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    $5,440 – 7,072/month
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Nightmare roommate, theft, rude staff

    I had a nightmare experience. My roommate situation was terrible, personal items were stolen and never returned, and staff were rude, uncooperative, and had awful phone etiquette and response times. Communication/language barriers, non-existent bedside manners, horrible food, dirty facilities (residents in soiled clothes), and a health scare got almost no attention. Management was unprofessional - I moved my loved one out. Not worth the rent.

    Pricing

    $5,440+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,528+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,072+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • 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
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    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

    2.64 · 22 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.4
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Some friendly / nice staff reported
    • Larger private single rooms available
    • Private rooms with balcony for singles
    • Some reviewers called it a good place to live
    • Some reviewers called it a good place to work

    Cons

    • Uncooperative and rude staff
    • Failure or refusal to return residents' belongings
    • Allegations of theft
    • Extremely long staff response times
    • Poor bedside manners and inadequate resident assistance
    • Unprofessional management and staff
    • Dirty facility and soiled clothing on residents
    • Poor maintenance (overgrown lawn, needs updating, poor decor)
    • Small rooms that are overpriced
    • Limited funding for activities and few activities
    • Reports of accepting fake/forged documents (security/administrative concern)
    • Safety concerns about hiding or misplacing loved ones
    • Language and communication barriers with staff
    • Horrible food and dining complaints
    • Health/sanitation concern reported (diarrhea)
    • Bad roommate situations
    • Poor phone etiquette and communication practices
    • Overall poor value for rent

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these reviews is predominantly negative, with recurring and serious concerns about care quality, staff professionalism, safety, cleanliness, and value. While a few comments note positive aspects — such as some friendly staff, larger private single rooms (some with balconies), and a small number of reviewers describing the facility as a good place to live or work — these are outweighed by repeated reports of systemic problems. Multiple reviewers described experiences as a "nightmare," used words like "appalling" and "horrible," and explicitly reported moving loved ones out due to problems.

    Care quality and resident assistance are frequent complaint areas. Reviewers report extremely long response times from staff, non-existent bedside manners, and overall inadequate assistance with resident needs. Bathing and grooming frequency was mentioned (three times a week), which some reviewers implied was insufficient or indicative of minimal personal care. There are also very serious allegations involving residents' belongings: multiple reports say staff were unwilling to help retrieve or return items, with one or more reviewers explicitly alleging theft. These issues raise significant concerns about resident safety, dignity, and basic operational oversight.

    Staff and management receive strong criticism for unprofessional behavior. Many reviews describe rude, uncooperative staff and poor phone etiquette. Communication difficulties and language barriers were cited as barriers to effective care and family communication. At the same time, a small number of reviewers said it was a good place to work and noted some staff were nice — this suggests variability in staff performance or inconsistency between shifts or departments rather than an entirely uniformly poor staff profile. Nevertheless, repeated descriptions of unprofessional management and staff point to leadership and training gaps.

    Facility condition and environment are additional consistent problems. Multiple reviewers report a dirty facility, residents seen in soiled clothing, and poor maintenance such as overgrown lawns. Several comments call out outdated decor and the need for general updating. While some singles reportedly have larger private rooms and balconies, other reviewers described small rooms that are overpriced and judged the facility as poor value for rent. Roommate problems were also raised, indicating possible issues with roommate matching or turnover.

    Dining and health issues are also flagged. Several reviewers called the food "horrible" and at least one reported a health concern (diarrhea) that could be a sanitation or food-safety issue. When combined with reports of dirty conditions and poor hygiene, these comments amplify concerns about infection control and overall resident health oversight.

    Operational and safety concerns extend to administrative practices. Reviewers allege that the facility accepted fake or forged documents, and some expressed worries about the facility hiding or mishandling residents or their records. These are serious claims that, if accurate, suggest lapses in intake, verification, record-keeping, and regulatory compliance. Limited activities funding and a lack of meaningful programming were also mentioned, suggesting residents may not be receiving robust social or engagement services.

