Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
Two hundred beds, twenty-one years of history, and a location in Arcadia, California that scores a 79 on Walk Score: Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel covers a lot of ground for a single community. Assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care are all offered here, at 720 W Camino Real Ave, and USC Arcadia Hospital sits just over a mile away.
Clinical support runs through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, with respite care available for families who need coverage on a short-term basis rather than a permanent move. Daily life includes a dining program, volunteer opportunities, a fitness center, and resident gardens, giving residents both structured and unstructured ways to spend time.
Occupancy sits at 95 percent, with 189 of 200 beds filled. That’s well above what’s typical for a California community of this type, and it’s worth noting as a real signal of sustained demand.
Pamela Parsons administers the community, and Arcadia Gardens Management Corp operates the property. State inspections in California have tended to center on infection prevention, staffing credentials, care documentation, and fall prevention.
Arcadia Gardens brings together a wide range of care types, strong occupancy, and a location close to hospital care, the kind of combination that speaks to a community built for residents whose needs may shift over time, all without requiring a move to a different address.
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About this community
Occupancy
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel is legally operated by Arcadia Gardens Management Corp., and administered by Pamela Parsons.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (8% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 11 | 12 | This facility has 8% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 8% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.3 | 4 | This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 42 | 16 | This facility has had 163% more total inspections than the California average (42 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 163% more |
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Complaint visits
| 35 | 13 | This facility has had 169% more complaint visits than the California average (35 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 169% more Rank #1286 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1286th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 2 | 7 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
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Complaint investigations
| 27 | 10 | This facility has had 170% more complaint investigations than the California average (27 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 170% more |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Single Suite / Double Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
Places of interest near Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Arcadia's city center to Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.21 miles to nearest hospital (USC Arcadia Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Facility
202
CA AVG
103
Rank
#148 / 1,645 | No |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
58
Rank
#87 / 2,057 | 7 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#128 / 1,507 |
34.7%
Facility
34.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1,422 / 1,452 | - | Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel | AL HOS IL MC RC | Arcadia | 200
Facility
200
CA AVG
103
Rank
#151 / 1,645 | No |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
58
Rank
#450 / 2,057 | 42 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,286 / 1,387 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,010 / 1,433 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#361 / 1,507 |
94.5%
Facility
94.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#235 / 1,452 | - | Arcadia Gardens Management Corp | Single Suite / Double Suite |
| Walnut Valley Senior Living | AL MC | Walnut | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#559 / 1,645 | No |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
58
Rank
#641 / 2,057 | 11 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,020 / 1,507 |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#908 / 1,452 | A+ | Walnut Acquisition LLC And Walnut Silver Town, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| St. John Of God Retirement | AL MC NH SNF | Los Angeles (South Los Angeles) | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,199 / 1,645 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
13
Rank
#52 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | - | St. John Of God Retirement And Care Center | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles | AL MC RESC | Los Angeles (Rancho Park) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
58
Rank
#450 / 2,057 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel is located in Arcadia, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
Who is the owner of Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel?
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel is legally operated by Arcadia Gardens Management Corp., and administered by Pamela Parsons.
Is Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel in a walkable area?
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel?
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel's occupancy is 95%.
How long has Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel been in business?
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel?
No, Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel?
Pamela Parsons is the administrator of Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel.
How many beds does Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel have?
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel has 200 beds.
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