My mother was admitted to the hospital in Dec 2024 due to hip and lumbar fractures and needed…read moreplacement in a nursing home for rehabilitation. With the help of Johann from Home Health, my mother was placed at Medical Center Convalescent Hospital. Before her admission, I read several Yelp reviews and honestly, many of them were not very encouraging. However, this facility was close to both my home and workplace, which allowed me to visit my mom every day, so we decided to give it a chance. We arrived at the facility around 4 PM on a Saturday. To my surprise, Ana, the Director of Nursing, was there waiting for us. What immediately impressed me was that it was the weekend, yet she greeted us with a warm smile and welcomed us like family. She personally showed us to my mom's room. Although the building itself is older, it was very clean, there was no urine smell in the hallways, which was a huge relief. My mom's room was spotless, with freshly changed lines and the housekeeper was even hanging newly washed curtains.
Anna, then introduced us to my mom's CNA, nurse, and the entire admitting team, including PT,OT, dietitian and admitting staff etc. Everyone was friendly, smiling, and genuinely welcoming. At that moment, I felt reassured and at peace knowing I was leaving my mother in such caring hands. Around 5PM, my mom was already served dinner with the correct diet. I was truly impressed by how efficient and organized the staff, completely the opposite of what I had read in some reviews.
The very next morning, I arrived around 8AM and found Glenda, my mom's CNA, already giving her a bed bath. Shortly after, Christy from PT came in to assess my mom. Again, I was amazed, this was Sunday, and services had already begun. The PT team was extremely patient with my mom, who was initially very scared to walk. She tended to tiptoe instead of placing her feet flat on the ground, and her gait was unsteady. With time, encouragement, and consistency, she improved significantly.Throughout her stay, all the nurses and CNAs were patient, loving, and kind. Every time I visited, my mom had nothing but good things to say. She remembered everyone by name, and even the housekeeping staff became her friends. My mom preferred staying in her room, so the staff would come in, sit with her, chat, and keep her company. That meant so much to us.
One thing that truly stood out to me was Ana's leadership. When the facility was short-staffed, Ana didn't just supervise, she worked alongside her staff, even doing skin treatments herself. During the Palisades fire, when patients were transferred to this facility, I personally witnessed how the entire team worked together seamlessly to accommodate everyone. Their teamwork, dedication, and compassion were remarkable.
After 11 months, my mom fully recovered and is now able to walk safely with a walker. We decided it was time to bring her home. When the staff found out, they were genuinely sad, the best way. They expressed how much they would miss her. There were so many staff members involved in my mom's care that I can't name everyone, but they truly became her second family.
I am honestly teary-eyed while writing this review because I witnessed firsthand how dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate these people are. They loved my mother as if she were their own family.
My family is deeply grateful for the care and compassion this nursing home showed my mother. From the very beginning, the staff treated her with dignity, patience, and genuine kindness. They cared for her not just as a patient, but as a person.The nurses, CNAs,housekeepers, and support staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure my mom was comfortable, safe, and well cared for. They listened to her, respected her, and treated her with warmth. Knowing she was in such loving and capable hands gave our family great peace of mind. Kudos to all the CNAs! Joyce became one of my mom's friends-she never missed giving my mom a shower. She moisturized my mom's skin with lotion-I could tell coz she does not have scaly skin! I have to mentioned Zoraya, Tata, Linda, Stephanie, Jose, and so many more (sorry I can't remember everyone's names but I know your faces) thank you to all of you! To all the nurse you're all heroes! Thank you Jocelyn for preparing all the discharge papers today. To Jenelyn-thank you! If you are looking for a place for your loved one, this is the place. I highly recommend Medical Center Convalescent Hospital. When we left, my mom was crying-not because she didn't want to go home, but because she would miss everyone so much. They truly became her second family.
We took pictures before leaving, and you could clearly see the love-staff hugging her, crying! As my mom goes home, we leave with nothing but appreciation and gratitude. Thank you for treating my mother like family and for the compassion you showed her every single day. We will always be thankful! God bless you all!