Fullerton, California

Ivy Terrace at Fullerton

Memory Care

1510 East Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831

Ivy Terrace at Fullerton is a memory care community in Fullerton, California, serving over 70 residents in a larger residential setting dedicated to specialized dementia care.

Licensed capacity
72 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
June 2023

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #306006017Last checked June 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Ivy Terrace at Fullerton has 3 Type A findings on its lifetime record since licensing in 2023, but none in the past three years, during which six inspections and a complaint investigation turned up no substantiated concerns.

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  • Track record — Over 3.2 years of operation the community accumulated 3 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 3 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting), but none of these occurred in the most recent three years.
  • Recent 3 years — The last six inspections and the most recent complaint investigation produced zero Type A or Type B citations and zero substantiated allegations, suggesting a stronger, cleaner trajectory than the lifetime total alone would imply.
  • Complaints — Of the two complaint investigations on record, none resulted in a substantiated allegation, with the findings split between unsubstantiated and unfounded outcomes.
  • Operating tenure — With just over three years of licensed history, the record reflects a moderate number of inspection cycles, enough to show a meaningful shift from the earlier Type A findings to a clean recent stretch, though the overall operating history is still relatively short.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #306006017
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
3
Complaint investigation visits
2
Type A citations · most severe class
3
Type B citations · administrative
3
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 8

  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 4, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 4, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jan 12, 2026

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Sep 11, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 21, 2025

    PDF

1–5 of 8 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Starting at $4,495 / month

Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.

Care & support

Daily Care Services

3 services
  • Incontinence care
  • Medication management
  • Non-ambulatory care

Specialized Care

1 service
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

16 features
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Emergency call system
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Piano / Music room
  • Café / Bistro

Outdoor Spaces

5 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • Patio seating areas
  • Raised garden beds

Dining Options

11 features
  • Professional chef
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room
  • International cuisine
  • Room service
  • Kosher meals available
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Locally-inspired cuisine
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Altered-texture food options

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

3 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services
  • Maintenance services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.3

Averaged from 101 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Families consistently praise the caring staff and beautiful gardens at Ivy Terrace, though a few reports of onboarding mismatches and inconsistent communication warrant a closer look during a tour.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers and directors as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in residents' wellbeing, often naming specific staff members with gratitude.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The garden, courtyard, and walking paths are mentioned again and again as a standout feature that residents and families love spending time in.
  • Activities — Families highlight engaging programming like weekly outings, games, holiday brunches with live music, and efforts to keep residents socially connected.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — Most reviewers describe the facility as clean, bright, and well maintained, though a couple of reviews noted occasional lapses in smell or upkeep.
  • Communication — Many families appreciate being greeted by name, receiving prompt updates on their loved one, and having care plans adjusted transparently, including one report of care costs being lowered rather than raised.
Worth asking about
  • Onboarding & fit — A few reviews describe difficult transitions, including one serious incident involving inadequate overnight supervision, so families should ask in detail how the assessment and first days are handled for higher-need residents.
  • Communication — Some older reviews mention slow callbacks or difficulty reaching staff for updates, so it's worth asking about current response times and how family check-ins are handled.
  • Dining — Opinions on food are mixed, with several reviewers calling meals fine but unremarkable, so a tasting during a tour could help set expectations.
  • Value & pricing — A couple of reviewers felt pricing information was inconsistent or unclear during tours, so families should confirm exact costs and any potential care-level fee changes in writing.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

Spanish

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