My mother and father moved into the Kensington recently after living at New Horizons in Torrance…read morefor close to ten years. Both are in their 90's and, as you can imagine, moves like these aren't easy. After many years of preparing for the day they would require assisted living, I chose The Kensington. I did a few years' worth of research and ultimately it was very clear to me that The Kensington has no real competition. Moving in couldn't have been easier and the staff went out of their way to be incredibly helpful. Once in, the real test was whether The Kensington was all it had been hyped up to be. This is where I get a little choked up. Robert May's staff at The Kensington might be the finest group of people I have ever met. In the few months that my mother and father have lived there, I've met dozens of staffers and every one of them are filled with an energy that is equal parts love, compassion, hardworking, and authenticity. It's very clear that the training provided to the Kensington staff is top shelf and you find it in everything they do. I would love to share the names of the individuals who have had such a positive impact on my parents' happiness, but there are too many to mention here. The Kensington has roughly 120 residents with a staff of more than 180. That should tell you a lot about the attention the residents receive from the staff. In my opinion, the staff is everything. In addition to those who provide the day to day caretaking of the Kensington residents, there are staff nurses who do blood work, x-rays, and administer meds. Additionally, optometry and podiatry services are included, with insurance and/or Medicare often covering the cost. There is a beauty salon for hair and nails, a movie room with a new film each day, a TV/Library gathering room with large screen TV and incredibly well-curated live entertainment at 4:00 p.m. each day before dinner. The grounds at the Kensington are more than well-manicured and nicely appointed. The entire compound is spotless and there is always someone attending to something to keep it that way. The art on the wall celebrates The South Bay and the garden area is equal parts Huntington Library and Beverly Hills Hotel. When you mention The Kensington to people who are familiar with the home, you get a positive response every time. When discussing assisted living, the cost is commonly brought up as an obstacle. I did the math, I crunched the numbers and I read the reviews. I spoke to many people whose parents have transitioned to other local assisted living homes and I took copious notes. In the end, I found The Kensington to be very fairly priced, especially for what is provided. In all fairness, it is probably less expensive in consideration of all of the amenities. I can't help but mention again how fantastic the Kensington staff is. When you entrust the care of your elderly parents to someone else, it creates a lot of anxiety and second guessing. Realistically, who would treat your parents as well as you think they deserve to be treated. I can attest that The Kensington treats my parents like gold and the positive impact this has had on my parents and me is overwhelming. I would like to thank Robert May for putting together a team that has created such a wonderful place for my parents to live and call their "home". If you love your parents, give them the gift of The Kensington.

Although I can't comment on the quality of care, as I have only visited there twice-(once alone and…read moreagain with my husband and son), we were so impressed with what we saw there, including meeting the owner, who actually lives on site. It is so beautiful and high-quality in what it offers in terms of restaurant options, beautiful gardens, lovely rooms with high ceilings, impeccable furnishings, and cleanliness. And the people are so attentive and kind that I'm assuming the care is excellent. Tiffany was kind enough to give us two full tours, and the second time sent me off with a sweet bottle of wine. In appearance and ambience, it compares to a five star hotel, which provides live music, art classes and a small library, to boot! If it does ever happen that one of us needs extended care, this place would be our top choice.

I have nothing but good things to say about Huntington Retirement Center…read more The building's exterior and interior is well-kept and is consistently clean. The staff is phenomenal. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with friendly faces. Everyone is genuinely caring and they look out for their residents. Mom loved getting her nails done and going with the groups on outings to the supermarket and such, but her favorite activity was beading. It was her creative outlet. I think she had a lot of fun giving her creations out to everyone as well! As mom's health began to deteriorate, they were concerned about her well-being and would call to update us regularly if there were any changes to her behavior, demeanor, or appetite. The communication between our family and Huntington Retirement Center was always very honest and open and it felt nice, almost like they were family looking out for family. It's rare to find a place full of people who put so much care into their work. I'm happy knowing that Mom was safe during her stay there, with everyone looking out for her. Thank you Huntington for your tireless work and for creating such a wonderful environment for your residents and staff to enjoy.

Don't bring families here. RUN. They were under a investigation. They're short staff. Everyone…read moreleaves. Due to the management they have there. They don't know how to manage. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. Yet, claim to be "professional". Corina also gossips with her caregivers as well. Plays the part really good. Always punishes the one who's doing the right thing. Toxic environment. The caregivers start problems in front of the residents. No respect, no boundaries, no structure. I use to feel bad for Corina cause the way they talk to her. Within time I started to see her true colors. Understandable why she gets treated the way she does. Heather sucks ass too. Corina and Heather follow eachother. Heather always tries to over rule Corina instead of working as a team. Don't recommend to no one.

I live here and it's wonderful The PALs are great,…read moreespecially Ruben The kitchen is excellent here

Don't be fooled by the chandeliers and fresh flowers in the lobby. You are paying a premium to…read moreensure your loved one is being taken care of and this place failed.

This is definitely one of the nicest senior retirement homes in the South Bay Area. My grandparents…read morehave been at this location for many years now and they enjoy it. I have also volunteered here for many hours and the service is excellent. Keep in mind this is a retirement home so they do not have any nurses on staff. They have many amenities for the residents to enjoy. They have movie nights, game nights, a pool table, koi pond, computers, library, barber shop, putting green and a full dining area. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here. The dining area is a full service "restaurant". They have waiters/waitresses to deliver food and drinks. They also provide bus rides to dr. appointments/grocery shopping. The staff here is amazing. All of them are so friendly and they know all of the residents names. It gives it that personal touch an you don't get the feeling of "you're just another person in this facility." They always have someone at the front desk. All the doors get locked up at sun down so you know the location is safe. They offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartment style units. My grandparents had a 1 bedroom unit an it was on the border of close to $5,000 per month. When you walk in, you step into a room that is a combo of your kitchen and living room. You also have a connecting balcony from this room. The bedroom is located to the side and that is where the bathroom and a walk-in closet is also located. If I had to guess, the place is around 500 sq. feet. Keep in mind that since this the nicest senior living place in the area and the cost is pretty high. IMO, if you can afford it, this is a great place to live out your golden years.

