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Katie's Boarding Care in Alhambra, CA

Katie's Boarding Care is an assisted living community in Alhambra, CA.

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Katie's Boarding Care in Alhambra, CA

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Katie's Boarding Care

2019 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA 91803

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 36 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Katie's Boarding Care

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff care is a frequent theme

Residents and families describe both very attentive staff and moments of serious neglect.

Many reviews praise staff members as professional, kind, and accommodating, including nurses, therapists, CNAs, and supervisors. Several reviewers also describe staff as attentive to recovery needs and responsive to concerns. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews report rude behavior, missed check-ins, or delays in helping when care was needed. One reviewer also highlights a required visitor check before entering the facility.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness gets mixed mentions

Reviews describe a clean environment, with some accounts contrasting that with poor care hygiene.

Several reviews describe the facility as hygienic, clean, and tidy, with rooms and common areas kept in good condition. Other reviewers mention hygiene problems in the context of caregiving, including diaper-related issues. A few accounts also describe the facility having a good smell and maintaining cleanliness during the stay.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Dining experiences vary, including both positive remarks and strong complaints.

Some residents and families say the food was good and that meals were served hot. Others describe the food negatively, including one review calling it atrocious and another describing food as tasteless in the care experience. One review also mentions a staff member speaking with them to accommodate a specific need in the kitchen during the stay.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Quiet versus noisy weekends

Some reviewers value a quieter atmosphere, while others report disruptive noise on weekends.

One review describes the facility enforcing a quiet policy to support rest and recovery, mentioning fewer disturbances like loud talking and ringing phones. Another review complains of loud noise from a machine that wakes them up on weekend mornings, and they also describe noise during the initial construction period. Taken together, the reviews suggest the day-to-day sound experience can vary.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (16 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (16 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (19 miles away) Los Angeles International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Alhambra, California, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several parks nearby such as Barnes Memorial Park and Almansor Park, residents can enjoy leisurely walks or picnics in beautiful outdoor settings. There are also numerous dining options including fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Subway, as well as cafes like Panera Bread and Bopomofo Cafe for those looking for a more relaxed dining experience. Several pharmacies are conveniently located within a few miles, making it easy for seniors to access their medications. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable hospitals like Beverly Hospital and Methodist Hospital of Southern California in close proximity. Additionally, there are places of worship nearby for spiritual support. Overall, this area provides a range of services that would cater to the needs and interests of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment in Alhambra.

Parks

  • Barnes Memorial Park (0.9 miles)
  • Almansor Park (1.2 miles)
  • Granada Park (1.2 miles)
  • George E. Elder Memorial Park (2 miles)
  • Alhambra Park (2.2 miles)
  • Garfield Park (3.3 miles)
  • Rosemead Park (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Charlie's Coffee House (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.1 miles)
  • Flo's Coffee Shop (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Prado Center (2.5 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (4.7 miles)
  • LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (4.8 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (6.5 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (3.2 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Doheny Eye Center (5.6 miles)
  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (6.4 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Station (6.5 miles)

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