Harbor Care Homes for seniors is owned by Ryan Roche and Scott Messick. They have six homes in a nice neighborhood in Mission Viejo that are beautifully redone and well run by these two partners. Ryan and Scott are friendly, helpful and are good listeners. If there is an issue, they work on resolving it quickly. It is easy to get in touch with them by text or phone. I really appreciate that they work hard to keep each home running smoothly. Their website gives great descriptions of what their philosophy is and what these homes offer for seniors in need of a pleasant home environment. read more

After 31 days of being at Harbor Care Homes, we felt our mother's safety was at risk as well as being neglected, even while being on hospice. With several falls, injuries and a hospitalization, in addition to refusing to call 911, we immediately moved to a more supportive and caring home. Harbor uses word manipulation in their advertising to attract business, however do not offer what they state. It just did not feel like a "care" home. Unfortunately I would not recommend this facility for your loved ones needing sincere care and support. Thank you for the response. The fact that you used the verbiage "constant", in your reply, describes exactly the sentiment of Harbor, that we/she was a bother. It was never about the money, as we offered to pay more for better care and it was declined. All we wanted was a safe and caring place for my Mom and unfortunately the standard at Harbor was not that. The pictures I posted tell only 60% of what she endured, and "context " enough to express our experience; not to mention twice her laying on the floor for hours because staff was not able to lift her (or call for help) until my brother or I arrived. This is not personal, I understand you have a business to run, however the care level at Harbor left us with a lot to be desired. I do appreciate you working with us to accommodate your protocols and wish you and your families all the best. read more

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Ryan Roche responded to my placement request within hours on a Sunday afternoon. He was super helpful. I recommend contacting Harbor Care Homes when looking for senior care. read more

Harbor Care Homes is the best facility for a Board and Care. My elderly mother needed a new place to call home. Earlier in 2024, this board and care had one opening, and I felt lucky. We got it for my mom. It is remarkable and the staff is amazing. The visiting nurses and PT's remarked that this is much better than many places they visit. They said it is really great. I agree. It smells clean, looks clean, and they serve homemade meals, 3x a day. My mother lucked out that this place had a room for her. She likes the food and her room has a view of the side garden, which she loves to see. I appreciated that they were able to offer me some furniture, so none had to be moved in. I visit at different times of the day, different days and the staff is always working hard. My mother is always clean, dressed in a clean outfit, fed, and given medication. It is wonderful that they also will help you find a doctor that visits and does house calls, mobile hair dressers, and more. They have music therapy that comes in and plays a guitar and sings, and much more. It is remarkable how much this place offers. I recommend it to anyone who needs a place for mom. It really reduces my stress level, knowing that I can rely on them to do the job right. read more

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My family cannot say enough good things about Harbor Care Homes. The management and staff were as kind and caring to our mother as we could ask for. As her needs grew over time, the ladies who attended to her adapted and responded accordingly. They paid very close attention to details regarding health changes and behaviors. The home my mother was in was spotless and meals were always nutritious and freshly prepared by hand. We were welcome to stop by and visit at any time. The owners and the staff were a very integral part of our family until our mom passed. Sincerely, the owners Scott and Ryan made themselves available, Esmeralda, Lucy and Augustina were so respectful and kind to our mom. read more

These owners are fabulous as well as the ladies that take care of the residents! My mother was living here with Dementia and was well taking care of which kept me from worrying all the time. Scott and Ryan really care about the residents and their staff. If you are blessed to have your family member in one of their homes you will be able to sleep at night! I am sad that my moms time their was short due to her passing as I really enjoyed being with all the amazing people and owners. Thank you Scott and Ryan I will always appreciate you guys read more

My grandpappy recently passed away he needed a lot of assistance and their caregivers which I'm so thankful for, went far beyond to make sure he was always taken care of and comfortable. Thank you to Ryan and Scott for taking good care of my pappy. read more

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My 97 year old mom just moved in to their Maximus residence with an exceptionally great experience. The staff was warm, caring, friendly and treated my mom like family the minute she walked through the door. My mom immediately felt at home and trusted her well being in their care. The owners, Scott and Ryan, are two of the best men you could meet -- caring, compassionate, honest and totally concerned about the care and well-being of their residents and is reflected in their staff. I've had nothing but a positive experience from my first conversation with Scott. I entrust my mom in their care and recommend Harbor Card Homes without reservation. Frank M. read more

