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Carmel Village Retirement Community

17077 San Mateo Street, Fountain Valley, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.3117 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Carmel Village Retirement Community

Located in sunny California, Carmel Village offers a familiar atmosphere for a peaceful retirement. The community combines luxury with comfort to provide an impressive living experience. Nearby, residents can access famous local restaurants, shops, parks, and beaches! The location also offers convenient access to nearby hospitals to help ensure proper care for each resident. The wonderful community is proud to be a…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,395/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,695/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$5,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,395/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 9, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$3,395 observed · tracking future changes
$3,395Aug 9, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 117 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

Our family experience was overall good with Carmel Village If your loved one has to go into assisted living care......

It is mostly a decent place Room size is very good all inclusive price is great Staff is mostly good with residents patient and caring Food very bland not much fruit and little vegetables The price comparison with other places is definitely on the good side. Our family experience was overall good with Carmel Village If your loved one has to go into assisted living care we would recommend it

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 3, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Carmel Village is an acceptable place for seniors who are still fairly independent and only need minimal assistance, meals, & basic housekeeping. However, once a resident requires a higher level of care, they cannot provide it. My mom lived here for two years. During the last four months of her life, as her care needs increased, the quality of care declined significantly. While Carmel Village charged additional fees for every added service—which we understood/ expected—the care that was promised was not the care th…

Terry KJuly 20, 2026Seniorly

★★★★★

Critical

Fine for Assisted Living, Horrible if you need more help

Carmel Village is an acceptable place for seniors who are still fairly independent and only need minimal assistance, meals, and basic housekeeping. However, once a resident requires a higher level of care, our experience was extremely disappointing. My mom lived at Carmel Village for two years. During the last four months of her life, as her care needs increased, the quality of care declined significantly. While Carmel Village charged additional fees for every added service—which we understood and expected—the car…

See category ratings
Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
Theresa KingJuly 20, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Nice facility

Facility is very nice. Sometimes need to remind them to do [name removed ]'s laundry. I wish they would trust me with the door code for memory care.

AnonymousJune 22, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Less worry for Mom

Staff is friendly and efficient. Daily activities are the same and do not vary. Could use some imagination in finding new things to keep people interested. Facility is clean and taken care of. Visitor parking is limited and street parking is limited due to surrounding apartments. Restaurant service is attentive and responds to individual requests.

Brian CJune 5, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Carmel Village

It's difficult to say whether Carmel is better then other places. They seemed to be attentive to my mother's needs. I think a larger common area would be nice, but do to the condition of most residents in this part of the facility, unnecessary. The care givers were a pleasure, and communicated effectively.

AnonymousJune 3, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Organic
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Pureed Meals
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Happy Hour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities On-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Community Service Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Gardening Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Computer or Media Center

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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