    In summary, the dominant themes are poor care responsiveness, unprofessional staff and management behavior, cleanliness and maintenance failures, food and health concerns, and troubling allegations around belongings, theft, and administrative irregularities. There are isolated positives (some friendly staff members, larger private rooms for singles), but they do not counterbalance the volume and severity of negative reports. Prospective residents and families should approach with caution: visit in person, inspect cleanliness and room condition, meet multiple staff (including management), ask for documentation of staff training and incident handling, verify policies on belongings and theft, confirm activity programming and dining menus, and check licensing/inspection records before making decisions.

    Location

    Map showing location of Westminster Villa

    About Westminster Villa

    Westminster Villa sits in Garden Grove, California, and offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living for seniors who want different levels of care or support, and folks will find here all sorts of planned day trips, community events, and daily activities-some run by residents themselves, so there's always something going on and folks can stay as busy or as quiet as they'd like. The facility supports people with special diets, diabetic care, and medication management, and staff help with bathing, dressing, transferring, and grooming about three times a week, so even if someone needs extra help, they're covered.

    The community keeps nurses on site for 12 to 16 hours a day with a call system and supervision available 24 hours, so families can feel secure knowing staff are around when needed. Residents get to choose from a range of studio or semi-private rooms, some rooms even come with kitchenettes, balconies, outdoor views, or private bathrooms, and all are air-conditioned and furnished. There's a dining room with restaurant-style meals, and the chef prepares nutritious food to meet each person's needs, making sure everyone's dietary needs are met.

    Folks can enjoy the fitness room, a library, indoor common spaces, a gaming room, and computer center with internet, plus there's cable or satellite TV in the rooms. Outdoor areas include a garden for relaxing or socializing, and walking paths for some fresh air. Dogs and cats are allowed as pets, so folks don't have to leave their animal friends behind. If residents need help getting to doctor's appointments or anywhere else, transportation gets arranged by the community.

    Housekeeping takes care of the common areas, and there's a beauty salon and wellness spa on site for a bit of pampering, and the activities here cover movie nights, music programs, games, and more. The staff at Westminster Villa are known for being kind and helpful, and many residents mention feeling welcome and supported. The licensed facility holds up to 200 people and is recognized in the senior community for its programs and activities that keep everyone engaged mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. Care management includes important details like help with bills, claims, medical appointments, and advocacy inside and outside the community when needed, supporting each resident every step of the way. Westminster Villa is licensed by the state of California, and stays current and verified, which gives families peace of mind.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    56

