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Beautiful Light Inn in San Bernardino, CA

Beautiful Light Inn is a senior community in San Bernardino, CA.

Information last verified:

1365 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404

To contact a resident: (909) 884-4033

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

4.2 from 54 reviews
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Overall Review of Beautiful Light Inn

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Security is a mixed picture

Residents’ safety experiences vary, with some mentioning security and others describing serious concerns.

Some residents say the community has security and that the environment feels quiet and clean. Others paint a different picture, citing too many homeless people, no security, and an area they describe as scary or troubled. One review also links safety concerns to changes affecting security staffing in the past. Overall, residents’ comments suggest safety is not experienced the same way by everyone.

common 9 reviews mention this

New staff and management stand out

Many residents describe friendlier, more responsive staff after new management took over.

Multiple reviews credit new management and staff with improvements, describing them as professional, caring, thoughtful, and ready to help. Several also mention staff being friendly and useful, and one highlights quick availability and 24-hour help. A few reviews note room for improvement, including that some residents can be rude, but the staff-focused feedback is largely positive. Residents who raised management changes generally describe a better day-to-day experience after the transition.

common 6 reviews mention this

Renovations and cleanliness are cited

Reviews frequently mention the property looking better, including clean spaces and renovation work.

Several residents describe the property as clean and attractive, and a number of comments point to visible improvements. Reviews specifically mention renovation work and an improving complex, along with new management efforts. There are also a couple of negative appearance notes, including one that doesn’t consider the place beautiful. Taken together, residents’ comments suggest upgrades are underway, but not everyone agrees with the current look.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Senior-focused housing rules appear consistent

Residents describe this as senior housing with eligibility tied to age and disability status.

Reviews describe the community as set up for seniors—one mentions 55+ senior living, while another says it’s for seniors over 62 and people with disabilities. Another comment also frames it as senior apartment buildings. A separate review calls it a “convalescent home,” describing it as feeling more like an actual home after a visit. Across these comments, the common thread is that eligibility and senior orientation are part of how residents understand the community.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)

Transportation

  • Ontario International (19 miles away) Ontario International (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • San Bernardino Medical Group (0.4 miles)
  • Vantage Oncology (0.7 miles)
  • Pacific Park Convalescent Center of San Bernardino (2.7 miles)
  • Mountain View Surgery Center (4.8 miles)
  • Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center (5 miles)
  • Jerry L Pettis Memorial (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Diamond Collective 20 Cap (1 miles)
  • Don's Drugs (2.3 miles)
  • Cbc Community Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • Caremark Rx (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • San Bernardino Eye Specialists (0.5 miles)
  • Palm Imaging Institute (0.6 miles)
  • California Eye Specialists (0.8 miles)
  • Primary Care Medical Group of Inland Empire (0.9 miles)
  • Jo David DDS (0.9 miles)
  • Bolivar Family Medical Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Yukom Patient Group (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Viva La Boba (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Stell Coffee & Tea Company (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal San Bernardino & RPX (1.6 miles)
  • Mountain Grove 16 (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • Amapola Rico Taco (2 miles)
  • Serrano Vista Cafe (3.3 miles)
  • Rock & Brews (3.3 miles)
  • George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen (3.3 miles)
  • Orchid Thai Restaurant (3.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • San Bernardino Transit Center (2 miles)
  • The Colton Diamonds (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crosswalk Church (4.7 miles)
  • Packinghouse Church (5 miles)
  • National Association of Seventh Day Adventist Dentists (5.1 miles)
  • Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Leonard Bailey Park (6.2 miles)
  • Brookside Park (6.7 miles)

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