My first time here I had a difficult time with one of the workers , I was convinced I would not come back to this location, HOWEVER, I'm glad when I told the manager about the incident she handled it with grace and assured me it would be taken seriously and she apologized. Not only that she then offered to be the one to start my iv and as a nurse I've seen a lot of insertions and also have had some done. Karen rock sheet is hands-down the best I've ever encountered!! And now when I come the staff is friendly and Cruz is so sweet she explains everything step my step and helps calm my anxiety. Like also this place is so busy the staff works so hard and a lot of ppl aren't very nice bc of the wait at times but they are doing there best read more

I've been donating for more than a year to this center. It's NEVER been this bad. The place is understaffed & it seems like people just come whenever they want to. Today, I literally arrived 15 before my appointment, filled out the questionnaire & went to stand in the line where they take your vitals & prick your finger. The line was by the beds & the line to actually get a bed was by the door! I literally booked this appt early at 9:30 am because at 1 pm I needed to leave. Judging by the scene today, that wasn't going to happen. This is the 2nd time this has happened. I'm considering this my sign to donate somewhere else! One more thing, the last time I did donate, was 2 weeks ago. It took a long time for someone to take the needle out. At that point, I was getting nervous because a little blood was coming out. Not enough people. read more

Worst place I've ever donated staff is rude, suck at taking blood out and waste your time. I waited here for over an hour for her to poke me and when they don't do it right they will move the needle inside and that hurts so bad I've gotten surgeries and unless you don't have visible veins that shouldn't even happen. Wasted time I don't have! They make thousands off the plasma they should provide better service. read more

Everyone is quite kind but if you get the middle aged Filipino lady to insert the needle in you, she will fuck your vein up.

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the conduct of staff members at your centers, specifically their tendency to engage in side conversations, especially during peak hours. As a donor for over four years, I have frequented numerous centers, including those outside of California, and have observed this issue specifically ONLY at the Pomona, CA location on many occasions. During my visits, I have noticed employees often engaging in personal conversations about their weekends or daily lives, even when long lines of customers are present. This behavior not only creates an unprofessional atmosphere but also slows down service, causing inconvenience and frustration for those waiting. It also reflects poorly on the center's efficiency and dedication to customer service. After reviewing online feedback, I discovered that this is not an isolated incident. Numerous reviews from other donors have highlighted similar experiences, indicating a recurring problem that has yet to be adequately addressed. This lack of corrective action is concerning, and, frankly, makes it seem as though management isn't taking this issue seriously. As a long-time supporter of your organization, I value the services you provide. However, the consistent presence of this issue has become a deterrent. I hope you'll take the steps needed to address this matter promptly and efficiently. I would appreciate a response outlining the actions you plan to take to correct this. I have raised this issue in the past without receiving a response, and I am hopeful that this time will yield a more satisfactory outcome. read more

I felt the staff was helpful, empathetic, and I overall had a good experience donating. I've donated plasma in the past and I feel BioLife is more thorough which I appreciate. I found them helpful in regard to prepping before donations. Highly recommend this facility. read more

Highly strict bit they doo the job they do respect people you just gotta get lucky and follow instructions and be careful with your words the people are highly professional so they don't really talk much they only pay attention to real emergencies they are highly trained and respected ,,,outstanding place only for the strong ones theres no space for weak people. read more

Yesterday was my first appointment! I was a little off put by the location. And I had no idea people did this to obtain money. I have been donating blood since I was a teen. But someone reached out to me as a retiree and said there were perks. It was a very slow process, but since it was my orientation I expected to be there a few hours, I was there 3.5. The staff were professional, the facility clean. I read everything I was sent so I was prepared for my questions, my forms, and my physical. But a lot of the other first timers were not! That surprised me!! I even ate healthy for several days prior so I wouldn't be sent home! Color me proud!!! I am going during a promotion to pay out $750 for 8 visits in a month! Ouch!!! I don't know about that read more

I don't know about other locations. As far as waiting time goes, but the one in Pomona is ridiculous! The last couple of times it has taken me at least 2-1/2 to 3 hours to complete. The only reason why I actually came here was because of their promotion of $750 for 8 donations. After that, you go to $40 a donation $100 (total) if you donate twice within that same week. I actually started at Octapharma in Covina, where if you go on a regular bases (2×week), you're given $65 per donation ($130 per week), and they do have a promotion for new patients. And there, the longest I have ever waited, was maybe an hour and 15 minutes to complete my donation (depending on the time of day, you go). I'm rating Biolife Plasma with 1 star because of how long they take to service an individual and pay them so little. read more

i fucking refuse to give plasma bio any stars. i walk in and i calmly try to use my birth certificate and guess what the bitches say we need your social security number. im like what the fuck bitch i am showing you my birth certificate i am real oh ya my id too so whatever you do don't trust these places read more

What an absolute circus of a place....completely disorganized and full of sketchy people. Wasted 3 hours of my time because I wasn't given proper instructions after doing the health screening portion. Horrible! read more

