Villagio at Capriana Memory Care Community sits in Brea, California, on a lush campus with walking paths, gardens, and a sunlit lobby that feels calm and comfortable the moment you arrive, and the place stands out as a purpose-built property that's part of a brand new Continuing Care Retirement Community. The memory care building is secure with features like alarmed bracelets, door security, and safety systems, so residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or those at risk for wandering are well looked after, and staff are trained to care for people who have complex behavioral or medical needs-including those with major behavioral issues or who need very heavy care and supervision. The staff provides help 24 hours a day, with nurses on-site and a doctor on call, and there's a manager named Brad leading the way, making sure everyone gets what they need, from reminders to bathe, dress, or take their medicine, to help with incontinence or diabetes, including giving insulin and keeping tabs on blood sugar, which not every place can handle.
There are two memory care programs, with "Connections" for folks with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia, and "Traditions" for those with more advanced dementia or Alzheimer's, and both levels offer personalized care plans, activities that use music and sensory experiences, and special therapies like physical and rehabilitation therapy, so residents stay engaged, social, and as independent as possible. The place serves restaurant-style meals prepared by a chef, plus there's coffee, guest meals, vegetarian options, room service, and communal dining rooms, including ones set up for special occasions with sun-filled windows, linens, and flowers. Residents can choose spacious private or companion apartments, all with WiFi, cable TV, wheelchair access, and the ability to decorate their own rooms, and the hallways are wide, the windows large, and the decor feels both homey and upscale with stylish touches.
The daily life at Villagio at Capriana is full, with staff and residents spending time together, watching TV, doing puzzles, enjoying offsite trips, gardening in private flower beds, working in a handyman's corner, or just relaxing in a cozy lounge with a bird aviary. The movie theater has comfortable seats and an old-fashioned popcorn machine, and there are plenty of places to unwind: a hot tub spa, swimming pool, fitness room, wellness center, library, day spa, and salon. Transportation is easy, with both on- and off-site options, parking, and help with errands and shopping. For those who like events or worship, there are religious services, activity rooms, a computer center, and organized programs to make friends, develop hobbies, or just socialize.
The building itself, with its stone and stucco, covered entry, clean halls, and natural light, is set up to support people with memory impairment and is furnished to feel safe, peaceful, and a bit luxurious, with large windows looking over patios with water features and gardens. For daily needs, there's weekly housekeeping, a concierge, valet help, and a 24-hour call system, and the health services include everything from hospice and respite care to standby lift help, rehabilitation, diabetic care, and monitoring for residents who have trouble getting around or who act out. Villagio at Capriana is licensed under state license 306006242, it's part of Oakmont Senior Living, and the whole operation aims to provide a safe, engaging, and caring home for people who need memory support, set up so they can stay as their needs change, and the routines and amenities encourage both independence and connection in a pleasant, supportive place.
