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    $3,040/month

    Alhambra Senior Villa

    1 E Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA, 91801
    3.6 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring staff and attentive management

    I placed my mom here and I'm so relieved - the staff are friendly, loving, and kind-hearted, always offering attentive, compassionate care. Management is involved and the team anticipates residents' needs with helpful, warm greetings every day.

    Pricing

    $3,040+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

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

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

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

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

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

    3.63 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.6

    Location

    Map showing location of Alhambra Senior Villa

    About Alhambra Senior Villa

    Alhambra Senior Villa sits at 1 E Commonwealth Ave in Alhambra, California, and offers several types of care, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care for seniors who want support but still want to stay as independent as they can, which some people find comforting because the staff here are known for being kind, attentive, and friendly, with folks mentioning their caring attitude in places like "Savant assisted living" reviews. The building stays clean and welcoming and you'll notice it's well run and has studio-style rooms designed to help residents feel at home right from the start, with thoughtful features like brick-lined patios, California landscaping, private and shared apartments, and plenty of inside spaces for relaxing or visiting with others. There's WiFi, so people can stay connected, and you'll find all sorts of amenities like onsite activities, a salon for grooming, a fitness center, a book library, a movie theater, music lounge, walking paths, and gardening spaces, plus they offer onsite beauty services and offsite devotional gatherings. Meals come chef-prepared in an elegant dining room focused on nutrition and special diets-like no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets plans-if needed, and meals, medication, and daily hygiene are handled by trained staff available 24/7, so residents can always get help whether they need medication reminders, bathing, incontinence care, dressing, or even just getting from a chair to bed, or getting escorted to meals and activities. Healthcare coordination, check-ins, help with grooming, apartment maintenance, housekeeping, linens, and scheduled transportation also come standard, making it easier for residents to focus on social, physical, and spiritual well-being, with organized group fitness, creative art lessons, entertainment, and group activities designed to keep everyone engaged. The setting is close to hospitals, clinics, shopping, and local attractions, so it's easy for people to get out and about or see doctors when they need to. The place averages about a 9.2 out of 10 rating-making it the second-highest in Alhambra-with people saying the community feels supportive and friendly, and it's made for seniors and families looking for a straightforward, welcoming place with plenty of care options. Pets aren't allowed, and details like air conditioning, exact parking, and some outdoor features aren't fully listed, but there's a parking area and staff handles apartment maintenance as needed. Alhambra Senior Villa works to give folks a sense of home, safety, and the right support, whether they're independent or need more help due to memory issues, health, or daily routines.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    33

