Serra Sol Memory Care

    31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean, compassionate dementia care, recommended

    I placed my mom at House of Sunshine and have been very pleased - it's clean, home-like, and beautifully appointed with large outdoor spaces and regular outings. The staff and leadership are professional, compassionate, and attentive to memory-care needs (timely notices, med management, immediate assistance); activities are engaging, meals are delicious, and visiting is easy. My mom is happier and well cared for, and I would recommend this facility to families looking for respectful, knowledgeable dementia care.

    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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Memory care community services

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.64·(25)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Dementia-trained, compassionate staff
    • Attentive, responsive caregiving
    • Strong leadership and open family communication
    • Modern, well-maintained facility design
    • Clean, odor-free environment
    • Large outdoor living spaces
    • Flexible open visiting policy
    • Regular off-site resident outings
    • Chef-driven dining and appealing menus
    • Private dining and family-event accommodations
    • Medication management and nursing oversight
    • Engaging group activities and social programming
    • Room-hold policy and flexible admissions
    • Convenient location for visitors

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Inconsistent personal-care delivery (bathing assistance)
    • Inconsistent meal and hydration assistance
    • High staff turnover affecting continuity of care
    • Gaps between promised and delivered care services
    • Variable management responsiveness to care issues
    • Activities not consistently individualized
    • Relatively high pricing
    • Need for active family oversight to ensure consistent care

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Serra Sol Memory Care presents as a modern, well-appointed memory-care community with many families describing substantive improvements in resident quality of life. The building, outdoor living areas, and furnishings are frequently described as new, clean, and welcoming, and the facility emphasizes dementia-specific programming and training. Leadership and nursing oversight are commonly cited as strengths, and several families reported positive collaboration with management and the care team during placement and transitions.

    Care and staffing: Reviewers highlight a core of compassionate, dementia-knowledgeable caregivers who provide attentive assistance, medication management, and timely incident notifications. Nursing involvement, a nurse home evaluation, and a room-hold policy were noted as practical supports. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns around staffing consistency. Some families experienced delays or inconsistencies in personal-care tasks (for example, bathing assistance), in-meal and hydration support, and other routine care activities. High staff turnover and variability in how management responds to care issues were reported as factors that can reduce continuity for residents.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a clear strength for many families — reviewers reference a skilled chef, appealing menus, healthy meals, and the availability of private dining for family events. The community also offers an active calendar: regular off-site outings, family events, and group activities that many find engaging and socially beneficial. A pattern in the feedback is that group programming is energetic and visible, but activity plans are not always consistently individualized to residents’ specific preferences or abilities.

    Facilities and family access: The physical campus and common areas receive strong praise for cleanliness, décor, and outdoor spaces. Open visiting policies and proximity for families are frequently appreciated, and staff are often described as welcoming at arrival points. These operational features support family participation and frequent visitation.

    Management and notable patterns: Leadership is generally described as professional, communicative, and helpful when families seek solutions; several accounts emphasize thoughtful, non-pushy guidance during placement. However, some families reported a mismatch between care promised at admission and care actually received, sometimes prompting transfers out of the community. Taken together, the reviews suggest a facility with many genuine strengths in dementia care, environment, and dining — alongside operational vulnerabilities related to staffing stability, consistency of personal-care tasks, and the need for active family oversight in some cases.

    What to consider: Prospective families should weigh the facility’s strong dementia focus, amenities, and dining against reports of inconsistent staffing and care delivery. It may be useful to ask management about current staffing ratios, turnover rates, contingency plans for coverage, individualized activity planning, and examples of how the community addresses missed care incidents and family concerns. This will help align expectations and assess whether the facility’s strengths will meet an individual resident’s needs over time.

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    Location

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    Serra Sol Memory Care is located at 31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675.

    About Serra Sol Memory Care

    Serra Sol Memory Care is a brand new senior living community right in San Juan Capistrano, CA, not far from the hills of Orange County and pretty close to the beach, and for folks who need memory care, it's designed to help adults with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia live safely and comfortably. The place sits near the intersection of I-5 and I-74, so families can get there easily, and it's part of the Agemark family, which has more than 35 senior communities. Serra Sol welcomes people who need everyday support, whether that's for a short break or a longer stay, since they do respite care for a few days, weeks, or even months if needed. Employees picked here value empathy, professionalism, and compassion, and families have described it as feeling like home thanks to warmhearted caregivers who make folks feel seen and cared for.

    Life in Serra Sol focuses on safety and routines, with memory care services that include help with daily living, like bathing and dressing, as well as specialized support for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. They've got daily activities planned to spark positive memories-things like gardening, group painting, baking, going to sporting events, or even the occasional beach visit, and the staff customizes activities based on what each person enjoys or used to love doing, so no two days are always the same and the care is personal. Some days, residents might join outings like heading to a rock concert or see old cars, and sometimes just the little things, like a fresh ice cream sundae at the dipping station or spending time in one of two secured outdoor courtyards with water features, bring a lot of joy. There's a Tovertafel table for cognitive play, a beauty salon, a massage room, and spaces for cooking or crafts, all clean, bright and welcoming with plenty of places to sit and be comfortable or visit with others.

