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San Dimas Retirement Center

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834 West Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA 91773343 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers a clean environment and exceptionally kind memory care caregivers. However, families must be extremely vigilant regarding hygiene schedules and safety, as there are documented instances of missed showers and residents wandering near dangerous roadways.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the compassionate memory care staff and the overall cleanliness of the facility. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent hygiene care, such as missed showers, and serious safety issues involving residents wandering near busy highways. Additionally, multiple reviewers have noted poor food quality and administrative resistance to resident feedback.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff7.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory5.0Comms2.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate memory care caregivers
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Friendly and helpful staff members

Concerns

  • Inconsistent hygiene and scheduled care
  • Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages and lack of assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Resident safety and wandering risks

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(2)5.02019(4)4.52020(4)1.02021(2)3.32022(6)4.02023(4)4.02024(4)

Distribution · 26 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your memory care caregivers; how do you specifically tailor your approach to support residents with different levels of cognitive needs?
  • 2Could you walk me through the daily dining experience, including how much input residents have in the menu and how you ensure consistent meal quality?
  • 3With a community of this size, what systems do you have in place to ensure that scheduled care and hygiene routines are consistently met for every resident?
  • 4How does the staff manage resident safety and monitoring, particularly for those who may be prone to wandering?
  • 5What is the best way for families to stay updated on their loved one's well-being, and how do you ensure communication remains seamless between staff and families?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what are the immediate protocols and how quickly can medical assistance be reached?

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Key Review Excerpts

Each caregiver and LVN are truly angels, the way they treat each Individual resident. When I leave I know I am leaving him in good hands.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

The food is of poor quality, and the support staff are often understaffed. Residents often go without assistance...

Resident/Family member · 2024★★★☆☆

For 8 months, we have delt with this issue, often times mom going 2 weeks without a shower. I have called numerous times and spoken with administrators about this and still nothing has been done!

Resident's family · 2022★★☆☆☆
Source: 13 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

73total
16 Type A— immediate health risk
20 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 8, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

May 1, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 16, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Jan 5, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted on 01/05/2026 regarding an allegation of inappropriate touching between residents. After interviewing staff and residents, the Licensing Program Analyst found insufficient evidence to support the allegation, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' finding.

Dec 9, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced Required - 1 year visit. The inspection covered Infection Control, Operational Requirements, and other areas. No deficiencies were observed during the visit, and the report notes that Technical Violations were issued.

Oct 6, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 10/06/2025 regarding allegations of staff misconduct, including lack of resident transportation, tampering with mail, and harassment. The investigation found no supportive evidence for the allegations, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' finding for all claims.

Oct 6, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 10/06/2025 regarding allegations of staff misconduct, including lack of resident transportation, tampering with mail, and harassment. The investigation found no supportive evidence for the allegations, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' finding for all claims.

Aug 26, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation concerning allegations of staff stealing resident belongings. The investigation found no supporting evidence to substantiate the allegations, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' finding. No specific deficiencies were cited in the report.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

San Dimas Retirement, LLC

Administrator

PRISCILLA GAYTAN

Source: State licensing data

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