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Westminster Gardens in Duarte, CA

Westminster Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Duarte, CA.

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Westminster Gardens in Duarte, CA

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1420 Santo Domingo Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010

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4.6 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Westminster Gardens

common 23 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and responsive help

Residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly, kind, and responsive.

A recurring theme is how residents and visitors feel supported by the staff. Reviews mention staff listening, being informative, and following up with directions and guidance during tours and move planning. Some families also describe staff as caring and accommodating day-to-day, while one review raises concerns about less reliable staffing stability over time.

common 10 reviews mention this

Grounds feel spacious and homey

The setting stands out as spacious, green, and easy to enjoy.

Several reviews describe the community as set on a large property with gardens, ponds, walking paths, and plenty of greenery. People also mention home-like layouts such as cottages and one-story living that can feel more connected to daily life than high-rise apartment living. Families repeatedly point to the outdoor environment as part of what makes the community feel pleasant and comfortable.

common 11 reviews mention this

Activities and fitness are plentiful

Residents have access to regular activities and exercise options.

Reviews frequently mention an activities calendar that includes exercise programs and opportunities for socializing. Many residents cite amenities tied to staying active, including tennis, swimming, fitness programming, and spaces for walking or outdoor time. Worship services, social gatherings, and organized outings also come up as part of what residents can expect.

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Memory care programming on-site

Memory care is described as available on-site within the community’s care levels.

Multiple reviews reference a memory care setting within the community’s range of care. One review notes an on-site memory facility, while another discusses concerns about how meals work for people in memory care. At the same time, other comments describe the community as offering multiple levels of care so residents can stay within the same overall campus as needs change.

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Dining quality varies by review

Dining is a mixed experience, with some praising meals and others saying the food falls short.

Some reviews are positive about meals and the dining room experience, describing food as tasty, well-balanced, or presented well during visits and lunches. Others report a negative dining experience, including complaints about food quality and a need to change the chef. A few reviews also mention dietary accommodations and alternatives when meals don’t match preferences.

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Costs feel high for many families

Several reviews say the community is pricey for what they receive.

Price shows up as a recurring concern in resident and family feedback. Some mention that it is more expensive than expected, including references to additional charges for care provided. Others describe the overall value as worth it, but at least one review questions whether the cost matches service quality, especially when staffing stability becomes a concern.

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Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family overnight stay rooms Family overnight stay rooms
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Tennis courts Tennis courts
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ontario International (21 miles away) Ontario International (21 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (23 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (23 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • City Of Hope (0.7 miles)
  • Hope (0.8 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley (4.3 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (4.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Rowland Convalescent Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • Casa Bonita (9.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.5 miles)
  • Capital Seafood Restaurant (3.5 miles)
  • 626 Night Market (4.8 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (5.1 miles)
  • Johnny Rockets Santa Anita Mall (5.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Monrovia Station (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Flo's Coffee Shop (4.6 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (4.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Evangelical Church Arcadia (3 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
  • Saint Rita's Catholic Church (5.5 miles)
  • Real Life (7.4 miles)
  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group (3.4 miles)
  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (4.6 miles)
  • Doheny Eye Center (5.2 miles)
  • Glendora Dentistry (5.7 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners (7.8 miles)
  • Foothill Dermatology Medical Center (8.2 miles)

Parks

  • Arcadia County Park (4.1 miles)
  • Live Oak Park (5.5 miles)
  • Rosemead Park (7 miles)
  • Creekside Park (8.9 miles)
  • Lacy Park (9.1 miles)
  • Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park (9.4 miles)
  • Almansor Park (9.5 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (4.9 miles)
  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (10 miles)

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