The Groves of Tustin
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tustin, CA
The Groves of Tustin
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tustin, CA
Overview of The Groves of Tustin
The Groves of Tustin, known as Everest at The Groves of Tustin, is a 100-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Specialized Community Health in Tustin, California. Administered by Wendy Cruz, the community has been serving residents for 11 years. It offers personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a setting designed around comfort, care, and connection, with licensed nurses, certified nursing aides, and 24-hour staffing to support residents’ daily needs.
The community is conveniently situated in a highly walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 80, making it easy for visiting family and friends to explore the surrounding area on foot. The starting price is around $2,829 monthly, and the community accepts residents exploring various payment pathways for long-term care. Dining emphasizes quality and choice, with chef-prepared, nutritious meals that accommodate resident preferences and dietary needs. The community supports wellness and connection through a calendar of engaging activities and fitness programs, complemented by social gatherings that encourage residents to stay active and connected to each other. Daily life is supported by practical amenities: a library, outdoor patio space, housekeeping, and linen services. Rehabilitation services exist for occupants needing therapy and recovery support.
The warm, welcoming environment, paired with the range of on-site services and daily activities, makes The Groves of Tustin a pragmatic choice for families seeking short-term rehabilitation or longer-term memory care and assisted living support in Tustin.
100-bed community Rank #697 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 697th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation Rank #652 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #416 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th 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.
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 administered 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
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness & Care Services
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (42% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (42% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)
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 | 12 | This facility has 42% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 42% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 5 | 3 | This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #1094 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1094th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 4 | This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
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.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
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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 #950 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 950th 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. |
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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 had 14% more other visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Watermark at Napa Valley | AL IL MC | Napa | 240
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240
CA AVG
103
Rank
#99 / 1,645 | No |
51
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51
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,323 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | A+ | 4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,507 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#868 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#484 / 1,645 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,011 / 2,057 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#43 / 1,507 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#308 / 1,452 | A+ | La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunny Rose Glen | AL MC | Menifee (Sun City) | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,048 / 2,057 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,507 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#758 / 1,452 | A+ | Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. Lvng | Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Groves of Tustin | AL MC | Tustin | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#697 / 1,645 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
58
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 24 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#950 / 1,387 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,094 / 1,433 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#652 / 1,507 | - | - | Csh Tustin Lessee LLC/Specialized Community Health | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Groves of Tustin
Who is the owner of The Groves of Tustin?
The Groves of Tustin is legally operated by Csh Tustin Lessee LLC/Specialized Community Health, and administered by Wendy Cruz.
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.
How long has The Groves of Tustin been in business?
The Groves of Tustin has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Groves of Tustin?
Yes, The Groves of Tustin allows residents to bring their pets.
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 citations?
The Groves of Tustin has had 7 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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