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Atherton Baptist Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional and compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

214 South Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801113 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 116 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a well-maintained, Christian-oriented community with a proven track record of managing complex needs like dementia. The staff is widely praised for their compassion. While most experiences are wonderful, you may want to visit during different shifts to ensure the high standard of staff friendliness remains consistent.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

116 reviews on Google
Atherton Baptist Home is highly regarded as a well-maintained, beautiful campus offering a range of care from independent living to memory care. Families frequently praise the professional, kind staff and the peaceful, Christian-oriented community atmosphere. While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a small number of visitors have noted occasional service issues or perceived staff attitude problems.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0CommsN/AValue7.0

Strengths

  • Professional and compassionate nursing staff
  • Beautifully maintained grounds and campus
  • Comprehensive levels of care (Independent to Memory Care)
  • Clean and well-kept facilities
  • Strong sense of community and religious atmosphere

Concerns

  • Occasional service or-staff attitude issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 121 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that frequently address the reviewer by name and acknowledge specific sentiments. They use a professional, warm tone and proactively offer direct contact information to resolve issues raised in lower-rated reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love how beautiful the campus looks; what kind of outdoor activities or gardening opportunities are available for residents to enjoy the grounds?
  • 2With the strong religious atmosphere mentioned by many, are there specific chaplain services or spiritual programs integrated into the weekly schedule?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure consistent, high-quality care during shift changes to maintain the professional standard the facility is known for?
  • 4Since the facility offers a range of care from Independent to Memory Care, how do you manage the transition for a resident if their medical needs increase?
  • 5How is the communication process handled between the nursing staff and families regarding any changes in a resident's health or daily care?
  • 6What specific protocols are in place to ensure medical emergencies are addressed immediately during the overnight hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

Atherton is a really nice campus and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and professional. The residents all seem very happy to be there.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

Fabulous Christian retirement community. My parents lived here for many years and the community Mom through all her dementia as well as my dad and his later years.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Great!! I go there for physical therapy and the staff is top notch! Cheers to Leila and Megan for their excellent service and care. I leave feeling like a new person.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★★
Source: 116 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.27hrs
36%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.27hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.7%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.8%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.6%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
3.2%
CA
1.6%
Los angeles
1.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
3 complaint-triggered
$12,461 in fines

Families have filed complaints leading to deficiencies in infection control, pain management, and care planning at this facility. The most recurring issues involve medication management, safety hazards, and fire safety systems, with medication oversight problems appearing across multiple recent surveys. While all 49 deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, the pattern of repeated medication and safety violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Jan 16, 2026Routine
9
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Dec 23, 2025Complaint
1
0697Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Nov 7, 2024Routine
13
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0753Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jan 17, 2024Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Nov 16, 2023Routine
24
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0331Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0364Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0015Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Apr 20, 2023Complaint
1
0880Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Atherton Baptist Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Atherton Baptist Homes

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Meredith, BrettOfficer / DirectorPascual, Ma JocelynOfficer / DirectorMedina, JoelleManagerNassif, TarekManagerAtherton Baptist HomesAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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