Vivante

I have lived at Vivante since it opened in October 2013. Not only does it offer SO much more than the others — like indoor swimming pool, spa, sports room, movie theater — but the staff bends over backwards to assist you. We have not one, but three transportation vehicles to take us to doctor appointments, theater events, hair salon, etc. We have weekly entertainment from violin groups to jazz and more. The restaurant offers meals like shrimp kabobs, swordfish, steak on a weekly basis. We have water aerobics, chair exercise, craft classes, card games, lectures — just all sorts of educational and entertaining forums.
Don’t take my word for it, come see for yourself.

Visited a family friend here today and was very impressed with the staff and the facility. Everyone was very friendly. I would highly recommend this facility.

The time had come to move my Mom from her home of 50 years to an assisted living community. It was not an easy task and I’d like to think that I did my due-​diligence by researching ten communities between Costa Mesa to San Clemente. When you walk thru the front door, you are welcomed by the friendly staff and feel part of the family immediately. We selected a one-​bedroom and I must say, it is by far the largest one-​bedroom apartment of all ten communities I visited, a whopping 767 square feet with a very large size balcony patio. Vivante was very accommodating by allowing us to select custom color paint to coordinate with my Mother’s furnishings. Additionally we were able to have additional shelving installed in the washer/​dryer closet, plus additional closet rods. The staff is extremely professional, caring, and react immediately to any and all inquiries or requests. There is ample space to roam the community and it has been planned with utmost care by offering something for everyone. From the dining room with its excellent cuisine, to a state-​of-​the-​art fitness center, swimming pool, spa, library, pool hall, roof top bar, hair salon, and children’s playroom, just to name a few amenities, no other community compares to Vivante. Most importantly, each resident is given an iPad with daily instruction to stay current with today’s technology and keeping the brain fit. I would highly recommend Vivante to anyone looking for a new home for their parent. They will be safe, well fed, entertained, and engaged.

I suppose if you don’t notice the heavy industrial area of Costa Mesa you’re driving through to get to Vivante, this would be ok. If you are looking for a very cold, hotel-​like setting, clad in every shade of grey, this will be your place. Yes, the model apartment was well appointed, but the atmosphere left all of us really cold. We had a nice tour, but there didn’t appear to be any life anywhere in the place. I guess Sunday afternoons are not the time to see a lot of residents enjoying the facility — as we saw only a handful in the nearly hour in the lobby we needed to wait for our appointment.

My goal was to find a place for my mom that I would enjoy visiting. Well 3 months in, I can say I see mom more than ever and absolutely love visiting the Vivante (and mom). I am a Sr. Customer Service manager by profession, so my bar is set very high. Vivante has more than met and exceeded that bar. The staff, starting with the Exec Director, just do everything right – and I don’t believe this is just a business proposition, it is what they truly believe, it’s their value system and it’s genuine. To all the staff — Jennifer, Dee, Danielle – and those I didn’t mention, THANK YOU for creating a place for my mom (and me!). I didn’t even mention the facility, which is simply gorgeous!

