10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Home Gardens, CA

The public bathrooms weren't cleaned enough and not enough attention to details (corners of the floor etc). Some of the staff went above and beyond to be helpful. My mom needed a little more assistance toward the end and they weren't allowed to help with bandages. They did help her with laundering some larger items such as blankets. The dining room was very nice but my mom often complained that the food was never hot. They had lists of activities daily even though my mom wouldn't participate in them. She only liked to go to a weekly Deals and Steals event. I visited several places before choosing Merrill Gardens, and my mom had the same basic cost (other than adding additional assistance in the last 6 months) as when she initially moved in. They were raising their prices when she passed. The management was accommodating with my mom's request to host a few friends for Happy Hour in the common space living room on Fridays (outside guests). I hosted a staff lunch when she passed to thank them.

My 99-year-old mom wanted to age in place at home, but it reached a point where she needed something more. She moved to Sunrise in Nov. 2022 and lived there briefly – first in assisted living then reminiscence — until she passed in July. The staff from top to bottom could not have been more accommodating, caring, and empathetic. They became an extended family. Upon visiting, they always found time to discuss my mom's care or address any issues with compassion and professionalism. As her memory began to betray her, she was often melancholy. Yet staff kept her engaged — bringing her to the main room to interact with other residents, participating in activities, or escorting her for a walk around the garden. They never gave up her! I wasn't able to be there in time when she passed peacefully in her room. However, a member of the staff was there with her, holding her hand to the end. There are not enough stars here to rate that level of dignity and compassion. Thank you!

We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were making the right decision by placing our loved one here. We had some difficulty with people that were trying to access our loved one and cause harm and they worked with us very well and were super supportive. We worked in great partnership to resolve the issue and most importantly, they kept our loved one safe. I would definitely recommend ActiveCare Orange to others.