Town & Country

    555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care, clean active campus

    I'm very pleased with my choice - the staff are compassionate, professional, and attentive, and care is excellent across independent, assisted and skilled nursing with strong rehab and proactive family communication. The campus is clean, warm and active with tasty meals, plentiful activities, a welcoming Christian atmosphere, and I happily recommend it to others.

    Current/former 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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • 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

    4.16·(105)

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, professional staff
    • Responsive administrative communication
    • Clean, well-maintained campus and grounds
    • Multiple levels of care (independent, assisted, memory, skilled nursing)
    • Robust activities and outings program
    • Engaging memory-care programming and classes
    • On-site rehabilitation and physical therapy services
    • Varied dining options and generally praised meals
    • Spacious apartment options (studios to one-bedrooms)
    • Regular housekeeping and daily welfare checks
    • Central, convenient location near medical services and shopping
    • Scheduled transportation for appointments and outings
    • Strong resident camaraderie and social opportunities
    • Amenities including salon, exercise rooms, and meeting spaces
    • Flexible payment options and month-to-month leases
    • Upcoming/expanded amenities (bistro, indoor pool, expanded therapy)
    • Faith-based programming and chapel services
    • Bilingual staff availability

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and turnover
    • Gaps in nocturnal and on-demand nursing coverage
    • Variability in staff training and caregiving consistency
    • Inconsistent clinical-risk management for transfers and falls
    • Medication-management and family-communication gaps
    • Billing and pricing transparency concerns
    • Uneven facility updates and maintenance across units
    • Limited bilingual staffing coverage for some residents
    • Security and sign-in/sign-out process weaknesses
    • Noise and disruption from ongoing construction
    • Limited aging-in-place pathway and unit-size affordability constraints
    • Occasional sanitation and odor concerns in common areas

    Summary of reviews

    Town & Country presents as a large, well-appointed continuing-care campus with many strengths commonly cited by residents and families. Positive themes include a professional, caring staff; clean and attractive grounds and interiors; a broad mix of apartment sizes; on-site rehab and memory-care programming; and an active calendar of activities and outings. Dining is frequently praised for variety and taste, and practical conveniences such as regular housekeeping, transportation, salon services, and flexible payment terms are noted as helpful to residents. The facility’s central location near medical services and shopping and its faith-based programming are additional appeals for many prospective residents.

    Care quality and staffing received mixed but specific feedback. Numerous families praised nursing and caregiving staff as attentive and compassionate, and several long-term residents and references attest to consistently good care. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns: variability in staffing levels (especially overnight), uneven staff training, and instances that families interpreted as failures of transfer and fall-risk management. A few family accounts described serious clinical events and questioned clinical decision-making and response; those allegations stand out against many positive reports and indicate that prospective families should review the facility’s clinical-incident protocols, staffing ratios, and escalation procedures during a tour.

    Dining and programming are clear strengths for many residents. Meals are often described as varied and enjoyable (buffet and plated options), with a welcoming dining environment and flexible meal timing. The activities program is broad — movies, crafts, spiritual services, outings, and memory-therapy classes were repeatedly cited as contributing to resident engagement and social connection. Still, some families and residents described limitations in how accessible or individualized activities are for people with greater care needs, and a few noted smaller portions or menu timing issues on occasion.

    Facilities and amenities generally receive favorable comments: well-maintained landscaping, pleasant common areas, and a range of amenities (exercise rooms, meeting rooms, salon, on-site store). Several reviewers highlighted spacious, light-filled apartments and routine maintenance. Contrasting comments note that some parts of the campus (particularly assisted-living areas) feel less updated than others, and ongoing construction/noise has been a nuisance for neighbors and residents. Upcoming amenity expansions (bistro, indoor pool, expanded therapy space) were mentioned as positive developments.

    Management and operations are viewed positively by many, with praise for responsiveness, a proactive administration, and helpful move-in processes. However, there are recurring operational concerns to probe: families raised questions about billing clarity, annual rent increases, sign-in/sign-out and security processes, and limited bilingual support in certain departments. Prospective residents should ask about billing policies, contract terms (including rent increases and Medicare/insurance handling), staff turnover rates, and the availability of language services.

