Pricing ranges from
$5,824 – 7,571/month

San Dimas Retirement Center

834 West Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA 91773, USA
4.1 · 9 reviews
  • Assisted living
For pricing and availability(510) 508-4507

Pricing

$5,824+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
$6,988+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
$7,571+/moStudioAssisted Living

Amenities

Healthcare services

  • Medication management
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Mental wellness program
  • Assistance with bathing

Healthcare staffing

  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • 12-16 hour nursing

Meals and dining

  • Meal preparation and service
  • Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Restaurant-style dining

Room

  • Cable
  • Telephone
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Private bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchenettes
  • Fully furnished
  • Wifi

Transportation

  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Community operated transportation

Common areas

  • Wellness center
  • Dining room
  • Outdoor space
  • Garden
  • Small library
  • Gaming room
  • Computer center
  • Fitness room
  • Beauty salon

Community services

  • Concierge services
  • Fitness programs
  • Move-in coordination

Activities

  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities
  • Planned day trips

4.11 · 9 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2
  5. 1
  • Care

    4.2
  • Staff

    4.1
  • Meals

    3.9
  • Building

    4.3
  • Value

    3.9

About San Dimas Retirement Center

San Dimas Retirement Center is dedicated to providing innovative and diverse services to form a true partnership with patients and their families for the most positive outcomes. The facility prides itself on offering the ultimate in retirement living, ensuring that residents receive the comfort and peace they deserve in a beautiful setting with an unbeatable location.

Residents at San Dimas Retirement Center have the option to choose from cozy private or semi-private accommodations that are equipped with modern amenities and easily accessible community spaces. The South Garden facility serves as an alternative to nursing home placement for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, providing 24/7 nursing and support services to meet their unique needs.

With an exceptional level of inspired retirement living, San Dimas Retirement Center encourages individuals and their loved ones to schedule a tour to experience and enjoy the services and amenities firsthand. The facility strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents can thrive and receive the personalized care they need to live fulfilling lives.

San Dimas Retirement Center values the well-being and happiness of its residents above all else, offering a range of services to support their physical, emotional, and social needs. Whether it's assistance with daily activities, medication management, or engaging social activities, the dedicated staff at San Dimas Retirement Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

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State of California Inspection Reports

