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Newport Beach Memory Care

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1000 Halyard, Newport Beach, CA 9266342 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, boutique-style environment where staff prioritize personal grooming and emotional well-being. The recent management appears to have significantly improved the facility's standards. However, if your loved one has high mobility risks, you should ask specifically about their protocols for incident reporting and staff accountability.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

28 reviews on Google
Newport Beach Memory Care is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, attentive nursing and administrative staff who provide a personalized, 'homey' environment. Reviewers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness and the staff's dedication to small personal touches like grooming and engagement. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, one reviewer noted a decline in care quality and a lack of transparency regarding an injury over a multi-year period.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms7.0Value9.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Personalized resident engagement and grooming
  • Professional and welcoming administration
  • Affordable pricing compared to competitors

Concerns

  • Decline in care quality and incident reporting transparency over long-term stays

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(1)5.02018(2)4.42021(7)5.02023(3)5.02024(1)5.02025(7)5.02026(9)

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How They Respond to Reviews

39%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a set of pre-written templates and repetitive phrases to respond to reviews. While the tone is polite and professional, the responses often fail to acknowledge specific details or names mentioned by the reviewers.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about how attentive and compassionate the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of personalized care remains consistent for every resident?
  • 2Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, could you tell me more about your daily routines for resident grooming and personal care?
  • 3How do you approach resident engagement and activities to ensure everyone stays socially connected and stimulated throughout the day?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 5I noticed the administration is very responsive to feedback; how does the leadership team handle communication regarding any recent incidents or changes in care quality?
  • 6With a smaller, intimate community of 42 residents, how do you manage the balance between providing specialized memory care and maintaining a sense of individual privacy?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is extremely caring, seemingly everywhere-at-once, and always happy and helpful. THEY LOVED MY MOM, and SHE LOVED THEM !!

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

They give them manicures and pedicures, and they do their makeup and hair They make them feel special and wanted!

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

My mother was already in Hospice when she moved to NBMC, and the staff worked cooperatively with the hospice providers to make sure my mom received excellent care.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 28 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

24total
6 Type A— immediate health risk
13 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 15, 2026Inspection
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 10, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details the investigation of a complaint alleging that staff did not administer medications to residents in care. The investigation, conducted by LPA Ruth Martinez, reviewed facility records and interviewed staff. Based on the evidence gathered, the allegation was deemed Unsubstantiated.

Jan 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into complaints regarding scabies care and infectious control requirements. The investigation found that the allegations could not be substantiated due to a lack of evidence. Consequently, the report concludes that the allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated.

May 21, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required annual inspection and was found to have two deficiencies. Both cited deficiencies are Type B, relating to water temperature control and incomplete resident admission agreements. Immediate corrective action is required for both issues to ensure resident safety and compliance.

Nov 6, 2024Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 25, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a Required Annual Inspection and was observed to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, though a Technical Violation Advisory Note was issued regarding a pending exemption transfer.

Apr 5, 2024Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted following an unannounced visit. The allegation that staff did not properly safeguard confidential information was investigated, and the findings determined the allegation to be unsubstantiated. No specific deficiencies were cited in the final report.

Jan 26, 2024Other
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding insufficient staff to adequately provide care and supervision. The allegation was substantiated, and a deficiency was cited related to maintaining adequate direct care staffing levels for residents with dementia. The facility has been given a Plan of Correction due by February 2, 2024.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Corktree Holdings, LLC

Administrator

SANCHEZ, EILEEN

Source: State licensing data

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