Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care

    1510 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm caring clean engaging community

    I toured Crescent Landing and felt immediate peace of mind - the staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, and residents seemed happy and engaged. The facility is clean, bright, and well-maintained with beautiful gardens, daily walks, lots of activities and family events, thoughtful memory-care, and freshly made meals. Pet-friendly, organized, and home-like - I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.60·(97)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Family-like, home-style atmosphere
    • Strong memory-care expertise and programming
    • Engaging daily activities and outings
    • Well-maintained landscaped gardens and walking areas
    • Bright, spacious common areas with natural light
    • Single-floor, smaller-community design
    • Clean, recently remodeled interiors
    • Regular meals with snacks and varied menu options
    • Personalized care plans and socialization focus
    • On-call medical support and responsive nursing
    • COVID-era safety measures and visitation adaptations
    • Positive, involved leadership and directors
    • Comfortable private and semi-private rooms
    • Consistent housekeeping and room maintenance
    • Dog-friendly and visitor-friendly policies
    • Life-enrichment events (live music, brunches)
    • Proactive family updates and clinical communication
    • Secured outdoor courtyards and memory-care design
    • Reasonable local pricing and comparable value

    Cons

    • Variable staff responsiveness and conduct
    • Inconsistent communication and lack of reliable follow-up
    • Gaps in admission/onboarding and level-of-care assessment
    • Insufficient supervision during initial placement periods
    • Inconsistent activity engagement and staffing for programs
    • Sanitation and incontinence-care concerns in isolated cases
    • Variability in grounds maintenance and exterior upkeep
    • Fluctuating meal quality and dining consistency
    • Shift-change continuity problems and staff turnover
    • Pricing and billing transparency inconsistencies
    • Limited parking and some room layout limitations
    • Gaps in infection-control communication and acute-care coordination

    Summary of reviews

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care presents a mixed but concrete profile. Many families describe a warm, family-style environment with compassionate, attentive caregiving staff and strong memory-care programming. The facility's single-floor design, bright common areas, and well-kept gardens are repeatedly cited as strengths that support walking, engagement, and outdoor access. Several reviews emphasize a personalized approach to care, proactive nursing support, on-call medical coverage, and visible leadership that contributes to a reassuring impression for many residents and visiting families.

    Dining and daily life receive generally positive comments: consistent meal service with snacks, varied menus, and special events such as live-music brunches and outings are noted. Life-enrichment offerings — including weekly activities, games, and small-group socialization — create a home-like social environment for many residents. Housekeeping and interior maintenance are often mentioned positively, and recent remodeling or updating in parts of the campus has improved aesthetics and natural light in common spaces.

    Despite these strengths, a pattern of operational inconsistencies appears across reviews. Communication and follow-up are uneven: some families receive thorough, frequent updates and responsive staff, while others describe slow responses, poor follow-up calls, and difficulty obtaining information. Admissions and onboarding processes have been identified as an area of concern, with specific accounts implying gaps in initial assessment and supervision that can lead to care misalignment. Relatedly, some reviews raise supervision and safety concerns during the first days after move-in, suggesting the need for more robust handoffs and monitoring during transition periods.

    There is variability in staff conduct and continuity that families should consider. Comments reference staff turnover, shift-change continuity problems, and occasional lapses in activity staffing that leave residents under-stimulated at times. Grounds maintenance and exterior upkeep have been inconsistent under recent operational changes, and a few families noted a decline in responsiveness from business or administrative staff following ownership transitions. A minority of reviews describe sanitation or incontinence-care concerns in isolated instances and fluctuating meal quality; these are not universal but represent operational risks worth clarifying during a tour.

    For prospective residents and families, the facility offers clear advantages: experienced memory-care programming, a secure single-floor layout, abundant outdoor space, and many staff who create a warm, family atmosphere. At the same time, families should probe the facility’s current onboarding procedures, staffing stability, communication protocols, and grounds-maintenance practices during visits. Asking for specific examples of recent staffing ratios, supervision plans for new admissions, activity schedules, and written billing/pricing policies will help determine whether Ivy Terrace’s strengths align with a particular resident’s clinical and psychosocial needs.

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    Location

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    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care is located at 1510 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831.

    About Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care sits on two acres in Fullerton, CA, with rose gardens, wide paths, and sunny patios that wrap around a building specially built for people with Alzheimer's disease or other memory problems, so you'll find a home-like, easy-to-navigate environment with doors and paths that keep folks safe, and gardens where cats, dogs, and people walk together. The Evergreen at Ivy memory care program gives care to adults with memory loss, and the staff, trained in memory care and safety, help with grooming, dressing, medication, healthy reminders, and diabetes support, day and night, and they can also help people with physical needs. Ivy Terrace has a secured wing and technology like wander-alert bracelets for residents who might walk off, and the nurses on site, along with a medical director who's a nurse practitioner, keep an eye on everybody's health. Trained teams work round-the-clock, offering help for things like incontinence that folks manage themselves, standby transfers, and care for people with tough or confusing behaviors, and they accept residents with major behavior issues or who have physically aggressive actions, too. There are private studios and semi-private rooms, with prices published up front, and people can bring small pets, with staff around to help if needed.

    Meals come any time of day, including vegetarian and low salt options, and residents can eat in restaurants, get room service, or use a private dining room for family-there's always snacks, too. The grounds have winding secured gardens, walking paths, outdoor dining areas, and inside you'll find game rooms, a library, and technology like a call system so residents can always reach help. The full-time activity director plans things like music, gardening, karaoke, Tai Chi, cooking, art, cultural events, trips out, and plenty of clubs so folks stay busy and minds stay active. Therapy services cover physical and occupational needs, and visiting specialists include podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and nurses. The community follows state safety rules-there's a gated entrance, controlled access, no smoking in or out, and regular checks for falls or safety worries.

