Some people jokingly refer to the University of Notre Dame as Catholic Disneyland. On Sundays,…read morethere are literally dozens of places on campus to go to Mass; every dorm has its own chapel; there are more priests walking around in their black suits than you've seen since the early 1980s, and all the famous campus landmarks associated with football (Touchdown Jesus, Fair Catch Corby, First Down Moses) are actually pieces of religious art. Well, if Notre Dame is Catholic Disneyland, then Santa Teresita is Catholic Disneyland for old folks. No, there aren't dozens of chapels on its little campus, but you can't visit without seeing at least one or two Carmelite nuns in their traditional habits (all-white habits if they're doing medical work), and although I've only visited four or five times, I've met at least two different priests here, and I never came for Mass or any other religious service. The religious who work and volunteer here simply love spending time with the residents, and it shows. I know about Santa Teresita because my then 100-year-old great aunt moved in for a month when her full-time caregiver was on vacation. My very religious aunt loved the setting, the nuns and priests, and especially the staff members. She couldn't say enough about how well everyone treated her, and even though she was determined to live out her days in her own home, she admitted that Santa Teresita wouldn't be a bad place to be if she needed to live here. That might not sound like a glowing endorsement, but coming from my aunt, who never would have dreamed of leaving her house, it was an encouraging sign of openness. Not long after her 102nd birthday, my aunt's caregiver retired, and my aunt moved in to Santa Teresita permanently. This time, she had a room on the second floor, close to the elevator, and I visited her five or six times. My mom was largely in charge of finances and making sure she had everything she needed, and my aunt was always telling my mom to bring chocolates and other little things to give to the staff members and the nuns. My aunt really took to and loved the people who worked here, and when I met the employees and volunteers when I would come to pick her up or bring her back, I could tell they took their jobs seriously and truly enjoyed my aunt's company. The grounds are lovely. All the residents live in two cottages separated by a cute courtyard. I've only been inside the newer cottage, but they both look very nice from outside. If you toured my aunt's cottage while no one was there, you would have no idea that this is an old-age home. It feels more like a modern apartment complex with many large, inviting common areas. When we would bring my aunt back to Santa Teresita at night after some social event, there were always at least a few people in one of the main shared areas watching a movie on the TV. In addition to residents, staff members and priests would sometimes be there, but it felt totally natural, as if friends were just watching a movie together. I don't know many of the specifics, but I know that Santa Teresita offers various group activities for the residents, including field trips and on-site parties. At last year's Halloween party, my aunt won an award for having the best costume. Administratively, my mom dealt mostly with Sister Carmen, whom I only met once but who plays a big part in my whole family's estimation of Santa Teresita. She's a high-energy crackerjack marked by her deep commitment to her residents and making sure everything is running properly. My aunt's needs changed over the time she was at Santa Teresita, and Sister Carmen was always patient with and helpful to my mom in terms of assessing and changing levels of care. My aunt passed away peacefully in her sleep at Santa Teresita this past February. She was 102-years-old and had lived a full, enchanted kind of life. At her funeral, I got to meet Sister Carmen and some of the other employees and volunteers who cared for my aunt. She had left a deep impression on them, and despite the fact that the funeral was very far away from Duarte, a lot of people from Santa Teresita came to pay their respects. They also had a separate memorial service for my aunt at Santa Teresita. Rehabilitation and old-age homes can and often do feel so depressing. Nothing at Santa Teresita ever felt that way. From the setting itself to the employees and volunteers, there was always a sense of goodwill and companionship.

Beautiful place, I love the roses, everyone is helpful, mainly the sexy bodyguard, and there is…read moreplenty of parking space.

If I need assisted living in the future, I would like to come here. The setting is gorgeous, the…read moreamenities are just right and it's close to anything that I might need.

I did registry here as an LVN. I've been to over 102+ communities , facilities, prisons(psych), and…read more hospitals. Non of them have been able to be EXCITED to go to work. The employee ARE HAPPY. THEY GIVE THE KIND IF CARE EVERY HUMAN DESERVES, MORNING NOON AND NIGHT. The location is a dream come true you're not on earth your in a paradise of community. The residents, The residents, The Residents. They've blessed me at 40 in ways I can't explain, sitting down with them is a gift. They love it here and it shows. It made my med pass more of a trip to my grands house I was so intrigued with them. If I have a chance to work her. I'm running you don't see places like this anymore. The administration respects its employees.. THIS IS THEE STANDARD OF NURSING CARE AND SENIOR LIVING. Great job ! Beautiful facility Happy employees and helpful Happy residence.s

