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Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center in Norwalk, CA

Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Norwalk, CA.

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Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center in Norwalk, CA

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10625 Leffingwell Road, Norwalk, CA 90650

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

4.5 from 113 reviews
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Overall Review of Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center

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Staff attentiveness comes through

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and responsive.

Many reviewers say the staff is friendly, helpful, and professional, and that they check on residents and take care of needs in a timely way. Several also mention specific caregivers by role (like nurses and rehab staff) and describe patients being treated with patience. A smaller set of reviews, however, raises concerns about inconsistent help and communication, which conflicts with the more frequent experience.

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Cleanliness is frequently praised

Multiple reviewers highlight the facility’s cleanliness.

Cleanliness shows up often across reviews, with multiple people describing a clean building or a well-kept environment. Some reviewers also note the facility feels pleasant on arrival and comfortable in day-to-day routines. Even among more critical comments, cleanliness is not the only issue raised, but the positive cleanliness feedback is consistent.

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Rehab and therapy support stands out

Reviewers point to therapy and rehab care as a key part of recovery.

Several reviews describe rehabilitation experiences, including therapy sessions and rehab teams that were knowledgeable and supportive. People also mention outcomes after significant events like stroke or surgery, and describe ongoing help from nursing and therapy staff. One review notes limitations with aspects of the experience (like call-light response at night), but others specifically recommend the rehab-focused care.

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Meals are provided, but mixed

Meals are a noticeable part of daily life, with mixed reactions.

Some reviewers say residents are fed regularly (including mentions of set meals during rehab). At the same time, at least one resident reports that the food was not so great, which adds some balance to the overall dining feedback. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with residents who describe being fed and receiving structured meal service.

  • A brightly lit dining area with tables set with pink tablecloths and floral centerpieces.
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Call-light and follow-through issues

A few reviewers describe delays or failures when help is requested.

Some reviews report problems getting timely assistance after requesting help, including call-light response taking a long time and an instance where water was not brought as expected. Others describe difficult communication by phone, which contributed to a negative first impression. These concerns are not universal in the reviews, but they are specific enough to stand out.

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Serious care concerns are alleged

A minority of reviews allege neglect or medication-related problems.

Several critical reviews include serious allegations, such as neglectful handling, falls and poor attention to turning, and concerns about medication being given incorrectly or without clear answers to families. One review also raises concerns related to feeding support and whether meals are actually reaching a resident with feeding tubes. These comments conflict with the more positive reviews about attentiveness and professional care, but they are recurring enough to warrant attention.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 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

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (7 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (7 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (17 miles away) Los Angeles International (17 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Costco Vision Center (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (2.8 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (3.3 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (4.8 miles)
  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (6.7 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Norwalk 2 (2.2 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (7.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (7.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7.8 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (8 miles)
  • El Torito (8.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (3.3 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (8.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (10.3 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (10.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Bopomofo Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)

Parks

  • Temple Park (4 miles)
  • Rivera Park (4 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (4.6 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (4.7 miles)
  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (5.6 miles)
  • Michigan Park (6.4 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (6.4 miles)
  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (6.4 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (6.7 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cottonwood Church (7.6 miles)
  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (7.9 miles)

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