I'm very pleased with the warm, welcoming staff and hands-on, caring caregivers - my mom is clean, well-groomed and genuinely happy. The community is clean, safe and active with regular outings, music, Bible study and other activities, plus good meals (they even have Korean options). Staff are responsive and accommodating, and we felt it was excellent value and a comfortable place to leave a loved one. I 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
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
Reviews
3.39·(31)
Overall rating
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Care
3.3
Staff
3.5
Meals
4.2
Amenities
4.0
Value
3.8
Pros
Compassionate and friendly caregiving staff
Engaging activity program (music, outings, bible study)
Varied and generally well-regarded meal service
Culturally specific meal options and language support
Clean, well-maintained common areas and updated lobby
Affordable pricing and perceived good value
Regular scheduled outings and on-site transportation
Ownership-transparency problems and abrupt policy changes
Variable safety and care protocols for memory-impaired residents
Limited transportation capacity and scheduling constraints
Confusing facility layout for visitors and residents
Summary of reviews
Grace Retirement Village elicits a mixed but clear pattern: many families praise the frontline caregiving, social programming, and value-for-cost, while others express significant operational and management concerns. Positively, reviewers frequently describe warm, helpful caregivers, a lively activities calendar (including music groups, bible study, outings and social events), generally well-liked meals with some culturally specific options, and clean, updated common spaces. Several families felt that the community supported social engagement and eased caregiver burden; multiple reviewers described comfortable rooms and an atmosphere in which residents made friends and participated in daily life.
Care quality appears inconsistent across shifts and resident needs. Numerous accounts highlight attentive, skilled med-techs and hands-on caregivers who respond quickly in routine situations. At the same time, there are recurring descriptions of chronic understaffing, frequent staff turnover, and variable training that correlate with delays in attending to higher-acuity needs, inconsistent bathing/grooming schedules, and lapses in dietary or medication follow-through. A small number of serious allegations related to end-of-life coordination and staff conduct have been raised; these stand apart from the broader praise but are notable for prospective families evaluating clinical oversight and hospice coordination.
Dining and activities are generally strengths: the menu is described as good and varied, with some cultural accommodations and opportunities for social meals. The activity program is a clear positive for many residents, offering regular outings, singing groups, crafts and religious programming. However, capacity limits — for example, bus size and scheduling — can restrict participation for some residents.
Facility condition and environment receive largely favorable comments about cleanliness, an updated lobby, pleasant exterior, and well-maintained common areas. That said, statements about inconsistent sanitation practices and incontinence-care issues indicate variability between units or shifts. The building layout is occasionally described as confusing or maze-like, which may affect visitors and residents with mobility or orientation challenges.
Management and administration are the most frequently cited areas of concern. Reviewers describe ownership changes, renaming, rent-policy changes, and perceived lack of transparency around contracts and leadership transitions. Families report difficulties reaching management, repeated or delayed paperwork, and billing practices that caused distress during bereavement. Communication tone and responsiveness from leadership are inconsistent: while some administrators are described as gracious and helpful, others are described as inaccessible or lacking experience in senior care.
Overall pattern: the community demonstrates clear strengths in daily social life, meal service, and many frontline caregiver interactions, but operational challenges — especially inconsistent staffing, administrative processes, ownership transparency, and uneven clinical/dementia-care practices — warrant careful inquiry. Recommended actions for prospective residents and families include observing staffing levels at different shift times, asking for written policies on dietary/medication/hospice coordination and incontinence care, reviewing any contract changes in writing, and requesting a tour of memory-care areas and transportation logistics prior to commitment.
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Location
Grace Retirement Village is located at 1100 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, California, 90631.
About Grace Retirement Village
Grace Retirement Village La Habra Villa sits between Los Angeles and Orange County, offering a calm, landscaped environment where seniors can live with help when they need it, and you'll find that they've got a license as a Residential Care Elderly facility for up to 340 residents, covering independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia, even skilled nursing and hospice care in a setting that's all about community and staying active as the years go on. Residents get semi-private or private rooms, sometimes with kitchenettes, and you can keep a cat or a dog if you want, because they're a pet-friendly place with some outdoor areas just for pets. You'll see plenty of familiar comforts like shaded walking paths, enclosed courtyards, indoor and outdoor sitting spots, plus special rooms for crafts, music, movies, and worship, along with a beauty salon and a wellness area for relaxing.
