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Villa Elena Healthcare Center in Norwalk, CA

Villa Elena Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Norwalk, CA.

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Villa Elena Healthcare Center in Norwalk, CA

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Villa Elena Healthcare Center Villa Elena Healthcare Center

13226 Studebaker Road, Norwalk, CA 90650

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

3.4 from 57 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Villa Elena Healthcare Center

common 41 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and engaged.

Many reviews praise nurses and aides for being kind, respectful, and helpful, with care that feels personal. Several families also mention that staff provide explanations and include relatives in what is happening. A smaller set of reviews is sharply negative, describing issues with care execution, documentation, or responsiveness, including one comment about medications and medication timing.

common 8 reviews mention this

Communication with family

Families frequently mention getting updates and clear communication from care teams.

Some reviewers describe regular updates such as daily calls or timely information about weight, diet, or medications. Others say staff explain care plans and answer questions, including how medication is handled. On the other hand, a few reviews report communication problems, such as difficulty getting details or staff not seeming informed about a patient’s situation.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities and social time

Residents are described as having plenty of structured activities and social events.

Multiple reviews point to daily life that includes bingo, trivia, music, movies, and theme days, along with activity room time. Families also mention special events like Thanksgiving and religious services. A few reviews criticize the activity experience as limited or rushed, but the overall feedback repeatedly returns to engagement throughout the day.

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Nursing and medication follow-through

Reviews frequently focus on how nursing handles medications and prescribed diets.

Several reviews mention attentive medication support and managing special diets, including diabetes-related needs. One review says nurses stayed on top of a special diet, and another describes frequent checks tied to weight, diet, and medications. Other reviews are critical of follow-through, including accounts of incorrect handling of feeding instructions and missed diabetes monitoring.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Older setup and occasional gaps

Some reviews describe an older facility and inconsistent day-to-day execution.

Several reviewers characterize the environment as older or institutional, including comments about older rooms and shared-room arrangements. A review also highlights concerns about climate control, saying the room was too hot and that ventilation or A/C was not adequate. Other negative comments include understaffing and delays with care tasks, alongside issues residents report with food preparation and communication.

How we summarize

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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 (18 miles away) Los Angeles International (18 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

This area of Norwalk, California is a convenient and vibrant location for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within close proximity, access to medical supplies and medications is easily accessible. The presence of reputable hospitals like Kaiser Permanente Hospital and PIH Health Hospital ensures quality healthcare services are readily available. Additionally, there are a variety of restaurants offering diverse dining options, cafes for socializing, and parks for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. Transportation options are also convenient with bus stops nearby and the Long Beach Airport a short distance away. Places of worship like Cottonwood Church and Saint Hedwig Catholic Church provide opportunities for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this area offers a mix of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Costco Vision Center (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Norwalk 2 (1.6 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (2.2 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (3.6 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (4.7 miles)
  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (6 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (7.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7.6 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (7.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (8.4 miles)
  • El Torito (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.6 miles)

Parks

  • Rivera Park (3.6 miles)
  • Temple Park (4.1 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (4.7 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (4.7 miles)
  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (5.5 miles)
  • Michigan Park (5.8 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (3.9 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (8.2 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (9.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (10 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (6 miles)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (6.9 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (7.3 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (8.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cottonwood Church (7.8 miles)
  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (8.1 miles)

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