Rancho Ontario 55+ Community
Rancho Ontario 55+ Community
Rancho Ontario 55+ Community is a Senior Living Home in California
Rancho Ontario 55+ Community is a Senior Living Home in California
Live the retirement of your dreams at Rancho Ontario 55+ Community, an astounding community in Ontario, CA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can feel a sense of belonging in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
Residents have easy access to leisure and necessities with cozy communal spaces and proximity to thriving local amenities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Other amenities include a tennis court, a clubhouse, a heated pool, a fitness center, and a dog park, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years actively.
The community administrator at Rancho Ontario 55+ Community provides leadership and oversight to ensure a welcoming and well-managed environment for residents. They are committed to maintaining high standards of service and fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
About this community
California average: 71%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Rancho Ontario 55+ Community is legally operated by SUMMERVILLE AT COBBCO INC; EMERITUS CORPORATION.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 1056 / 1560 / 1680 sq. ft
Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Types of Care at Rancho Ontario 55+ Community
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
15 visits/inspections
10 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
California average: 12 complaint visits
California average: 3 inspections
5 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Rancho Ontario 55+ Community
The Brookdale Uptown Whittier facility received a complaint on November 12 2020, prompting an unannounced investigation conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Mary G. Flores in April 2021. The inquiry focused on several allegations: a leaking roof, unsanitary conditions, and a roach infestation. Through telephone interviews, video‑touring, resident and staff interviews, and a review of repair invoices and pest‑control records, the investigator found that roof leaks in at least one resident’s room persisted despite prior repairs, and that the facility’s cleaning protocols allowed trash to remain in hallways overnight—both conditions that posed health and safety risks. These deficiencies were deemed substantiated, and the department issued corrective action plans with a 29‑April 2021 deadline to complete roof repairs and revise trash‑handling procedures. The roach allegation, however, was not supported by the evidence gathered; most residents and staff reported no visible infestation, and the facility’s monthly pest‑control service appeared adequate, leading to an unsubstantiated finding.
A separate complaint, filed on September 9 2019, alleged that a resident had been molested while in care. Evaluator Kruz Long reviewed staff schedules, resident rosters, pest‑control records, and conducted interviews during an on‑site visit in September 2019, followed by a telephonic review in April 2021. The investigation concluded that the allegation could not be substantiated, and the facility was not found in violation of licensing regulations regarding resident safety.
These investigations illustrate a pattern of recurrent concerns at Brookdale Uptown Whittier, primarily involving physical maintenance and hygiene issues that are routinely addressed but often not fully resolved before a new complaint surfaces. The facility’s ability to manage and document corrective actions is under scrutiny, while the lack of substantiated abuse reports suggests that internal safeguards and staff training may be effectively preventing more severe violations.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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