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Carmel Village

17207 Buttonwood Street

4.5(55 ratings)· Fountain Valley average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
6
Licensed capacity
6 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Andromeda Escape Inc
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome for residents
Google Rating
4.5 out of 5 from 55 reviews

What Families Think

Families describe Carmel Village as a caring community with strong memory care support and staff who go out of their way to communicate with families. Reviewers highlight the grounds, dining experience, and included activities and transportation, though one review noted early struggles with elevators and limited activity variety before improvements were made.

The Good

  • Highly praised memory care team and communication
  • Long-term residents report years of loving care
  • Free daily activities and weekly entertainment
  • Transportation to doctors and weekly shopping outings
  • Attentive dining staff and improved food quality
  • Pet-friendly community with park-like grounds

The Bad

  • One reviewer reported broken elevators and limited activities
  • Same reviewer initially called meals unsatisfactory before improvements

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Carmel Village is a senior living community in Fountain Valley, California offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 55 reviews.

About Carmel Village

Carmel Village is a small assisted living community in Fountain Valley, California, licensed for 6 residents and offering both general assisted living and memory care services.

Families highlight the warmth and attentiveness of staff, with one resident noting "the staff the food is amazing" after 3.5 years living there. The dining experience receives consistent praise, visitors describe warm welcomes from dining staff and meals featuring quality ingredients like tender salmon and fresh greens, with the chef actively engaged in the dining room. The grounds appeal to residents, described as park-like with outdoor areas and regular wildlife. Weekly entertainment and daily activities are available, along with transportation to medical appointments and local outings for shopping and errands.

With a 4.5-star rating across 55 Google reviews, the community appears to serve residents in good health best. Some families note that infrastructure like elevators and activity variety may be limited, and one reviewer suggested the community was still working to strengthen its programs at the time of their visit.

Types of Care at Carmel Village

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Carmel Village

4.5overall · 55 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (55)

Hope Lynn Winokur

Jun 2026

via Google

I live in the Village for 3.5. Years. The staff the food is amazing. The grounds are park like with squirrels and ducks and crows abound. Weekly entertainment is a genuine asset. Daily activities are free for the community transportation to your doctor is also available as well as weekly outings to local grocery stores and other places to buy clothing or pet supplies. Personal Notary services are available by one of the residents. If you still can drive. Parking spaces available. Pets are welcome.

melissa

Jan 2026

via Google

I recently visited my mom for the day I took her out shopping and after we came back we had lunch and I must say it was so enjoyable. From the moment we sat down the welcome from the dining staff was warm and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed the salmon entree and winter arugula salad, the fish was so tender and flavorful. But what I noticed more so is that the Chef came out and walked around talking to everyone, there were hugs, hand holding and lots of laughing which to me shows how close she is with the residents which made me feel so happy that my mom has someone like that when I can’t be here, I see she is cared for. I wanted to share my experience

Michael Pethan

Oct 2025

via Google

I recently attended Carmel Village's Open House and was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was! The landscaping is beautiful with lots of areas to be outside, the variety of 1 bedroom options were great, the buffet food was delicious but maybe most importantly was how welcoming the staff was and how happy the residents were! The Marketing Director took me on a thorough tour, explaining that they also offer Memory Care and I left feeling this is where I would have my Dad move if he relocates in California. Carmel Village is a wonderful community with lots of options!

Linda Birn

Nov 2023

via Google

If you are in ideal health; and fit and able as a 30 year old, Carmel Village could work for you. But if you want working elevators and would like at least adequate care; and would like more activities than basically bingo, stay way from Carmel Village. Additionally, meals here are less than satisfactory. An UPDATE to my review: fairly recently, the staff here has tried to improve this place a lot; they have succeeded admirably. The courtyard has added more concrete areas, which are easier to traverse; the activities staff has added more entertainment, social gatherings, and presentations , as well as some classes, which are really pleasurable; the holiday decorations are really imaginative for all holidays; and the dining staff is trying very hard: the food overall is much better, and serving staff try to be prompt and professional! The grounds are open and lovely, and kept up well!

Kim Kurisu

Oct 2023

via Google

I would highly recommend Carmel Village as a place to receive excellent care for your loved one. My mom has been at Carmel Village for 8 years, the past 5 in Memory Care so I have personally experienced the amazing loving care they provide. Over the last year the Memory Care executives have focused on building a new, stronger foundation by expanding and reinforcing more specialized programs in activities, exercise, direct care regimens and so much more! Laura Sanchez, Health & Wellness Director/Nurse is phenomenal in listening to family members needs and looking at the "unique" needs of each individual. Laura does everything in her power to ensure that she and the staff meets both the family and loved one's needs. Lastly, we all know those "unique" needs constantly change and Laura opens up a wonderful communication channel for the family members to connect with as this new life unfolds. Thank you to Laura and the loving, caring staff for taking such good care of my mama!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Carmel Village offer?

Carmel Village offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is Carmel Village located?

Carmel Village is located at 17207 Buttonwood Street in Fountain Valley, California.

What do families say about Carmel Village?

Families describe Carmel Village as a caring community with strong memory care support and staff who go out of their way to communicate with families. Reviewers highlight the grounds, dining experience, and included activities and transportation, though one review noted early struggles with elevators and limited activity variety before improvements were made.

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