I can't give enough stars for the wonderful care that Sonia and Maggie and their nurses provided to…read moremy mother. Let me start off by saying how beautiful their facility is. Everything brand new, extremely clean and very tidy. My mom would have loved it there had she recovered. The nurses kept my mom very clean and clean linens etc. The room in the house, bedrooms, bathrooms etc was plentiful. The pool will be great for clients coming in for physical therapy. What I appreciated most was that they treated you like family from the minute you came in to their facility. They cared for my mom as if she was their mom. The hospital left my mom is such bad shape that although they went above and beyond in care it wasn't enough but for future clients they will be very pleased with the care and attention provided. They even go as far as doing specialized meals for their clients and were so gracious with us during my mom's last hours. They continued to check in after my mom passed away which is just so kind. The neighborhood is quite lovely and serene. There is no reason that your loved ones or yourself should not come and stay at this facility. I saw so many board in care facilities and was very disappointed until I saw Gardenia Garden. It was just absolutely lovely.

From the owner: Our Assisted Living facility is designed to support continued quality of life in an environment…read morethat amplifies independence, dignity and privacy. It is located in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood of north Duarte, adjacent to Bradbury community, surrounded by giant oak and variety of fruit trees and flowers. Beautiful backyard covered with greenery and flowers, has a list of amenities like pool, numerous enjoyable seating areas and walkways to encourage healthy outdoor living. Recreational pathway across the street from the facility enables healthy lifestyle for active residence. Our highly lit suites are specious and newly remodeled and furnished with resident’s safety and enjoyable living in mind. Our caring, professional staff members ensure our residents enjoy their stay here at Gardenia Garden.

My father has been residing at this facility for almost three months and was recently released…read more He seemed to enjoy his time there. Staff were friendly and attentive. Visitor parking, particularly on weekends is atrocious. There's a church nearby that has extra parking. The facility itself looks a bit run down, but the staff does what they can with the resources at their disposal. Also, if you don't want to run the risk of your loved one losing any clothes during their stay, be sure to write their name on the tags of their clothes before laundry day comes around.

Everything is superior here. I've had to stay at four different care facilities. Royal Terrace…read moreHealthcare has been providing by far the best all around care I have received. The facility is very clean. That housekeeping crew covers off the whole facility several times per day. The building is well maintained by a conscientious crew of men who diligently keep the rooms and hallways in good order. The food is portioned amply for adults. The food is also the best. I've been served at any of the facilities at which I've stayed. The nurses and the nurses assistants are amazing. If I were to name names, the list would include everyone. The same observation can be made of the administrative staff and the Physical Therapists. They all have gone above and beyond to make my stay nothing short of amazing. I've been well informed of my program and progress the whole time I've been here.

Henrietta's Leven Oaks is an amazing assisted living/retirement home. From the very start we were…read moreimpressed with the way the facility looked and felt. It was very important for us to find a place that felt like home for our mom. Nikkiann & Beatrice helped make the transition from home to the facility comfortable for both our family and our mom. They always had a smile on their face and for the first month would report to us regularly on a weekly basis on how our mom was doing. This brought us peace of mind and made us feel we made the right decision. Sharon and the caregivers were highly qualified to care for patients with different needs like our mom who had dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes and history of TIAs. We are so grateful for their unconditional care and love they showed to our mom and the whole family. Our family highly recommends Henrietta's Leven Oaks! They earned 5 stars and beyond for their quality service, beautiful historic building, and amazing staff. Thank you so much for caring for our precious mother.

Excellent patient care all staff very compassionate and friendly. We have a family member in…read morethere assisted living. The rooms are large and comfortable. It has a beautiful garden in the back. It's very clean but not all plush and fancy. However being in the health care field to me that indicates more funds are going into quality care providers. I'm so relieved we found a safe haven in Monrovia

They are always in chaos and office staff do not stay very long; it is constantly a revolving door…read more Therefore tenants do not get correct information and are kept in the dark about what goes on in the complex; it is all so secretive and not transparent. Tenants are always told there is no money to upgrade anything. There are always young hires who do not understand elderly tenants and do not treat them properly.

I assisted my parents with applying to one of their senior housing sites back in 2016 and…read moreinitially, all seemed well. We received annual notices from them and kept up with requested documents. However, more recently I called to update contact information in which Jamie reported my parents were no longer on the waitlist and was removed back in 2017... Not only did we not get notification of the removal, but we were still receiving documents from them up to 2020-2021! Jamie seemed just as confused as I was. Although she attempted her best to problem solve the issue, she and her supervisor gave me the "we'll reach out to you once we locate your parent's file" excuse. They must still be looking for the files, because it's been over 6 months and I am still waiting to hear back from them. Extremely disappointed and frustrated with the situation, and at this point I rather have nothing to do with them, as it seems like they are disorganized and nonchalant about their prospective residents.