    Recommendation for prospective families: Town & Country appears to offer a broad continuum of services, active programming, and a generally well-kept campus with many satisfied residents. When evaluating this community, prioritize direct questions about staffing levels (day and night), fall-transfer policies and lift usage, medication-administration procedures and family notification practices, unit-specific maintenance and update plans, bilingual staffing availability, and billing/contract transparency. Those areas of operational risk raised in family accounts are actionable items to clarify during a tour and prior to move-in.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Town & Country is located at 555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA, 92706.

    About Town & Country

    Town & Country sits quietly on a private property in Santa Ana, right in the heart of Orange County, and has been around since 1975, so it brings a sense of stability and history that some folks appreciate, especially if they're looking for a place rooted in strong Christian values because this community really aims to show care, love, and hope through what they do every day. It offers many living options all in one location, like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and a big focus on Memory Care through Grace Gardens, which has its own space and one of the largest secure outdoor garden patios in all of Orange County, and they say it can serve up to 88 residents who deal with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the staff always put safety and personal needs first, making sure each person has a care plan that fits them. The apartments come in different sizes, such as private studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, and all have month-to-month leases for some flexibility, while many even come with their own decks or patios which some folks find relaxing.

    Everything on the grounds feels peaceful, from the gardens, the courtyards, and spacious shared indoor areas to the library, lobby living room, and the dining area where residents get three meals a day, including options for kosher or vegetarian diets, and there's always something going on with social, educational, and entertainment activities in places like the Grace Gardens Club. The neighborhood is walkable, but for those who want it, there's resident parking, bus lines nearby, and transportation services for a fee. For cleanliness and grooming, onsite beautician services come in handy, and for spiritual needs, there's devotional services right there on the property.

    For health care, the nursing team is there around the clock with a bedside emergency call system and services like physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus specific programs in disease and post-hospital care management, along with wound, hospice, respite, and short-term rehabilitation services, so whether someone needs a little help or more skilled medical care, the community tries to cover those needs in one place. Staff also help with daily living things like hygiene, personal care, medication reminders and management, housekeeping, meal prep, and even shopping if that's what someone needs.

    Town & Country stands out as a faith-based, non-profit senior living community and they're proud to give back by reinvesting profits into resident care, amenities, and programs, even supporting retired missionaries in some cases, and the whole campus is open for tours or visits if someone wants to see what life's like there. The nursing facility holds a five-star rating in every category, and it's actually the only free-standing skilled nursing place in Orange County with that kind of rating, so many folks feel safe and well cared for there, and everything is guided by a mission of integrity and a moral compass shaped by their Christian foundation. You'll notice the gardens are lovely, the activities calendar's always busy, and there's a warmth to how folks treat one another that seems to matter just as much as the practical support they offer.

    People often ask...

    Town & Country offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 35 photos of Town & Country on Mirador.

    Yes, Town & Country allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92706.

    No, Town & Country 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 number300600977
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
    Capacity328 residents
    LicenseeCHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
    EffectiveDecember 5th, 1975
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    Inspection Reports

