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An extraordinary senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Calle Aragon Laguna Woods, CA, Ivy Park at Wellington offers assisted living and memory care. Providing spacious floor plans including private studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and its exclusive Evergreen at Ivy companion and private suites the community ensures a relaxing and secure residence. Experience care and assistance like no other with a team of compassionate and well-trained individuals.
Ivy Park at Wellington commits to delivering the best that seniors deserve with programs like EverYou and Whole Living Approach to ensure they are well taken care of and comfortable. With all-day dining at Vine at Ivy Restaurant, residents enjoy healthy and delicious meals over fun and meaningful conversations. The community provides wonderful amenities including a library, a media room, a heated pool and spa, a full-service salon, a fitness center, an activity studio, a scenic courtyard, peaceful walking paths, and lounges to ensure its residents’ wellness and leisure.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%The Ivy at Wellington is legally operated by Well Oak Tenant Llc;oakmont Management Group Llc, and administrated by Gerry Vadnais.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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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 |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 61% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 61% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1061 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1061st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 505 / 683 / 869 / 1068 / 1193 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Laguna Woods's city center to The Ivy at Wellington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.01 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Mission Hospital)
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The Ivy at Wellington is located in Laguna Woods, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Ivy at Wellington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Laguna Woods | 305
Facility
305
CA AVG
103
Rank
#53 / 1658 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1736 / 2093 | 2 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1487 |
40.7%
Facility
40.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1323 / 1368 | - | Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Laguna Woods |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Laguna Woods | 233
Facility
233
CA AVG
103
Rank
#105 / 1658 | No |
53
Facility
53
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1280 / 2093 | 2 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Well Oak Tenant;Oakmont Managemet Group LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park of Wellington |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Laguna Woods (Calle Aragon) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1658 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1761 / 2093 | 2 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1487 |
74.1%
Facility
74.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#747 / 1368 | A | Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Meridian at Laguna Hills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Laguna Hills | 200
Facility
200
CA AVG
103
Rank
#151 / 1658 | No |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
57
Rank
#983 / 2093 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#885 / 1487 |
40.5%
Facility
40.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1325 / 1368 | A+ | Pacifica Laguna Hills LLC; Laguna Hills Mgr LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of The Ivy at Wellington is Well Oak Tenant Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc.
The Ivy at Wellington has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Ivy at Wellington's occupancy is 41%.
Gerry Vadnais is the administrator of The Ivy at Wellington.
The Ivy at Wellington has 305 beds.
The Ivy at Wellington has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Ivy at Wellington in the photo gallery on this page.
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