I wanted to post about the Senior Living Place my Mom is at. Once again, I was brought to tears by…read morejust how special this place is. Today is my Moms 85th birthday and she felt like royalty. They set up the decorations and hosted a special dinner for her with several lady friends that live there. They even made margaritas for the group. If anyone has any interest or questions please feel free to pm me. The place is called Morningstar Senior Living and it's right by the Mission Viejo Mall. I could go on for days about all the activities they do. To me what truly makes the place extraordinary is how kind and loving they are to my mom. They genuinely love her. If anyone is looking for a senior living/ assisted living/ memory care place, I highly encourage you to go on a tour. My mom truly couldn't be happier.

My mom has been at Ivy Park Mission Viejo for three years. She loves it there. The staff is great…read moreand truly cares about my mom. Finding an assisted living location for a parent is one of the hardest things I've ever done. But this Ivy Park location truly cares about making the resident and the family feel safe and comfortable.

My 96 year old mom has been at Ivy Park, in Mission Viejo, for three years and I am so pleased with…read morethis facility. My favorite aspect is the incredibly caring and professional staff. Everyone I've come in contact with loves their job snd care deeply about the residents. The caretakers, med techs, restaurant staff, receptionists and the director are so accommodating and considerate. They prioritize the residents above all else and are very communicative with the extended family. I highly recommend this facility,

The hardest decision about my recent move to California was uprooting my independent 90 year old…read moremom, and taking her cross country.I was familiar with Heritage Pointe and knew she would love it! Hertiage Pointe is beautiful! It has everything from a hair salon to a pool. My mom loves the food and bragged about the BBQ that she just went to, she said everything they do her is wonderful! To see my mom happy, cared for , is the best peace of mind! I really want to Thank all dining staff for being so kind, Heather is a godsend, receptionists are so helpful and maintenance we appreciate you all! I can not say enough good things!, Thank you to everyone at Heritage Pointe!

When my sister could no longer care for her small house due to her…read moresevere back pain, she decided an assistant living facility would be her next best move. And luckily she chose Heritage Pointe. What a great place! The caregivers are so kind and knowledgeable and hard working. The management is committed to exceptional care. On move in, the staff arranged and rearranged, hung, moved, catered. They painted the apartment to the color of her choice. There is weekly sparkling housekeeping and one day laundry service. There are all levels of care from independent living to memory care. She needed help with showering and dressing. But in addition, someone would always pop by to check on her in the morning, make up her bed and set a small breakfast. And they checked on her all day. Always going the extra. There is plenty to do. There is a pool, a movie theatre, a workout room with personal trainers , an on-site physical therapist, a library, classes, lectures, guest speakers and performers, happy hour, a piano lounge, a hair salon, transportation to all of the local shops and conveniences and a coordinator to arrange a driver for doctor appointments. There are three meals in a lovely dining room. The staff and the residents are very friendly and make sure that a new arrival is introduced to and assimilated into the community and she made what became close friends In a medical emergency, Provident Mission Hospital which is a Level2 trauma center is only one mile away. In addition, Heritage Pointe offers accelerated care in their Sage Unit. We, her family, are so grateful for the loving, expert care she received in their beautiful surroundings

My family is thrilled to have my brother live at Sunrise of Mission Viejo since 2010. The…read moreaccommodations provide us peace of mind. Given how much he loves this community, my family couldn't be happier! Sunrise commemorates the major holidays as Mother's Day, celebrated this morning. We rejoiced. I 'take my hat off' to the warm, inviting, and insightful staff!

The staff at Sunrise is amazingly caring! It was a hard decision to leave her home but she has no…read moreregrets. My mom is so happy there!!!

Nothing short of exceptional comments for Watermark. The staff, the facilities food attention and…read morecleanliness. Care is taken at every step. We are very happy my mother-in-law chose Watermark for her senior years. Steven was instrumental in her transition and we really appreciate his professionalism.

Horrible place for seniors to live. It's pretty new so very nice and that is deceiving. They are…read moreunhelpful, get mad if you put cameras in serior apartment saying their staff doesn't want it. They have little to no activities and some they do have are super inappropriate like boxing bc the activities director wanted to hire her son. The food is beyond terrible. Things get stolen left and right. Nothing they tell you when you go look at the place I is true. They refuse to give a second key to family members even with power of attorney. They aids just sit their talking Spanish to each other and talking about the patient. (They didn't know I understood) instead of caring for patient. The aids then complain if your loved one pushed their call button to much and they share a lot of their complaints with your lived ones which gives them anxiety: even when asked not too they still made a 100 year old women severely anxious about everything all the time. Stay far far far away from this place.

Very helpful resource with an abundance of information. Don't hesitate contacting this organization.read more

I just spoke with Jarod Ewart about my 90 year old mother with dementia who needs an acceptable and…read moresafe place to rehab from 3 broken ribs for about a month. He was very patient, knowledgeable and caring, and gave me some wonderful suggestions about facilities and more unrelated helpful information beyond that. I'm afraid that I took up too much of his time, but he never complained! He really knows the Orange County area and the facilities that service seniors. Great guy!

