Talega Gallery sits in the gated Gallery neighborhood of San Clemente, only for adults age 55 and up, where folks can enjoy living in a quiet cul-de-sac with homes built for comfort and easy movement, and each one has its own backyard with landscaping and views of the sunset, some with French doors from the master suite that open right to the yard, which feels nice in the evening. Every house comes with double-pane windows, plantation shutters, fireplaces in both the family and living rooms, and you get different types of flooring like wood, stone, carpet, and each house usually has two or more bedrooms right on the ground floor, plus a loft space you can use for whatever you want, and you always get a two-car garage that's built right in. Houses range from about 1,578 to 3,634 square feet, so you'll see some small and large options, with a focus on giving enough space but keeping it easy to handle. Kitchens come with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinets, a walk-in pantry, and bathrooms have soaking tubs, dual vanities, and modern touches you'd expect from a newer home built around 2002.
The Talega Gallery Club gives everybody a big clubhouse with a ballroom, card room, billiards, library, and Wi-Fi throughout, plus a well-lit gym with up-to-date workout machines and lots of windows, along with a spa, sauna, heated pool, outdoor jacuzzi, a bocce ball court, putting green, croquet lawn, and paved walking paths all around, so you can get outside and keep moving or relax by the pool. There are extra facilities like a business room, craft and activity spaces, a movie theater, and several rooms for games and social gatherings, where events like arts, music, classes on health and eating well for your mind, and clubs like poker, knitting, dancing, and the breakfast club all happen, helping neighbors keep active and stay social.
Services cover things like meal preparation, usually in a dining room with restaurant-style service and options for allergies or special diets, such as diabetes meals if needed, and you'll see housekeepers for laundry, cleaning, even help with moving in and a concierge. Health care is handled by on-site staff who help with things like dressing, bathing, or sorting out your medications, with a 24-hour call system for safety, and they can provide non-ambulatory care too. This place covers assisted living, memory care, independent living, and even has skilled nursing if you need it later.
Being part of the Talega Master Association means you pay fees for both the Gallery community and the master association, giving you even more access to things like the Talega Swim and Athletic Club, tennis and volleyball courts, lap pool, kid's wading pool, and other little satellite pools scattered around, making sure there's always a quiet or lively spot to pick from, and you get things like landscaping, trash pick-up, and sewer taken care of as part of your service. The spot itself is close to a couple of parks and cafes, and there's always a pharmacy or doctor's office not far for appointments. They hold educational events, like seminars on food for better brain health, with groups like Alzheimer's of Orange County coming in from time to time.
Homes are structured as single-family residences, and most everyone lives together in small groups to help it feel like a real neighborhood, not a big crowded place, with only six residents at a time in each assisted living setting. The area stays quiet since the neighborhood sits on a cul-de-sac, traffic stays light, and there's enough privacy for those who enjoy peace and tidiness. The community uses security measures like gates and online protections for peace of mind, and although the website may have JavaScript needs and anti-spam features, residents get the face-to-face comfort and personal connection every day.
Talega Gallery isn't for everyone, but for adults who want a calm, active, and social setting where most needs are met and where the home feels comfortable and secure, it covers the basics well without much fuss.
