Crescendo Senior Living

Overview of Crescendo Senior Living

Operated by Tharon Crescendo Llc and administered by Laurel Galal, Crescendo Senior Living is a nursing home on East Palm Drive in Placentia, California. The facility houses 210 beds and has been operating for 7 years. The community offers 24-hour staffing and respite care, making it available for longer-term residents and those requiring short-term rehabilitative stays. The Placentia location is moderately walkable, allowing some family members and visitors to do nearby errands on foot, but most trips will need driving.

For families thinking of Crescendo Senior Living as a choice for a loved one, an in-person tour is one useful way to understand the community’s daily rhythm, meet the care team, and see up close the residential spaces and dining facilities.

Facility Direct Line (714) 528-4990 sales@crescendoseniorliving.com

210-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

45%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

95 / 210

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Best of Orange County 2020

2020 Best of Senior Living

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceSeptember 4, 2024

CountyOrange

RCFE Number306006473

Crescendo Senior Living is legally operated by Tharon Crescendo LLC, and administered by Laurel Galal.

Owner NameTharon Crescendo LLC

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 4 citations 2 complaints 15 total visits 10 complaint visits 1 official inspection

Inspection Score

4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection March 18, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2024.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 60% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	10	13	This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #845 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	14	This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2024.	1	7	This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Crescendo Senior Living	AL MC	Placentia	210	No	59	85	1	10 Facility 10 CA AVG 13 Rank #845 / 1388	-	8	45.2%	A+	Tharon Crescendo LLC	-
Ivy Park at Bradford	AL MC	Placentia	136	Yes	81	90	3	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 13 Rank #210 / 1388	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1160	4	100.0%	-	Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Managmnt Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Crescendo Senior Living?

Crescendo Senior Living is legally operated by Tharon Crescendo LLC, and administered by Laurel Galal.

Is Crescendo Senior Living in a walkable area?

Crescendo Senior Living has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Crescendo Senior Living?

Crescendo Senior Living's occupancy is 45%.

Who is the administrator of Crescendo Senior Living?

Laurel Galal is the administrator of Crescendo Senior Living.

How many beds does Crescendo Senior Living have?

Crescendo Senior Living has 210 beds.

Has Crescendo Senior Living had any citations?

Crescendo Senior Living has had 4 reported citations since 2024 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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