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The Palms in La Mirada, CA

The Palms is an independent living community in La Mirada, CA.

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The Palms in La Mirada, CA

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  • Interior

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • Decor

    A comfortable lounge area with multiple tables and chairs, decorated with framed pictures and a sideboard.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table near a window with blinds.
  • Building

    The entrance to a building named 'The Palms' surrounded by palm trees.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, featuring white linens, pillows, an indoor plant, and a decorative tray.
  • Lighting

    A billiards room with a pool table, overhead lighting, and decorative plants.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy library corner with bookshelves, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
  • Floor Plan

    A compact studio apartment floor plan featuring a sleeping alcove, living/dining area, kitchenette, and bathroom.
  • Lobby

    A hotel lobby with a central table adorned with flowers, a reception desk, and seating area.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A gym with various exercise machines and equipment.

13001 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 90638

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

4.7 from 132 reviews
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The Palms Costs & Pricing

The Palms offers competitive monthly costs for its accommodations, positioned favorably when compared to both Orange County and the broader California market. For instance, a studio at The Palms is priced at $3,189, significantly lower than the $4,313 average in Orange County and the $4,145 state average. Similarly, the one-bedroom units are priced at $3,609, which again undercuts the county's average of $4,380 and aligns closely with California's overall rate of $4,340. The two-bedroom options follow this trend as well; at $4,869 per month, they remain more affordable than the county's rate of $5,390 and California's rate of $5,270. This pricing structure not only highlights The Palms as an attractive choice for potential residents but also reflects a commitment to providing quality living options in a competitive market.

Floor plansThe PalmsOrange CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,189$4,313$4,145
1 Bedroom$3,609$4,380$4,340
2 Bedrooms$4,869$5,390$5,270

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Overall Review of The Palms

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Food is a frequent highlight

Restaurant-style dining and meal quality come up repeatedly in residents’ and families’ feedback.

Many residents and family members describe the meals positively, mentioning delicious food and that residents enjoy getting regular meals in the dining experience. Several notes also connect dining with staying satisfied and eating better since moving in. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about meal quality and service timing, including slow main-course service and meals that were described as tough or tasteless, along with calls for more menu variety.

  • An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
common 29 reviews mention this

Staff support feels welcoming

Across reviews, residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly, attentive, and easy to work with.

Reviews repeatedly describe staff as welcoming, helpful, and attentive to needs, including staff members being polite and available to assist. Families also mention warm interactions during the move-in or tour process and highlight caregivers and front-desk staff as supportive throughout the transition. While most feedback is positive, a few reviews mention staffing or responsiveness problems, which contrasts with the broader pattern of feeling well taken care of.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and visitors frequently comment that the community is clean and well kept.

Multiple reviews praise the facility as clean, well kept, and smelling clean, with mentions of it being comfortable and maintained. Some residents describe the overall environment as pleasant and easy to enjoy as a place to live. A separate review raises concerns about operational upkeep (like trash not being taken out), but it’s the exception compared with the repeated cleanliness feedback.

common 11 reviews mention this

Activities help keep days full

A steady mix of scheduled activities is part of what residents look forward to.

Many reviews highlight that residents have plenty to do, describing frequent activities and a busy day-to-day routine. Several notes point to movies, transportation, and special events like birthday celebrations, plus an activities director who plans programming. There are also complaints from a few reviews that point to operational issues or the need for improvements, but the overall theme is that activities are a core part of life here.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Some service and meal issues persist

Some residents and families report declining service quality and gaps in dining or support.

A handful of reviews describe problems with dining experience and service, including long waits for main courses, inconsistent meal quality, and requests for more variety. Another set of comments raises concerns about staffing and operational follow-through, such as being short on servers or feeling the community is understaffed. One review also questions after-hours support availability for residents, contrasting with the expectation of being able to reach staff at any time.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Price can feel high to some

A few reviews say the overall cost is high relative to care and daily value.

While other reviewers focus on satisfaction with their experience, a few families raise concerns that pricing is expensive, including meals being described as too costly for the quality received. Some also mention feeling that the community charges more while service or responsiveness is perceived as declining. At the same time, the community’s pricing is presented as below county and state benchmarks in the listing pricing range, which may explain why cost impressions vary across reviewers.

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

  • 164 resident community capacity 164 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • 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
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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 (18 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (18 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (23 miles away) Los Angeles International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of La Mirada, California offers convenient access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, hospitals, transportation options, parks, cafes, restaurants, physicians' offices, theaters, and places of worship. With multiple pharmacy options within close proximity and several hospitals nearby including Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Hospital, seniors can easily access healthcare services. Additionally, there are various parks for recreational activities and green spaces for outdoor enjoyment. The area also boasts a variety of dining options ranging from fast food chains like McDonald's to popular cafes like Starbucks. For those seeking spiritual fulfillment, there are churches in the vicinity such as Cottonwood Church and Chinese Baptist Church. Overall, this part of La Mirada provides a well-rounded environment with necessary amenities for comfortable senior living.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (2 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (8.7 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (8.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (2.6 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (3 miles)
  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (8 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (8.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Norwalk 2 (3.3 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (5.8 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (6.4 miles)
  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • La Bonita Park (3.4 miles)
  • Michigan Park (3.6 miles)
  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (4.7 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (4.9 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (5.1 miles)
  • Rivera Park (5.9 miles)
  • Craig Regional Park (7.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (5.7 miles)
  • Mother's Kitchen (7.6 miles)
  • Tiger Sugar (8.1 miles)
  • Anaheim Packing District (8.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (4.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.8 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (4.9 miles)
  • Olde Ship (5.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • St Jude Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (6 miles)
  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (7.8 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cottonwood Church (7.8 miles)
  • Chinese Baptist Church (8.1 miles)

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