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3.8 from 88 reviews
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Overall Review of Vermont Healthcare Center
common33 reviews mention this
Nursing staff can be very attentive
Many residents and families describe nurses and caregivers as caring and professional.
A large share of reviewers talk about helpful, friendly staff who stay engaged in residentsā care. Multiple reviews call out attentive nursing and specific caregivers, along with support that helps with day-to-day needs during rehab and recovery. Several families also mention the facility being clean and easy to navigate when they visit, which reinforces the overall tone of service-focused care in the reviews.
caveat11 reviews mention this
Call lights and phones draw complaints
Residents and families frequently report difficulty getting responses by phone or call light.
A recurring concern is that it can be hard to reach staff when help is needed. Several reviewers describe long waits for nurses, unanswered call lights, or phones being put on hold and sometimes not returned. Others add that delays affected basic needs like getting assistance or medications, and some reviewers say communication broke down during admissions and discharge.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehab and physical therapy stand out
Physical therapy and rehab help comes up repeatedly in the reviews.
Many reviewers mention that rehab supported their recovery, including improvements in strength and recovery progress. Several reviews specifically praise physical therapists and treatment sessions, noting patience, professionalism, and teaching independence skills. Even among mixed experiences, therapy is one of the areas that continues to show up as a meaningful part of the stay.
common3 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed spot
Food quality is mixed, with some praising meals and others criticizing them.
Some families describe the kitchen staff as accommodating and attentive, and a reviewer praises better-than-expected food service. Others report that meals were disappointing, including comments that food remained a problem even when other parts improved. Diet-related requests also come up as something staff may handle, based on what reviewers describe.
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Features
Housing
200 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
Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away)
Los Angeles International (10 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
Physicians
Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (0.3 miles)
Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (2.5 miles)
Lighthouse Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (5.9 miles)
UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (7.3 miles)
Paramount Physicians (8.5 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
Aids Healthcare Foundation (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (1.4 miles)
Monkish Brewing (1.7 miles)
King's Hawaiian Bakery (2.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.7 miles)
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (3.2 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (4.4 miles)
Parks
Sur La Brea Park (1.7 miles)
Charles H. Wilson Park (1.9 miles)
De Portola Park (3.8 miles)
Sunnyglen Park (5 miles)
Polliwog Park (6.8 miles)
Noble Park (6.8 miles)
Shoreline Aquatic Park (7.2 miles)
Theaters
AMC Rolling Hills 2 (3.2 miles)
AMC Del Amo 18 (3.3 miles)
AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Lees Sandwiches - Gard (3.3 miles)
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.4 miles)
Donut King 2 (4.8 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Starbucks (7 miles)
Starbucks (7.3 miles)
Corner Bakery Cafe (7.7 miles)
Places of Worship
St Catherine Laboure Church (4.5 miles)
Peninsula Community Church (6.3 miles)
Transportation
Metro - Willow Street Station (6 miles)
Komar Aviation Group (7.6 miles)
Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (8.2 miles)
Long Beach Airport (LGB) (8.4 miles)
Port Of Long Beach (8.6 miles)
Hospitals
Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (7.3 miles)
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