Best Assisted Living in San Dimas, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in San Dimas, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
West Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Dimas
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
B-Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,101 / 1,411
20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,024 / 1,202
Pacifica Rancho Park LP/West Park Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
San Dimas Retirement
AL
MC
San Dimas
343
Facility 343
CA AVG 103
Rank #35 / 1,350
CNo
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
82
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,277 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #29 / 1,299
33.2%
Facility 33.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,189 / 1,202
San Dimas Retirement, LLCPrivate Rooms
St Jude‘s Homes
AL
RESC
San Dimas
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
D-No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,278 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Justino G BalintonaPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for San Dimas. See how we rank facilities

West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773
Overview of West Park Senior Living

West Park Senior Living in San Dimas, CA, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. Independent living centers on private housing and community amenities without daily care, while assisted living helps with routine tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Secured memory care offers oversight for individuals prone to wandering, and respite stays support temporary care during caregiver travel or recovery periods.

Pacifica Rancho Park/West Park Mgr operates the 200-bed property under administrator Jeri Miles. Housing configurations feature studio and one-bedroom apartments, allowing residents to choose between a single private room or separate living and sleeping areas. Household pets are permitted on site.

On-site amenities include a fitness center, fitness and wellness classes, a movie theater, an administrative salon, and religious services held in the chapel. Arranged community transportation helps residents travel around town, balancing a car-dependent walk score of 33 where most daily errands require a vehicle.

Prospective residents in Los Angeles County can contact West Park Senior Living to request apartment floor plans or schedule an on-site visit.

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Overview of San Dimas Retirement

San Dimas Retirement delivers assisted living and memory care services in San Dimas, California. Daily assistance covers needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management for individuals living in their own spaces. Memory care operates in a secured environment designed to protect residents prone to wandering. Having these dual care levels accommodates changing needs over time, and respite care is also available for temporary stays when primary caregivers take a break.

The 343-bed facility creates a vibrant, large-scale environment supported by extensive staffing and varied programming. Accommodations include private or semi-private room layouts, catering to seniors aged 60 and older.

On-site rehabilitation services remove outside travel for therapy needs. Residents utilize a barber and salon setup, access group transportation, and spend time outdoors across garden patios and balconies. Priscilla Gaytan manages daily operations as the administrator. A walk score of 71 points to a highly walkable neighborhood where residents handle most daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals evaluating care options in the San Dimas area can get in touch with San Dimas Retirement for inquiries and book a tour.

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Overview of St Jude‘s Homes

St Jude’s Homes offers assisted living and Residential Care in San Dimas, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, giving residents support with routines that may otherwise be difficult to manage alone.

With six beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and semi-private rooms are available: a private room gives one resident personal space, while a semi-private room involves shared living. Occupancy is 100%, so no listed bed is currently unoccupied. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Justino Balintona serves as the administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in San Dimas, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in San Dimas, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in San Dimas, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in San Dimas, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in San Dimas, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in San Dimas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Dimas, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 183The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Dimas, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90