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The Meridian at Laguna Hills

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight welcoming and professional leasing/sales staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

24552 Paseo De Valencia Bldg a, Laguna Hills, CA 92653200 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 87 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing high-quality dining, vibrant social programming, and a welcoming admissions process. However, you should verify the current availability and actual pricing directly with the office, as some recent visitors have noted discrepancies between online advertisements and real-time availability.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

87 reviews on Google
Meridian at Laguna Hills is highly regarded for its welcoming leasing staff, beautiful grounds, and a wide variety of engaging resident activities. While many families praise the cleanliness and the quality of the dining experience, some recent reviewers have raised concerns regarding rising costs, potential discrepancies in advertised pricing, and inconsistent staffing levels.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Welcoming and professional leasing/sales staff
  • Extensive and varied resident activities
  • High-quality dining and meal presentation
  • Beautifully maintained facility and grounds

Concerns

  • Discrepancies between advertised Zillow prices and actual costs
  • Staffing turnover and inconsistent service levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Rising costs and rate increases

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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The owner relies heavily on a small set of repetitive templates to respond to 5-star reviews, often using the same phrases for different reviewers. While they attempt to address negative reviews, the tone shifts to being defensive and argumentative.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the variety of resident activities here; could you walk us through what a typical weekly calendar looks like for a resident?
  • 2The dining presentation looks beautiful in photos; could you tell us more about how meals are planned and how residents can request specific dietary needs?
  • 3We noticed how responsive the management is to feedback; how does the team typically incorporate resident or family suggestions into the facility's operations?
  • 4The grounds look lovely and well-maintained; are there specific outdoor spaces or gardens where residents spend most of their time?
  • 5When it comes to medical needs, how is care coordinated between the assisted living staff and outside physicians during an emergency or after-hours?
  • 6To help us plan for the long term, could you explain how the monthly service fees are structured and how you handle any future rate adjustments?

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Key Review Excerpts

From the moment we arrived for our tour, Renee made us feel so so welcome and truly cared about our needs. She took the time to patiently answer every single one of our questions—big and small—about the community, daily life, care options, and the transition process for my dad.

Prospective resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The activities department does an amazing job of putting on great events, booking fun entertainers, and making the whole community feel active no matter what season it is.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

The employees were very helpful & kind and the prices very reasonable, the facility was very clean & the food was very tasty & nicely presented.

Resident/Family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 87 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

14total
2 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Jan 22, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details the findings of a complaint investigation conducted on 12/05/2025, with the report finalized on 01/22/2026. The department determined that all allegations—including soiled resident care, falls, and entrapment—were unfounded. Therefore, the complaint was dismissed.

Oct 27, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted following allegations that staff failed to prevent self-harming behaviors (medication misuse) and failed to address a resident's change in condition. The investigation found that the allegations were unsubstantiated due to a lack of preponderance of evidence. No specific CCR citation codes were assigned for the allegations, but two general areas of non-compliance were noted.

Oct 14, 2025Other
Clean

The facility evaluation report was completed following an unannounced site visit for the purpose of delivering an amended report. The visit was conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst, and the representative was met with at the facility.

Oct 1, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into a complaint alleging staff failed to prevent resident harassment. The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the allegation, resulting in the finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated. No specific deficiencies were cited in the report.

Sep 9, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a Case Management visit to review a self-reported incident concerning a resident's fall. The Licensing Program Analyst observed that residents appeared safe, and the facility was found to be clean and organized. No citations were issued during this visit.

Sep 9, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent a Case Management visit to review a self-reported incident concerning a resident's fall. The Licensing Program Analyst observed that residents appeared safe, and the facility was found to be clean and organized. No citations were issued during this visit.

Jun 4, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted regarding allegations that the facility was in disrepair, specifically concerning non-functioning pendent/pull cords. The investigation found that the allegation was 'Unsubstantiated' because there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the violation occurred. The facility is actively working to upgrade its call system.

Apr 30, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted regarding allegations that resident needs were not being met, the facility was in disrepair, and a resident fell due to safety hazards. The investigation found conflicting information, leading the Licensing Program Analyst to deem all allegations UNSUBSTANTIATED. No citations were issued for this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pacifica Laguna Hills LLC; Laguna Hills Mgr LLC

Administrator

JENSEN, ERIC

Source: State licensing data

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