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Best Assisted Living in Fountain Valley, California

8 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 8 assisted living communities in Fountain Valley. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 112 public reviews. 5 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.

  • 8communities
  • 4.1average rating, 3 rated
  • 112family reviews read
  • 5small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated assisted living in Fountain Valley

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Carmel Village

    4.5 (55 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 220 units

    Families describe Carmel Village as a well-kept, park-like community with warm dining experiences and a memory care team that receives strong praise for personalized attention. A few reviewers note it works best for…

  2. 2

    Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care

    4.4 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 170 units

    Park View Estates draws a mix of strongly positive reviews praising friendly staff, cleanliness, food, and activities, alongside one very detailed and serious complaint about safety and management practices in its memory…

  3. 3

    Seaside Terrace Retirement

    3.4 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living· 250 units

    Reviews of Seaside Terrace Retirement are sharply divided, with some families praising the renovated building and a caring staff member, while several others describe serious lapses in resident care, hygiene, and…

What families say about assisted living in Fountain Valley

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Fountain Valley communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 80%
  • Cleanliness 60%
  • Building and grounds 60%
  • Warm, home-like feel 60%
  • Food and dining 40%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 40%
  • Cost and billing 40%
  • Medical and nursing care 40%
  • Safety 40%

“very clean. high ceilings. has spectrum cable. close to hospital. plenty of activities. they do jigsaw puzzles. small movie room”

Assisted Living in Fountain Valley: the figures

  • •Of the 8 with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (6), 24-hour staff (6), housekeeping (6), social activities (6), emergency call system (6), medication management (6).

Assisted Living near Fountain Valley

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Huntington Beach3.7 mi364.6 / 5
Costa Mesa3.7 mi174.5 / 5
Garden Grove5.1 mi334.5 / 5
Westminster5.7 mi64.7 / 5
Santa Ana5.9 mi234.2 / 5
Newport Beach6.3 mi104.3 / 5
Stanton6.3 mi84 / 5
Tustin7.3 mi84.2 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Fountain Valley, 112 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Assisted Living in Fountain Valley: Common Questions

How many assisted living communities are in Fountain Valley, California?

MyLivingChoice lists 8 assisted living communities in Fountain Valley, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which assisted living communities in Fountain Valley are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Carmel Village (4.5★, 55 ratings), Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care (4.4★, 30 ratings), Seaside Terrace Retirement (3.4★, 27 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Fountain Valley?

Beyond assisted living, Fountain Valley has home health (8 communities), memory care (3 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate assisted living in Fountain Valley?

Families rate Fountain Valley assisted living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 112 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Fountain Valley assisted living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Fountain Valley communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), cleanliness (mentioned for 60%), building and grounds (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are communication with families (40%), cost and billing (40%), medical and nursing care (40%).

Are there small assisted living homes in Fountain Valley?

Yes. Of the 8 Fountain Valley communities with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.