17077 San Mateo
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
220 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
Carmel Village Retirement Community has 10 state citations (2 serious, 8 minor) and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 44 inspections, with the most recent inspection in March 2026. In 2022, inspectors cited the facility with a minor violation for failing to report 8 COVID-19 positive cases to the state licensing agency within the required 24-hour window, with staff acknowledging they had been dropping the ball on reporting requirements. A 2024 investigation examined a resident assessed as high fall risk who sustained 6 falls over approximately 5 weeks, including falls on 5 consecutive days in late April and early May 2024, before being transported to the hospital by ambulance. A November 2025 complaint about memory care staffing and care quality for a resident who regularly became resistant and upset during personal care routines was investigated and determined to be unfounded.
Carmel Village Retirement Community is a 220-bed assisted living community in Fountain Valley, centrally located in Orange County. It's one of the more budget-friendly large communities in the area, making it worth a look for families exploring options in central OC.
Budget-friendly for Orange County
Pricing is notably lower than many Orange County communities of similar size, making it one of the more accessible options in the area.
Large community resources
At 220 beds, the community has the scale to support diverse activities, dining programs, and on-site care services.
Central Orange County location
Fountain Valley is centrally situated with easy freeway access to hospitals, shopping, and family throughout the OC metro area.
Below-average safety record
The facility has an FYI Safety Score of 6.5 out of 9.9, indicating more citations or complaints than typical in state inspection records.
Large facility trade-offs
With 220 beds, the community may feel more institutional than smaller, more intimate settings. Families who value a home-like atmosphere should visit in person.
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17077 San Mateo, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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$3,395/mo
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