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    9

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    18 Jan 2024
    Identified that many units at the site lacked hot water for sinks and showers, with 12 of 18 rooms observed without hot water. Found evidence supporting the allegation that staff did not ensure hot water was available to residents, as several residents could not shower and some were offered hot water in vacant units, which many declined.
    • § 9099
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    08 Aug 2025
    Investigated a self-reported resident death and found no deficiencies; observed proper safety measures with secured medications, locked knives, inaccessible chemicals, and adequate food and utilities.
    • § 9058
    19 Sept 2023
    Identified insufficient evidence to prove the specific allegations that a resident fell and was injured from a broken shower chair, the bathroom was in disrepair, medications were discarded, personal items were not safeguarded, retaliation occurred for family updates, toileting needs were not met, and calls for help were not answered promptly.
    06 Jun 2024
    Found that the allegation that a resident's property was not safeguarded was unfounded. No deficiencies were cited.
    17 Nov 2020
    Found that a resident's Baclofen was ordered as needed and administered as requested, with no missed AM or PM doses documented, so the three-day lapse allegation was unfounded.
    02 Mar 2023
    Identified that the allegation that staff allowed a resident to leave unsupervised was unfounded. Evidence showed the resident could leave unassisted and did so daily, returning in the afternoon without disorientation.
    02 May 2022
    Identified an inoperable second elevator and a restroom lacking an emergency pull cord.
    • §
    20 Jul 2022
    Found no deficiencies; only one advisory and a technical violation were issued.
    02 Jul 2021
    Found the location clean and well‑stocked, with daily temperature checks, visitor screening, required postings, and COVID precautions in place, plus ample PPE and emergency supplies. Observed residents expressing satisfaction with their care.
    26 Jul 2023
    Identified that a resident left unannounced on 7/24/2023 and did not return by 10 p.m., with authorities notified as a missing person. Found the resident later returned to the lobby and stated they stayed with a friend and did not inform staff; no deficiencies were noted.
    02 Jul 2021
    Investigated a $1,400 theft allegation in a resident’s room. The resident stated the money was kept in a towel inside a pillowcase and that no one else was aware of it, while staff denied the theft; the resident was interviewed with the help of an Ombudsman due to language barriers.
    04 Apr 2022
    Found the allegation that residents were harassed while in care unfounded; five staff and five residents denied witnessing harassment, and all residents described staff as respectful and kind.
    02 Jul 2021
    Found that the allegation that staff did not allow a resident back after hospital discharge was unfounded; the resident had already returned by the prior Monday.
    28 Jan 2022
    Identified that the allegations that staff did not adequately communicate with residents, mismanaged medications, did not arrange for wheelchair use, and did not allow the resident to return were unfounded.
    25 Mar 2022
    Investigated during an unannounced visit a missing resident incident from 03/21/2022, finding the resident was not in the home at about 6:15 am, with police contacted and a missing person report filed; the resident returned on 03/24/2022 and was sent out for a psych evaluation. Reviewed physician notes indicating the resident was ambulatory and able to leave unassisted, and noted the licensee had cancelled a surety bond, paid the amount, and would forward documents by 04/01/2022.
    10 Jul 2025
    Found that during an unannounced visit, residents were engaging in activities, medications were secured, and safety systems and daily care appeared in good order; no deficiencies cited. Noted that MARs and ten resident files plus six staff files were reviewed with no issues identified.
    • § 9058
    14 Apr 2022
    Found the allegations that staff gave a resident discontinued medication and refused to order medication unfounded, after records showed updated orders were faxed following hospitalization and the resident had not returned since early November 2021.
    02 Jul 2021
    Identified an allegation that an incident report was not submitted for a resident's MRSA diagnosis and hospitalization, and that notification about the resident's health condition was not provided promptly. Deficiencies were cited.
    • §
    17 Dec 2021
    Found that a resident left the premises on 11/03/2021, prompting a missing person alert. Medical records dated 08/25/2021 indicate the resident is ambulatory and able to leave unassisted, and the resident was observed relaxing in their bedroom during a tour.
    26 Sept 2023
    Investigated the allegation of an unexplained injury to a resident while in care; a fall on 02/24/2022 led to hospital observation and diagnoses of a trace subdural hemorrhage and a left humerus fracture, after which the resident resided at another center. Conflicting information from staff and records, including an earlier 02/23/2022 fall with no injury and documentation of observations every two hours, prevented corroboration of the allegation.
    10 May 2021
    Found the allegation of lack of supervision resulting in a fall unfounded; records show the resident was allowed to leave unattended and routinely went out for walks or to the store, and the fall likely occurred when returning from a store visit.
    08 Sept 2022
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not feed the resident and that staff were not following physician orders; found the resident preferred to eat in their room and mostly received tray meals, with staff providing tray service and no physician order in place for in-room dining, though the resident had requested an order which had not yet been received. Due to conflicting information, unable to corroborate the allegations.
    14 Jul 2023