The staff has over 25 years of experience, providing help all day and night with things like bathing, dressing, medication, or reminders to get to meals and activities. Nurses are on the floor for 12 to 16 hours and there's always awake staff on duty, so someone's always ready if residents need something or there's an emergency, and there are safety features all around-medical alert systems, alarms, walk-in tubs, and lifts for those who can't walk or transfer by themselves. They focus on aging in place, which means residents generally can stay in the same community even when they need more care, whether that's help with diabetes, incontinence, managing medications, or behavioral changes linked to dementia or wandering-there's a dedicated memory care building with special safety equipment like alarm bracelets to prevent getting lost.
Dining's a big part of life here, with restaurant-style service, menus approved by dietitians, and meals served in spacious dining rooms, so if someone's diabetic, vegan, gluten-free, or needs low-sodium food, they can get what fits their needs, and there are always snacks, too. Activities run every day, from art and movie nights to fitness, music, outings in the community, devotional services, and tech help if residents or their families need to set up cell phones or hearing aids, and there's also transportation with parking available or rides for appointments at a cost. You'll find rules in place, no smoking anywhere inside, for safety and health, and the place is fully wheelchair accessible, set up for people who can't get around easily.
Residents needing short-term respite care get support so their families can take a break, and there are home care companions who provide non-medical support if needed. The community's been recognized for good quality care, and the staff's known for being friendly and helpful, working to keep everyone comfortable and engaged with life. There's a minimum age to live there, regular religious services, and a special section for those with bigger behavioral needs, since the property can take care of people with wandering or challenging symptoms. Grace Retirement Village only takes certain payments and isn't set up for Medicare unless certified, so it's important to check coverage before moving in. All around, the focus stays on supporting each person's independence, safety, and peace of mind, while offering the steady help and social life that keeps seniors connected and cared for in the long run.
People often ask...
Grace Retirement Village offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,684 per month.
Grace Retirement Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 11 photos of Grace Retirement Village on Mirador.
Yes, Grace Retirement Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1100 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, California 90631.
No, Grace Retirement Village 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.
Found peeling, lifting, and shredding flooring on two floor areas, posing potential safety hazards. Civil penalties were assessed for the deficiency.
Type BCCR 87303(a)Maintenance and Operation
03 Apr 2026Complaint
03 Apr 2026Complaint
Investigated allegations that residents received IV infusions without proper doctor orders and with unlabeled or cross‑resident IV bags; reviewed orders, MARs, and IV bags to assess compliance.
Type B87465(e)
12 Feb 2026Inspection
12 Feb 2026Inspection
Identified several licensing deficiencies, including one faucet delivering hot water above the allowed limit and outdated or missing records for staff health screenings, training, medical assessments, and resident appraisals. These issues indicated potential safety and compliance concerns across personnel, care records, and resident rights.
Type ACCR87303(e)(2)
Type BCCR87411(f)
Type BCCR87411(c)(1)
Type BCCR87411(c)(1)
Type BHSC1569.625(b)(1)
Type BHSC1569.625(b)(2)
Type BCCR87458(c)(7)
Type BCCR87463(a)
Type BCCR87507(c)
Type BHSC1569.69(a)(1)
Type BHSC1569.626(a)(1)
Type BHSC1569.626(a)(2)
19 Nov 2025Inspection
19 Nov 2025Inspection
Identified inadequate care and supervision after a resident eloped twice, with one incident not reported promptly, leading to police interaction and hospitalization.
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type B87211(a)(1)(D)
14 Nov 2025Complaint
14 Nov 2025Complaint
Identified failures to document hospice medications, dispose of expired medications, and document wound care for residents.
Type B87633(k)
Type B87465(i)
Type B87631(a)(3)(B)
22 Oct 2025Inspection
22 Oct 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies cited after reviewing resident and staff records during an unannounced case management review.
11 Sept 2025Complaint
11 Sept 2025Complaint
Identified mold in the kitchen ventilation pipes with condensation dripping onto food prep areas and additional mold behind a chest freezer and near vents in other areas; investigation noted it was not promptly addressed.
Type B87303(a)
15 Jul 2025Inspection
15 Jul 2025Inspection
Identified liability insurance not meeting the required limits. A previously cited delayed egress issue on the third floor was cleared.
