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Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital

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

535 E Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773106 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 34 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While older reviews highlight a beautiful facility with professional staff, recent reviews from 2026 describe critical medical failures and neglect. If you choose this facility, you must implement rigorous daily monitoring of medical treatments and ensure staff are responding to all call lights immediately.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google
Families should exercise significant caution due to recent, severe reports of medical neglect, including life-threatening situations and failure to manage infections. While some long-term reviews praise the attentive nursing staff and clean environment, recent feedback highlights critical failures in medical urgency and communication.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff4.0Clean8.0Activities5.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and professional nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Smooth admission processes
  • Effective physical therapy services

Concerns

  • Medical neglect and failure to treat infections (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of urgency in life-threatening situations
  • Staffing shortages and slow response to call lights
  • Poor communication and difficulty obtaining medical records (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 36 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; could you show us some of the common areas where residents relax?
  • 2Since we want to ensure everything is handled promptly, what is your specific protocol for responding to call lights during the night shift?
  • 3How does the nursing team communicate important updates or changes in medical status to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 4Could you tell us more about how the medication management process works to ensure everything is administered accurately and on schedule?
  • 5We are very interested in physical therapy; how do the therapists work with residents to help them maintain their mobility and strength?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical emergency or a change in a resident's condition, what steps does the staff take to ensure immediate and effective care?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mom is in the hospital since last week and be very happy with the services. All the staff are very personal and very very happy to serve the patient , and all the food is very good and healthy and fresh.

Family of a patient · 2024★★★★★

The staff at Casa Bonita have quickly managed to recognize Alfred's personal needs to enable his being comfortable. The facility is very clean with an amazing venue of activities each month.

Resident's family · 2019★★★★★

I want to thank Dr. Collins and her staff for saving my 92 year old moms life. Dr. Collins while on vacation was called in regards to my moms kidney failure, she ordered transportation to hospital and had an emergency Stint replacement.

Family of a patient · 2019★★★★★
Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.75hrs
99%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.09hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
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
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.0%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Better than Avg
Here
6.1%
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.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.1%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.9%
Better than Avg
Here
96.9%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
90.5%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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

7deficiencies
Well below state avg (15.4)
5 complaint-triggered

Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital has recurring issues with infection control, medication management, and patient care planning, with families filing complaint reports about wound care, care planning, nursing competency, and safety hazards. The facility shows persistent problems across multiple surveys, particularly with pressure ulcer prevention appearing in deficiencies from 2021 through 2025, and infection control violations occurring repeatedly through 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with correcting fundamental care issues.

Sep 10, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 12, 2025Routine
11
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Nov 26, 2024Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 30, 2024Routine
20
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0352Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0800Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

0809Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

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.

0031Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

May 24, 2024Complaint
1
0626Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Feb 14, 2024Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Longwood Management Corporation

Chain Size

38 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 1 of 38 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Jrb Investments LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

The Aaron Friedman Group a Business Assets Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

20%

The Ira David Friedman Group a Business Assets Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

20%

Klavan, Rachel

Owner (parent company)

20%

Key personnel

Escontrias, RichardW-2 Managing EmployeeFriedman, IraOfficer / DirectorKlavan, RachelOfficer / DirectorFriedman, IraOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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