Clearwater at North Tustin

Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility at North Tustin, Clearwater, is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.

A member of the Clearwater group, North Tustin provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by its essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.

Facility Direct Line (279) 300-4141

124-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 32 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

90%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

112 / 124

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceNovember 23, 2021

CountyOrange

Clearwater at North Tustin is legally operated by Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire Ope, and administered by Jennifer Kornmann.

Respite Care

Five-Star Amenities

Landscaped Outdoor Spaces

Multiple Dining Venues

Chef-Driven Dishes

Wellness Programs

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 8 citations 22 total visits 13 complaint visits 3 official inspections 10 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

8 points below 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 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection January 7, 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.	8	10	This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	6	3	This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #951 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations 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
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	1.6	2	This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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.	22	16	This facility has 38% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	13	13	This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #949 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 949th 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.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	10	10	This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 26, 2025, cited only one deficiency for a staff member completing 12 of 20 required annual training hours, with no other deficiencies noted.
Multiple prior investigations from 2022 to 2023 substantiated deficiencies for inadequate supervision leading to resident elopements and failure to provide hot water, bathing, and laundry services.
Complaint investigations from 2023 through 2026 consistently found allegations of neglect, denial of medical needs, and visitor restrictions to be unsubstantiated or unfounded.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 412 - 420 / 459 / 552 - 638 / 821 - 925 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Clearwater at North Tustin

1 Bedroom

2 bedroom

Studio

4.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Santa Ana's city center to Clearwater at North Tustin's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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


Town & Country	AL IL MC NH SNF	Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)	328	No	67	64	3	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 13 Rank #1237 / 1388	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3 Rank #829 / 1160	50	32.9%	A+	Christian And Missionary Alliance	-
Clearwater at North Tustin	AL MC	Santa Ana	124	Yes	32	73	3	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #949 / 1388	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 3 Rank #951 / 1160	4	90.3%	-	Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire Ope	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Francis Home	AL	Santa Ana (Santa Anita)	74	No	78	87	4	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1388	-	32	43.2%	-	Franciscan Missionary Sisters	-
Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care	AL MC	Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)	72	Yes	75	85	2	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #715 / 1388	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1160	3	73.6%	-	Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLC	Private / Shared Suite
Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana	AL MC	Santa Ana	70	Yes	33	96	1	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	1	68.6%	-	Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management 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 Clearwater at North Tustin?

Clearwater at North Tustin is legally operated by Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire Ope, and administered by Jennifer Kornmann.

Is Clearwater at North Tustin in a walkable area?

Clearwater at North Tustin has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Clearwater at North Tustin?

Clearwater at North Tustin's occupancy is 90%.

Who is the administrator of Clearwater at North Tustin?

Jennifer Kornmann is the administrator of Clearwater at North Tustin.

How many beds does Clearwater at North Tustin have?

Clearwater at North Tustin has 124 beds.

Has Clearwater at North Tustin had any citations?

Clearwater at North Tustin has had 8 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Clearwater at North Tustin?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Clearwater at North Tustin in the photo gallery on this page.

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