Orange, California
Kirkwood Orange
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1525 East Taft Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
Kirkwood Orange in Orange, California provides assisted living and memory care in a community with 66 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 66 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2020
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Kirkwood Orange has recorded 2 Type A findings — the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care — across 6 years of operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years alongside ongoing complaint activity.
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- Track record — Over six years of licensure the community has accumulated 2 Type A and 3 Type B findings, the latter reflecting administrative or paperwork-level issues rather than direct care concerns.
- Recent 3 years — One of the two Type A findings falls within the past three years, meaning the more severe citation is not an isolated event from early in the community's history but part of the recent record.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (5) outnumber routine inspections (4) over the licensed period, and 3 allegations have been substantiated against 8 unsubstantiated and 2 unfounded, a substantiation rate of roughly 23%.
- Operating tenure — Six years of licensure with four routine inspections gives a moderate but not extensive inspection history to judge consistency against.
- 1.Can you walk us through the circumstances of the Type A citations, including the one from the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 3.Given that complaints have been investigated more often than routine inspections here, what changes has the community made in response to that pattern?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306005835
- 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
- 5
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 10
Complaint investigation
Dec 9, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 22, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
May 8, 2024
Facility evaluation
May 8, 2024
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,850 / mo
- Studios
- $4,850 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,000 / mo
- Studios
- $6,500 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$3,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,500 / mo
- Studios
- $6,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Diabetes / insulin management
- 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
2 services
- 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
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- 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
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 82 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families praise attentive, caring staff and a warm, lively atmosphere, but should verify current staffing ratios, fee structures, and food quality on a tour given some inconsistent reports.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as loving, attentive, and treating residents like family, with several naming specific caregivers and nurses for exceptional support.
- Activities — Families consistently mention a full activities calendar, an on-site ice cream parlor, sing-alongs, bingo, music, and outings that residents enjoy.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as clean, warm, cozy, and well-decorated, with pleasant common areas and an accessible patio or backyard.
- Dining — Many reviewers highlight tasty, varied food with residents having choices and even praising specific dishes and a caring chef.
- Value & pricing — Several families found Kirkwood Orange to be reasonably priced or even more affordable than comparable communities they considered.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe high staff turnover, under-trained new hires, and reduced staffing after ownership changes, so ask about current staffing levels and turnover.
- Communication — Some families reported being over-promised on services like RN coverage or caregiver ratios, so confirm exact staffing credentials and shift coverage during a tour.
- Financial transparency — One reviewer noted unexpected fee increases, so it's worth asking how pricing has changed recently and what triggers rate adjustments.
- Dining — Feedback on food quality is mixed, with some praising the variety and others feeling there is room for improvement, so sample a meal if possible.
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