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Ancora Senior Living in Newport Beach, CA

Ancora Senior Living is an assisted living community in Newport Beach, CA.

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2201 Francisco Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Ancora Senior Living

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care feels well handled

Memory care transitions are described as thoughtfully coordinated and supportive.

Residents and families mention that the memory care program is a strong fit, including when someone needs to move into it. Reviews describe staff working through medical evaluation details and coordinating the move itself, with families feeling guided through an emotional period. One reviewer also calls out memory care as top notch, with care staff communicating clearly about needs.

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Dining is consistently a highlight

Meals are repeatedly described as high-quality and accommodating to preferences.

Dining comes up as a frequent positive, with reviewers describing meals as delicious and “gourmet” in feel. Families also note the kitchen staff accommodate special food requests for their loved ones. Another review connects food quality with residents staying nourished and well cared for.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Day-to-day activities and classes help residents stay active and connected.

Several reviews highlight that residents participate in activities regularly rather than staying isolated. One family describes daily social and physical activities, while another mentions classes such as painting and a small gym area. Reviews also describe the lobby and common areas as places where entertainment and events happen.

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Care staff respond quickly and kindly

Families describe staff members as kind, professional, and responsive when help is needed.

Reviews single out individual caregivers for going out of their way, including someone called “wonderful” who provides timely support. Another family describes a wellness care team member handling an emergency situation and coordinating next steps with clear communication. Across these accounts, staff behavior is portrayed as reassuring to families and supportive for residents.

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Parking and service can be frustrating

Some families report problems with parking and inconsistent service experiences.

Two reviews describe guest parking as a recurring issue, with limited availability and difficulty for visitors. One reviewer also raises concerns about staffing shortages and delays for basic care at times. Another mentions negative experiences with service interactions, including communication problems and staff behavior during visits.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (3 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (3 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (19 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dick Church's Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Cafe R & D (2 miles)
  • Red O (2.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Newport Heart North (1.9 miles)
  • Newport Orthopedic Institute (2.6 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (6.9 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (6.9 miles)
  • Coastal Kids (7.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics (7.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (7.9 miles)

Cafes

  • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters (2.1 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Honor Coffee Roasters (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale's (3.4 miles)
  • Rose Bakery Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Northside Cafe (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (2.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Bonita Canyon Park (2.7 miles)
  • Corona Del Mar State Beach (3.4 miles)
  • Seeley Park (3.5 miles)
  • William R. Mason Regional Park (3.9 miles)
  • Huntington Central Park (4 miles)
  • Huntington State Beach (4.3 miles)
  • Mile Square Regional Park (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) (3.3 miles)
  • Terminal A (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (5.6 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (8.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center of Irvine (8.5 miles)

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