My sister and I researched the assisted living facilities in the area most convenient to our parents’ home, doctors and church. We toured Vivante first — not recommended if you actually want to «comparison shop». There *is* no comparison between Vivante and anywhere else. As a resident we met during our orientation put it, «It’s the cruise ship that never sails!»
Holly provided my sister and I with the perfect first impression — she gave us our comprehensive tour, introducing us to staff members along the way. One of the first and most striking things I noticed was how the staff — everyone from the maintenance crew to the caregivers to the wait staff to the facility owners and directors — treated the residents: calling them by name, speaking to each other about residents by name, treating them as valued and respected customers, but with a familiarity that reflected true concern for and intimate knowledge of each one. «Family»…
My parents, with whom we had not discussed «assisted living» at all until we took them the Vivante brochure that afternoon, insisted on visiting within the hour, and Holly toured the 4 of us again. Due to unforeseen but meant-​to-​be circumstances, my parents found the perfect unit and moved in less than a month later. The move-​in process itself solidified our love affair with Vivante — Holly, Danielle (move-​in coordinator), Joe (maintenance) and his staff, Mark (IT) and numerous others behind the scenes jumped through hoops to make my parents’ transition smooth and their new home «perfect». As anyone who has moved elderly loved ones from their home to another facility knows, it is stressful under the best circumstances. I can be — okay, I *am* — a bit — okay, *very* — demanding, especially where my loved ones are concerned. Each and every request I made or question I had was addressed with patience, respect and promptness.
I won’t detail the amenities, since the previous reviewer did a great job of that. For our family, the joy and complete satisfaction — what makes this place «home» for my treasured parents, and gives my sister and I total peace of mind — is the people. Yes, the facilities are beautiful and the amenities amazing, but would be nothing but structures and things if not for the beautiful and amazing people who staff them. Holly has remained close to each of my family members, always providing hugs and an ear for conversation if one of us asks. Danielle made the move-​in process itself painless and smooth, and was always just a call or email away with prompt and kind responses to our (usually my…) issues. Joe and his staff have each surpassed expectations by providing any requested maintenance task or service with a smile. Mark has taught both of my parents how to use and enjoy their iPads (provided to all residents), and remains instrumental in helping, them and me, with all things technical. And yes, the food and restaurant is phenomenal, but the restaurant managers Lisa and Lynette, and each and every one of their staff, make the dining experience one of the highlights of the day. The managers and each of the wait staff know the residents by face and name, and are aware of whether or not they show up for meals. My parents are (and I am!) greeted at each meal, and their meal and drink preferences are known and offered before they even have to ask. I have just planned a surprise birthday party for my mother in the private dining room, and Lynnette and the chef have already gone above and beyond to make sure the experience is better and so much more personal than we would ever have at a restaurant. I’m sure I’ll have a glowing addendum to this review after the party tomorrow night.
I visit my parents several times each week, never turning down a meal :). On most visits I see, and am always warmly and personally greeted by, the owner Corey Alder and his wife — who shall remain nameless here, because discovering who she is is part of the magic and beauty of who she is. They are both hands-​on and compassionate and intimately service-​oriented, and obviously require the same from each of their staff members — the combination of which means everything to residents and family members alike.
If an individual or couple is fortunate enough to choose an assisted living community for themselves, or to be able to make that choice for their parents, there is no classier, more modern, or more beautiful community in Orange County. But it’s the *people* that make Vivante a Home, filled with extended and loving Family members. Our family loves and appreciates everything about and everyone at Vivante!

Vivante on the Coast has DEFNITELY redefined assisted living. The community has the look and feel of a 5-​Star resort! The staff is passionate about what they do, and are dedicated to ensuring that both AL and MC residents have the highest quality care while taking care of all «creature comforts»!
My parents and I toured most every other assisted living facility in Orange County before they made their move to Vivante, and not one of them can begin to compare to this. Where else can you have a Ritz-​caliber meal three times a day, have a state-​of-​the art gym facility including an INDOOR salt water swimming pool at your disposal, a theater room (Balboa Room), sports bar (Club 52), piano lounge (Cro’s Nest), and hair salon (Strands)? They also provide a wonderful herb garden, a dog park (Central Bark — LOVE it!), Bocci court, putting green, and walking paths through California native plantings! Pets are welcomed here, and caretakers are available to help with the furry family members as well! Almost forgot — they also have a Kid Zone area (with Wii, Xbox, etc.) to encourage the grand kids to come have fun here, and the Social Grounds Café, with morning paper, pastries and coffee so that family members can come by for a quick snack and visit!
Many residents live there on an independent living basis. Customized personal care options can be added depending on the specific needs a resident has with activities of daily living (ADLs), providing such care within the resident’s spacious apartment. As a resident’s care needs increase, there is generally no need to move to a new unit! All apartments are uniquely convertible for maximum handicap accessibility and care if needed!
Thank you for raising the bar in senior care!