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Burlington Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles, CA

Burlington Convalescent Hospital is a nursing home community in Los Angeles, CA.

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Burlington Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles, CA

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845 S.Burlington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90057

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3.4 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Burlington Convalescent Hospital

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff warmth is a consistent theme

Staffing is described as kind and attentive by many residents and families.

Across the reviews, families frequently describe staff as warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, and several say concerns were addressed once they raised them. Residents also describe nurses as nice and helpful, with one reviewer emphasizing quick corrections to issues. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews are sharply negative about staff behavior and accountability, describing rudeness and poor responsiveness when care is needed.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Meals and dietary support come up

Dining stands out, including personalized meals and specific dietary needs.

Several reviews talk about the quality of meals in day-to-day care, including attention to personalized meals. Residents and families also mention dietary handling tied to medical needs, which aligns with the community offering diabetes-diet and special-diet options. Other reviews contradict that by describing food as terrible or scarce at times, including concerns about where and how food was served.

common 3 reviews mention this

Rehab and daily activities matter

Rehabilitation and activities are mentioned as part of the experience.

Some families highlight rehab and activity programming as a positive part of the stay, including a facility described as well-run with structured rehab time. Another review notes residents making friends and participating in small group activities, which helped the person feel engaged. A separate reviewer praises the therapy staff while also describing other care breakdowns, suggesting the rehab team is a strength even when other parts of the experience fall short.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Room conditions and climate receive complaints

Multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and room upkeep.

A recurring issue in the negative reviews is the physical condition of the facility, including claims of dirty areas, unpleasant room odors, and inadequate lighting in restrooms. Several reviews also describe problems with climate control, including lack of central air or fans, and they say residents had to manage on their own. Parking is another practical complaint, with reviewers saying street parking is difficult or that the facility does not make parking straightforward for visitors.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is questioned

Some reviewers question how quickly help is provided.

Two reviews directly describe delays when calling for help or trying to contact staff, including long waits after a call button is pressed. One reviewer also describes night shift not responding at all until many hours later. These comments contrast with other reviews that describe quick attention to issues, so responsiveness appears to vary by situation.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 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

  • Los Angeles International (11 miles away) Los Angeles International (11 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (11 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (11 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 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

Theaters

  • Regal LA Live & 4DX (0.6 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (1 miles)
  • AMC The Grove 14 (4.9 miles)
  • TCL Chinese Theatre (5.1 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Yard House (0.8 miles)
  • Park's BBQ (1 miles)
  • Takami Sushi & Robata (1 miles)
  • Perch (1.4 miles)
  • Precinct (1.5 miles)
  • BCD Tofu House (1.7 miles)
  • Mohawk Bend (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks Reserve (1.8 miles)
  • Lamill Coffee Boutique (2.5 miles)
  • Verve Coffee Roasters (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Proof Bakery (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Echo Park at the Lotus Festival (1.9 miles)
  • Elysian Park (3.2 miles)
  • Pan Pacific Park (4.9 miles)
  • Glassell Park Recreation Center (5 miles)
  • Plummer Park (5.2 miles)
  • Cleland Ave Bicentennial Park (5.5 miles)
  • Runyon Canyon Park (5.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Station (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kedren Community Health Center (3.1 miles)
  • LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (3.9 miles)
  • Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (5.8 miles)

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