The Ivy at Wellington

Overview of The Ivy at Wellington

Operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, The Ivy at Wellington is a residential care community in Laguna Woods, California, that provides personal care and memory care for adults aged 62 and older. This three-story community, administered by Gerry Vadnais, has been open for three years.

With a 305-bed capacity, it is among the larger senior living communities in the area. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are also offered, as well as private and companion suites within the memory care neighborhood. The pet-friendly community also features all-day dining, wellness programs, and engagement activities to support daily routines. Shared amenities include a library, media room, fitness center, activity studio, full-service salon, heated pool, and spa. Moreover, outdoor spaces include a courtyard and walking paths.

Transportation services also help residents attend appointments. Located in a slightly walkable area, the community requires transportation for most errands.

Reviews conducted by California’s Department of Social Services have identified areas of concern related to medication administration practices and transportation safety during complaint investigations. Moreover, a more recent inspection closed a complaint related to a concern outside the community’s licensed scope and concluded without findings.

Facility Direct Line (949) 408-0032

305-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 29 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

41%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

124 / 305

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJune 7, 2023

CountyOrange

The Ivy at Wellington is legally operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, and administered by Gerry Vadnais.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 4 citations 24 total visits 17 complaint visits 2 official inspections 13 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

2 points 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 2023 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
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.	2	3	This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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.
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
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	17	13	This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1055 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1055th 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	5	7	This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	13	10	This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse

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

The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, found no deficiencies and dismissed the complaint as the resident was in an unlicensed independent living area.
The January 9, 2025 investigation substantiated medication errors including unauthorized administration and failure to provide prescribed meds, with two related deficiencies cited.
The March 10, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated staff neglect causing resident injury due to unsafe transportation but found no delay in medical attention.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 505 / 683 / 869 / 1068 / 1193 sq. ft

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ivy at Wellington

1.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Laguna Woods's city center to The Ivy at Wellington's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.


The Ivy at Wellington	AL	Laguna Woods	305 Facility 305 CA AVG 104 Rank #53 / 1644	Yes	29 Facility 29 CA AVG 57 Rank #1730 / 2087	79 Facility 79 CA AVG 81 Rank #881 / 1400	2	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 13 Rank #1055 / 1386	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1159	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1219 / 1497	40.7%	-	Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Laguna Woods	AL IL	Laguna Woods	233 Facility 233 CA AVG 104 Rank #105 / 1644	Yes	53 Facility 53 CA AVG 57 Rank #1277 / 2087	75 Facility 75 CA AVG 81 Rank #973 / 1400	2	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #949 / 1386	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 3 Rank #895 / 1159	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #1306 / 1497	100.0%	-	Well Oak Tenant And Oakmont Managemet Group LLC	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meridian at Laguna Hills	AL IL MC RC	Laguna Hills	200 Facility 200 CA AVG 104 Rank #152 / 1644	Yes	62 Facility 62 CA AVG 57 Rank #980 / 2087	93 Facility 93 CA AVG 81 Rank #242 / 1400	1	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #651 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #901 / 1497	40.5%	A+	Pacifica Laguna Hills LLC And Laguna Hills Mgr LLC	-

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of The Ivy at Wellington?

The Ivy at Wellington is legally operated by Well Oak Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, and administered by Gerry Vadnais.

Is The Ivy at Wellington in a walkable area?

The Ivy at Wellington has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Ivy at Wellington?

The Ivy at Wellington's occupancy is 41%.

How long has The Ivy at Wellington been in business?

The Ivy at Wellington has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Ivy at Wellington?

Yes, The Ivy at Wellington allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Ivy at Wellington?

Gerry Vadnais is the administrator of The Ivy at Wellington.

How many beds does The Ivy at Wellington have?

The Ivy at Wellington has 305 beds.

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