The Groves of Tustin
Assisted Living & Memory Care · California, CA
The Groves of Tustin
Assisted Living & Memory Care · California, CA
Overview of The Groves of Tustin
100-bed community Rank #698 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 698th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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.
11 years in operation Rank #610 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 610th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 80 / 100 Rank #417 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusClosed
IssuanceMarch 12, 2015
CountyOrange
License Number306006736
RCFE Number306006736
State License Types306006736
The Groves of Tustin is legally operated by Csh Tustin Lessee Llc/specialized Community Health, and administrated by Wendy Cruz.
Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesWheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators with Braille signage, emergency response systems
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Library
Patio
Housekeeping
Linen Service
ActivitiesThe community offers a calendar of engaging activities and events, including fitness programs and social gatherings, designed to foster connection and wellness among residents.
Specific ProgramsWellness & Care Services, Floor Plan, Blog & Updates, Reviews & Testimonials
Food DescriptionThe dining program features chef-prepared, nutritious meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere, emphasizing variety, quality, and resident preferences.
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
7 citations
24 total visits
13 complaint visits
3 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #853 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 853rd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point 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
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) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (14% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
January 6, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 2 | This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 30% better |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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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 #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
|
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 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
The Groves of Tustin is located in California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Groves of Tustin
Who is the owner of The Groves of Tustin?
The legal owner and operator of The Groves of Tustin is Csh Tustin Lessee Llc/Specialized Community Health.
Is The Groves of Tustin in a walkable area?
The Groves of Tustin has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of The Groves of Tustin?
Wendy Cruz is the administrator of The Groves of Tustin.
How many beds does The Groves of Tustin have?
The Groves of Tustin has 100 beds.
Has The Groves of Tustin had any recent deficiencies or citations?
The Groves of Tustin has had 7 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of The Groves of Tustin?
Yes — there are 19 photos of The Groves of Tustin in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of The Groves of Tustin?
(714) 627-5947 will put you in contact with the team at The Groves of Tustin.
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