Gentle Caring Home

26762 Carlota Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Assisted Living · Board and Care Home

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

About Gentle Caring Home

Gentle Caring Home is an Assisted Living community in the Mission Viejo area that also offers Board and Care Home. Estimated costs for this community start at $4,200/mo, which is lower than the cost of care in the Mission Viejo area of $5,748/mo.

Gentle Caring Home offers an inviting and nurturing environment for seniors, focusing on comprehensive care and medical services to ensure residents' well-being. The community provides 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management and coordination with healthcare providers are prioritized to cater to each resident's unique needs, fostering a sense of security and comfort.

Nestled in a charming neighborhood, Gentle Caring Home is strategically located near essential amenities and services. Residents have convenient access to Palm Terrace, a reputable hospital just three miles away, and Mission Pain & Spine, a physician's office only 2.2 miles from the community. For pharmaceutical needs, CVS Pharmacy is within walking distance, less than a mile away, ensuring that prescriptions and medical supplies are readily available.

The neighborhood is vibrant and diverse, with local cafes like Kona Loa Coffee less than a mile away, offering a cozy spot for residents to enjoy a cup of coffee. The Village Hookah Lounge, a nearby restaurant, provides additional dining options just three miles from the community. For spiritual nourishment, Corpus Christi Catholic Church is located 5.1 miles away, catering to the residents' spiritual needs.

The community itself is designed to promote an active and engaging lifestyle. Amenities include walking paths and a garden, perfect for leisurely strolls and enjoying nature. Movie nights and scheduled daily activities offer residents opportunities for entertainment and social interaction. Community-sponsored activities and transportation arrangements further enhance the residents' quality of life, making it easy to stay connected and engaged.

Gentle Caring Home, with its small community size, ensures personalized attention and a warm, family-like atmosphere. The provision of telephone amenities in rooms ensures that residents can easily stay in touch with their loved ones. The community's emphasis on health care services and its proximity to essential amenities make it an ideal choice for seniors seeking a supportive and vibrant living environment.


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Pricing for Gentle Caring Home

starts from
$4,200/mo
Estimated starting prices by room type
Shared Bedroom$4,200/mo
Private Room$5,300/mo

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Reviews for Gentle Caring Home

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What families are saying

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Reviews of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, are overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding its friendly, caring, and responsive staff. Residents and families frequently describe the community as welcoming, family-oriented, safe, and comfortable, with many saying it feels like home. Management, particularly Susan, is often praised for being helpful, communicative, and accommodating during move-ins and when addressing concerns. Families appreciate staff members knowing residents personally, noticing changes in their well-being, and providing peace of mind. The community is considered attractive, clean, modern, and recently renovated, with spacious apartments, pleasant grounds, convenient freeway access, monitored entrances, pet-friendly policies, and some parking options. Amenities include dining services, transportation, salons, exercise areas, movie rooms, pool tables, outdoor spaces, and numerous activities such as bingo, crafts, games, exercise, church services, entertainment, and outings. Residents commonly enjoy the food, special events, and opportunities to socialize, although opinions on food quality vary. Truewood primarily offers independent living, with additional caregiving or personal-care services available through an onsite contractor. Families value this flexibility and affordability, particularly as residents’ needs change. However, reviewers emphasize that it is best suited to relatively independent seniors, since staffing may be insufficient for continuous one-to-one care. Costs are paid out of pocket, though utilities, cable, meals, transportation, and emergency-alert systems may be included. Criticisms include occasional poor communication, rude or inflexible management, locked doors, limited overnight caregiver coverage, inconsistent activity leadership, freeway noise, worn outdoor furniture, dirty carpets, odors, and concerns about produce or food quality. Overall, most reviewers strongly recommend Truewood for its caring atmosphere, reasonable value, amenities, and supportive community.
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Care offered at Gentle Caring Home

Care services

  • Medication management
  • Assistance with bathing
  • 24-hour supervision

Amenities at Gentle Caring Home

  • Furnished
  • Emergency Alert System
  • Move-in coordination
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Movie nights
  • Housekeeping
  • Community-sponsored activities
    Live dance or theater performances, Holiday parties, Art classes, Live well programs, Has birthday parties, Has garden club
  • Pet-friendly
    Dogs, Cats
  • Faith Based
    Protestant services, Catholic services, Other religious services, Devotional activities on site, Devotional activities offsite

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  • 5 (19 reviews)
  • Families helped: 1530
  • 22 years of experience
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    Total population: 50,360

    41% of population is 50+ years old, 19% is 65+ years old
    The poverty rate is 7% lower for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%

    Diversity

    1% of population identify themselves as Black, 11% as Asian, 19% as Hispanic, and 77% as White

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