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Sunrise at Tustin in Santa Ana, CA

Sunrise at Tustin is an assisted living and memory care community in Santa Ana, CA.

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Sunrise at Tustin in Santa Ana, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room featuring a brick fireplace, large television, and comfortable seating.

  • Outdoors

    A scenic garden with a winding pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and benches.

  • Decor

    A cozy kitchen with a granite countertop, dining area, and various appliances.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and television, featuring comfortable armchairs and a carpeted floor.

  • Building

    A scenic view of a brick building surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, nightstand, and comfortable chair.

  • Trees

    A building with a sheltered entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens.

  • Dining

    A cozy cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, complemented by elegant decor and warm lighting.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy outdoor patio with comfortable seating and garden surroundings.

  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas surrounded by greenery.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with striped armchairs and colorful artwork on the wall.

  • Bathroom

    A bathroom with a shower curtain, orange towel, and basic amenities.

  • Television

    A bedroom with a wooden dresser topped by a television, next to a closed closet door.

  • Office

    A modern reception area with a desk, computer, and decorative flowers.

12291 Newport Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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4.2 from 47 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Sunrise at Tustin

common 18 reviews mention this

Friendly, attentive caregiving

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and attentive.

Across reviews, families highlight warm, welcoming interactions and feel the team is responsive when concerns come up. Multiple people also describe staff as professional and helpful during visits, transitions, and day-to-day support. Even in critical reviews, residents are described as being cared for by nice people, though some say staffing levels can affect timeliness.

common 12 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is a frequent highlight, with meals described as fresh and well presented.

Several reviews praise the quality of the meals, describing them as delicious, fresh, or thoughtfully prepared. Some also mention variety and a dining-room experience that feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. A minority of reviewers raise concerns about meal quality or dietary accuracy, including one person who says the community could not meet a specific gluten-free need.

  • A cozy kitchen with a granite countertop, dining area, and various appliances.
  • A cozy cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, complemented by elegant decor and warm lighting.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and comfortable chairs.
common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a full schedule of activities and entertainment.

Reviews commonly mention a steady calendar of scheduled activities, games, and community-sponsored events. Families also describe visiting and seeing residents engaged with music, puzzles, and outings. Several reviews tie the activity programming to quality of life, while one reviewer questions how appropriate some activities feel for residents.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cost is a recurring complaint

Pricing is frequently described as high and not matching the care experience.

Multiple reviewers call out expense directly, including comments that the community feels too costly relative to the support provided. Some families also connect the cost to expectations around staffing, cleanliness, or getting the right level of help. At least one reviewer notes affordability as a non-issue only if cost is not a concern.

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Assisted and memory care blend

The community is described as offering both assisted living and memory care.

Several reviews describe a setup that includes assisted living plus memory care, and some families say the combination helped during a cognitive-impairment transition. Others, however, express concerns about how memory care is handled in relation to space and visibility, including one person who disliked the way the two were mixed. Overall, reviewers who mention both services often frame it as helpful for continuity, but limited space can be a concern depending on the individual’s needs.

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Close to shopping and medical stops

Residents may be near everyday errands and local services.

The community is described as close enough to enjoy local dining, shopping, and events. Nearby options listed around the community include pharmacies and common destinations, which supports easy access for day-to-day needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 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
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (7 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (7 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (20 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (20 miles away)
  • Ontario International (24 miles away) Ontario International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • 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
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Respite program Respite program
  • 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

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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Kean Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Tru Bru Organic Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Orobae (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (1.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (2.3 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (3 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (3 miles)
  • Coastal Kids (5.1 miles)
  • The 200 Building (5.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Building 1 (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (2.1 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)
  • Orange Hill Restaurant & Events (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • Peters Canyon (1.9 miles)
  • Tustin Sports Park (2 miles)
  • Resort at the Groves (2.7 miles)
  • Irvine Regional Park (4.1 miles)
  • Eastwood Village Park (4.2 miles)
  • Plaza Park (4.6 miles)
  • Jeffrey Open Space Trail (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Choc (3.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (4.4 miles)
  • Century Theatres (5.2 miles)
  • AMC Movie Theater (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center of Irvine (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Artic (5.3 miles)
  • Terminal A (6.2 miles)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) (6.4 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (6.8 miles)

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