MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mission Viejo, CA

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mission Viejo, CA

Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be the city’s top-ranked assisted living place. Residents of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo can rest assured that they can feel like a home away from home.

An elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like services: elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

Bed community size
198-bed community Rank #172 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 1648 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
3 years in operation Rank #1215 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1215th out of 1494 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: 46 / 100 Rank #1443 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1443rd 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
72%
Rank #887 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 887th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. 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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
142 / 198
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Gold Nugget Award of Merit 2024
American Society of Interior Design Excellence Award 2024
Google 5 Stars

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 6, 2023
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo is legally operated by Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC and Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Melinda Mandviwal.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Vibrant Social And Activity Spaces
Engaging Wellness And Fitness Programs
Salon
Massage Room
Theater
Club Room
Lounge
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Activities
Specific ProgramsDining Experience

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$6,450 per month
MC$9,900 per month

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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.

14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #108 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 108th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 points 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 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection October 27, 2025

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. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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. 1016 This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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. 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 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

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

  • The July 2, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was clean, safe, and medications were properly stored and administered.
  • The October 27, 2025 complaint investigation found no evidence of unqualified staff administering medication, but one staff member was terminated for medication misconduct.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2025 involved unsubstantiated allegations related to medication administration and resident transfers, indicating recurring concerns despite lack of proof.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 445 - 589 / 623 - 926 / 920 - 1,310 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mission Viejo's city center to MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo'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.

Reata Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 104
Rank #2 / 1648
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2039 / 2087
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1399
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #571 / 1494
80.6% B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mission Viejo
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 104
Rank #172 / 1648
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1443 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1399
1
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1215 / 1494
71.7% -Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC And Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLCPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
AL
MC
Mission Viejo (Center Drive)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #343 / 1648
Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 57
Rank #1484 / 2087
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #764 / 1399
4
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #746 / 1494
76.7% -Miss Ion Viejo Subtenant And Oakmont Mgmt. Group, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Del Sol
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mission Viejo
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #561 / 1648
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
5
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1494
70.8% -Wg Del Sol Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
AL
MC
RC
Mission Viejo
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 104
Rank #642 / 1648
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1399
4
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1494
75.5% -Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo is located in Mission Viejo, 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 MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

Who is the owner of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo?

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo is legally operated by Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC and Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Melinda Mandviwal.

Is MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo in a walkable area?

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo?

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo's occupancy is 72%.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo?

Yes, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo?

Melinda Mandviwal is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo.

How many beds does MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo have?

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo has 198 beds.

Has MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo had any citations?

MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo has no reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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