On my very first visit, they had to poke both my arms and I end up leaving with a huge hematoma and now 3/4 of my arm is bruised and still painful after a week. It seems like there's drug addicts walking around there and the smell of marijuana just seems like a desperate DMV type of atmosphere. read more

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Very unorganized and "Pilar" the girl that checks in the patients is so rude and unprofessional So much attitude and if she hates her job that much she shouldn't be in the field read more

I would give zero stars if I could. I've been going here 2 years and it's just gotten bad. They have absolutely no sense of urgency here. Super long waits and the workers still move in slow motion. They act like they could care less if people donate or not so why should I care to donate? I'd rather do doordash or spark for extra money. One day I waited over an hour just to get turned away with a coupon. The staff here simply does not care. One even told me once that he's "not a medical professional" then what are they?? read more

I've been coming here for like 2 yrs. Staff is always nice. There might not be too much seats for the ppl that wait for the rn so don't come during the wk after 3. Best times r the morning there's hardly ever a wait. For new donors expect to b there for like 2 hrs n some change. Make sure ur iron is high n blood pressure is low n u should b good. read more

Cero ! They treat you good the first time and then they treat you like sh*t and the let you waiting for 3 hours.

this place took forever, the staff in the front was friendly. the male who hooked me up to the machine was very ruff and poked around with the needle in my arm even though i told him it was hurting and there was no blood flow. I had to stop him from digging in my arm. 3 hours of my life wasted. read more

I donated plasma and got paid! To get the $725 you have to go in 8 different times but it's worth it. If you're a first timer, be prepared cuz you'll be there about 2-2.5 hours. The staff were all so helpful and I really appreciated that read more

Don't listen to the negative comments! This was my first visit and the staff was so amazing. I was one of those people that did get sick and a bit lightheaded but that's only because I have a fear of blood in general. I was almost done but couldn't last lol! I think Samantha was my nurse and she tended to me. She was so sweet and helpful. She gave me ice packs, an emesis bag and even wiped my mouth for me after I vomited. She is an outstanding nurse! Thank you to everyone that helped me out today and for your patience. I am so so sorry for getting sick lol!!! I was so embarrassed but they didn't make me feel judged at all, thank you for being caring with your patients! read more

Checked in 10 mins prior to 1140am appt time. 1st impression, it's like the DMV, people waiting everywhere and not enough seating. Waited 50 mins before being called. Lot of waiting, met with RN for physical 150pm, still wasn't able to donate, spend 2.5 hrs there. Attempted to make appt for the next day, as a new patient they couldn't guarantee it would take less than 2 hrs to donate. read more

From my prior two donations, this donation service is good. Certainly, needles can "feel" unpleasant. But trusting things go well, that the professionals do their job carefully, things will be alright. Grateful for all the kind professionals. Thank you Christy for her kind and exceeding professional service & care. Have a blessed day. To God be the glory. read more

The wait time is horrible not enough staff the staff usually walk around, then they talk to each other. There is 5 stations to take your vitals but usually there is 2 staff on duty. They need be more organized with their breaks. This center is so close to my house that I feel stuck going here. read more

I was terrified to come because of all the horrible reviews & ratings but I'm so happy I gave it a shot for myself. First appt did take 4 hours which was expected. I think they could do a better job of explaining the process for new donors. I felt overwhelmed & it was chaotic & I felt lost at first lol. But I managed to figure it out. After the 1st appointment, everything was smooth. Staff are all super nice & try their best to get through their incredibly busy days. I do feel like they're short staffed for the amount of patients they have. Often times waiting for them to hook us up or discharge. Definitely recommend coming with time & patience! Remember that staff are doing the best they can. I appreciate the support & helpfulness of the nurses & phlebotomists. They are pretty non-stop. I can't relate to the bad reviews down below. Side effects are based on your body & what you're doing to take care of it. I've completed 8 donations & have not had any side effects. Still get a little anxious seeing the needle go in, but bring a book or headphones & try to chill while you're here! read more

So many girls who work there have nasty ass attitudes. You hate your job so much then maybe find a different field to be in...Giving 2 stars because there are a few employees who are actually nice. read more

They would rather give bonuses to the new clients such GARBAGE I DID MY 300th donation and got nothing extra and then they have the nerve to now be taking more for the same CRAPPY MONEY THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!! The management here is a JOKE non caring non empathetic just horrible and they treat the employees as less than very over worked and underpaid employees!! read more

I came here for the promotion but regeted it because its flooded with people. The lines are extremely long but the staff is pretty nice. other then that the nurses are great and the place is clean. read more

The staff that works there have all been very welcoming and nice when I was there donating. I would have to say that the biggest issue that I have noticed is that they are at times understaffed and overwhelmed. They also need more restrooms. One seems to go out of order often and they are not cleaned often enough. Usually out of paper towels, soap or toilet paper. read more

Was very clean and attentive staff. I passed out (due to my own fault) and felt safe with their care after

The staff is always nice to me, always clean and I don't wait long to be attended. It is easy to check into your appt

