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3.8 from 30 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Overall Review of Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center
common20 reviews mention this
Staff care comes through clearly
Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring nursing and rehab support.
Many reviews highlight compassionate, responsive staff who stay on top of residents’ needs and communicate changes in health and treatment. Several residents describe rehabilitation support that helped them build strength, regain independence, or adjust to care more comfortably. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about staffing and whether issues like blood sugar monitoring were addressed quickly enough.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities help residents stay engaged
Residents describe an active schedule of activities that keeps days from feeling idle.
The Activities Department is mentioned as planning engaging events and providing activities throughout the day. One resident also credits having something to do with making it easier to adjust to treatment. Another reviewer notes daily activities as a plus, even while expressing other concerns about care and food.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Outdoor garden is a shared highlight
A landscaped outdoor garden gives families and residents a place to gather outside.
Multiple reviews mention a beautiful outdoor garden that’s used for time together, including a space under a canopy and near a fountain. The garden is also described as part of the facility’s appeal for residents and families. One review also flags a nuisance issue in the garden from stray cats, which affected their experience.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining experiences vary, with some residents reporting poor meals and others saying the food is tasty.
One reviewer calls the food horrible and says diabetic diets were not established for residents who need them. In contrast, another reviewer says residents received nutritious, tasty foods. This comes alongside a mention that dining includes diet planning for specific restrictions and diabetes-related needs.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Overall comfort and upkeep vary
Reviews point to both good upkeep and serious comfort concerns.
Several reviews describe the facility as clean and well-kept, with one noting there was no odor in the halls. Others describe the facility as safe or in good condition for patients during rehab. At the same time, one review reports rooms that were consistently hot and says it did not feel safe or healthy for respiratory problems, and another notes an outdoor nuisance that created an unpleasant smell.
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Features
Housing
95 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
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (20 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (23 miles away)
Ontario International (24 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
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Flo's Coffee Shop (3.1 miles)
Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Porto's Bakery & Cafe (6 miles)
Bopomofo Cafe (6.1 miles)
Transportation
Metro - Monrovia Station (0.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Albertsons Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Healthcare Partners Medical Group (0.7 miles)
Santa Anita Medical Plaza (1.8 miles)
Doheny Eye Center (2.3 miles)
Glendora Dentistry (8.5 miles)
Restaurants
Capital Seafood Restaurant (0.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.4 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
626 Night Market (1.9 miles)
Din Tai Fung (2.3 miles)
Johnny Rockets Santa Anita Mall (2.3 miles)
KIYO Arcadia (2.7 miles)
Parks
Arcadia County Park (1.3 miles)
Live Oak Park (2.9 miles)
Rosemead Park (4.6 miles)
Lacy Park (6.2 miles)
Almansor Park (6.8 miles)
Garfield Park (7.8 miles)
Alhambra Park (8 miles)
Places of Worship
First Evangelical Church Arcadia (1.3 miles)
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
Saint Rita's Catholic Church (3.3 miles)
San Marino Community Church Nursery School (6.1 miles)
Hospitals
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (1.7 miles)
Hope (2.3 miles)
City Of Hope (2.4 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (4.9 miles)
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