61

Inspections

8

Type A Citations

19

Type B Citations

4

Years of reports

23 Jul 2024
Identified deficiencies in medication management were found during the visit, prompting action by the licensing program analyst.
  • § 87465(h)(1)
20 Jun 2024
Investigated alleged illegal eviction and found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
30 Apr 2024
Confirmed that there was no evidence to support the allegation of transportation needs not being met for a resident.
04 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations that staff did not address resident healthcare needs, allowed residents to remain in soiled clothing, and failed to provide fresh linens; no substantial evidence found to support these claims.
26 Mar 2024
Investigated an allegation about inadequate supervision leading to a verbal altercation between two residents playing loud music, but insufficient evidence found to confirm if supervision was inadequate.
22 Feb 2024
Identified no deficiencies during the inspection.
19 Jan 2024
Reviewed allegations of inadequate food service, poor quality food, insufficient staffing, medication administration issues, and inadequate hygiene care at the facility. Insufficient evidence to support the claims.
12 Dec 2023
Confirmed that a resident sustained an unexplained injury without proper assessment or timely medical attention, authorized representatives were denied access to records, and incidents were not reported to appropriate parties in accordance with regulations.
  • § 87468.1(2)
  • § 87211(a)(1)
  • § 87468.1(a)(8)
12 Dec 2023
Found no evidence to support allegations of resident fall being the facility's fault, delay in seeking medical attention, or staff not responding in a timely manner.
04 Dec 2023
Investigated allegations of staff not providing a clean mattress and the resident's toilet being in disrepair, but found insufficient evidence to support these claims, with interviews and observations contradicting the allegations.
28 Nov 2023
Investigated allegations regarding staff behavior, food service, fair treatment, and retaliation against a resident. Found insufficient evidence to support any of these claims.
07 Nov 2023
Investigated the allegation of staff committing tax identity theft using residents' personal information; found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claim, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated.
03 Nov 2023
Confirmed allegations of odor, but unsubstantiated allegations of stolen belongings, inadequate bedding changes, and lack of fall risk measures.
  • § 87625(b)(3)
06 Sept 2023
Confirmed allegations of insufficient staff and failure to follow Covid-19 safety protocols were unsubstantiated. Residents' requests for assistance were generally responded to in a timely manner.
17 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations of improper rate increase notifications and rent increases for SSI residents; determined no substantial evidence to confirm alleged violations occurred.
11 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations regarding disrepair of carpets, untimely assistance, nutritional quality of food, and soiled diapers. Determined insufficient evidence to support claims; most residents and staff reported satisfaction with current conditions and service response times.
22 Jun 2023
Reviewed an allegation that staff denied a resident a snack between meals but found insufficient evidence to prove the claim, as most residents and some staff indicated snacks were available throughout the day.
16 May 2023
Reviewed Allegations of staff mistreatment and inadequate food service, but evidence did not substantiate the claims.
24 Mar 2023
Reviewed video footage, conducted interviews, and examined documentation to investigate allegations of staff hitting a resident, not providing adequate food service, and not ensuring food was served, ultimately finding the allegations unsubstantiated.
10 Mar 2023
Investigated allegations of verbal abuse and failure to report incidents, finding insufficient evidence to confirm complaints regarding residents' interactions. Confirmed reports submitted to appropriate agencies within required time frame, and no prior incidents were reported by involved parties.
02 Feb 2023
Investigated allegations of inadequate food service, lack of respect towards residents, and failure to meet medical needs, but could not find enough evidence to confirm or deny the claims.
26 Jan 2023
Identified deficiencies were observed during the inspection, including missing staff certifications and incomplete documentation of required training.
  • § 87412(c)
25 Jan 2023
Found allegations of staff interfering with resident visits, distributing medication, answering call buttons, speaking inappropriately, meeting dietary needs, communicating with responsible parties, and maintaining temperature to be unsubstantiated.
03 Jan 2023
Unannounced visit conducted to investigate allegation of resident attempting to leave facility multiple times. Staff aware and taking measures to prevent resident from leaving.
28 Oct 2022
Investigated staffing levels, food service, activities, and pest control at the facility. Staff and resident opinions varied on the adequacy of these areas.
28 Oct 2022
Investigated an allegation regarding elevator safety, determining no substantial evidence found to indicate the elevators were malfunctioning or lacked proper sensors, based on interviews and operational tests.
25 Oct 2022
Confirmed the allegation regarding the elevator's condition as unsubstantiated after interviews and testing showed that the elevator had sensors to prevent injuries and was in good working order.
24 Oct 2022
Confirmed allegations of illegal eviction and failure to prevent a resident from leaving unassisted. Unsubstantiated claim of failure to promptly report incidents to regulatory authorities and family members.
  • § 87705(k)(5)
  • § 87224(a)(4)
06 Oct 2022
Verified allegations of staff mistreatment towards residents, lack of required staff training, and unsubstantiated claims of staff speaking inappropriately in front of residents.
  • § 87468.1(a)(1)
15 Sept 2022
