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Poway Gardens Senior Living - the Palms

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and patient staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

12708 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 9206424 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you value a nature-integrated environment with specialized memory care and high staff engagement. However, you should independently verify recent state inspection reports and citations to address concerns raised about the change in management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
Families considering Poway Gardens can expect a warm, home-like environment characterized by a highly compassionate staff and unique horticultural programs. While recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding the quality of care and community atmosphere, one significant warning exists regarding a change in management and potential regulatory concerns.

Quality Themes

Food9.0Staff10.0Clean5.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and patient staff
  • Engaging horticultural and garden programs
  • High-quality memory care environment
  • Responsive and communicative administration

Concerns

  • Potential decline in care quality following management change

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

78%response rate
Generic

The owner relies almost exclusively on a small set of pre-written templates to respond to positive reviews. These responses fail to acknowledge specific details mentioned by reviewers, such as staff names, the horticulture program, or specific amenities.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love seeing how much you value feedback from families; how does the administration currently use resident and family input to shape the care experience?
  • 2The garden programs sound lovely—how often do residents get to participate in the horticultural activities and spend time outdoors?
  • 3With such a cozy, intimate community of 24 residents, how do you ensure each person's specific daily routine and preferences are maintained?
  • 4How does the staff approach care for residents who may need extra patience or specialized support during more difficult moments?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6Since the community is smaller, how do you ensure that the high level of personalized attention and communication we've heard about remains consistent every day?

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Key Review Excerpts

I love that they grow all their own produce for their residents as well as deliver fresh flowers to each resident weekly.

Local Guide · 2024★★★★★

Any time we have questions or need to make adjustments, administrators are typically responsive and communicative.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★

They have 32 acres of land which they produce lots of their daily vegetables from. They have staff which been there forever.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 9 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

3total
1deficiencies
1 Type B— non-compliance
Sep 9, 2025Complaint

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted on September 9, 2025. Two primary allegations were noted: failure to address mold and failure to post required facility signage. However, the investigation findings determined that both allegations were Unsubstantiated based on the evidence reviewed.

Type BN/A

The licensee was cited for not ensuring that required posters are posted at the facility. This was an allegation raised during the complaint investigation.

Aug 7, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This report details an investigation into a complaint alleging staff failed to treat a resident with dignity. The investigation found that the allegation was Unsubstantiated, meaning the preponderance of evidence standard was not met. No deficiencies were cited in this report.

Apr 18, 2024Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent a Pre-licensing and Component III visit, which was generally positive. The inspector noted several positive findings, including functional safety equipment, complete records, and adequate amenities. The report concludes that the facility is ready for licensure pending final review and approval.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sabra West Coast Operations I; Sh1 Red Alder Mgmt

Administrator

SHANNON HUNDLEY

Source: State licensing data

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