Type A87208(a)
Type A1569.605
11 Jun 2025Inspection
11 Jun 2025Inspection
Identified an unapproved memory care area on the third floor with delayed egress and inadequate liability insurance, creating potential safety and rights risks for residents. There was no prior notification or approval provided to licensing authorities for the change.
Type A87208(a)
Type A1569.605
04 Jun 2025Complaint
04 Jun 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff lacked care and supervision resulting in an unstageable pressure injury.
Type A87465(a)(1)
04 Jun 2025Inspection
04 Jun 2025Inspection
Identified failure to report a resident's femur fracture to the licensing agency within seven days.
Type B87211(a)(1)(B)
23 Apr 2025Inspection
23 Apr 2025Inspection
Identified that a resident eloped due to lack of care and supervision, resulting in a death; a civil penalty was issued.
Type A87464(f)(1)
23 Apr 2025Inspection
23 Apr 2025Inspection
Identified that supervision failures led to a resident wandering away and sustaining serious injuries; a civil penalty for serious bodily injury was assessed.
Type A87464(f)(1)
22 Apr 2025Complaint
22 Apr 2025Complaint
Identified that resident files were missing required information after reviewing records and interviewing staff.
Type A87506(a)(b)
Type B1569.80(a)
22 Apr 2025Complaint
22 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated three allegations: memory care residents not showered, a resident infection due to neglect, and staff not assisting with feeding. Found there was not enough evidence to prove or disprove these allegations.
22 Apr 2025Complaint
22 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging staff did not seek timely medical attention for a resident after a fall. Records showed the resident was sent to the hospital upon a visitor's request.
15 Apr 2025Complaint
15 Apr 2025Complaint
Identified that a resident developed a stage 3 pressure injury while in care due to neglect.
Type A87615(a)(1)
15 Apr 2025Inspection
15 Apr 2025Inspection
Observed no health and safety issues and no deficiencies cited.
15 Apr 2025Complaint
15 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff did not obtain timely medical treatment after a resident sustained an unwitnessed fall. The resident was later hospitalized with a pelvic fracture.
14 Apr 2025Complaint
14 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a staff member did not treat residents with dignity and respect. The allegation was unfounded.
14 Apr 2025Complaint
14 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated allegation that a staff member handled residents in a rough manner. Most interviewees denied it, and the department could not determine if it occurred as reported.
26 Mar 2025Complaint
26 Mar 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint about a resident fall, medication administration, oxygen use, and reporting; found concerns with timely medical assessments, administration of meds, unprescribed oxygen, and notification of injuries.
Type A87465(a)(1)
Type A87465(a)(4)
Type A87465(a)(5)(A)
Type B87211(a)(1)
26 Mar 2025Inspection
26 Mar 2025Inspection
Identified that several staff worked without required background clearance, creating an immediate safety risk to residents. Also found that four staff lacked complete personnel records.
Type A87355(e)(1)
Type B87412(a)
19 Mar 2025Inspection
19 Mar 2025Inspection
Identified that four fire extinguishers were not inspected within the last year; civil penalties were assessed.
Type B87303(a)
06 Mar 2025Complaint
06 Mar 2025Complaint
Identified that staff began working without required California criminal background clearance.
Type A87355(e)(1)
25 Feb 2025Inspection
25 Feb 2025Inspection
Observed safety and compliance concerns, including a background-cleared staff member not associated with the facility, a resident allowed to store and administer medications despite medical guidance, and fire extinguishers not inspected since 2023.
Type B87355(e)(3)
Type B87465(a)(1)
Type B87303(a)
06 Nov 2024Inspection
06 Nov 2024Inspection
Identified that memory care residents were kept in only diapers and a shirt overnight, affecting their dignity.
Type A87468.1(a)(1)
06 Nov 2024Inspection
06 Nov 2024Inspection
Identified that a staff member worked for more than five days without California criminal background clearance.
Type A87355(e)(1)
06 Nov 2024Complaint
06 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint that the site was malodorous. Observed mild urine and feces odors in the memory care area and several resident rooms during visits.
Type B87303(a)
05 Nov 2024Inspection
05 Nov 2024Inspection
Observed black mold under the sinks in several private bathrooms, indicating sanitation and maintenance problems.
Type B87303(a)
24 Oct 2024Inspection
24 Oct 2024Inspection
Concluded that the previously cited delayed egress door issue was cleared; all three delayed egress doors in the memory care unit functioned properly and the two east outside gates are operational and alarmed. No deficiencies were observed.
