Overview of Joyful Living

Ideally located near delightful resturants and convenient amenities, Joyful Living is an esteemed community that focuses on assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ personal needs and daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has been delivering care since 2005, promising the highest quality of life for its residents.

Elevate your retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. The community also actively monitors changes in residents’ conditions and assists with their medication to ensure their well-being. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Make every moment of your later years count with a trusted community caring for their special needs.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th 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.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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #988 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 988th 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.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: 42 / 100 Rank #1527 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1527th 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.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
83%
Rank #504 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 31, 2020
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Joyful Living is legally operated by Adair Loving Care, Inc., and administered by Robert Adair.

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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.

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

Rank #1 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection July 10, 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. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. 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. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

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

  • July 10, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with medication storage, safety, food supply, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Facility remained unoccupied during inspections from 2021 to 2024, with no deficiencies cited and approved COVID-19 mitigation plans in place.
  • July 10, 2024 inspection noted ongoing renovations and pending Fire Authority approval for a garage conversion, with no deficiencies found.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Semi-Private / 1 Bed Room

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Joyful Living

Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laguna Hills's city center to Joyful Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joyful Living

What neighborhood is Joyful Living in?

Joyful Living is in the North Laguna Hills neighborhood of Laguna Hills.

Who is the owner of Joyful Living?

Joyful Living is legally operated by Adair Loving Care, Inc., and administered by Robert Adair.

Is Joyful Living in a walkable area?

Joyful Living has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Joyful Living?

Joyful Living's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of Joyful Living?

Robert Adair is the administrator of Joyful Living.

How many beds does Joyful Living have?

Joyful Living has 6 beds.

Has Joyful Living had any recent citations?

Joyful Living has no recently reported citations.

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