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Mesa Glen Care Center in Glendora, CA

Mesa Glen Care Center is a nursing home community in Glendora, CA.

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Mesa Glen Care Center in Glendora, CA

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  • Decor

    A cozy living room area with a variety of furniture and decorative elements.
  • Building

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  • Bedroom

    A neatly arranged hospital room with a single bed and medical equipment.
  • Dining

    A lively outdoor dining area with people enjoying their meals under red umbrellas on a sunny day.
  • Kitchen

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  • Outdoor

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638 East Colorado Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740

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

2.6 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Mesa Glen Care Center

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff caring and responsive moments

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, attentive, and compassionate.

A noticeable share of reviewers say the staff treated them with compassion and took time to listen or respond to needs. Some praise specific caregivers and describe consistent attention across different shifts. Others note the facility felt clean and comfortable while staff kept residents cared for. A few reviews also mention quality-of-life improvements while residents were receiving care there.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Care concerns and neglect complaints

Several residents and families report serious lapses in care and supervision.

Multiple reviews describe experiences they interpret as neglect or unsafe care, including issues with bathing, toileting, medication timing, and basic oversight. Some reviewers say residents were left without adequate supervision or not monitored appropriately, even when a 24/7 sitter was reportedly in place. Others describe what they felt was poor communication around medication and treatment, and some mention injuries or pressure-related problems during a stay. There are also reports of residents being left to deal with unsafe or unmanaged situations.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent

Reviews describe cleanliness and upkeep that can vary from acceptably clean to deeply concerning.

Some reviewers say the facility felt clean and note pleasant staff or a comfortable environment. Others describe the building as run-down, shabby, or not well kept, and several specifically call out odors, dirty rooms, plumbing problems, or pests. A number of comments connect these concerns to resident wellbeing and overall comfort. Even among mixed reviews, the theme is that upkeep and cleanliness are not consistently experienced the same way by families and residents.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Getting help can be hard

Several reviewers say it was difficult to get staff to respond promptly.

Some reviews complain about not returning calls or not answering phones when families tried to reach the right person. Others describe long waits for attention, or shifts where residents were waiting for care without prompt help. A few comments also suggest coordination problems, such as difficulty getting transfers handled or reaching social work leadership when needed. Taken together, reviewers’ concerns center on response time and follow-through when help is requested.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Dining reviews range from acceptable to “inadequate†or disliked meals.

Some residents and families say meals were below expectations or not appealing enough to eat, including comments about inadequate snacks and meals. Other reviewers describe the dining area positively, while still calling the food quality only average. At least one review notes that food improved after staffing changes, while another describes residents being given food they did not like. Overall, the pattern is that dining quality and meal satisfaction are inconsistent across stays and preferences.

  • A lively outdoor dining area with people enjoying their meals under red umbrellas on a sunny day.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities provide regular outlets

Residents mention structured activities and scheduled outings.

A few reviewers describe activities as a meaningful part of daily life, including planned events and time to go out or get involved. Some mention entertainment coming in and resident-friendly gatherings like movie nights and bingo. Another review points to daily activities led by staff, and notes patios and time out for errands. While not every review discusses activities, the positive comments are specific about having things to do.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 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

  • Ontario International (15 miles away) Ontario International (15 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

Cafes

  • The Donut Man (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Glendora Dentistry (0.6 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners (1.7 miles)
  • Foothill Dermatology Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Inland Neurosurgery Institute (6.6 miles)
  • Chapparal Medical Group (7 miles)
  • The Robert & Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center (7.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar Medical Offices (9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Real Life (1.8 miles)
  • Charisma Life Church (6.7 miles)
  • Calvary Chapel Golden Springs (8.7 miles)
  • First Evangelical Church Arcadia (9.1 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (10.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • Raging Waters (3.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.1 miles)
  • Old Stump Brewing Co. (6.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (6.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Casa Bonita (3.6 miles)
  • Rowland Convalescent Hospital (4 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley (4.5 miles)
  • City Of Hope (6.6 miles)
  • Hope (6.7 miles)
  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (6.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (8.6 miles)

Parks

  • Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park (4.1 miles)
  • Creekside Park (7 miles)
  • Pantera Park (8.6 miles)
  • Arcadia County Park (10.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Pomona Station (6.2 miles)
  • Metro - Monrovia Station (8.5 miles)
  • Montclair Metrolink Station (9.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Montclair Place 12 (9.6 miles)
  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (10 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Chino Hills 18 (10.3 miles)

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