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Santa Anita Assisted Living

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

5600 Gracewood Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780150 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a very warm and welcoming environment with highly praised administrative staff. However, families should verify the availability of on-site physical and speech therapy, as some reviewers claim these services are not actually provided on-site.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Families often praise the facility for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and the compassionate nature of the administration and activity staff. However, there are serious allegations regarding food handling safety, inconsistent staffing levels, and concerns about the availability of on-site therapy services.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff7.0Clean6.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive administration
  • Engaging activity programs and staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Welcoming and friendly atmosphere for visitors

Concerns

  • Inconsistent staffing and understaffing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Lack of on-site therapy/rehab services
  • Issues with cleanliness and room privacy (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Food variety and handling concerns (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge specific staff members mentioned. While negative reviews are addressed with professional, standardized language regarding policies, positive reviews are met with high levels of enthusiasm and detail.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to everyone's feedback; how does the administration involve families in the care planning process?
  • 2We've heard great things about your activity programs, so could you tell us more about what a typical week of social engagement looks like for residents?
  • 3With 150 residents in the community, how do you ensure that every individual receives consistent, personalized attention from the care team during busy shifts?
  • 4Could you describe the current dining program, specifically regarding how you manage menu variety and nutritional needs for different dietary preferences?
  • 5Since we are looking for long-term stability, how do you handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes after hours or during the night?
  • 6How does the facility manage housekeeping and room maintenance to ensure every resident enjoys a clean and private living space?

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Key Review Excerpts

Jackie, stood out in the best way. She consistently went above and beyond. Checking in offering support and making sure everything ran smoothly.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

The resident I visit seems happy. The sophisticated sign in process never works because the scanner is always off.

Visitor · 2024★★★☆☆

I appreciate an individual there that keeps her busy, the Activity Ditector Miss Brenda, she took the time to get to know my friends mom, keeps her busy whether it's with a good game of Bingo or going out into the community, we love it!

Visitor · 2024★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

118total
24 Type A— immediate health risk
65 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 21, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

May 14, 2026Complaint
Clean

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May 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

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May 5, 2026Complaint
Clean

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Apr 30, 2026Complaint
Clean

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Apr 21, 2026Complaint
Clean

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Apr 20, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 13, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Santa Anita Assisted Living

Administrator

JOEL NIBBLET

Source: State licensing data

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