MyLivingChoice

Best Senior Living in Fountain Valley, California

10 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior care options in Fountain Valley: 10 communities and 8 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 298 public reviews. 5 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.

  • 18options listed
  • 4.4average rating, 7 rated
  • 298family reviews read
  • 5small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior 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

    Fountain Valley Post Acute

    4.6 (122 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 151 units

    Fountain Valley Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility focused on post-acute rehabilitation, holding a strong 4.7 Google rating from 117 reviews, though no individual review text was provided to detail specific family…

  2. 2

    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…

  3. 3

    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…

  4. 4

    Palm Island Senior Apartments

    4.3 (29 reviews)· Independent Living

    Palm Island Senior Apartments is an independent living community in Fountain Valley, California, with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 29 Google reviews. Beyond the rating, no detailed review comments, amenities, or pricing…

  5. 5

    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 senior living in Fountain Valley

Counted across the review summaries of 7 Fountain Valley communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 71%
  • Building and grounds 57%
  • Cleanliness 43%
  • Medical and nursing care 43%
  • Warm, home-like feel 43%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 57%
  • Cost and billing 57%
  • Medical and nursing care 29%
  • Building and upkeep 29%

“I notice the care is good,I am empress with service,those CNA works hard a lot of load of patients,patients has a lot of patience if the care getting sometimes can encounter a delay of care”

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

Senior Living in Fountain Valley: the figures

  • •Of the 9 with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (8), 24-hour staff (8), housekeeping (8), emergency call system (7), social activities (7), medication management (7).

Senior 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

All of California: Senior Living in California. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Fountain Valley, 298 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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Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Fountain Valley ask about.

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Senior Living in Fountain Valley: Common Questions

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

MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior living communities in Fountain Valley, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in Fountain Valley are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include New Place Home Health Care, Inc. (5★, 8 ratings), Fountain Valley Post Acute (4.6★, 122 ratings), Carmel Village (4.5★, 55 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Fountain Valley?

Beyond senior living, Fountain Valley has assisted living (8 communities), 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 senior living in Fountain Valley?

Families rate Fountain Valley senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 298 public Google reviews of local communities.

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

Across the review summaries of 7 Fountain Valley communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), building and grounds (mentioned for 57%), cleanliness (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are communication with families (57%), cost and billing (57%), medical and nursing care (29%).

Are there small senior living homes in Fountain Valley?

Yes. Of the 9 Fountain Valley communities with a known size, 5 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.