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Downey Community Health Center in Downey, CA

Downey Community Health Center is a nursing home community in Downey, CA.

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Downey Community Health Center in Downey, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern interior with a white sofa, abstract artwork, and minimalist decor.

  • Building

    A community center building with a modern architectural design and palm trees in front.

  • Bedroom

    A woman and a child visiting an elderly woman in a hospital bed.

  • Windows

    A modern lobby with chandeliers, large windows, and a reception desk.

  • Artwork

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and contemporary artwork, illuminated by natural light.

  • Outdoor

    A nighttime view of a courtyard with a tent, tables, and chairs between two buildings.

  • Television

    A modern office space with desks, chairs, computers, and a television.

  • Seating

    A modern reception area with large windows, seating, and an indoor plant.

  • Hallway

    A hospital hallway with artwork and double doors at the end.

  • Reception

    A hospital reception area with a front desk and office equipment, leading to a corridor.

8425 Iowa Street, Downey, CA 90241

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4.3 from 104 reviews
5 stars
68
4 stars
20
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 stars
10

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Overall Review of Downey Community Health Center

common 5 reviews mention this

Social worker support stands out

Residents specifically credit social worker Tania Sanchez with helping and answering questions.

Several residents describe Tania Sanchez as friendly, knowledgeable, and patient when they had questions or needed support. Reviews also mention her role in coordinating day-to-day care concerns and keeping families informed about programs. One reviewer goes further, saying she took the time to support a family member who needed substantial daily attention.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining is repeatedly praised

Food quality and portioning are recurring strengths in resident feedback.

Multiple reviews describe the meals as delicious, with one person comparing the kitchen favorably to a restaurant. Residents also mention variety and regularly served dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu support shows up in how residents talk about special dietary needs being handled during meals.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and social options.

Reviewers mention arts and crafts, jewelry making, and other group activities that residents look forward to. The activity program is also described as keeping residents busy, and one reviewer specifically calls out the activities director. Even when residents visited for a short time, they still noticed games, crafts, music, and encouragement to participate.

common 5 reviews mention this

Front desk staff receive mixed feedback

Front desk experiences range from very welcoming to being called rude.

Some residents highlight the front desk attendant, Patty, as courteous, professional, and welcoming from the moment visitors arrive. Other reviews describe the reception experience less positively, including a comment that a front desk staff member was rude or unprofessional. Across these mentions, families seem to judge the welcome and communication at check-in as an important part of their visit.

  • A hospital reception area with a front desk and office equipment, leading to a corridor.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing and training concerns come up

A couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and weekend support.

One reviewer says the facility needs more employees to help with all clients. Another mentions needing more training and compassion, and also points to weaker support on weekends. While most feedback is positive about helpful care, these comments indicate areas that at least some families felt were not consistent.

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Features

Housing

  • 198 resident community capacity 198 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • 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) (8 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (16 miles away) Los Angeles International (16 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (22 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (22 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (24 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (24 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

Hospitals

  • PIH Health Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (1.6 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (2.4 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (4 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Temple Park (1.6 miles)
  • Rivera Park (2.7 miles)
  • Michigan Park (6.6 miles)
  • George E. Elder Memorial Park (7.2 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (7.2 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (7.3 miles)
  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Norwalk 2 (3.8 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (5.6 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (10.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (5.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (8.3 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (8.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (9.1 miles)
  • Subway (9.1 miles)
  • Girl & The Goat LA (9.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Bopomofo Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)
  • Verve Coffee Roasters (9.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (8.2 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (8.4 miles)
  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (8.4 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (9.6 miles)
  • Union Station (10.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cottonwood Church (10.2 miles)
  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (10.4 miles)

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