In R Great Hands

    1261 Montevideo Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate staff, clean modern home

    I moved my mom in and have been very pleased. Compassionate, attentive staff; spotless, modern, home-like rooms with large windows and a landscaped backyard; delicious home-cooked meals; strong medication management and COVID safety; active memory-care programming and frequent family updates make this a trustworthy, nurturing place I'd recommend.

    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
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.27·(11)

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Dementia- and memory-care capability
    • Structured daily activities (exercise, music, social programs)
    • Strong family communication including photos and frequent updates
    • Coordinated medication management and medical-provider communication
    • Home-like, small-house setting
    • Modern, senior-accessible interiors and open living spaces
    • Nutritious, home-cooked meals that meet dietary needs
    • Clean, clutter-free resident rooms and common areas
    • Outdoor landscaped spaces and patio for activities
    • Professional and respectful staff–resident interactions
    • Strict infection-control and COVID-19 visitor protocols

    Cons

    • Variable cleanliness and facility upkeep
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and caregiver availability
    • Incontinence-care management gaps
    • Inconsistent clinical incident escalation and family communication
    • Limited capacity for higher-acuity clinical needs
    • Occasional mismatch between resident needs and facility fit

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility that emphasizes a warm, home-like atmosphere with compassionate, professional caregivers and a programmatic focus on memory care and social engagement. Positive comments repeatedly highlight attentive staff, coordinated medication routines, regular communication with medical providers, and frequent family updates (including photos and videos). Many families find the environment modern, senior-friendly and accessible, with open living spaces, natural light, landscaped outdoor areas and a small-house feel that supports personal attention.

    Care and staff: Most feedback characterizes staff as kind, respectful and patient, with staff–resident interactions described as sincere and nurturing. The team is credited with strong medication coordination and routine communication with physicians and families. At the same time, reviewers indicate variability in operational consistency: staffing levels appear to fluctuate, and some accounts raise concerns about caregiver availability during busy periods. These observations suggest generally high interpersonal quality but occasional gaps in workforce capacity that can affect responsiveness.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a consistent strength in the reviews: meals are described as home-cooked, appealing, and adaptable to dietary needs. Activity programming is also well regarded, with daily exercise, music, and a variety of social options promoted as regular parts of the schedule. Outdoor amenities such as a patio or landscaped backyard are noted as useful extensions of the activity program and for resident well-being.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Many reviewers praise clean, clutter-free rooms and updated interiors, contributing to a pleasant, senior-appropriate environment. However, other comments signal variability in upkeep and occasional odor or housekeeping issues in parts of the facility. This inconsistency suggests that facility appearance and sanitation standards may be uneven across units or shifts, so prospective families should verify current conditions in person.

    Management and clinical oversight: Management receives positive marks for communication during routine care and for implementing strict infection-control/COVID protocols. Nonetheless, a small number of serious care-related accounts indicate gaps in incontinence-care practices and in clinical escalation during acute events. These descriptions point to potential weaknesses in incident response protocols, clinical oversight for higher-acuity needs, and family communication when adverse events occur.

    Notable patterns and recommendation: The dominant pattern is one of personalized, respectful caregiving in a comfortable, activity-rich setting that works well for many residents—particularly those needing memory-care support. Counterbalancing that are operational risks tied to inconsistent staffing, uneven facility upkeep, and specific incontinence-care and clinical escalation concerns. Prospective residents and families should: tour at different times of day, ask about current staffing ratios and shift coverage, review policies for incontinence care and clinical escalation, observe kitchen and housekeeping practices, and request references about how management communicates during incidents. These checks will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with a given resident’s care acuity and expectations.

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    Location

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    In R Great Hands is located at 1261 Montevideo Ave, Placentia, CA, 92870.

    About In R Great Hands

    In R Great Hands - Montevideo is a residential care home that specializes in providing assisted living and memory loss care to seniors aged 60 and over. With a focus on delivering quality and compassionate care, In R Great Hands - Montevideo strives to create a warm, supportive environment where residents truly feel at home. The care home is uniquely designed to accommodate just six residents, allowing for an intimate setting that emphasizes a personalized approach to each individual’s needs.

    At the heart of In R Great Hands - Montevideo is the understanding that no two residents are alike, and, as such, not one care plan fits all. The highly trained team is dedicated to taking the time to get to know each resident personally, which allows them to develop individualized care plans tailored to address clinical, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Whether residents require daily assistance with meal preparation, hygiene, cleaning, or supervision, every aspect of care is approached with attentiveness and respect for personal preferences and dignity.

    What sets In R Great Hands - Montevideo apart is the commitment to fostering meaningful companionship and trusted connections between residents, staff, and family members. The staff’s approach centers around not only assisting with everyday needs but also encouraging strong relationships and a sense of community through socialization and shared activities. With a 3-to-1 ratio of residents to caregivers, residents benefit from focused attention and enhanced safety, ensuring that every individual receives the support they deserve.

    In R Great Hands - Montevideo places great value on creating a nurturing atmosphere where residents become part of an extended family. The team’s dedication goes beyond caregiving; they strive to build a lasting bond and offer reassurance to both residents and their loved ones. By combining professional expertise with genuine empathy, In R Great Hands - Montevideo stands as a trusted choice for seniors seeking a caring and home-like environment tailored to their evolving needs.

    People often ask...

    In R Great Hands offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,710 per month.

    In R Great Hands offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 7 photos of In R Great Hands on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1261 Montevideo Ave, Placentia, CA 92870.

    No, In R Great Hands 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 number306005899
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeIN R GREAT HANDS, LLC
    EffectiveDecember 14th, 2020
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    02 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to staff records and training requirements, including incomplete personnel files and missing initial and ongoing training documentation.
    • Type B87412(a)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type B1569.69(a)(2)
    09 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified hot water in bathrooms at 168 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the safe range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives were stored in the dishwasher, posing an immediate safety risk to residents.
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    • Type A87705(f)(1)
    29 Feb 2024Inspection
    Identified missing documentation for a resident during a complaint investigation. Cited deficiencies for failing to maintain separate, complete, and current records and to retain original records for three years.
    • Type A87506(a)
    • Type B87506(e)
    29 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident was not assisted in a timely manner; findings did not establish whether the incident occurred.
    07 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a resident developed a urinary tract infection and that toileting needs were not being met by staff.
    • Type A87468.2(a)(4)
    • Type A87625(b)(1)
    08 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed an unannounced visit with staff and residents; noted a 2-day supply of perishable food, a 7-day supply of non-perishable food, and PPE stock below 30 days, and reviewed resident screening, visitation, COVID-19 surveillance/testing, isolation, quarantine, cohorting, infection control training, PPE, and staffing policies, with a technical advisory issued. No deficiencies cited.
    19 Nov 2020Inspection
    Found that a prelicensing visit was completed via video due to COVID, confirming capacity for six residents (four non-ambulatory), with fire clearance approved and observations noting five resident bedrooms, functional bathrooms, safety features, and adequate supplies. Awaiting final licensing after review by the Central Applications Unit and management approval.
    28 Oct 2020Inspection
    Confirmed understanding of license type, resident populations, and program operations. Confirmed staff qualifications and responsibilities, staff training, grievances and community resources, food service, and medication management; reviewed application documents and pre-licensing procedures.

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