I'm surprised by the negative reviews, staff has been quick & friendly each visit thus far! at least the majority. there's been 1-2 with RBF (lol), but I mean they're all working hard & diligently. I'm quite pleased with the location, would definitely recommend read more

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They don't have enough nurses. The machines are outdated. They need to new machines they make you wait four hours just for physical and I just don't like it. It's not clean up for me. It's unisex bathroom and there's not enough nurses. read more

I would like to start off by saying that This company is good not that bad . If you want to donate from this company I recommend the one in Rialto on foothill. This branch in Pomona is not the best . I've came here for the last few of my donations and honestly the workers look like they don't even want to be there. Their faces are deadpanned and most don't even know how to poke . The few times I've donated at the one in Rialto it was painless , but over here it's to the point you dread wanting to donate . Don't get me started with how long they have you wait on the bed to just even hook you up or to send you on your way home. The most you'll be waiting is about 30 minutes on the bed. Save yourself the time and from the pain and avoid this place in Pomona. I don't usually like to be negative , but my experience here hasn't been great and yesterdays donation was the cherry on top . My left arms bruised . read more

BioLife Plasma Services - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - Pomona, California

The technicians are super slow talk more then work, no one controls just walks round . It is ridiculous on what they get away with

Never had a problem till today so today the public transport that myself and three other passengers took was late so we walked in about 5 mins after the grace period she proceeded to tell me I had to reschedule first while the other clerked checked in the other two clients when I asked she told her in English she had to reschedule but then in Spanish told her to sit she was checked in like I'm not supposed to to understand Spanish read more

Well I have to say changing locations was the best decision I made. I almost went to the competitor (as the Rialto Manager suggested) but I have to say the minute I walked in the vibe to the Pomona location was great. Staff were happy and the place had a welcoming atmosphere. Management make all the difference. This location even though it is busy, is great. I've been here 3 times since my bad experience at Rialto and each time staff is great and I love how they work as a team. read more

I've been donating at this location for about a year now and tend to have a higher pulse than normal resulting in not being able to donate sometimes. However Alexa (yes like Amazon) up in the screening area ALWAYS delivers exceptional service, has a keen attention to the details of her clients and strives to make the experience as soothing for the donor as possible! I don't know if it's the calming nature she has to the way she does her job but I tend to always pass my BPM when I screen with her. I don't normally write reviews but this one is WELL DESERVED & past due. Great service literally EVERYTIME! 5 to Alexa up in screening she the real MVP read more

I completely take back my first review of this place and can say that in the short time I've been coming here, this place has gone from really good to very, very bad. First of all, the attitude and rudeness of the staff is beyond comprehension. Second, the lack of urgency they have is laughable. And third, these two factors might have something to do with them always being short staffed, but it's no excuse. I DON'T RECOMMEND COMING HERE!!! read more

You'd better be prepared to have 2 hours or more to spare! You have an appt time and you STILL have to wait approximately 1 hour just to get checked in for your vitals. There are 5 check-in stations, yet only 2 staff members attending these stations. Management should better schedule the staff breaks, especially when there are lots of people waiting. Perhaps hiring more staff would help minimize wait times. read more

I wanted to try BioLife but the closest center is located in Pomona which is a 45 minute drive taking the streets from where I live because the freeway is always jammed going towards that area. I really HATE the technicians here they are so disrespectful and rude when they're giving me orders instead of asking me politely but I guess the crackheads they treat better than me here don't even mind. I went back to Octapharma in West Covina and the technician who was examining me said that people who go to BioLife run right back to Octapharma because they cannot stand the technicians attitude. read more

If I could give this place and the nurses that work here 0 stars I would. I had the absolute worse experience here and will I will not be donating plasma or blood anymore. I waited nearly FOUR hours to donate because a "nurse misplaced my new donor placard" which had my social security number on it. That is what I was told by the supervisor on duty (Saturday January 27, 2004). The nurse who took my new donor placard is named Kayla. Once I was finally hooked up to the plasma machine I immediately began having reactions. Because it had been over 3 hours that I had been waiting, I'd had nothing to eat. I experienced weakness in my hand, heart palpitations, scratchy voice, itchiness and tingling in my mouth. When I told the technician what I was experiencing she told me this was normal, but I did not feel safe or comfortable in the care of these nurses. I have donated blood before, but this was my first time donating plasma, and the lack of attentiveness and blatant carelessness has completely turned me off from ever wanting to donate my blood or plasma anywhere, ever again. In my opinion what I experienced is absolutely NOT worth the compensation. I wish I could scrub this experience from my memory. Not to mention the bathrooms were filthy with paper towels strewn all over the floor and no paper towels to dry your hands. There was also blood on the floor in one of the restrooms, and considering this is a health clinic where blood and plasma is being drawn, I don't even have to tell you how unsanitary that is. I did let Kayla, one of the nurses know, but in the 3 hours I waited to be seen, I didn't see one employee go into the restroom to clean it up. read more