Irvine, California
Atria Golden Creek
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604
Atria Golden Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Irvine, California, along San Diego Creek.
- Licensed capacity
- 155 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 1998
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Atria Golden Creek carries a clean-record designation after more than 28 years of operation, with a single Type A finding turning up on a complaint visit within the past three years and no other severe findings across its entire history.
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- Track record — Across more than 28 years of licensure, the community has accumulated just one Type B administrative citation (a minor paperwork or procedural finding) and one Type A finding (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) in its entire history — a very light record for a community of this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — The one Type A finding on record occurred within the past three years via a complaint investigation, alongside one substantiated allegation, so this is a recent event rather than something buried deep in the past; families should ask about it directly rather than assume it's resolved history.
- Complaints — Of the 19 allegations investigated over the community's lifetime, 2 were substantiated (about 11%), and 7 of the 19 total complaint investigations occurred within just the past three years, suggesting a pickup in complaint activity worth understanding even though the substantiation rate remains low.
- Operating tenure — With over 28 years of continuous licensure and only four total inspections generating minimal citations, this is a long, largely stable operating history for a 155-bed community.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306000752
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 15
Facility evaluation
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 14, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 6, 2026
1–5 of 15 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,895 / mo
- Studios
- $5,895 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $8,195 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $11,095 / mo
- Studios
- $11,295 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$4,995 / mo
- Studios
- $4,995 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $8,695 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $10,395 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$9,995 / mo
- Studios
- $9,995 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $9,995 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
3 services
- On-site physician
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Chapel / Meditation room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Outdoor / Patio dining
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
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
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.2Average RatingAveraged from 152 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents overwhelmingly describe Atria Golden Creek as a warm, friendly, well-run community, though pricing and occasional follow-through on maintenance or care requests are worth confirming.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff as warm, attentive, and quick to learn residents by name, with many saying it feels like family.
- Activities — A robust and varied activity calendar—exercise classes, outings, music, bingo, and happy hours—is repeatedly praised for keeping residents engaged and social.
- Dining — Most residents and families rate the food as good to excellent, highlighting variety, presentation, and a well-stocked bistro, though a few call it merely average.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as beautiful, clean, and welcoming, with a strong sense of camaraderie among residents.
- Communication — Sales and admissions staff are often singled out for being informative, responsive, and genuinely attentive during the move-in process.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers note the community is pricey, so families should clarify current rates and how costs shift as care needs increase.
- Daily life & dignity — A few reviews mention slow follow-up on maintenance requests, inconsistent activity engagement for some residents, and one serious complaint about care follow-through, so it's worth asking how care plans are monitored and enforced.
- Communication — One family reported limited orientation support during a weekend move-in, so confirming the move-in process and after-hours support would be useful.
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