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Santa Teresita in Monrovia, CA

Santa Teresita is an assisted living community in Monrovia, CA.

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Santa Teresita in Monrovia, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Building

    A two-story residential building with a central fountain in the courtyard.

  • Architecture

    A two-story house with a balcony and surrounding greenery under a clear blue sky.

  • Trees

    A scenic view of a suburban neighborhood with a garden full of flowers in the foreground.

  • Patio

    A cozy porch with a wooden chair and an open door leading into the house.

  • Tree

    A brick church with a dome and cross, surrounded by trees at sunset.

1216 Royal Oaks, Monrovia, CA 91016

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4.7 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Santa Teresita

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Staff compassion stands out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as compassionate and attentive.

Across multiple reviews, residents and families say the caregivers and Sisters are kind, patient, and genuinely supportive. Several mentions describe staff going out of their way for individual needs, including coordinating details and staying responsive when something changes. Reviewers also describe the experience as respectful and reassuring during major life transitions, including end-of-life care.

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Spiritual care is a focus

Many residents highlight spiritual programming and Catholic religious support.

Several reviews describe the community as centered on spiritual care, with daily and recurring practices such as mass, communion, rosary, and confession mentioned directly. Others note Catholic services are available for those who want to participate, and that the approach does not feel like religion is forced. Multiple reviewers frame this spiritual atmosphere as part of what makes the community feel peaceful and supportive for families.

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Clean, home-like atmosphere

Reviews repeatedly describe clean, well-kept rooms and grounds.

Residents and families describe accommodations as clean, comfortable, and maintained, often contrasting the feel with a hospital setting. Several reviews mention tidy rooms and bathrooms, along with pleasant grounds and pathways. One reviewer also calls out that the facility is easy to navigate and clean even though it is older.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents describe a steady mix of daily and special activities.

Reviews mention daily activities designed for seniors, along with ongoing group spiritual practices such as rosary. Families also describe participation in special events and community moments that create variety beyond day-to-day routines. One reviewer highlights how the community supports communication habits through regular assistance with an iPad.

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Some visit scheduling friction

A couple of reviews report frustrating visit-day experiences.

One reviewer describes arriving for a tour appointment and not finding anyone available to help. Another mentions construction activity and extended waiting time during a medical visit, which adds friction to the experience. These issues come up as operational concerns rather than reflecting the longer-term care described in most other reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 28 resident community capacity 28 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Library / media / activities room Library / media / activities room
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (22 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (22 miles away)
  • Ontario International (22 miles away) Ontario International (22 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • 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
  • 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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.5 miles)
  • Capital Seafood Restaurant (2.5 miles)
  • 626 Night Market (3.8 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (4.2 miles)
  • Johnny Rockets Santa Anita Mall (4.2 miles)
  • KIYO Arcadia (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hope (1 miles)
  • City Of Hope (1 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (3.7 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley (5.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Rowland Convalescent Hospital (6.5 miles)
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (10 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Monrovia Station (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Flo's Coffee Shop (4.4 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (5.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Evangelical Church Arcadia (2 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (3.4 miles)
  • Saint Rita's Catholic Church (4.5 miles)
  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (8.1 miles)
  • Real Life (8.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group (2.4 miles)
  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (3.7 miles)
  • Doheny Eye Center (4.4 miles)
  • Glendora Dentistry (6.6 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners (8.8 miles)
  • Foothill Dermatology Medical Center (9.1 miles)

Parks

  • Arcadia County Park (3.2 miles)
  • Live Oak Park (4.9 miles)
  • Rosemead Park (6.5 miles)
  • Lacy Park (8.3 miles)
  • Almansor Park (8.8 miles)
  • Creekside Park (9.8 miles)
  • Garfield Park (9.9 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (4.1 miles)

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