Type A87202(a)
16 Oct 2024Inspection
16 Oct 2024Inspection
Identified a missing smoke detector in a resident room and a staff member not associated with the site; civil penalties were issued.
Type A87203
Type A87355(e)(2)
16 Oct 2024Complaint
16 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging residents were served expired food and that there was insufficient night staffing; also reviewed an allegation that residents were left in soiled diapers for extended periods.
Type A87415(a)(5)
Type A87555(b)(8)
02 Oct 2024Inspection
02 Oct 2024Inspection
Observed hazardous conditions in memory care, including cleaning supplies left accessible to residents, an unlocked laundry area, and a makeshift table with a broken glass cover in the secure courtyard.
Type A87705(f)(2)
Type A87303(a)
12 Sept 2024Inspection
12 Sept 2024Inspection
Identified failure to maintain an approved fire clearance.
Type A87202(a)
28 Aug 2024Inspection
28 Aug 2024Inspection
Observed concerns about compliance issues evidenced by recent citations and challenges in overseeing operations due to language and cultural barriers.
19 Aug 2024Inspection
19 Aug 2024Inspection
Observed that the fire clearance was not met because several delayed egress doors and exterior gates did not function as required, including a main door that failed to unlock with pressure and alarms that did not activate on several gates.
Type A87202(a)
15 May 2024Complaint
15 May 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff did not follow proper food handling techniques; information gathered was conflicting and a determination about the occurrence could not be made.
17 Apr 2024Inspection
17 Apr 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies included unverified medication technician training for two staff, absence of an administrator with an active certificate, and an outstanding licensing fee; a fire drill deficiency was cleared and civil penalties were assessed.
Type B1569.695(c)
Type B87156(a)
Type B87412(a)
Type B1569.69(a)(1)
Type B87405(a)
27 Mar 2024Inspection
27 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified a missing physician's report for a resident admitted in January 2024, no quarterly emergency disaster drills conducted, and licensing fees unpaid.
Type B87458(a)
Type B1569.695(c)
Type B87156(a)
20 Dec 2023Inspection
20 Dec 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to a resident eloping and inadequate on-site coverage when the administrator was not present, and records being inaccessible to staff during emergencies. Also noted that private interviews with staff were not ensured and emergency records were not readily available.
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type B87405(a)
Type B87755(b)
Type B87469(c)(1)
20 Dec 2023Complaint
20 Dec 2023Complaint
Investigated a resident injury that occurred while in care, leading to hospitalization and showing burns and skin tears; origin remained unclear.
Type A87464(f)(1)
07 Dec 2023Inspection
07 Dec 2023Inspection
Found that several cited deficiencies were cleared on follow-up, and related regulatory requirements were met.
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type A87411(a)
Type A87456(a)
Type A87405(h)(1)
Type A87207
Type A87506(a)
09 Nov 2023Complaint
09 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a resident went AWOL due to lack of care and supervision. Found that the resident eloped and subsequently died after leaving the premises due to inadequate supervision.
Type A87464(f)(1)
09 Nov 2023Inspection
09 Nov 2023Inspection
Identified failures to evaluate a resident's suitability before admission, resulting in incomplete resident records and false statements to licensing staff after an elopement.
Type A87456(a)
Type A87405(h)(1)
Type A87207
Type B87506(a)
09 Nov 2023Inspection
09 Nov 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies during an unannounced case management visit and an amended report dated 9/11/23 was served.
02 Nov 2023Inspection
02 Nov 2023Inspection
Identified that physician reports for six residents contained falsified signatures and the physician stated they did not evaluate the residents. Medical assessments for those residents were not on file, creating an immediate health and safety risk.
Type A87207
Type A87458(a)
02 Nov 2023Complaint
02 Nov 2023Complaint
Identified that a resident eloped due to inadequate supervision and falsified medical documentation, resulting in injuries. The investigation noted inconsistent room checks and the absence of an alarm on a door.
Type A87464(f)(1)
15 Sept 2023Inspection
15 Sept 2023Inspection
Found that the licensee failed to provide a liability insurance policy meeting required coverage and that the outdoor gate latch was not functioning, leading to civil penalties.
