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Reviewers describe Alta Gardens Care Center as a clean, well-run assisted living and rehabilitation community with attentive, compassionate staff. Several praise recent improvements under new management, though a few note lingering issues with night-shift attentiveness and visitor parking.
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Alta Gardens Care Center is a senior living community in Garden Grove, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 85 reviews.
Alta Gardens Care Center is a small assisted living community in Garden Grove, California, licensed for 6 residents. The facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation and ongoing residential care.
Families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility, describing it as comfortable and well-maintained. Staff care stands out across reviews, one family noted the team works together to provide "a supportive and positive atmosphere," while another highlighted that staff members are "kind, respectful, and truly care about the people they serve." The activities director receives specific mention for being interactive and involved with residents. The community is currently under new management and undergoing improvements, though one family noted that night staff responsiveness could be stronger, particularly around ensuring resident comfort.
Practical considerations include limited parking, which one family flagged as challenging. The facility has been expanding its training of interns and demonstrates diversity in its staffing. With a 4.3/5 rating across 85 Google reviews, Alta Gardens reflects broadly positive family sentiment, with most reviewers emphasizing the dedication of the care team and the clean, welcoming environment.
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Stephen Kang
Jul 2026
Alta Garden Care Center is under new management and has made significant improvements. Most staff are very responsible. They are also training a lot of young interns. My dad is a resident there for two years. The night staff needs some improvement, particularly making sure the residents have enough blankets to keep warm. Also parking is very challenging. I also like the diversity in the staff.
michelle k
Jun 2026
I had a great experience here, the staff is really nice and truly care for their patients. It’s a nice and clean facility. The residents are all so sweet! The activities director is super interactive and involved with the residents too.
Brandon Rashtian
Jun 2026
Alta Gardens is a great facility, only growing. I hear they’re doing a beautiful remodel and you can tell the staff are passionate for their work and want the best for all residents. Highly recommend doing a tour if your loved one needs short term rehabilitation.
Ramon Edwards
Jun 2026
Alta Gardens Care Center in Garden Grove provides exceptional, compassionate care at every level. From the front desk to the bedside nurses and CNAs, the entire team is dedicated to efficient and effective patient rehabilitation. My experience here was profoundly positive and gave me a renewed appreciation for healthcare professionals. I highly recommend them for your family's care needs.
nate frank mancenido
Apr 2026
I would like to share some positive feedback about Alta Gardens Care Center. The facility is always very clean and well maintained, which creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for both residents and visitors. The staff members are kind, respectful, and truly care about the people they serve. You can see that the team works together to provide a supportive and positive atmosphere. What stands out the most is the quality of care given to the residents. The staff are attentive, compassionate, and dedicated to making sure everyone feels safe, respected, and well taken care of. It’s clear that the team takes pride in their work and strives to provide the best care possible every day. Overall, Alta Gardens Care Center is a great place with hardworking staff, a clean environment, and a strong commitment to quality care for its residents
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 93 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Meet other general requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Alta Gardens Care Center offers Assisted Living.
Alta Gardens Care Center is located at 12192 Magnolia Street in Garden Grove, California.
Reviewers describe Alta Gardens Care Center as a clean, well-run assisted living and rehabilitation community with attentive, compassionate staff. Several praise recent improvements under new management, though a few note lingering issues with night-shift attentiveness and visitor parking.
Alta Gardens Care Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 93 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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