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2.5 from 27 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of La Habra Convalescent Hospital
caveat7 reviews mention this
Staff communication can be rough
Residents and families report frustrating communication when help is needed quickly.
Several reviewers describe trouble getting timely responses, including difficulty reaching the front desk and delays for basic needs. Others mention rude or unprofessional interactions when they asked questions or escalated concerns. A recurring complaint is that families didn’t get clear answers about where a loved one was during care transitions or appointments.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Activities are unevenly offered
Activity experiences vary, with some residents describing more limited days.
Some residents and families describe frequent special functions and events, including themed gatherings. Others say the activities they expected were not being offered and describe days dominated by watching TV or simple games. At least one reviewer also mentions that help is more consistently available around physical therapy than other times of day.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness draws mixed reviews
Reviewers describe both clean conditions and serious cleanliness problems.
One family praised the facility as clean and pleasant each time they visited. Other reviewers report unsanitary conditions, including dirty rooms and areas they felt were not maintained. That split shows up alongside concerns about food quality and overall presentation in some experiences.
common2 reviews mention this
Food quality is a divider
Dining feedback ranges from praised meals to complaints about food.
Some reviewers highlight specific meal enjoyment, describing flavorful dishes during special dining events. Others report dissatisfaction with meals and describe the food as “nasty.” Restaurant-style dining is offered as a facility feature, but the lived experience appears inconsistent across reviews.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Medical care quality feels inconsistent
Care quality varies, with praise for some nurses and serious complaints about care and safety.
Multiple reviewers describe excellent staff and caring nursing support, including specific praise for nurses’ patience and professionalism. At the same time, other reviews raise severe concerns, including claims about medication practices, slow or inadequate rehab, understaffing, and unprofessional conduct. Several of these negative reports also describe problems with responsiveness for daily care needs, such as help with mobility and monitoring tasks.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Transportation is a recurring hassle
Families report gaps with transportation for medical appointments.
Reviewers describe needing help for dialysis and other outings and feeling the facility could not reliably schedule or provide transportation. Another reviewer mentions transfer-related communication around when a loved one was taken to a hospital. While transportation is offered as a service feature, these reviews suggest families may still end up coordinating critical trips themselves.
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Features
Housing
86 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
Long Beach (Daugherty) (14 miles away)
John Wayne Orange Co (18 miles away)
Ontario International (22 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
La Bonita Park (0.4 miles)
Michigan Park (4.3 miles)
Craig Regional Park (4.4 miles)
Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (7.3 miles)
Willow Park (7.7 miles)
Shadow Park Hoa (7.8 miles)
Creekside Park (8 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
Rite Aid (4.7 miles)
Hospitals
Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (2.9 miles)
Anaheim Regional Medical Center (6 miles)
Department of State Hospitals (6 miles)
Physicians
St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (3.2 miles)
St Jude Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (5.7 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar Medical Offices (8.4 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Building 1 (8.6 miles)
Transportation
Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (3.7 miles)
Drr Toontown Station (8.4 miles)
Disneyland Monorail (8.6 miles)
DLRR New Orleans Station (8.6 miles)
Drr Tomorrowland Station (8.6 miles)
Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (8.7 miles)
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86 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) (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Clean facility with attentive staff and affordable, multi-level care options.
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