When my sister and I went to the tour, Joey was very nice with us. My sister liked this place,…read morebecause of the friendly environment . Mi hermana lleva casi 2 meses viviendo ahí y está muy contenta. El personal es muy amable con los residentes . Martha and Joey fueron de gran ayuda para nosotros con la preparación de los documentos necesarios. me gusta mucho el jardín. Estoy feliz de tener ahí a mi hermana fue una buena decisión .

My girlfriend's mother stays here, going on three months now. Such a wonderful place. Even before…read moreshe started here, she could tell that it would work out great. Joey helped immensely with the placement and transition. The staff always shows such care and compassion for their residents. We cannot thank them enough!

Glen Park at Monrovia has earned our trust after caring for our loved one for almost 5 years. The…read moreprofessional, friendly staff create a safe, stimulating community in which residents can thrive. My mom has participated in music, dancing, garden club, and enjoyed visits with therapy dogs. Communication with the staff is open and clear. As her Alzheimer's disease progresses, everyone at Glen Park Monrovia continues to give her excellent care, which is a comfort to our family. This is definitely a challenging journey we're on; it's more bearable having these professionals walking with us. Thank you, Glen Park Monrovia!!

I took a tour today with Martha and she was wonderful. The quality of care they provide their…read moreclients appears to me to be excellent. As a visitor, the employees were all friendly and happy with their work. That means a lot in considering placing a loved one in this environment. Thank you!

Need to update my review. You may notice some reviews from Gary M…read more I am so upset that someone is saying that Huntington Oaks Village is unsafe. That is totally untrue. We do have a guard, Mohamed, a very kind young man. He is there to ensure our safety and has ALWAYS BEEN PROFESSIONAL when I have met him walking around. This complex has always looked out for our safety. Be it enforcement of no drinking outside the fence on the wall, no drinking by the pool, or no smoking of anything on the complex. Smokers are allowed to smoke outside the complex, more than 30 feet from the fence. Additionally camera's have been installed to make sure we are safe. I have never seen anyone nor have I heard of anyone threatening Gary's Mother, who happens to be a very sweet woman. Also, the accusations being thrown out are complete unfounded. There are no Drug Dealers, mafia knee cap breakers, or enforcers. The Staff is nothing but professional. Efren and Romi are the nicest people you have ever met. The disparaging comments about Efren, Romi, and Mohamed are untrue and outright mean and racially biased. Tchia, Marsha, and Antionette are always available. There are times the office is extremely busy, but they do their best to help everyone. This is a community of seniors 55 years and older. We have coffee and donuts every Saturday, Super Bowl Parties, Christmas Parties to name a few. The Club House is open for socialization and bonding. It is scary getting older and not having socialization. But we watch out for one and another. If someone goes to the hospital, we jump in to care for their pet. If someone isn't seen for a few days, we check on them. This is how a community works, how it use to work back in the 50s, how it needs to work now. If I fall, I know that my neighbor will be there to help me. It saddens me that one person has a personal vendetta against the staff who are always kind and helpful to all.

A great community. I wasn't thrilled at first, because I was used to living in a house, but when…read morewe moved in, new appliances, and a beautiful view. In fact, almost every spot in here has a fantastic view be it the 1st floor with the tropical "forest" setting or a view of the mountains and white/red housing which defines life in California. Some of the many pluses: 1)Security Gate-For those parked outside (1 spot per car within the gates), you have people in the two park area's watching. 2)Pool and Jacuzzi 3)Centralized Air - Digital (gets cool quickly)-Living with a single A/C unit in the house was never ideal) 4)Clubhouse events-Movie Nights, Game Nights, Cooking classes, pool table, library where you can take out books. 5)Close to the Walking trail (approx about 5 miles in length from starting point to end). 6)Maintenance responds quickly with anything that would be an emergency. 7)Short drive to the Duarte Library, Tennis, Park for picnics (which is on the trail but also parking spots there). 8)Clubhouse has two BBQ's plenty of chairs, tables, umbrellas, and lounges. 9)Relatively safe neighborhood, and beautiful Palms everywhere, it has become my safe haven when I come home from work, very nice. 10)Mailboxes, I know this sounds dumb, of course there are mailboxes, but I had lived in a house where I had to walk around the block to get my mail, and the mailbox was missing the flag so I had to drive to the post office to send my mail out. 11)Each Apt home gets a chair or two, great for laying out and getting in the fresh air that comes in from the mountains. 12)Very friendly staff and residents living here. 13)Laundry Facilities-24/7 14)We have our own Traffic Light :-).