Park Terrace in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Park Terrace in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Park Terrace is an assisted living and memory care community in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

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21952 Buena Suerte, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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

4.8 from 154 reviews
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4 stars
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Park Terrace Costs & Pricing

At Park Terrace, the monthly costs for housing options reflect a premium compared to both Orange County and the broader California market. For instance, a studio at Park Terrace is priced at $5,485, significantly higher than the county's average of $4,313 and the state average of $4,145. The same trend is observed with semi-private accommodations, where Park Terrace charges $5,485 versus $3,431 in Orange County and $3,333 statewide. In terms of one-bedroom apartments, residents will find that Park Terrace's fee of $6,000 exceeds both local and state averages ($4,380 and $4,340 respectively). Lastly, two-bedroom units are priced at $6,850 at Park Terrace - again above the county rate of $5,390 and the state's average of $5,270. These figures suggest that while Park Terrace offers quality amenities and services likely justifying these costs, they do stand at a premium within their regional context.

Floor plansPark TerraceOrange CountyCalifornia
Studio$5,485$4,313$4,145
Semi-Private$5,485$3,431$3,333
1 Bedroom$6,000$4,380$4,340
2 Bedrooms$6,850$5,390$5,270

Overall Review of Park Terrace

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Memory care cottages encourage outside time

Memory care design supports secure outdoor access in daily routines.

Several residents’ families describe the memory care cottages as designed to feel open and not locked-in, with space to walk outside. Reviews also highlight supervised courtyard time for residents in dementia/alzheimer’s units. One reviewer specifically praises the memory care cottages as part of a larger sense of community, and others mention an Alzheimer’s-focused setup and an Alzheimer’s station during tours or visits.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dinner service can be slow

Some residents report slow and inconsistent restaurant service.

A couple of reviews call out problems with restaurant staffing that affect dinner pacing. One family says they sometimes have to wait about an hour after being seated, and another reports slow dinner service along with staffing concerns.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing runs above what some expect

Pricing is a recurring concern for families comparing costs and options.

Multiple reviewers describe the community as more expensive than they wanted or as something families need to be able to afford. One reviewer mentions cost increasing due to a care-level change, even when they felt care needs didn’t change, while other reviews frame the pricing as expensive but sometimes reasonable for the value they perceived.

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Features

Housing

  • 230 resident community capacity 230 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (16 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several pharmacies nearby such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, residents have easy access to their medication and healthcare needs. There are also numerous restaurants within close proximity including BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and McDonald's for convenient dining options. For outdoor activities, there are several parks like Lago Santa Margarita and O'Neill Regional Park where seniors can enjoy nature and stay active. Places of worship such as Saddleback Church offer spiritual support, while theaters like Regal Foothill Towne Center provide entertainment options. Medical facilities like Mission Hospital Mission Viejo are also readily accessible for any healthcare needs. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors looking to settle down in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Restaurants

  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • The Stand American Classics Redefined (0.3 miles)
  • El Pollo Loco (0.3 miles)
  • Del Taco (0.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.8 miles)
  • Cook's Corner (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Lago Santa Margarita (0.6 miles)
  • O'Neill Regional Park (1.2 miles)
  • Lake Forest Sports Park (3.4 miles)
  • Vintage Park (3.8 miles)
  • Baker Ranch Community Park (5.3 miles)
  • Founders Park (6.8 miles)
  • Cabot Park (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Kona Loa Coffe (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • The Alley (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saddleback Church (3.5 miles)
  • Harvest Community Church of Irvine (8.2 miles)
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church (9.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Foothill Towne Center (5 miles)
  • Regal Irvine Spectrum Screenx, 4Dx, Imax, RPX & Vip (8.8 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Mission Pain & Spine (5.7 miles)
  • Lucas Bingham Dermatology (6.3 miles)
  • Community Orthopedic Medical Group (6.7 miles)
  • Advanced Eye Medical Group (6.9 miles)
  • Mission Hospital Mission Viejo (7.1 miles)
  • Leon Joseph Baginski (7.1 miles)
  • Teacher Theodore M MD (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Head & Neck Associates Of Oc (6.9 miles)
  • CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital (7.1 miles)
  • Palm Terrace (7.1 miles)
  • South Coast Medical Center For New Medecine (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak and Metrolink Irvine Station (8.2 miles)

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