Type B1569.605
Type B87303(a)
Type B87705(h)
11 Sept 2023Complaint
11 Sept 2023Complaint
Identified inadequate security systems at the residence that allowed residents to leave unassisted, based on multiple elopements and quick responses to delayed egress alarms.
Type B87464(f)(1)
11 Sept 2023Inspection
11 Sept 2023Inspection
Identified a deficiency related to insufficient staffing to meet resident needs.
Type A87411(a)
11 Sept 2023Inspection
11 Sept 2023Inspection
Observed an unannounced visit to address a complaint, including an entry meeting and an exit interview.
05 Sept 2023Inspection
05 Sept 2023Inspection
Identified safety and sanitation concerns due to broken glass on the ground outside the memory care area, feces smeared on a wall, and an unsecured gate leading to back lots.
Type A87303(a)
Type A87705(h)
31 Aug 2023Complaint
31 Aug 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint that liability insurance was not maintained; could not verify authenticity of the liability insurance certificate.
Type B1569.605
22 Aug 2023Inspection
22 Aug 2023Inspection
Identified missing physician reports for several residents and that six residents' cellphones were taken and stored in a staff office, raising health, safety, and privacy concerns.
Type A87458(a)
Type B87468.2(a)(1)
02 Aug 2023Inspection
02 Aug 2023Inspection
Identified a deficiency because confidential information about residents was not provided to the requestor.
Type B87506(c)(1)
02 Aug 2023Complaint
02 Aug 2023Complaint
Found no evidence to support the allegations that medications were not administered as prescribed and that resident phone access was restricted.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Found staffing levels were insufficient and residents and staff indicated more staff would improve care.
Type B87411(a)
25 Jul 2023Complaint
25 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint that records were not released to the resident's responsible party. The investigation found that the requested documents had not been provided.
Type B87506(c)(1)(c)
03 Jul 2023Inspection
03 Jul 2023Inspection
Identified that original resident records were not retained for a minimum of three years after termination of service. Staff were unable to locate the requested records during a follow-up inquiry.
Type B87506(e)
03 Jul 2023Complaint
03 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint with four allegations: unauthorized change of a resident's mailing address, not notifying a responsible party about a change in condition, not meeting the resident's needs, and not following a doctor's orders.
30 Jun 2023Complaint
30 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not allow a resident to have visitors; information conflicted and the allegation was unsubstantiated.
30 Jun 2023Inspection
30 Jun 2023Inspection
Observed an unannounced visit to discuss amended findings for two complaints and to deliver amended reports. An exit interview was conducted.
16 Jun 2023Complaint
16 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a resident elopement. Found that a resident left the premises and that floor in the memory care area presented a fall hazard.
Type A1569.312
Type B87303(a)
07 Jun 2023Inspection
07 Jun 2023Inspection
Investigated a complaint alleging issues and found no deficiencies cited.
12 Apr 2023Inspection
12 Apr 2023Inspection
Identified that half bed rails were in use without a physician's order at the time of a January 18, 2023 fall, and that an incident report was submitted late.
Type B87608(a)(3)
Type B87211(a)(1)(B)
12 Apr 2023Complaint
12 Apr 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff did not respond to a resident's call for help in a timely manner; the time between the fall and assistance could not be precisely determined.
27 Mar 2023Complaint
27 Mar 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint that resident records were not released to the legal representative. The investigation found that documents were not provided after a formal request.
Type B87506(c)(1)(c)
26 Oct 2022Inspection
26 Oct 2022Inspection
Conducted an unannounced visit to interview residents and review rosters in relation to a complaint; two residents were interviewed.
14 Sept 2022Complaint
14 Sept 2022Complaint
Investigated allegations that a staff member tied a resident to a wheelchair with a scarf and that residents were left unsupervised in the activity room.
Type A87468.2(a)(8)
Type A87468.2
17 May 2022Inspection
17 May 2022Inspection
Identified a wheelchair blocking an exterior exit gate and a gate tied with a cloth, creating an immediate safety risk.
Type A87203
22 Feb 2022Inspection
22 Feb 2022Inspection
Observed readiness for licensure; final approval to be processed.
18 Feb 2022Inspection
18 Feb 2022Inspection
Identified a pre-licensing review for a change of ownership. Fire clearance was approved, kitchen refrigeration and freezer temperatures were within acceptable ranges, and evacuation chairs were not present on any stairways.
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