Fullerton Villa
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fullerton, CA

Fullerton Villa

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fullerton, CA

Overview of Fullerton Villa

Fullerton Villa in Orange County is a 197-bed assisted living community in Fullerton, California. It offers 24-hour staffing with nursing care supervision and medication management throughout the building. The facility is operated by First Care Inc. and has been licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2017.

Inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Fullerton Villa has totaled 5 citations since 2021, half California’s average of 10, and 11 complaints against a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest inspection in February 2026, putting the overall score at 76 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

Private rooms with hardwood floors and 24/7 nursing oversight are among the offerings. Provided throughout the week are room service and housekeeping.

With 24-hour nursing supervision and a compliance record running consistently below the state citation average, Fullerton Villa suits older adults in Orange County who require assisted living in a big, established community.

Bed community size
197-bed community Rank #175 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
13 years in operation Rank #535 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 535th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #1178 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1178th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #449 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 449th 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
168 / 197
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 22, 2017
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Fullerton Villa is legally operated by First Care Inc., and administered by Jae Wan Rim.

Owner NameFirst Care Inc

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Darlene Lindley, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Room W/ Wooden Floor
Clean & Comfortable Facility
Tv/Entertainment
Specific ProgramsTransportation, 24hrs Nursing Care/Supervision, Caregiver Service, Room Services / Housekeeping Service, Medications
Touring HoursMonday - Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday - 9am to 2pm, Sunday - Closed

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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.

1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #793 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd 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: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total complaints (21% below)
• Complaints per year (21% 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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 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 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. 2416 This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse
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. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1114 This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.22.8 This facility has 21% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 21% better

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fullerton's city center to Fullerton Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Fullerton Villa is located in FULLERTON, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Fullerton Villa

Who is the owner of Fullerton Villa?

Fullerton Villa is legally operated by First Care Inc., and administered by Jae Wan Rim.

Is Fullerton Villa in a walkable area?

Fullerton Villa has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Fullerton Villa?

Fullerton Villa's occupancy is 85%.

How long has Fullerton Villa been in business?

Fullerton Villa has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Fullerton Villa?

No, Fullerton Villa has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Fullerton Villa?

Jae Wan Rim is the administrator of Fullerton Villa.

How many beds does Fullerton Villa have?

Fullerton Villa has 197 beds.

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