I would HIGHLY recommend Harbor Care Homes! My mother in law is getting remarkable care!As a hospital social worker, I have been in MANY Board & Cares. Harbor Care Homes is one of the nicest, cleanest ones I have ever seen. Scott & Ryan are constantly updating us & heavily involved. I will absolutely continue to rely on them for aging family, friends & clients. read more

I honestly don't know where we would be without Harbor Care Homes. They are the best. Not only are there places clean, friendly and homey, the staff and owners are available whenever you need them. That in my book is what matters. I know I can always get an answer from either Scott or Ryan within the hour. I also get feedback from people who visit my family member at their home and have the same assessment. read more

As she grew older, Norma, our mother/mother-in-law requested that she move to a "retirement" home. She was widowed, eighty years old and had grown tired of life alone. She was no longer able to manage the single residence home she owned and she needed assistance with necessary survival chores. With our support, we visited numerous "high-end" options, ranging in cost from $10,000 to $12,000 a month. Norma cycled through several of these very expensive options so we have a very good "database" to make comparisons. In one "high end" residence she was left unattended in the shower. She fell and broke her back. In the next residence her jewelry was stolen including her wedding ring. The third residence was in constant flux, with staff turnover confusing and disrupting. Her fourth luxury residence offered great programs but the large facility was severely understaffed and the staff often complained to us that they could not do their work. That meant Norma was often left alone without the periodic checks (that she paid for) and no one able to escort her to any of the activities. All of this got worse as Norma transitioned into her nineties, she became increasingly frail. At the same time, despite marketing promises, the "rent" continued to increase, dangerously depleting resources. We sought alternatives. We had avoided board and care facilities because of the rumors that they provided insufficient and unprofessional care. We were referred to Harbor Care Homes as the best facility in Southern Orange County. We contacted the owners, Scott and Ryan to visit. They have six homes, all relatively close to each other. Scott and Ryan also live in the area of their homes. We visited two Harbor Care Homes where there was a vacancy. The homes were spotless. We couldn't find any dust. (One of our concerns in the "luxury" facilities was the very poor housekeeping). That was certainly not the case with the Harbor home. Scott and Ryan made a very impressive presentation that indicated they were very knowledgeable about aging and with needs and concerns of families. This was not a sales presentation but an impressive display of their professionalism. As we toured the two facilities, it was apparent that Scott and Ryan knew all the residents and had a comfortable relationship with staff. This disconfirmed the rumors we had heard about board and care homes. We mentioned the homes were spotless, they also were very well landscaped and fit seamlessly into the neighborhood. We moved Norma into Harbor Care. She never seemed happier. The staff was physically available 24 hours/day. They were kind and loving. We visited often and always were impressed by the open and welcoming attitude of the caregivers. Norma had social contact during most waking hours which was very important and in stark contrast to the isolation in the luxury facilities. Not only that, Scott and Ryan were always available for assistance and even sent us pictures of Norma with both of them beside her. These are very nice, responsible young men. We are grateful for the care they provided Norma in the last days of her life. read more

Get in line. You won't find a better place for mom (or dad). Professionally well managed, sensitive and caring. It is not survival. It's celebration here. Mom is 96 and looking younger with that smile. read more

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Great care, highly attentive to residents , respond to concerns or questions immediately. The placement for my father happened quickly. We had to pick somewhere for him to rehab within a day. We feel like we got extremely lucky finding Hatbor View Homes. Highly recommend for any loved one. read more

I can't even begin to explain how absolutely amazing Scott and Ryan have been with the care of my father the last couple years of his life. Their dedication to the care of the families and their loved ones in the home truly is quite incredible. They constantly check in daily, with the residents in the homes and caretakers and always notified our family right away if there was any concern. They are compassionate and understanding which is such a blessing to have when you are trusting someone else to care for your loved one. The caretakers also did a wonderful job in caring for my father, they were patient and kind, they have a difficult job caring for the residents and all of their needs, but they make you feel at ease because they understand how to care for them and are willing to make adjustments as needed to properly care for the residents. We definitely felt very lucky that my dad was there and will forever be grateful to them all. read more

Harbor Care Homes gave our Mother the most wonderful care, and as a family it was a priority for her care. The staff was so caring and made her stay an absolute godsend. The owners are by far above and beyond our wildest dreams of helping us through a difficult time. read more

Scott and Ryan went to great lengths to make sure my moms experience here was the best it could be. Sophia and Dionne are two of the best caregivers anywhere. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! You are all very special! read more