Joyful Living

Overview of Joyful Living

Ideally located near delightful resturants and convenient amenities, Joyful Living is an esteemed community that focuses on assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ personal needs and daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has been delivering care since 2005, promising the highest quality of life for its residents.

Elevate your retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. The community also actively monitors changes in residents’ conditions and assists with their medication to ensure their well-being. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Make every moment of your later years count with a trusted community caring for their special needs.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
5
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1318 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1318th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 42 / 100 Rank #1526 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1526th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
83%
Rank #504 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 31, 2020
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Joyful Living is legally operated by Adair Loving Care, Inc., and administered by Robert Adair.

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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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% 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. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 416 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Semi-Private / 1 Bed Room

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Joyful Living

Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laguna Hills's city center to Joyful Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Magnolia of Millbrae
AL
RC
Millbrae
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,645
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #782 / 1,452
A+Magnolia Of Millbrae, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,237 / 1,645
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Joyful Living
AL
Laguna Hills (North Laguna Hills)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Adair Loving Care, Inc Semi-Private / 1 Bed Room
Foothills Residential Care
AL
HOS
RESC
San Luis Obispo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #424 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
A+Jane QuinesPrivate Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Joyful Living

What neighborhood is Joyful Living in?

Joyful Living is in the North Laguna Hills neighborhood of Laguna Hills.

Who is the owner of Joyful Living?

Joyful Living is legally operated by Adair Loving Care, Inc., and administered by Robert Adair.

Is Joyful Living in a walkable area?

Joyful Living has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Joyful Living?

Joyful Living's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Joyful Living been in business?

Joyful Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Joyful Living?

No, Joyful Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Joyful Living?

Robert Adair is the administrator of Joyful Living.

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