 1 bedroom apartment. Her balcony looks out over the horse stables. The staff were all very attentive and friendly. She loves the activities and has made several new friends since May."

"My mother has been at Oakmont of Whittier for over a year now. The staff and courteous and attentive. The movie theater is wonderful (as long as the bulb is changed!) they have nice activities for those who want to participate and regular entertainment with happy hour on Thursdays. My mother is quite comfortable there and says she "can't complain" about anything. Her room is spacious and is not a one bedroom apartment. Nice clean environment. She is regular assisted, not memory care. "