Clearwater at North Tustin
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Ana, CA

Clearwater at North Tustin

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Ana, CA

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.

Bed community size
124-bed community Rank #539 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 539th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1111 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1111th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #1688 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1688th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #336 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
112 / 124
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 23, 2021
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Wellness Center
Chef-Driven Dishes
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Stays

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

8 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1022 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1022nd out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 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) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 63 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 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 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 inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2216 This facility has had 38% more total visits than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #949 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 949th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 67 This facility has had 14% fewer other visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1010 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Clearwater at North Tustin

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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28
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50
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CA AVG 13
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32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Clearwater at North Tustin
AL
MC
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 104
Rank #539 / 1644
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1688 / 2087
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1400
3
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 1386
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #951 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
90.3% -Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Plaza
AL
IL
Orange
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 104
Rank #615 / 1644
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #597 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
4
3
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CA AVG 13
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2
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CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
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Ivy Park at Tustin – Santa Ana
AL
MC
Santa Ana
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 104
Rank #995 / 1644
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 57
Rank #1674 / 2087
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1400
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1497
68.6% -Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Bubbe & Zaydes Place
AL
HOS
Santa Ana (Portola Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1317 / 1644
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #804 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #266 / 1497
66.7% -Bonnie R Curkin-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Clearwater at North Tustin is located in Santa Ana, California.
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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearwater at North Tustin

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%.

How long has Clearwater at North Tustin been in business?

Clearwater at North Tustin has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Clearwater at North Tustin?

Yes, Clearwater at North Tustin allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

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