Olympia Convalescent Hospital is a nursing home community in Los Angeles, CA.
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1100 South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well maintained.
Many reviews point to cleanliness as a key reason they felt comfortable, describing spotless or well-maintained spaces throughout the community. Several also connect that cleanliness to peace of mind for families, especially during recovery and longer stays. A few reviewers also mention clean dining and bathrooms when visiting or touring.
Staff members are repeatedly described as kind, respectful, and helpful.
Across reviews, families describe staff who are friendly, professional, and responsive to questions and concerns. A common detail is how often families receive updatesāregular check-ins, calls, and help coordinating next stepsāso loved ones feel supported even when visits are limited. Multiple reviews also highlight staff members by name when explaining day-to-day support and communication.
Families describe clear, proactive communication from the care team.
Several reviews emphasize that the care team regularly reaches out to explain health and care status. Reviewers also mention incorporating family concerns into the care plan and answering questions in a way that helped them feel at ease. This communication theme shows up both for shorter rehab stays and for longer periods of care.
Meals are frequently praised as tasty and satisfying.
Food comes up often, with multiple reviews calling meals delicious and describing residents eating well. A number of reviewers also connect nutrition to outcomes like recovery and weight gain. The community offers restaurant-style dining along with meal preparation and service, and the reviews align with that day-to-day focus on getting meals right.
Reviews highlight therapy support and an active daily routine.
Some residents and families mention rehabilitation support and progress during stays, along with staff helping patients participate in daily life. Reviews also describe scheduled activities and group options, including worship opportunities. For families who looked for more than custodial care, this combination of therapy and routine shows up as an important part of the experience.
Residents may receive diet support for specific nutrition needs.
The community offers meal planning that includes diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions. In reviews, several families describe adjustments to meals and nutrition details to match what their loved ones needed. While not every review focuses on the diet labels, the theme of tailored meal support appears in multiple accounts.
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135 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
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Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
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Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Los Angeles International (10 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (11 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (18 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 activitiesOlympia Convalescent Hospital is located at 1100 South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006 in Los Angeles County, California
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