Best Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 memory care providers in Mission Viejo, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Reata Glen
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 116
Rank #2 / 1,021
A+No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,096 / 1,105
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #359 / 926
Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Adriana Elderly Care Homes
MC
AL
RESC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Adriana Elderly Care Homes, IncPrivate Rooms
Atria Del Sol
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mission Viejo
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
A+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #541 / 926
Wg Del Sol Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
MC
AL
RC
Mission Viejo
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
A+Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #453 / 926
Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mission Viejo
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 116
Rank #120 / 1,021
A+Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #527 / 926
Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC And Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLCPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
21
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
Mission Viejo Subtenant And Oakmont Mgmt. Group, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Delzen’s Place
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
3-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #907 / 926
Delzen's Place, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Castilla Lane Villa
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #895 / 1,105
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Joyful Home CorporationStudio / 1 Bed Room
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
MC
NH
SNF
Laguna Hills
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
CNo
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #939 / 1,105
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93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #139 / 926
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for Mission Viejo. See how we rank facilities

Reata Glen

2 Las Estrellas Loop, Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Overview of Reata Glen

Reata Glen is a continuing care retirement community in Mission Viejo, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication without requiring a resident to leave their apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Several care levels share one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving Reata Glen. With 840 beds, the community accommodates more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a small home, while one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts give couples or residents who want a companion room to live together. Kelly Conk serves as administrator, and Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc operates the community.

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Adriana Elderly Care Homes

25342 Adriana St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Adriana Elderly Care Homes

Adriana Elderly Care Homes provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The home has six beds and private rooms, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other and each resident has a room of their own. Adriana Elderly Care Homes may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting with private accommodations, and Richard Mendoza serves as the administrator.

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Atria Del Sol

23792 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Overview of Atria Del Sol

Situated in the warm and sunny Mission Viejo area of Orange County, Atria Del Sol offers gold standard senior assisted living for elderly individuals that need that extra bit of help in their daily lives. A professionally trained team that’s friendly and dedicated to providing discrete personal care (including bathing, dressing, for example) is available 24 hours a day, along with medical management, assistance in collaboration with your physician, based on the unique needs of each resident.

With things like housekeeping, laundry, and cooking no longer a worry, seniors at this assisted living home can lead full and fulfilling lives of leisure in the scenic facilities of Atria. Explore new skills, hobbies, and socialize among fellow retirees at your own comfortable pace.

Starting Price $5,495/Month

Contact Atria Del Sol

Overview of Sunrise of Mission Viejo

Sunrise of Mission Viejo offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having assisted living and memory care in one community suits a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue without moving to a different community. Sunrise of Mission Viejo has 110 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them. The community has a Walk Score of 48, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips.

Maria T. Domingo serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $3,982/Month

Contact Sunrise of Mission Viejo

Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

At a single address in Mission Viejo, CA, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo provides independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Independent living includes no daily care, but a resident can avail themselves of the community’s services. Assisted living means the resident keeps a private apartment, with staff coming in to help with dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care is supervision provided in a secure setting for residents with dementia. Respite is a stay planned in advance for when the usual caregiver has to be away. Moving from one care level to another can happen without leaving the community.

Independent living starts at $6,450 a month. Memory care starts higher, at $9,900. The 198 beds here are divided among studio units and one- and two-bedroom apartments. There’s a salon, a fitness center, a theater, and a swimming pool. Meals come under the Dining Experience program, and there are rehabilitation services for residents in need of therapy.

Residents can keep pets. The administrator is Melinda Mandviwal. Cd Tt Mission Viejo LLC and Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLC are the two operating companies. At 46, the area’s Walk Score means it’s car-dependent.

$6,450/Month

Contact MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

27783 Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Overview of Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

Ivy Park at Mission Viejo offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

Contact Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

Overview of Delzen’s Place

Delzen’s Place provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of a room for one person or a shared room. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and Jonathan San Diego serves as the administrator.

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Castilla Lane Villa

24272 Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Castilla Lane Villa

Enjoy a well-cared-for retirement life with Castilla Lane Villa, an outstanding community in Mission Viejo, CA that provides an intimate setting for assisted living. With its bright and spacious accommodations, the community provides residents with a clean and relaxing environment for enjoying their golden years. The community features an excellent team of caregivers to offer 24/7 daily living assistance, personal care, and medication management.

Residents’ well-being is properly maintained through personalized care plans and regular monitoring of their vital signs. The community also handles residents’ meal preparation and serves them an array of fresh, healthy, and delicious meals daily. At Castilla Lane Villa, they strive to maintain a carefree living environment where residents are empowered to enjoy the lifestyle they deserve.

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Overview of Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center in Laguna Hills, CA, provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Memory care is offered in a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The home has 99 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room provides a single living space, while a semi-private room accommodates a shared arrangement; payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Mission Viejo at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mission Viejo, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 171The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mission Viejo, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Mission Viejo, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Mission Viejo, CA?

Memory care in Mission Viejo, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Mission Viejo, CA?

Memory care communities in Mission Viejo, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 9 memory care communities in Mission Viejo, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.