    36

    Reports

    8

    Type A Citations

    9

    Type B Citations

    22

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    18 Apr 2026Complaint
    Identified that incontinence care for a resident was not timely, leaving the resident soiled for an extended period, and a bathing-related allegation was not corroborated.
    • Type A87464(f)(4)
    • Type A87468.2(a)(4)
    27 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified that staff were rough with residents, compromising their dignity and safety. Unsupervised handling of medications led to improper administration.
    • Type A87468.1(a)(1)
    • Type A87464(f)(1)
    18 Dec 2025Inspection
    Observed multiple licensing deficiencies, including an exit door in need of repair, insufficient CPR and first aid training for staff, missing medical assessments for residents, and missing physician orders for bed rails.
    • Type B87303(a)
    • Type B1569.618(c)(3)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type B87463(h)(1)
    • Type B87608(a)(3)
    12 Nov 2025Complaint
    Investigated two allegations about staffing adequacy and resident activities. Found no corroboration for staffing concerns and determined that the activities allegation was unfounded.
    28 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that staff did not meet residents' care needs due to staffing shortages, that supplies were not accessible, and that some areas were in disrepair.
    • Type B87303(a)
    11 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not properly address scabies, did not ensure residents had clean bed linens, and did not keep passageways free from obstruction.
    25 Aug 2025Inspection
    Two licensing deficiencies cited earlier were cleared.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type B87464(f)(4)
    13 Aug 2025Complaint
    Determined that cleaning chemicals were left unsecured and residents' medications were not dispensed as prescribed.
    • CCR 87309(a)Disinfectants and cleaning solutions must be secured
    • CCR 87464(f)(4)Medication administration/assistance
    13 Aug 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and gathered documents related to the case. Interviews and document collection were completed during the visit.
    13 Aug 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that pests were not controlled and residents' hygiene was not being met. Evidence showed no pests observed, residents appeared clean, and staff reported showers and care were provided.
    10 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a resident was not notified when their room location was changed; the allegation was unfounded.
    02 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not assist with feeding, did not seek timely medical attention, did not administer medications, and did not safeguard personal belongings; concluded the allegations were unfounded.
    • Type A87465(a)(5)(D)
    16 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegations that the call system was not operational, that staff failed to provide adequate care to prevent falls, and that toileting care was inadequate. Found the call system functional, reviewed fall prevention practices for a resident at risk, and observed caregivers providing appropriate incontinence care during a tour; interviews and records supported the use of proper procedures.
    04 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that care and supervision failed, resulting in multiple falls; the finding determined the allegation was unfounded.
    22 May 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not ensure the site was free of pests. Interviews with residents and staff, along with a review of pest inspection records, found no evidence of pests.
    19 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated two allegations that staff did not meet residents' needs and staff lacked access to supplies; found insufficient evidence to prove either.
    17 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified an incident where a resident with a seafood allergy was served shrimp due to a server error, despite allergy documentation in place; the resident bit the shrimp but did not have adverse effects, and the resident has since moved out.
    • Type B87464(f)(1)
    26 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found that the allegation that pests were present and the area was not free of pests was unfounded, based on observations and interviews.
    17 Dec 2024Inspection
    Unannounced, required 1-year visit observed residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care with no deficiencies cited.
    21 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified noncompliance with administrator recertification notification requirements after an administrator change, including failure to provide timely written notice to the local licensing office and to ACS.
    • Type A87407(k)
    23 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff may have financially abused residents and violated residents' personal rights; investigators found the allegations unfounded.
    23 Aug 2024Complaint
    Found that the allegation that colostomy care was provided by unqualified staff and that residents did not receive medications on time was unfounded.
    23 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that residents were not changed timely due to staffing shortages and that staff did not respond to call bells promptly.
    21 Dec 2023Complaint
    Found no evidence that staff handled residents in a rough manner.
    02 Nov 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that a resident eloped from the memory care unit; the resident left through a door on the south side, was found nearby and returned unharmed.
    • Type A87464(f)(1)(f)
    27 Oct 2023Inspection
    Identified a fire on July 18, 2023 that was not reported to the licensing agency by the next working day.
    • Type B87211
    27 Oct 2023Complaint
    Investigated two dining-related concerns; found no evidence to support the claims about meal service adequacy or improper food storage.
    24 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide residents with dignity and respect; did not find evidence to support the allegation.
    30 May 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident sustained injury from a fall due to lack of care and supervision. The resident remained independent and the allegation was unfounded.
    28 Nov 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff did not ensure a resident attended dialysis and that the resident fell; found the allegations unfounded.
    28 Nov 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies noted during an unannounced, required annual visit. Residents appeared well cared for and engaged, with safety measures in place.
    12 Aug 2021Inspection
    Observed a new memory care building with four neighborhoods and 88 beds; no health and safety violations noted during the visit.
    26 May 2021Inspection
    Investigated a resident's suicide by self-inflicted gunshot; found no evidence of neglect or lack of care by the provider, and no deficiencies were cited.
    22 Feb 2021Inspection
    Observed that a resident death was reported to licensing with emergency responders on scene; no immediate health and safety concerns were noted.
    11 Feb 2020Inspection
    Visited facility for exemption denial of a staff member; no evidence of staff member ever working there. No further action needed.
    16 Jan 2020Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in the facility's operations and facilities during the inspection.

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