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Discover the power of connection at Kirkwood Orange, a senior living community in Orange, California. With a devoted team of compassionate professionals, they prioritize relationship-based care.
Kirkwood Orange invites its residents and their loved ones to say hello to a brighter tomorrow. This senior living community takes the time to truly understand every senior’s needs, ensuring a home and support network tailored to individual preferences, ideals of comfort, and a future filled with richness and opportunities.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Kirkwood Orange is legally operated by Kirkwood Orange Msl Llc; Msl Community Mgmt Llc, and administrated by Zehra Syed.
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.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with mostly clean annual inspections but several substantiated complaints related to medication errors and documentation lapses. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025, found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated complaints about billing, maintenance, and medication management. However, earlier investigations in 2024 cited missed medications for nine residents, delayed incident reporting, and a medication double dose error, showing ongoing challenges with medication administration and record keeping.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
7.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Orange's city center to Kirkwood Orange's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.45 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Jude Medical Cnter Apheresis)
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Kirkwood Orange is located in Orange, California.
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| Watermark Laguna Niguel |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Laguna Niguel | 135 | No | 53 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 45.2% | Us Alliance Holden Of Forbes Tenant LLC; Watermark | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Silverado Newport Mesa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa) | 82 | Yes | 79 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 68.3% | Silverado Newport Mesa LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Silverado Brea Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brea (Downtown Brea) | 70 | Yes | 67 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 64.3% | Silverado Brea LLC; Silverado Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Kirkwood Orange |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Orange (East Taft Avenue) | 66 | Yes | 81 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 81.8% | Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC; Msl Community Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Silverado The Huntington Memory Care Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Alhambra | 62 | Yes | 72 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 93.5% | Subtenant 1118 N Stoneman; Silverado Sr. Lvg Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed |
Kirkwood Orange is in the East Taft Avenue neighborhood of Orange.
The legal owner and operator of Kirkwood Orange is Kirkwood Orange Msl Llc; Msl Community Mgmt Llc.
Kirkwood Orange has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Kirkwood Orange's occupancy is 82%.
Zehra Syed is the administrator of Kirkwood Orange.
Kirkwood Orange has 66 beds.
Kirkwood Orange has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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