Assisted Living Communities in Sierra Madre, CA

"It is a wonderful facility. It seems very nice and clean. The staff was very informative on the tour. It seems like a good place for senior living if that's what's needed for someone. It was great. I don't have anything negative to say about it. I was just touring looking for the best place for my aunt, but it was a contender. The rooms were nice and spacious. You would have to bring your own furniture, but that wasn't a problem. I thought the rooms were a good space, and they had the option of sharing a room with someone or having your own room, which was nice. And the fact that you could bring your pets was also a plus."

"I love volunteering at Solheim because the care and companionship they provide for their residents is definitely something to note. It really sets them apart from other communities I've volunteered at over the years. Solheim has always been one of the happiest environments I visit. Residents are always busy doing a fun activity like enjoying live music with their friends, going on outings, participating in painting classes, playing various games, and so much more. There is a skilled nursing facility on site (like a hospital setting) so if your loved one needs any kind of rehab after a fall or surgery, they can take care of them right here in the comfort of their own community and with help of the super friendly staff onsite. Staff and residents always seem to have a smile on their face! The cleanliness here is also something to note. Everything I have learned about Solheim over the years I have liked and would recommend this community to any of my family members any day! And everyone else too!"

"Our second choice is Atria Covina. It's a much older place. But the people there were very nice. The staff who gave the tour was very personable and very nice. They didn't have as much as the other place as far as what's available, but it was a very nice place. It almost made you feel like you lived in your own apartment, that's how I felt. It looked very clean."

"We toured Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. They have an activity calendar with things scheduled all day long. They get the residents to the activities. The day I toured, they had bingo, an art project, and a singing session. They had musicians come in with cellos that played the concerts for them, so I'm very impressed. They have some facility pets there that they bring around for the residents. I brought my three teenage children with me and we've been there for five hours, and my kids loved it. Linda was so accommodating, and with different personal issues going on with each family and their needs, she was able to exhaust how they could help with all of that, and I was impressed. We didn't eat there but while we were there, Linda had snacks brought in for my kids. The other thing that is special about this place is, that other places have locked-up hours that you can't go visit. At Sparr Heights, you can visit 24 hours a day. If I wanted to check in at 3 a.m. I could and I'm allowed to spend the night if I want. I'm just amazed. It's such an open-door policy. They're like completely transparent on everything there. I have been to facilities that look more high-class than this one. This facility, it's like you don't walk into it thinking it's a five-star hotel, it's a bit more homey."

"We toured Clearwater at Glendora. It looks pretty new, well-kept, and has a lot of decorated places to sit, lots of activities going on, and recreational facilities. The food was good."

"I've moved into Glen Terra. I chose it because of the price, it was clean, and I liked the looks of it. The staff is very caring. I like the staff a lot. I don't like the food. They need to have more fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. They use too much canned stuff. They offer movies, games, and trips. They have a great hair salon."

"My mom was a resident of Leisure Vale Assisted Living. She was doing great. She played bingo, activity games, and movies. They have meals three times a day and they had snack meals. They had a happy hour. They had a party. They had Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas. They had a big dinner. You have to bring your family, and it's great. There were times they gave the medicine to make sure that they took the medicine right. They make sure they're there. They do dressing if you request it, they do it. They were very compliant with people. They're good people. The food was edible, it was good. It's good for people, like soup or potatoes or Caesar salad. If you don't like what's for dinner, they'll get you something else."

"They ignored our loved one. Uber staffed. Don’t answer emails and don’t communicate. "

"Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles was very clean and the staff was very helpful. It's gated so it's very safe. I saw the dining hall and then a one-bedroom. It was nice. We are looking for a bilingual or more of a Japanese-speaking facility, and this person helped me and showed me around. She was fully bilingual. So, that would have been good for my friend. It was a good experience."

"A couple of weeks ago, I visited Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles and I like that very much. They have a chapel which is unique. The location is not ideal as the surrounding area is not exactly high class but I still really like it. It's the best out of every place that I have visited so far. The people were very friendly. I was able to meet a number of residents and I was impressed by how friendly they were. I only met one staff member and she was very helpful. I would rate her very highly. I probably need to say though that all I can afford at Hollenback is a studio apartment because if you're going to get a 1-bedroom, there's a substantial buy-in of over $200,000. That is a bit of a difficulty for me. I was also impressed by the food. I had lunch there with some nice people. The food was the best of all that I have had and I had lunch at several places I visited. They had the one thing the others did not have and that's the chapel. That appeals very much to me."

"I toured Park View Place. The facilities are newer. It's not a very big facility. Everybody seemed to know each other. Everything was well organized and clean. The staff was great. Everyone was welcoming and willing to answer any questions we had. The place was extremely clean. We saw two rooms, and they were in great shape. There's nothing wrong with it."

"I moved to Brookdale Uptown Whittier. I'm mostly taking part in their food. The cook is very good. The food is good. They cook from scratch. The dining rooms are set like a five-star restaurant. You sit down, and then the servers come, and they have a menu, two choices per day of something different, so they do have selection. They have a very nice salad bar with fresh fruit. I was just impressed by how good the food was. We had crab cakes, and they tasted like real crab cakes and baked chicken. They don't use a whole lot of salt. Everything was just tasty. I was surprised. This room is a nice size room for a one bedroom. I have a living room. I'm just impressed with my balcony. It's a very well-kept place. They have great activities. They have a painting class. They have bowling activities. They have an activity room. They also have a television room. I like that when you're eating, they play our music from the 60s and 70s. Everybody is so friendly and kind, and I like that there was the one who signed me up, she is awesome. I call her sister from another mother. She's so caring. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They call you by your first name."

"My parents are at Glen Park at Glendale, and it's going great. They have adjusted to this better than the assisted living they had been at previously, and the staff seems more attentive. Overall, it's very good. It's very clean and very well kept. It has a Hollywood theme with famous old movies off of the wall, and it gives them a lot to talk about. The room that they got was immaculate, and the food was pretty good. It felt homey."

"I toured West Park Senior Living and if somebody needed the help, it was perfect. They have a beautiful dining room for you to eat. They also have another little room if you want to play cards or if you want to do any kind of activities. They had quite a few things to do if you wanted to do them. The staff are very, very nice people. You ask them questions, they'll tell you exactly what you want to hear. Everything is good there."