Mission Viejo, California

MorningStar of Mission Viejo

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

28570 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

MorningStar of Mission Viejo, located at 28570 Marguerite Parkway, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Licensed capacity
198 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
June 2023

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #306006248Last checked August 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

MorningStar of Mission Viejo has a clean record on the most severe measure, with zero Type A findings and just one administrative citation across its licensed period.

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  • Track record — Across two inspections since licensing, the community has drawn a single Type B administrative citation and zero Type A findings, indicating no pattern of resident safety or care concerns.
  • Complaints — Seven allegations have been investigated with none substantiated, meaning state reviewers looked into the concerns but did not find the claims supported by evidence.
  • Operating tenure — The community has been licensed just over three years, so the record reflects a modest but genuine set of inspection cycles rather than a single snapshot.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #306006248
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
2
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 13

  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 8, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 8, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 10, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    May 22, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Oct 27, 2025

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1–5 of 13 reports

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Monthly pricing

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

Independent LivingStarting at$7,900 / mo
1-Bedroom
$7,900 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

10 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Physical therapy on-site
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance

Specialized Care

4 services
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice agency partnership
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

2 services
  • Dementia-certified staff
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

23 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Café / Bistro
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Piano / Music room
  • Swimming pool / Hot tub
  • Chapel / Meditation room

Outdoor Spaces

7 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area
  • Patio seating areas
  • Raised garden beds
  • Putting green / Golf

Dining Options

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

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

4.8

Averaged from 51 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Most families praise warm, attentive staff and strong dining and amenities, but recent reviews raise real questions about administrative stability, staffing consistency, and rent increases worth asking about directly.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff, including care staff, front desk, med techs, and maintenance, as kind, professional, and attentive to residents.
  • Dining — The food and restaurant-style dining are frequently praised as delicious and well-served, though a couple of reviews note limited menu rotation.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Families often describe the community as beautiful, spacious, and resort-like with well-manicured grounds.
  • Daily life & dignity — Several reviews highlight a smooth, welcoming transition into the community, with floor ambassadors and social groups like bridge and bible study helping new residents settle in.
  • Activities — Residents enjoy a wide variety of classes and social events, though one reviewer felt the game room selection was limited and underused.
Worth asking about
  • Communication — More recent reviews describe an extended period without a permanent Executive Director and slow follow-through on promised repairs and requests.
  • Staff & care — Some reviews mention staffing gaps, including an unfilled concierge position and reliance on cross-trained caregivers and servers, which families should ask how the community currently handles.
  • Value & pricing — A couple of reviewers cite annual rent increases alongside reduced service levels, so families should clarify how pricing and included services evolve over time.
  • Financial transparency — Ask directly about current administrative leadership stability and how care-level costs and fee increases are communicated to residents and families.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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