Overall Review of Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Center
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Clean, safe environment stands out
Residents repeatedly describe a clean, safe-feeling facility.
Multiple reviewers specifically call out cleanliness, including a spotlessly kept facility and the absence of offensive odors. Several also describe residents as safe and comfortable, with staff alertness and safety protocols coming up in the same context. A few reviews add that the grounds or shared spaces are well kept and pleasant.
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Attentive staff and responsiveness
Reviewers frequently mention quick, thoughtful responses from staff.
A recurring point is that staff are patient, informative, and responsive when families have questions or concerns. Several reviewers mention nurse check-ins by phone and updates when conditions change. Others describe staff members taking calls even during evenings or off days, and following through on help requests.
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Rehab support gets strong notes
Physical and occupational therapy is highlighted by multiple families.
Reviews mention standout therapy experiences, including physical therapists showing residents what they can do with equipment and a walker. Another reviewer credits the rehab team and notes improvement in a loved one’s condition. Occupational and physical therapy are also praised in a review that otherwise criticizes nursing management, which suggests therapy may be a relative bright spot for some families.
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Dining quality and meal variety
Dining draws both praise and complaints from reviewers.
Several families praise the food as fresh, tasty, or above average, and one reviewer mentions having two dining options (Asian or American) for a loved one. Others note that residents seem happy with meals and enjoy the food. On the negative side, a couple of reviewers complain about meal quality or spoiled food, including one who says they did not receive an explanation or substitute.
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Engagement in activities matters
Families often observe residents staying engaged in activities.
Multiple reviewers describe residents as deeply engaged during their time at the facility, including seeing people participate in scheduled activities. When families visit, they also report that loved ones are doing activities and spending time in organized routines. One reviewer even mentions being invited to join a staff activity during a rehearsal.
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Communication and management concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about communication and management.
A small set of reviewers criticize communication, including issues with updates to family and delays in addressing critical information. There are also complaints about nursing execution, such as medication errors and staffing not getting things right. One very negative review describes an incident involving late discovery and arrangements around patient care after an event, which is cited as a major reason for sending a loved one home.
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Features
Housing
75 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 (17 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (20 miles away)
Los Angeles International (21 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
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Bopomofo Cafe (1.2 miles)
Panera Bread (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Panera Bread (3.5 miles)
Flo's Coffee Shop (4.4 miles)
Charlie's Coffee House (4.6 miles)
Restaurants
Donut King (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
KIYO Arcadia (2.3 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.5 miles)
Taco Bell (2.7 miles)
El Pollo Loco (2.8 miles)
Places of Worship
San Marino Community Church Nursery School (1.7 miles)
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (3.6 miles)
Saint Rita's Catholic Church (4.9 miles)
First Evangelical Church Arcadia (5.5 miles)
Parks
Rosemead Park (1.9 miles)
Almansor Park (2 miles)
Lacy Park (2 miles)
Live Oak Park (2.4 miles)
Alhambra Park (3.2 miles)
Garfield Park (3.3 miles)
Barnes Memorial Park (3.8 miles)
Physicians
Doheny Eye Center (2.6 miles)
Santa Anita Medical Plaza (3.4 miles)
Healthcare Partners Medical Group (4.6 miles)
Theaters
0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (3.2 miles)
Hospitals
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (3.5 miles)
Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (4.1 miles)
Prado Center (5.5 miles)
Beverly Hospital (6.2 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (6.6 miles)
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