Gracious Care Home III is an assisted living community in Tustin, CA.
Information last verified:
17602 Amaganset Way, Tustin, CA 92780
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.5 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Gracious Care Home III
common19 reviews mention this
Care teams earn repeated praise
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as attentive, caring, and responsive to day-to-day needs.
Across many reviews, families say the caregivers and care teams pay close attention to residents and help them feel safe and supported. Several reviewers highlight ongoing communication with family members, including updates about changes or concerns. People also describe medication support as part of that same team-based care and say it gives them peace of mind.
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24/7 supervision supports memory needs
The community’s 24-hour supervision is central to how families describe support for dementia-related needs.
A few reviews specifically discuss memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and they point to round-the-clock support as a major reason they felt comfortable. Families also describe staff expertise in managing transitions and ongoing care on the memory care floor. One reviewer says their loved one’s condition led them to seek full-time care and friendship in a community setting.
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Dining is consistently described
Meal service and the dining room experience come up repeatedly in reviews.
Multiple residents and families mention meals in positive terms, including a dining room experience and menu variety. One review describes the dining staff as part of a larger team that helps residents daily. Another notes regular menu planning and multiple lunch and dinner choices.
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Activities help residents stay engaged
Residents benefit from regular activities that families say keep them engaged.
Reviews describe an activities program with both scheduled events and regular engagement opportunities. Families mention things like weekly gatherings and monthly or daily activity materials, and they say these keep residents active in the community. One reviewer also connects the activities to their loved one’s improved day-to-day mood and social interaction.
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Facility upkeep feels clean
Families notice consistent cleanliness and well-kept common spaces.
Several reviews highlight that the building is maintained and feels clean and cared for. People also mention practical upkeep support such as housekeeping and laundry help. One reviewer calls out the facility’s condition as immaculate, while another describes a warm, home-like environment.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
John Wayne Orange Co (6 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (19 miles away)
Ontario International (25 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (0.6 miles)
Kaiser Permenente Tustin Medical Offices (2.3 miles)
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