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San Dimas Retirement
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Dimas, CA
Exterior view of San Dimas Retirement building with sign Dining area with tables and chairs set up for residents Bright common area with seating and piano Outdoor seating area with fountain and gardens Bright common area with seating and welcoming decor Outdoor seating area with tables and chairs A sunny courtyard with greenery and seating area Garden walkway surrounded by greenery and plants Hair salon area with styling chairs and mirrors Common area with seating in a well-lit room Welcome gate of a memory care center in a garden setting Cozy resident room with bed and seating area Outdoor balcony with a chair and interior view Cozy private resident room with bed and decor

San Dimas Retirement

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Dimas, CA
834 Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of San Dimas Retirement

At San Dimas Retirement, every day is a celebration of community, comfort, and connection. Nestled in the heart of charming San Dimas, our home offers a tranquil haven for those seeking a vibrant retirement lifestyle. With a dedicated team committed to personalized care and genuine hospitality, residents can embrace each day with confidence and joy, knowing they are cherished members of our close-knit family.

At San Dimas Retirement, residents are invited to savor life’s simple pleasures amidst a backdrop of scenic beauty and warm camaraderie. From delicious chef-prepared meals to engaging activities and enriching wellness programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether gathering for a lively game night, exploring the lush grounds, or simply relaxing in the comfort of their own private suite, residents are empowered to live life on their own terms, surrounded by compassion and care. Come discover the essence of retirement living at San Dimas Retirement, where every moment is an opportunity for laughter, friendship, and cherished memories.

Facility Direct Line (909) 599-8441
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
114
Bed community size
343-bed community Rank #37 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
38 years in operation Rank #48 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #701 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 701st out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
Rank #1438 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1438th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
114 / 343
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 18, 1988
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

San Dimas Retirement is legally operated by San Dimas Retirement, LLC, and administered by Priscilla Gaytan.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age60
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Garden
Balcony
Library
Recreation Area
Salon
Parking
Individual Heating And Air Conditioning
Community Parlors
Operating Hours24/7

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 33 citations 82 total visits 75 complaint visits 5 official inspections 60 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1343 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1343rd out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (230% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (367% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3310 This facility has 230% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (33 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 230% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 143 This facility has 367% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 367% worse Rank #1353 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1353rd 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 194 This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 8216 This facility has had 413% more total inspections than the California average (82 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 413% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 7513 This facility has had 477% more complaint visits than the California average (75 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 477% more Rank #1372 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1372nd 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 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
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 6010 This facility has had 500% more complaint investigations than the California average (60 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 500% more
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Dimas's city center to San Dimas Retirement's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.45 miles to nearest hospital (Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare)

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Compare Assisted Living around San Dimas

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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
San Dimas Retirement
AL
MC
San Dimas
343
Facility 343
CA AVG 103
Rank #37 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 59
Rank #701 / 2,057
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,343 / 1,474
82
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,372 / 1,387
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,353 / 1,433
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #48 / 1,505
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West Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Dimas
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,677 / 2,057
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #764 / 1,474
20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,505
 54.5% Pacifica Rancho Park LP/West Park Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
St Jude‘s Homes
AL
RESC
San Dimas
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 59
Rank #562 / 2,057
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,124 / 1,474
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #517 / 1,505
 100.0% Justino G BalintonaPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

San Dimas Retirement is located in San Dimas, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General 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

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General 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

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General 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

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
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

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about San Dimas Retirement

Is San Dimas Retirement in a walkable area?

San Dimas Retirement has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at San Dimas Retirement?

San Dimas Retirement's occupancy is 33%.

How long has San Dimas Retirement been in business?

San Dimas Retirement has been operating for approximately 38 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at San Dimas Retirement?

No, San Dimas Retirement has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of San Dimas Retirement?

Priscilla Gaytan is the administrator of San Dimas Retirement.

How many beds does San Dimas Retirement have?

San Dimas Retirement has 343 beds.

Has San Dimas Retirement had any citations?

San Dimas Retirement has had 33 reported citations since 2020 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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