The food is amazing at Cresta Villa, we had the opportunity of beautiful, delicious Easter brunch…read more They really went all the way out with the incredible menu and the service that they provided to all their guests. We had a wonderful private room and started with their peach Bellini. Valet parking is free as is the underground parking. The staff members are very kind and considerate to all.

Servers are always rushed they ignore you when you ask for help. I'm a caregiver working for my…read moreclient and I noticed they didn't want to help me when I was trying to place an order. I got ignored multiple times.

Rebekah has a beautiful, clean home for multiple residents. My husband went there after time in a…read morerehab (after being hospitalized for quite a while). The care given by Jose and Anna was wonderful. He felt safe and supported. They treated him with respect and kindness. I am grateful for the incredible experience he had there. Jose and Anna hugged us when we said good bye! What a lovely comforting couple! Amazing home!

We had to move my mom from her home when it became apparent she could not be on her own. She loved…read moreher home and did not want to leave. We looked at many Home Care facilities however when I met Rebekah I knew I found the place for my mom. Her heart for seniors is apparent and we can sleep at night knowing mom is getting loving care. She now has other people to talk to, a beautiful backyard to hang out at and home cooked meals. I am thankful that during a stressful time, Rebekah and her team helped make this transition much easier. Sherri Severino & Family

PLEASE READ THE EDIT BELOW. So far, I'm not very happy with this assisted living. My grandma moved…read morein on Tuesday to an apartment with no cable TV, despite having the TV ready to go the weekend before her move in. I've visited or called every day to see if they've gotten her cable setup and they appear to be dragging their feet. There is a huge lack of communication between management, maintenance, and front desk staff that delays tasks and doesn't communicate progress with residents or their families. The other day a front desk staff members started clipping her nails while answering my questions with vague answers and "I'll leave a note" for staff who seems to always leave before the end of the day. I can't seem to get straight answers from anyone and I rarely get calls or texts back when I'm promised any. Overall, I'm frustrated with the move in and hope to see some changes in this facility soon. I'll be looking at alternative options if things don't change soon. EDIT: Katy from CSL gave me a call and we had a great chat about some of the frustrations I had regarding the delayed cable installation and communication issues. She also was able to clarify some of my questions and ease my biggest concerns/worries. She is such a sweet and caring woman, and I'm glad we were able to talk. I am very hopeful that things will go more smoothly now that some of the initial move-in bumps have been handled.

Went to visit a friend. This was the most depressing place I've ever been--like animals being…read moretaken to a shelter and dropped off.

If you're reading yelp reviews of SNF's, I feel for you+yours and sending all my good energy to the…read morefamily. Secondly, you probably already know that almost all of these facilities suck and are many flavors of sketchy. NOT this place. The Orchards gives off a whole different and positive vibe from the start when you walk in the main entrance. Everything is clean, actually clean, even the patient bathrooms, closets, behind the doors, everywhere is clean. The ratio of staff to patients is SO MUCH better than other facilities my family member has been too. I believe there's maximum 50 patients. The bedrooms are next level. They have 4-5 options ranging from a shared room with two people, to completely private with your own bathroom and living room/lounge area, obviously at a higher price point. But even the shared bedrooms are awesome as they have a closet/cabinet that divides the room, not just a sheet. Makes it so much better to have that division. ***Most importantly the Rehab staff is AMAZING!!!*** The amount of effort and thought they put into the individuals rehabilitation program is far greater than any other facility we have been to. They aren't trying to milk the process and allow people to just sit doing non productive activities just so they can bill for it. They're constantly assessing and evolving the game plan as they go. 10/10 best team of therapists. hands down. bar none. The staff communicates extremely clearly and reach out if they have pertinent info in regards to my family members health, progress, and well being. Which is something I've never experienced, usually I have to track people down and it's like pulling teeth to get answers or info. The food is good, and comparably to other places it's the best menu I've seen. Don't get me wrong it's not gourmet living but they have solid options. When you see a plate of food, it actually looks a cooked meal, not school lunch slop. They also have off menu items like sandwiches and what not if your family member is a picky eater. If you got this far in my Mega novel of a review then you obviously are deep in the process and looking for answers. Again, sending you all my good energy and if you can get your family member into The Orchards, don't hesitate and end up in another depressing SH**hole, pull the trigger and give your family member the best chance at success. Much love -Rich

My mother spent two weeks at The Orchards for rehabilitation after breaking her hip, and we could…read morenot be more grateful for the outstanding care she received. Every single staff member was wonderful and truly went above and beyond. Sara K, Elizabeth (Liz), and Dee were exceptional--compassionate, attentive, and always making sure my mom felt cared for and supported. Heather, Fiona, and Lisa were equally amazing in PT and OT; their expertise, encouragement, and dedication played a huge role in her recovery. Our only regret is that we can't return on a private-pay basis to continue PT/OT, because my mom left stronger than when she arrived. Thank you to the entire Orchards team for your kindness, professionalism, and exceptional care. We highly recommend The Orchards. Thank you again!