    Safety is always a top concern, so doors and courtyards are secured for peace of mind, and the community keeps staff on hand to handle care needs big and small. Residents have access to therapies-physical, occupational, and speech-to help with wellbeing, and the team focuses on having everyone experience laughter, connection, and purpose each day. The atmosphere aims for comfort and ease, doing what's possible to create routines that are both familiar and filled with little joys. Even the schedule of activities helps everyone stay engaged, with outings and events suited to personal interests or backgrounds, supporting an environment where memories are made and residents feel included, safe, and as happy as possible. Virtual tours are available so families who are looking can get a sense of what the place feels like before visiting in person. Serra Sol is licensed as RCFE #306005946 and has received recognition from U.S. News and World Report for 2024 and 2025 as one of the nation's best, and being a community partner verified with Seniorly adds another layer of confidence for families searching for a good, honest care option.

    About Agemark

    Serra Sol Memory Care is managed by Agemark.

    Founded in 1987, Agemark Senior Living is a family-owned company headquartered in Orinda, CA and Elkhorn, NE, operating 28 communities across six states. They provide assisted living, memory care, independent living, and carefree living services with their LifeCycles wellness philosophy.

    People often ask...

    Serra Sol Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,792 per month.

    Serra Sol Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 44 photos of Serra Sol Memory Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

    No, Serra Sol 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 number306005946
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity70 residents
    LicenseeSAN JUAN OPCO DIRECTOR LLC; NORTHSTAR SR LVG MGT
    EffectiveJune 4th, 2021
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    Inspection Reports

    26

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    8

    Type B Citations

    14

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    10 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. All required practices appeared to meet applicable regulations.
    14 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not properly address a resident's multiple falls. Found that a fall prevention plan specific to the resident's dementia diagnosis was not implemented and falls were not adequately prevented.
    • Type BCCR 87464(f)(1)Basic Services (Care and supervision)
    13 May 2026Inspection
    Identified that a resident left unattended for 20 minutes, creating an immediate health and safety risk.
    • Type A87464(f)(1)
    • Type A87101(c)(3)
    • Type AHSC1569.2(c)
    17 Apr 2026Complaint
    Concluded five specific allegations could not be proven due to lack of sufficient evidence.
    15 Apr 2026Complaint
    Investigated three allegations about medical care, medication orders, and incident reporting; evidence did not indicate violations.
    • Type B87211
    20 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; supervision was maintained and additional staffing was being arranged.
    23 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about resident care and staffing. Found the claim that residents were left unattended for long periods wasn't supported, and other concerns about records, appraisals, and staff training were not proven.
    23 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff mismanaged a resident's medications, did not ensure ingestion, that resident records were inaccurate, failed timely communication with the resident's representatives, did not respond to the front door alarm, and served meals not meeting the resident's needs.
    01 Oct 2025Complaint
    Identified that a resident’s care plan was not updated within the required 12-month period.
    • Type B87463(a)
    13 Aug 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff supervision was lacking, leading to a resident eloping, that a resident was yelled at, that residents' sleep was disturbed, that a required See Something, Say Something poster was not visible, and that the authorized representative was not notified of medical changes.
    • Type A87705(e)(5)
    13 Aug 2025Complaint
    Found no evidence to confirm the allegations that a resident was left in soiled clothing or had fecal matter on fingernails.
    30 Jun 2025Inspection
    Observed overall compliance with regulatory requirements; no deficiencies were cited.
    30 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide adequate supervision, resulting in a resident fall; found the allegation unfounded.
    25 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not report a resident incident and the allegation that expired food was served; found the incident was not reported to the licensing agency and that 12 cans of expired soup were found in kitchen storage.
    • Type B87211(a)(1)(D)(1)
    • Type B87555(a)
    23 Jan 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that records requested by a responsible party were not provided promptly.
    • Type B1569.269(a)(21)
    04 Sept 2024Inspection
    Verified two residents have current physician's reports. No deficiencies were cited.
    21 Jun 2024Inspection
    Identified that two residents with dementia did not have current annual medical assessments and reappraisals.
    • Type B87705(c)(5)
    21 Jun 2024Inspection
    Investigated an incident involving a resident's unexplained head injury; no deficiencies were observed.
    08 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from developing a pressure injury; records showed no documented injury and no orders for wound care, and evidence did not prove the claim.
    11 Mar 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegation that complete medical records were not provided to a resident's authorized representative after a records request.
    • Type B1569.269(a)(21)(21)
    26 Aug 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not assist residents with showering and grooming; found no evidence to corroborate the concerns.
    10 Aug 2022Inspection
    Identified an incident in which a resident became aggressive toward staff and another resident; staff intervened, 911 was called, and the resident was sent to the hospital. No injuries were noted and no deficiencies were cited.
    30 Jun 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies. Noted safety measures, clean kitchen and dining areas, proper hot water temperatures, and an infection control plan.
    23 Mar 2022Inspection
    Observed a post-licensing inspection at the home; found no deficiencies, noting furnished rooms, secured medications, adequate food and water, properly functioning fire safety measures, and accessible outdoor seating.
    27 May 2021Inspection
    Observed readiness for licensure after verifying safety measures and fire safety compliance.
    19 May 2021Inspection
    Identified that an initial licensing review was conducted by teleconference, and the applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of licensure requirements and related program policies.

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