Ardent Care Assisted Living

    1665 S Brookhurst Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92804
    2.9 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Understaffed, unsafe care; deceptive claims

    I placed my mom here and had a very negative experience: understaffed, poorly trained caregivers, and she fell six times. New management didn't fix long-standing staff problems; friendliness often felt conditional and there was pressure to post positive reviews - dementia-care claims seemed deceptive. Some staff and the food were good (it worked for my dad), but overall residents suffered. We moved mom to a clean, bright, peaceful place with caring, unhurried staff and it's been a much better fit.

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    2.90 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Inviting exterior and appearance
    • Clean, bright, nicely decorated interior
    • Peaceful, calm atmosphere
    • Friendly, caring and helpful staff (in many accounts)
    • Staff willing to spend time with visitors (not rushed during visits)
    • Active programming with many activities and resident interaction
    • Good food (reported by some reviewers)
    • Good fit for some residents with lower care needs

    Cons

    • Inconsistent care quality across residents
    • Evidence or reports of resident neglect and poor care
    • Pressure or incentives reported to solicit positive reviews
    • Allegations of deceptive claims about dementia care
    • Staffing shortages or lack of sufficient help
    • Caregivers lacking adequate training
    • Leadership/management issues and perceived lack of involvement
    • Safety incidents including repeated falls (example: six falls)
    • Variable cleanliness and welcoming feel reported by some

    Summary review

    The reviews of Ardent Care Assisted Living are mixed and present a clear split between strong positives and serious concerns. Several reviewers praise the physical environment, describing the facility as inviting, clean, bright, and nicely decorated. Multiple accounts highlight a peaceful, calm atmosphere and note that the facility can feel pleasant and well-kept. For some families the combination of environment, staff interaction, activities, and dining made it a great fit for their loved ones.

    On the positive side, many comments describe staff as friendly, caring, and helpful. Visitors reported being greeted warmly, not feeling rushed during tours, and seeing active programming with lots of resident interaction and activities. A number of reviewers also specifically called out good food and said the community was a very good fit for residents with relatively low or routine care needs. These repeated positives suggest that for certain residents and families the facility delivers a comfortable, engaging experience.

    However, an equally prominent thread of reviews raises significant concerns about care quality and management. Several summaries allege resident neglect or poor care and indicate long-standing issues that prompted families to move loved ones to other facilities. One reviewer reported an especially troubling safety record for their relative, citing six falls. There are multiple reports of staff being understaffed or needing more help, and caregivers lacking appropriate training. Some reviewers said the director or leadership appeared insufficiently involved, and one mentioned recent management changes — which may reflect attempts to address problems but also contributes to uncertainty.

    A particularly serious and recurring allegation concerns the facility's review and marketing practices. Multiple summaries mention pressure on families to write positive reviews and incentives being offered for favorable feedback. There are also claims that dementia care capabilities were presented deceptively, which is a critical consideration for families seeking memory-care services. These allegations raise questions about transparency and the accuracy of public claims about services offered.

    There is also variation in reports about cleanliness and general atmosphere. While many reviews praise the bright, nicely decorated spaces, others found the community less clean or less inviting and described it as not lively or not a good fit. This variability reinforces the overall pattern of inconsistent experiences among different residents and families.

    Taken together, the reviews suggest Ardent Care Assisted Living can offer an attractive environment, courteous staff, active programming, and satisfactory dining for some residents — particularly those with lower or routine care needs. At the same time, there are multiple, substantive concerns about inconsistent care, training and staffing shortfalls, safety incidents, management involvement, and potentially troubling marketing/review solicitation practices. Prospective families should weigh both the positive and negative patterns carefully, verify claims about dementia and specialized care, ask for incident and staffing records, inquire about staff training and turnover, and seek firsthand observation of care during multiple visits before making a placement decision.

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    About Ardent Care Assisted Living

    Ardent Care Assisted Living sits in a welcoming neighborhood in Anaheim, California, where the grounds stay well-kept and everything feels peaceful and home-like, with a team of compassionate and attentive caregivers who stay on site 24 hours a day to keep an eye on things and make sure every resident feels safe, comfortable, and cared for. The community has a boutique feel even though there are a variety of options, including rooms with private baths and walk-in showers, cable TV, and a choice between semi-private and one-bedroom layouts, so everyone can pick what works for their lives. The building has safety systems and accessible design features, and the call system goes round the clock, standing ready for any emergency or help that someone might need at any hour, which gives family members peace of mind.

    Residents who might need help with daily living get support through assisted living services, like bathing, dressing, or managing medications, and the professionally trained team keeps up their supervision, making independence the focus while lending a hand where it's needed; for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, there's memory care with individualized wellness programs, mind-engaging activities, and a secure environment supervised day and night by specially trained staff. Along with these, the facility works with local hospitals, specialists, and pharmacies, bringing in doctors for on-site visits and tailoring health care to match what each person needs while also making changes to meals based on doctor instructions, which helps take care of different dietary needs.

    Ardent Care offers both independent living and nursing home options under its license, with services like weekly laundry and housekeeping, daily bedmaking and trash removal, so residents can focus on enjoying the day instead of chores, and the staff keeps everything clean and tidy. Everyone gets three nutritious meals each day in the dining area, plus snacks that follow nutritional guidelines, and families can rest assured that the meals come from doctor recommendations when required. For social well-being, there are on-site and off-site activities, recreational programs, and devotional services, all designed to build friendships, keep people engaged, and offer a bit of purpose and happiness every day, whether it's a quiet chat in a shared area or group participation in planned events.

    Community members can also get support from local senior living advisors to figure out which living arrangement might suit them, and detailed information's always available about prices and available floor plans, which helps families make decisions at their own speed. Reviews from residents and their families help keep track of the experience here, with a current rating of 3.7 from several reviews, and you'll find options for payment and guidance from staff who take pride in the idea of "Mindful Care Giving." The approach at Ardent Care remains steady and personal, focusing on giving each person the attention, comfort, safety, and dignity that makes a place feel a little more like home, catering to a variety of needs without exaggerating or promising perfection.

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