Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Heritage Pointe an “old age home?”
• Is Heritage Pointe a nursing home?
• Are there people to socialize with at Heritage Pointe?
• What makes Heritage Pointe a "Jewish Home?"
• Where is Heritage Pointe located?
• What is the climate like?
• What is nearby?
• What is the community like?

Is Heritage Pointe an “old age home?”

Absolutely not! Heritage Pointe provides retirement living in the Jewish tradition. We offer independent and assisted living on a beautiful campus. Top

Is Heritage Pointe a nursing home?

No. Heritage Pointe can provide several different levels of care, but we are not a skilled nursing facility. Top

Are there people to socialize with at Heritage Pointe?

Heritage Pointe has over 200 residents. Retired doctors, teachers, business people, rabbis, housewives, artists and many more call Heritage Pointe their home. Our residents come from all around the world and speak English, Yiddish, Hebrew, French, German and more. Everyone can find someone with whom to talk. Top

What makes Heritage Pointe a "Jewish Home?"

From the moment you walk through the front door and see our beautiful mezuzah, designed especially for us, you’ll know what makes Heritage Pointe unique. Whether it’s the Shabbat morning services in our spacious new Synagogue, or the community candle lighting on Friday night, you’ll see events, celebrations and traditions here that you won't find anywhere else in Orange County or Long Beach. You can enjoy fresh challah and matzo ball soup on Friday nights, classes with local rabbis, celebration of all Jewish holidays, and more. Top

Where is Heritage Pointe located?

Heritage Pointe is located in Mission Viejo, nestled on a hillside in the beautiful Saddleback Valley in Orange County. We are just off Crown Valley Parkway, a quarter mile from the San Diego Freeway. Top

What is the climate like?

Located in beautiful Southern California, the annual average temperature is 67 degrees, with rainfall averaging only 11 inches per year. Heritage Pointe is situated 383 feet above sea level. Top

What is nearby?

Heritage Pointe is readily accessible to local hospitals, health maintenance organizations, medical plazas, shopping centers (both large and small) and cultural events. Restaurants, entertainment and community services are all conveniently located. Mission Viejo is just 5 miles from the San Juan Capistrano train depot, and is served by the local Orange County Transit District buses. Top

What is the community like?

Mission Viejo is an ideal place for active living and the perfect setting for Heritage Pointe. The community covers 10,000 acres, with 62% of its area devoted to residential open space and recreation. Within a 20-mile radius are seven community parks, twenty-eight neighborhood and three regional parks, numerous beaches and Dana Point Harbor. Summer cultural events such as the Sawdust Festival held in Laguna Beach and concerts at the Irvine Bowl and Saddleback College are also close by. Top