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California Lifestyles in San Clemente, CA

California Lifestyles is an assisted living community in San Clemente, CA.

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840 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673

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4.7 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of California Lifestyles

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Dining stands out

Dining is a frequent highlight, with residents describing consistently good food and attentive service.

Many reviewers talk about the meals in positive terms, describing fresh, tasty food, a dining room they enjoy, and meals that feel well cared for. Several residents or family members specifically mention variety and the staff remembering preferences. A few reviews also point to special diets being handled as part of meal service.

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Reviewers consistently describe staff who are welcoming, caring, and attentive to day-to-day needs.

Across reviews, people repeatedly highlight friendly, professional, and attentive interactions with the team. Family members describe feeling reassured by care communication, and multiple reviewers mention staff knowing residents by name. Even when some experiences were negative, the reviews still contrast the level of attention with what residents needed.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and visitors describe a full calendar of activities and events.

Several reviews mention scheduled activities and community events that keep residents engaged, including entertainment and social gatherings. Some reviewers also describe activities as a reason visits are enjoyable and help residents stay active. A few describe special events being planned with food and community involvement.

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Clean spaces and remodeled feel

Many reviewers appreciate the cleanliness and renovated, thoughtfully designed spaces.

Multiple reviewers mention that the building looks clean and well-kept, with some describing no unpleasant odors. Several also refer to renovations and design details that improve comfort and safety. Others connect the environment to quality of life, including appreciation for views from common areas.

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Care experiences are uneven

Some care reviews report serious issues with responsiveness and follow-through.

While many reviews speak positively about care, a smaller set describes problems such as delays in responding to needs and missed follow-up. Those reviews also describe medical concerns, including severe dehydration incidents and a bed sore after care expectations were not met. One additional review suggests limited support when behaviors changed, framing it as a liability concern.

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Memory care staff get praise

Memory care experiences are specifically described as compassionate and closely attended.

At least a couple of reviewers specifically mention the memory care setting and describe the staff as attentive and supportive for their family members. Those comments focus on how the care team treated residents and family, and how the setting helped provide relief to caregivers.

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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

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 (20 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (20 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

Physicians

  • San Clemente Oral and Facial Surgery (0.5 miles)
  • Kenneth K. Paddie, MD (0.5 miles)
  • Prem Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Foresight Mental Health (2.7 miles)
  • Laguna Dana Urgent Care Center (4.3 miles)
  • Ronald E Moser (4.4 miles)
  • Optum Primary Care (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Flights & Irons Urban Kitchen (1.1 miles)
  • Rockwell's Bakery, Cafe & Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Asada Cantina + Kitchen (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Pho Thanh Binh (2.1 miles)
  • Maison Cafe & Market (2.5 miles)
  • Pedro's Tacos (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Capistrano Beach Park (1.6 miles)
  • Max Berg Park (2.5 miles)
  • Los Rios Park (2.8 miles)
  • Linda Lane Park (3 miles)
  • Chapparosa Park (4.5 miles)
  • Founders Park (6.2 miles)
  • Laguna Niguel Regional Park (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Moulin (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Blk Dot Coffee (10.5 miles)
  • Kona Loa Coffe (10.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano Parish (3.1 miles)
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church (8.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Head & Neck Associates Of Oc (7.1 miles)
  • Palm Terrace (9.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX (9.3 miles)

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