    Inspections

    3

    Type A Citations

    13

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    23 Mar 2023
    Identified inadequate staffing during the PM shift, with residents reporting long waits for help and staff juggling caregiving and medication duties. Staff acknowledged reduced hours, while the administrator stated staffing matched residents’ service needs.
    23 Mar 2023
    Confirmed insufficient staffing during PM shift based on resident and staff interviews, leading to delays in responding to resident requests.
    • § 87411(a)
    22 Nov 2022
    Investigated inconsistencies in a resident’s medical records about an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Although a 7/29/21 note and a cognitive test suggested the diagnosis, later records and family input did not confirm it and no follow-up physician’s report or reappraisal was completed, so the resident was not properly reappraised.
    22 Nov 2022
    Confirmed inconsistencies in documentation related to a resident's diagnosis during a case management visit.
    08 Nov 2022
    Found no deficiencies; infection-control measures were in place, including Covid-19 signage, PPE stocked for 30 days, entry screenings, staff wearing masks, and medications stored centrally and administered as prescribed.
    08 Nov 2022
    Inspection revealed compliance with infection control protocols, including adequate PPE supplies, Covid-19 screenings, and proper medication administration. No deficiencies were issued.
    27 Oct 2022
    Found redness under the resident's breasts was observed on 7/22/21 but not promptly reported, leading to breast cellulitis after medical evaluation. Found insufficient evidence that the authorized representative was not informed about the charges for a one-on-one companion; records showed the representative understood and agreed to the arrangement.
    • § 87413(a)(3)
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    27 Oct 2022
    Confirmed that staff failed to timely report a resident's skin condition, leading to cellulitis, and did not notify the resident's authorized representative of the issue promptly. Found insufficient evidence regarding whether the resident’s authorized representative was informed about additional charges for one-on-one companion care.
    • § 87463
    10 Oct 2022
    Identified concerns that meals and dietary needs were not consistently met, with some residents reporting insufficient or inappropriate food and some staff noting shortages. Observed discrepancies between the weekly menu and what was served, and documentation showed gaps in fulfilling dietary orders and meal planning.
    • § 87555(b)(26)
    10 Oct 2022
    Confirmed insufficient evidence regarding allegations of lack of food, not meeting dietary needs, and not following meal menu.
    • § 87411(a)
    18 Aug 2022
    Investigated an allegation of pests in the kitchen and dining area. Findings showed fruit flies reported about 10 days earlier and treated, staff and residents noted few flies, and no flies observed during a current tour, with not enough evidence to confirm an infestation.
    18 Aug 2022
    Confirmed a complaint of pests in the facility's kitchen and dining room, but found that measures had been taken to address the issue.
    28 Apr 2022
    Investigated two allegations: inadequate staffing to meet residents' needs and timely response to call lights. Found insufficient evidence to prove staffing inadequacy, while interviews and residents' reports indicated delays in call-light responses, with waits of 15 to 30 minutes.
    28 Apr 2022
    Confirmed inadequate staffing levels and delayed response to call lights based on interviews with residents and staff.
    22 Apr 2022
    Found that staff neglect linked to staffing shortages led to a resident's unwitnessed falls and a serious head injury requiring hospitalization. Not supported by evidence were the allegations that extra services were billed without being provided or that cleaning services were inadequate.
    • § 87411(a)
    22 Apr 2022
    Confirmed staff neglect led to resident injury from multiple falls, but overcharging and cleaning allegations were not proven.
    04 Jan 2022
    Identified that a maintenance supervisor had not been associated with the site and that there was no evidence that staff were cleared and associated at the time, resulting in a $500 civil penalty.
    04 Jan 2022
    Issued civil penalty for failure to properly associate new staff member to the facility during unannounced visit.
    • § 87411(a)
    15 Sept 2021
    Investigated allegations that staff did not assist residents with incontinence, did not respond promptly to call buttons, and served cold meals. Found insufficient evidence to support or refute these allegations; caregivers reported checking and changing diapers about every two hours and responding to calls, while a minority of residents reported occasional delays and some meals being cold and needing reheating.
    15 Sept 2021
    Identified the allegations regarding incontinence care, response to call buttons, and food temperature as unsubstantiated after interviews with staff and residents.
    • § 197802426
    16 Aug 2021
    Investigated findings showed staff were able to communicate with residents using Chinese-speaking staff, translation devices, or family help, and only one of seven residents found it difficult. Caregivers and med techs tracked changes in residents’ emotional condition, reported them and updated care plans as needed, while billing questions were handled by the business office and management, with residents reporting no issues.
    16 Aug 2021
    Found comprehensive infection-control measures in place, including multilingual signage, elevator reminders, a designated COVID-19 room, ample PPE and disinfectants, orderly kitchen and dining practices, staff wearing masks, and hot water within the required range. Identified a medication timing discrepancy for one resident where a medication was given ahead of schedule.
    • § 87465(c)(2)
    16 Aug 2021
    Interview findings revealed that staff were able to effectively communicate with residents, changes in emotional conditions were observed and documented, and residents' billing questions were addressed appropriately.
    16 Jul 2021
    Found that staff sometimes took 15–30 minutes to respond to call pendants because they were assisting other residents, and residents reported the food being cold or tough. Identified a past incident where a resident eloped without supervision.
    16 Jul 2021
    Confirmed allegations of delayed response to resident call pendants, poor-quality food, and a resident eloping from the facility.
    09 Jul 2021
    Found that the allegation that staff are not treating residents with dignity was not supported; residents described staff as nice and helpful. Found that the administrator pressured a resident to change rooms, that carpet odors existed, that transportation was not provided, and that staff do not report incidents to responsible parties were not supported; interviews and observations showed room changes are discussed with families, no urine odor was observed, transportation is available with advance notice, and incidents are reported to MedTech or a nurse and documented.
    09 Jul 2021
    Investigated complaints included staff not treating residents with dignity, residents being pressured to change rooms, carpet smelling of urine, lack of transportation, and staff not reporting incidents; found these allegations unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
    • § 87411(a)
    • § 87411(a)
    • § 87555(b)(8)
    21 Apr 2021
    Found that the allegation that the resident was being charged for services not rendered was unfounded and dismissed after interviews showed the resident had signed admission for a different site and had belongings stored there, not at the previously suspected location.
    21 Apr 2021
    Dismissed complaint of resident being charged for services not received. Resident confirmed no personal belongings at facility.
    23 Feb 2021
    Identified missing signatures on two residents' personal property and valuables forms, and found the initial personal property inventory was not completed by both the licensee and the residents or their representatives during a telephonic visit, resulting in a deficiency.
    23 Feb 2021
    Found that written reports for deaths or serious injuries were not provided within seven days and refunds were not issued within 15 days after a resident’s death. Found insufficient evidence to corroborate the claim that a resident’s personal belongings were missing.
    23 Feb 2021
    Identified deficiencies in handling residents' personal property.
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    • § 1569.652(c)
    26 May 2020
    Determined the allegation that a resident was being charged for services not rendered was unfounded, as admission was never initiated and no records of the resident existed.
    • § 87218

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