Investigated the allegation of insects in the facility; not enough evidence found to confirm or deny the claim, as inspections and interviews did not reveal insect presence after pest control services.
14 Sept 2022
Confirmed that the elevator sensor did not detect an object in the door, leading to a hand being caught in the closing elevator door.
  • § 87303(a)
05 Aug 2022
Interviews with staff and residents did not support all of the allegations regarding staff qualifications, quality of food, hydration, room confinement, staffing levels, cleanliness, and oral hygiene assistance.
23 Jun 2022
Investigated complaints about inedible food, opened mail, unprescribed medication, overcharging for services, and untimely meal service; all allegations found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Conducted interviews and reviewed documents to reach conclusions. Exit interview held.
12 May 2022
Confirmed valid allegations of staff not assisting residents in a timely manner. Unsubstantiated claims of hazardous furniture in the parking structure.
  • § 87468.2(a)(4)
22 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations included staff retaliation against a resident, false statements about smoking in the room, and lack of medical care assistance; found no conclusive evidence to support these claims.
03 Mar 2022
Found incidents of long wait times for toileting assistance and lack of respect in interactions with residents.
  • § 87468.1(a)(1)
  • § 87411(c)(3)
23 Feb 2022
Interviews and observations found no evidence to support allegations about food quality or medication administration at the facility.
23 Feb 2022
Investigated allegations of a malfunctioning elevator and found no evidence of residents being trapped; elevator functioned properly during multiple tests and residents confirmed it could be reset by staff promptly if needed.
23 Feb 2022
Confirmed no violations found during the annual inspection of the facility.
01 Dec 2021
Confirmed allegations of staff not providing residents with trust fund accounting and failing to notify residents of positive COVID cases.
  • § 87468.2(a)(19)
  • § 87468.1(a)(10)
17 Nov 2021
Confirmed that the staff member passed medication without proper training. Residents do not consistently receive their medication on time.
  • § 1569.69(a)(1)
30 Sept 2021
Short-staffing, medication administration, dietary needs, food services, and cleanliness allegations at the facility were confirmed. Activities and staff training allegations were unsubstantiated.
  • § 87411(a)
  • § 87555(a)
  • § 87465(a)(5)
  • § 87303(a)
17 Sept 2021
Confirmed that the air conditioning unit was properly installed and operational in the resident's room, based on interviews and inspections.
21 Jul 2021
Confirmed insufficient staffing, leading to delays in medication administration and response times. Allegations regarding unwitnessed falls, intercom disrepair, unmet bathing needs, and lack of communication from the administrator lacked sufficient evidence.
  • § 87411(a)
21 Jul 2021
Confirmed allegation of medication errors and staff shortages based on interviews with residents and staff.
  • § 87465(a)
16 Jul 2021
Substantiated allegation of poor food quality based on interviews with residents and staff, along with observations in the kitchen.
  • § 87555(a)
19 Jun 2021
Identified deficiencies in reporting COVID-19 positive case.
  • §
16 Jun 2021
Investigated claims of inappropriate behavior between residents, inadequate food service, and insufficient linen supply; found no sufficient evidence to support these allegations.
09 Jun 2021
Confirmed allegations of staff not issuing a refund were unsubstantiated after interviews with the Administrator and Power of Attorney. Allegations of staff taking residents' personal items were also unsubstantiated after interviews with residents and staff.
04 Jun 2021
Confirmed documentation issues relating to medication administration and foot care, but did not find evidence of resident neglect or falsification of records.
  • § 87465(a)
14 Apr 2021
Investigated multiple allegations including lack of staff assistance with calls for help, doctor visits, and baths, unsanitary food service practices, improper medication assistance, and bathing incidents; determined all allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be confirmed or denied.
07 Apr 2021
Investigated three allegations related to resident care: no multiple pressure injuries found, bed not in disrepair, and resident receiving proper nutrition. Each allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be confirmed.
01 Apr 2021
Reviewed documents related to a death incident at the facility and conducted a telephonic interview with the administrator to gather additional information.
29 Jan 2021
Confirmed unfounded allegation of resident's death at facility.
05 Jan 2021
Confirmed that a resident had issues with their room close to a smoking area and being cold, staff offered and moved the resident to a new room where they are now comfortable. Refusal to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room was denied.
16 Dec 2020
Investigated medication error with a resident, where one staff member mistakenly provided a pill intended for another resident. Identified and confirmed staff separated medications to prevent future confusion.
  • § 87468.2(a)(4)
03 Dec 2020
Confirmed incident with medication error involving a resident.
14 May 2020
Determined that there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that a resident with dementia wandered away from the facility, as the resident was confirmed to be capable of leaving unassisted and had no dementia diagnosis.
01 Apr 2020
Investigated complaints about inadequate food service, poor quality food, and unsanitary conditions; found no evidence to support these allegations.
26 Feb 2020
Confirmed no violations during inspection of the facility.
24 Feb 2020
Confirmed unsubstantiated allegations of staff mistreatment, medication mismanagement, and lack of adequate training. One allegation of unqualified staff administering medication was substantiated.
  • § 1569.69(a)(1)
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