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Eastwood Care Home in Buena Park, CA

Eastwood Care Home is an assisted living community in Buena Park, CA.

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8426 Chopin Drive, Buena Park, CA 90621

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4.2 from 89 reviews
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Overall Review of Eastwood Care Home

common 26 reviews mention this

Caregivers are consistently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and professional.

Across reviews, families describe staff who listen, respond to questions, and show up with a caring attitude. Several people specifically call out nurses, CNAs, and social workers for being available with updates and support during admissions, recovery, and day-to-day needs. Visitors also mention feeling comfortable and safe leaving a loved one there, which lines up with the way the community supports structured care services. A few reviews also contrast this with complaints about staffing levels, but the stronger pattern is consistent kindness and engagement.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleaning and good condition stand out

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and a well-kept environment.

Several reviews say the facility looks clean, tidy, and well organized, and some also mention noticing pleasant smells. Others describe rooms being kept clean as part of everyday support. These positives connect with the community’s emphasis on housekeeping and move-in coordination in the offered services. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about maintenance and disrepair, but overall, cleanliness is a frequent positive thread.

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Therapy support helps recovery

Residents and families mention physical and occupational therapy as a major part of care.

Many reviews connect the community with rehabilitation after falls, surgery, or hospital discharge, describing therapy teams as helpful and motivated. Families mention progress in recovery and note that physical and occupational therapists work with patients through exercises. Some reviewers also describe therapy as more than just scheduled sessions, emphasizing communication and patience. The community also lists therapy and daily living assistance as part of care, which matches the way residents and families describe structured support during recovery.

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Social services guide families

Social work support is a recurring reason families feel guided and informed.

Several reviews specifically call out social workers and coordinators for helping families through admission meetings, explaining services, and staying responsive afterward. Families describe being able to ask questions and receive timely answers, sometimes using phone or text updates. A few reviews connect this support to discharge planning and connecting to resources, which helps reduce uncertainty for caregivers. This theme aligns with the community offering medication management, assistance with daily living, and transportation arrangements tied to health care needs.

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Staffing and maintenance are concerns

A recurring set of reviews raises concerns about staffing coverage and upkeep.

While many reviews are positive, others report short staffing, inadequate attention, and issues they believe affect safety and responsiveness. Some reviewers describe disrepair, bad odors, and medical equipment beeping being ignored. A couple of comments also point to problems with communication and escalation when urgent medical attention is needed. These caveats appear alongside the positive cleanliness and caregiving feedback, creating a mixed picture where experiences 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
  • Respite Care Respite Care

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

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (10 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (10 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (15 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (15 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (25 miles away) Los Angeles International (25 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

Restaurants

  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.5 miles)
  • Nubia Cafe (3.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Olde Ship (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (1.6 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (5.3 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (5.4 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (5.4 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (5.5 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (5.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (6.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (2.8 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (5.5 miles)
  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (3.2 miles)
  • Willow Park (4.2 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (4.2 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (4.4 miles)
  • La Bonita Park (5 miles)
  • Faylane Park (5.5 miles)
  • Craig Regional Park (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (5.8 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (3.8 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (5.8 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (6.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Anaheim Packing District (4.9 miles)
  • New Orleans Square (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • La Brea Bakery Express (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Chinese Baptist Church (5 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (5.8 miles)
  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (7 miles)

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