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Courtyard Care Center - Signal Hill

Courtyard Care Center - Signal Hill is an assisted living community in Signal Hill, CA.

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation therapy room featuring exercise equipment and seating.
  • Outdoors

    A sunny view of a parking lot framed by palm trees.
  • Building

    Entrance of a care center with palm trees and decorative flowers.
  • Architecture

    A view of the entrance with steps and railings leading into a building.
  • Landscaping

    A view of palm trees and a sign in a sunny outdoor setting.
  • Entrance

    Entrance to Courtyard Care Center, featuring palm trees and welcoming signage.
  • Outdoor

    A tranquil view from a covered entrance, featuring potted plants and a glimpse of vehicles in the parking lot.
  • Natural Light

    A bright entrance showcasing potted plants and an inviting outdoor view.
  • Palm Trees

    The Courtyard Care Center sign surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
  • Parking

    A sunny view from a porch showcasing palm trees and parked cars in a residential area.

1880 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90806

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4.6 from 75 reviews
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Overall Review of Courtyard Care Center - Signal Hill

common 16 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and fresh.

Many reviewers highlight a consistently clean environment, often noting no lingering odor when they walked in. Several also connect that cleanliness with the overall professional feel of the building. A number of families describe the space as well kept, organized, and comfortable during visits.

common 11 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy are emphasized

Physical and occupational therapy receive frequent positive attention from residents and families.

A recurring theme is strong hands-on rehab support, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. Reviewers also mention therapy rooms with equipment and describe therapists as friendly, helpful, and courteous. There are also mentions of rehab beyond mobility support, including speech therapy for swallowing needs.

common 6 reviews mention this

Family communication feels consistent

Several families say staff updates them regularly about progress and needs.

Multiple reviewers describe communication as a key part of the experience, especially when a loved one is dealing with ongoing health issues. Some families say nurses and leaders keep them informed about progress, while others mention regular updates during a difficult stretch. A few also describe the admission and coordination process as supportive and responsive to family questions.

common 4 reviews mention this

Diet support is tailored

Residents describe diet planning and meal support as a meaningful part of care.

Reviewers bring up meal support in several ways: enjoying the food, working with a dietician for a specific heart-focused diet, and receiving modified textures for swallowing needs. One reviewer credits the dietician with helping meet a personal weight-loss goal. Others describe food as adequate and mention how dietary changes supported comfort and recovery.

common 4 reviews mention this

Courtyard and activities are mentioned

Outdoor space and scheduled activities show up in multiple accounts.

A handful of reviews describe time outdoors, including a courtyard with maintained grounds. Others mention a range of activities and activity spaces like an activity room and games. One reviewer also highlights speech therapy sessions tied to daily routines, reinforcing that therapy and activities are both part of everyday life for residents.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication can break down

A small number of reviews report serious concerns with care coordination and responsiveness.

Two reviewers express frustration about how concerns were handled, including situations involving medical deterioration and follow-through. One family describes difficulty advocating and being warned about discharge timing, while another reports issues such as dehydration and a catheter-related urinary infection during their loved one’s stay. These comments also describe communication as falling short during critical moments.

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

  • 59 resident community capacity 59 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (2 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (2 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (17 miles away) Los Angeles International (17 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (19 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Falcon (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • Hooters (2.5 miles)
  • Yard House (2.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
  • Ballast Point Long Beach (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Bixby Park (1.8 miles)
  • Bluff Park (2.2 miles)
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (2.4 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (2.6 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (5.1 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (7.3 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Willow Street Station (1.8 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (1.8 miles)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (2.2 miles)
  • Port Of Long Beach (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (9.5 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System (2.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (9.1 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (9.5 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (10 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (10.1 miles)
  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (10.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (5.4 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (6.4 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (9.4 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (10 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (6.5 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (7.2 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (7.4 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (7.9 miles)

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