I can't thank Del Amo Gardens Care Center enough for the exceptional care my mom received during…read moreher stay. A heartfelt thank you to the Administrators, Director of Nursing (D.O.N.), the entire IDS team, and all of the staff for your compassion, professionalism, and dedication. Everyone treated my mom with kindness, respect, and genuine care, which meant so much to our family. We are truly grateful for everything you did. Highly recommend! Ryan & Angie Nobles

My Mom stayed here for three weeks for skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and our family had a…read moregreat experience. The physical therapy and occupational therapy teams were excellent! They were knowledgeable, encouraging, and played a huge role in her recovery. The staff was kind, attentive, and genuinely cared about her well-being. We're very grateful for the quality care she received and would highly recommend this facility.

Working in kitchen at Canterbury on Christmas Day . Chef Aaron was very nice to go to donut shop…read moreand bring in donuts for the entire staff.

I can't vouch for the medical attention or the senior programs they have, since this is where my…read moregrandparents live. But I will review what I've observed. The units are very small, about 800 sq. feet. That includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a small kitchen and a very small living room, as a comparison our one bedroom apartment is double that size. Some units have been recently renewed, Front desk staff does not know how to use their computer properly, all the times we've been there they couldn't use the sign-up program. Lately we've been just walking in. One thing that I didn't expect is good tasting food, I was expecting hospital-grade and I have to say everything we ate so far was very good. I had a turkey a la king yesterday that was phenomenal.

Second Home helped me out a lot! My mom needed a place but…read morehad a very low budget and they checked for several months and finally found a home for her that was willing to lower there cost to meet our budget. Unfortunately it didn't work out there but my brother and I helped increase her budget and were in a time crunch to find another place which they somehow managed to pull off. My mon is now in a nice assisted living place close by us in Long Beach with a memory care unit which she needed. I had another bigger company searching for me also and they missed this place so thank you Second Hone

I had high hopes but all they did was pass my contact info to several facilities with zero regard…read moreto what I was looking for

My mom has been at Silverado for over 6 months and we've been very happy with her care there. She…read moreloves her roommate, staff are warm and treat her with understanding, dignity and respect. There is 24/7 nursing support and all staff on site, whether direct care or not, are all trained in dementia care. The environment is clean, attractive and comfortable. There are 4 floors and are arranged by residents' needs and cognitive level. My mom seems very content to be amongst her peers, chit chatting, doing activities, going on outings and dining together. I'm so grateful for Silverado and all the staff. It has turned out to be the perfect place for my mom. She is safe, engaged, fits right in amongst her peers and has the support of staff who understand what she is going through. I'm actually not sure what we would have done had it not been for Silverado, and being right here, so close to home.

Few things feel lonelier than caring for someone with dementia. When I realized I could no longer…read moresafely care for my mom at home, I started a deep dive into researching memory care communities. I am so grateful my search led me to Silverado Beach Cities. I felt seen and supported the moment I walked in. The two main reasons that I chose Silverado for my mom are 1) the staff and 2) the Nexus program, which is geared toward high-functioning residents. In addition to providing excellent care for my mom, the Nexus staff also makes time to support me. Everything about the decision to move my mom was difficult, but the one thing I never doubt is that she is getting the best possible care and support. A massive shout-out to Peter, Campbell, Jessica, Eli, Clara, Lourdes, Teresa, Nancy, Noc, Jazmin, Ana, Lana, Laurie, Elizabeth, Doreen, Jean, and all of the staff. And, of course, Honey, the resident bulldog.

I visited the property looking for a place for my dad. Property is sparkling clean and I loved the…read moreentrance covered in a variety of plants and with a beautiful fountain. Staff greeted me right away, was friendly and warm. The lobby was very clean and smelled great- I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly birds in the lobby! Danee did a fantastic job showing me the property- I noticed how clean and organized everything was (elegant, warm and bright). She is very easy to talk to, informative and answered all my questions. It feels really good to visit a place where the staff has been there for so long and truly care for their residents (in some cases more than 20 and 30 years!). Overall, I really enjoyed visiting the property, talking to the staff and one of the residents (Vivian). They gave me cookies on my way out and they were delicious! I think this would be a wonderful place for my dad!

We have finally released my mother's ashes in the courtyard she loved this place but there was one…read moreperson in particular this young girl Amy my mother suffered in her care for a long time we just found out she is still employed here be careful.

Making sure you have the right care for an aging loved one with dementia is not an easy task. My…read morefamily went through many caregivers before we found the right team. JP, Pearl and Elmer have become like family. The high level of care that they have given my stepfather has provided him with a quality of life that we will always be thankful for. I highly recommend this team as well as Southern California caregiving services.

I am incredibly grateful for the compassionate care provided by Southern California Caregiving…read more Their office staff is professional, attentive, and truly cares about our family's needs. They came highly recommended by a friend, and they did not disappoint. It brings such peace of mind and joy in my heart knowing my great-grandmother is in good hands. Although she can be picky and was very independent for most of her life, the caregivers have been exceptionally kind and patient--consistently going above and beyond to meet her needs during this transition.