Woodruff Convalescent Center is a nursing home community in Bellflower, CA.
Information last verified:
17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Some families report delays in getting help when they call for assistance.
Several reviews describe situations where call bells or nurse requests did not get timely attention. Residents and families mention problems with medication handling, including incorrect meds, and delays during urgent moments. The negative experiences also include concerns about staff having too many patients to respond quickly.
Reviews are mixed on cleanliness and facility condition.
Some residents and visitors praise the building as clean, with no bad odor and a generally healthy appearance. Other reviews point to serious condition issues, including reports of mold, water damage, an unkempt environment, and unpleasant smells. One reviewer specifically ties their experience to new management and remodeling, while others describe the opposite.
Many reviewers describe staff who treat residents with care and familiarity.
A large share of reviews say the staff are kind, respectful, and responsive to individual needs. Multiple reviewers describe long-term relationship-building, comfort, and staff members knowing residents and calming difficult moments. Several also credit staff and nursing teams with helping residents stay engaged and supported, even when needs vary.
Activities and meals are frequently discussed by residents and families.
Many reviewers mention daily activities and structured programming, including an activities department that helps residents stay occupied. Reviews also describe meals as a consistent topic: some say the food is good and includes snacks, while others report portions getting smaller or that the food did not look or taste as good. The community’s dining setup is also reflected in how reviewers describe time spent in dining areas and regular meal routines.
Wandering risk is addressed, but safety concerns still come up.
One review of the facility tour describes a wander-guard style system for residents identified as wandering risks. Another review involving a resident with dementia describes an incident of a person wandering outside and family members not being notified quickly. Together, the reviews suggest the community takes precautions, while some families still experienced safety breakdowns.
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140 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Long Beach (Daugherty) (4 miles away) Los Angeles International (17 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesWoodruff Convalescent Center is located at 17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 in Los Angeles County, California
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