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care started in 1993 and is part of Ivy Living Communities, where people can move from independent to assisted living, memory care, or even hospice, without leaving the network. You'll find respite stays, hospice care, wheelchair-accessible showers, transportation to appointments, and support groups, along with personal care like bathing and feeding, housework, laundry, and pet care. Special diets, daily spiritual services, and a Spark Program with Montessori-inspired events are all available. Ivy Terrace works to keep things simple, safe, and friendly, with individualized care plans for every resident, all managed by professionals. Staff help families through health changes, and the secure memory care setting focuses on comfort, peace of mind, dignity, and well-being for everyone who lives there.

    About Oakmont Senior Living

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care is managed by Oakmont Senior Living.

    Founded in 2001 by Bill Gallaher, Oakmont Senior Living has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in luxury senior living, headquartered in Windsor, California. The family-owned and operated company has grown to serve over 8,000 seniors across 80 luxury communities throughout California, Nevada, and Hawaii, generating annual revenue of $750 million. Oakmont Management Group, established in 2012 as the sole operator of these luxury communities, works in partnership with the Gallaher Family development company, which has been building seniors housing since the 1990s. The company has achieved remarkable growth, adding 1,811 units to its portfolio between 2024 and 2025, ranking No. 12 on the ASHA 50 list of largest senior living operators.

    Oakmont provides comprehensive care services including assisted living, memory care, and retirement living, with a company-wide focus on individualized attention and luxury amenities. Their premier communities feature wellness centers, assistance with personal care, medication management, award-winning culinary programs, movie theaters, and pet therapy. The company has pioneered innovative programs such as virtual reality therapy using the Rendever platform, allowing seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia to relive past experiences and participate in new adventures. Their signature Traditions memory care neighborhoods provide individualized 24-hour care by providers trained in dementia education, offering daily reminiscence activities designed to help older adults recall positive memories.

    Oakmont's mission centers on delivering meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture anchored in five core values: authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. The company maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and high standards of service, with a philosophy of creating communities where residents can continue living even as their needs change. Their approach emphasizes creating safe, nurturing environments where both residents and team members can be the most authentic versions of themselves, fostering a culture that treats residents like family while maintaining luxury standards.

    Oakmont's industry leadership has been recognized through numerous achievements, including ranking among the nation's largest operators and maintaining a 97 percent occupancy rate across their portfolio. The company was a 2022 Yass Prize finalist for innovation in education, and their SVP of Human Resources was inducted into McKnight's 2023 Hall of Honor for excellence in talent development. Recent strategic partnerships include an expanded relationship with Welltower and the launch of the Ivy Living brand, alongside major real estate transactions involving Healthpeak's $1.3 billion acquisition of 24 Oakmont communities. These partnerships and recognitions underscore Oakmont's position as an industry innovator committed to setting new standards in luxury senior living while maintaining their foundational values of personalized care and exceptional service.

    People often ask...

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,000 per month.

    Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 36 photos of Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1510 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831.

    No, Ivy Terrace Fullerton Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number306006017
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity72 residents
    LicenseeWELLTOWER TENANT GROUP LLC;OAKMONT MGMT GROUP LLC
    EffectiveJune 14th, 2023
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    Inspection Reports

    16

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    04 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; observed operations complied with applicable regulations during the visit.
    04 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. Determined compliance with Title 22 Division 6 regulations.
    29 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that timely medical attention was not sought, resulting in fractures; the evidence did not prove or refute the claim.
    12 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated allegations that medications were not administered as prescribed and that a resident did not receive meals; findings showed the medication timing unfounded and the meal provision unfounded. Investigated a wandering/elopement incident and alleged falsification of incident reports; those findings were unsubstantiated.
    11 Sept 2025Inspection
    Observed residents were well and the environment clean and organized. Found adequate food supplies and medications/sharps/toxins were stored properly; further investigation is required.
    21 Jul 2025Inspection
    Found hot water temperatures reached 138°F and 135°F, above the 125°F limit.
    • Type A87303(e)(3)
    18 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified an incident where a resident was found with wrists bound by a strap, and a staff member confessed to restraining the resident to prevent eating feces; the staff member was suspended. The resident appeared well and no health or safety concerns were observed.
    26 Jul 2024Inspection
    Observed multiple regulatory deficiencies, including non-ambulatory resident capacity exceeding the fire clearance, a staff member who had not been background cleared, a missing evacuation chair, and overdue licensing fees.
    • Type ACCR87204(b)
    • Type AHSC1569.17(c)(1)(A)
    • Type BHSC1569.618(b)
    • Type BHSC1569.695(f)(1)
    • Type BCCR87156(a)
    01 Mar 2023Inspection
    Observed readiness for licensure with proper safety systems, dining and resident living spaces, and support services; one component was waived during the visit.
    07 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging visitors' rights interference and failure to safeguard residents' personal property; both allegations were unfounded.
    06 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed staff wearing PPE with 22 residents present; no health and safety issues were noted and no deficiencies cited.
    15 Oct 2021Inspection
    Observed staff and residents on site with no health or safety issues identified.
    23 Apr 2021Inspection
    Observed a resident fell from bed and sustained a head injury; after hospitalization and return, no health or safety issues were found.
    06 May 2020Inspection
    Found incidents of call light misuse and staff injury were investigated and addressed by the facility.
    26 Feb 2020Inspection
    Confirmed during the visit that the individual in question was not hired or present at the facility.
    21 Oct 2019Complaint
    Confirmed lack of evidence for two allegations: lack of supervision leading to resident's fall and rough handling of resident by staff.

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