The Wellington, also known as The Ivy at Wellington, is a senior living community located in Aliso Viejo, California. Designed to support both independent and assisted living residents, the facility features a variety of living options, including spacious apartments. Residents have access to numerous amenities such as a beauty salon, gym, swimming pool, library, and a schedule of planned activities. The campus includes attractively landscaped grounds and is intended to foster a comfortable, community-oriented environment.

Care and medical support at The Wellington focus primarily on assisted living services tailored to individual needs. The community offers full assistance with activities of daily living, which includes bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management and diabetes care are available, as well as incontinence care, helping residents maintain their health and well-being. Non-ambulatory care is provided, and residents who are ambulatory also receive support as required. Additional healthcare services include memory care, podiatry, and acceptance of residents with psychiatric issues if needed. The Wellington’s staff assists with high acuity care, although families have noted that residents requiring significant, ongoing one-on-one care may need to supplement services with external caregivers.

To encourage socialization and support resident interests, The Wellington organizes various clubs and community groups, yoga and chair yoga classes, and hosts scheduled activities for leisure and engagement. On-site amenities such as a full-service barber and beauty salon contribute to a sense of routine and personal care. The community primarily serves English-speaking residents. Dining is offered restaurant-style, with attention to dietary needs, and the dining staff receives particular mention for service, though some reviews note occasional inconsistencies in meal preparation.

Transportation is provided as a complimentary service by The Wellington, supporting both medical appointments and non-medical outings as scheduled by the community. This transportation helps residents maintain their independence and access local services or activities outside the facility.

Resident and family feedback generally reflects satisfaction with the well-maintained environment, range of amenities, and the friendliness and attentiveness of staff. Social opportunities and a warm community atmosphere are frequently praised, though some concerns exist regarding visitor parking, response times to call buttons, weekend activity programming, and occasional administrative or communication delays. The Wellington is most commonly recommended for seniors who are able to live with some independence or require only moderate assisted living support. There have been no significant recent changes in services or management as of mid-2024.

Costs at this community start at $2,371 and range up to $8,760. The average price in the community is $5,565, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,616. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.