    Determined that the sexual abuse allegation could not be supported by evidence; interviews and records did not corroborate, and no injections or contaminated needles were found. The resident’s statements appeared delusional, with no witnesses to confirm the events.
    06 Nov 2024
    Found most safety and care measures were in place, including secure medication, clean rooms, functioning detectors, and adequate food and supplies. Identified two deficiencies related to hands-on staff training documentation and the content of on-the-job training.
    • § 87411(c)(6)
    • § 1569.625(b)(1)
    26 Jan 2024
    Confirmed hot water present in six units that had been without it during the earlier visit; prior issue cleared.
    09 May 2023
    Investigated the claim that staff administered unprescribed medications to residents. Found insufficient evidence to confirm or deny that the claim occurred.
    28 Jan 2022
    Found that medication was administered as scheduled and the allegation that a resident was not treated with dignity or respect was unfounded.
    17 Nov 2020
    Found that the allegation that staff restricted residents from leaving was unfounded; ten residents, four staff, and an Ombudsman stated residents could leave without restrictions.
    01 Feb 2021
    Identified six residents positive for covid-19 and two in isolation at the site; reviewed eight resident files and conducted a site tour with public health staff. Noted that mass testing occurred on 01/28/2021 and initial Pfizer vaccinations were given on 01/24/2021, with the second dose scheduled for 02/14/2021.
    12 May 2021
    Investigated an allegation of consensual intercourse between a staff member and a resident; interviews and video review were conducted, and the resident appeared clean, well cared for, and verbalized feeling safe, with the investigation ongoing.
    06 Jun 2024
    Determined that the allegation of failing to safeguard residents' personal belongings was unfounded after interviews and document reviews; residents' missing items were replaced, and one resident later found their item in their closet.
    26 Jan 2024
    Verified presence of hot water in units previously without, clearing citation issued for deficiency.
    18 Jan 2024
    Confirmed no hot water available for residents, resulting in a citation issued.
    • § 9099
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    26 Sept 2023
    Investigated unexplained injury to resident, unable to prove it occurred at the time reported.
    19 Sept 2023
    Reviewed allegations of resident injuries and facility neglect, ultimately finding insufficient evidence to support the claims.
    26 Jul 2023
    Confirmed resident left facility without permission but returned the following day. No deficiencies noted during visit.
    14 Jul 2023
    Investigated allegations of a resident being sexually abused and injected with a contaminated needle; found no evidence to support claims due to lack of corroboration and resident's diagnosed delusional condition.
    09 May 2023
    Interviews and documentation were reviewed to investigate allegations of unprescribed medication administration but the evidence did not definitively prove or disprove the claim.
    02 Mar 2023
    Investigated staff allegation about a resident leaving unsupervised and found it to be false.
    08 Sept 2022
    Confirmed that a resident is being fed at the facility and prefers to eat in their room. Found no evidence that staff are not following physician's orders for the resident.
    20 Jul 2022
    Confirmed no deficiencies or Civil Penalties during annual inspection. Advisory issued for technical violation.
    02 May 2022
    Identified deficiencies in room safety and elevator functionality.
    • §
    14 Apr 2022
    Confirmed allegations of giving a resident discontinued medication were false, as the facility provided proof of proper medication orders and administration.
    04 Apr 2022
    Determined that allegations of resident harassment at the facility were unfounded, with staff and residents denying any such occurrences.
    25 Mar 2022
    Confirmed incident of resident leaving the facility unassisted. Reviewed physician's report indicating resident's ability to leave unassisted. Licensee provided proof of payment for cancelled surety bond.
    28 Jan 2022
    Unfounded allegations regarding medication administration and resident treatment were investigated during the inspection.
    17 Dec 2021
    Confirmed incident where a resident left the facility unassisted and was reported missing to the police.
    02 Jul 2021
    Confirmed that the allegation of not allowing a resident back in the facility after being discharged from the hospital was deemed unfounded.
    12 May 2021
    Confirmed consensual intercourse allegation between a resident and a staff member following an unannounced visit by the Licensing Program Analyst.
    10 May 2021
    Confirmed lack of supervision did not lead to resident's fall, which was deemed unfounded as resident was allowed to leave unattended as common practice.
    01 Feb 2021
    Confirmed the follow-up visit to the facility found residents in isolation, with positive cases both in and outside the facility. Suggestions were made for enhancing Covid-19 prevention measures.
    17 Nov 2020
    Confirmed residents were not being restricted from leaving the facility.
    28 Apr 2020
    Investigated the allegation that staff withheld Personal & Incidental money from a resident; determined to be unfounded due to a mix-up with no issues concerning fund management by an external SSA management company.
    09 Dec 2019
    Reviewed the complaint of medication mismanagement and unauthorized removal of personal belongings, resulting in medications being removed and the complaint of unauthorized removal being unsubstantiated.
    25 Oct 2019
    Determined that the allegation of failing to maintain a comfortable room temperature was false, as evidence showed room temperatures stayed between 74 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
    10 Oct 2019
    Visited facility in response to a report concerning a new resident. Verified proper care being provided, no deficiencies cited.

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