Atherton Baptist Homes
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · California, CA
Atherton Baptist Homes
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · California, CA
A continuing care retirement community in Alhambra, California, is Atherton Baptist Homes. It’s rooted in Christian values in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. Founded in 1914, the community has served residents for over a century and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Joelle E. Medina serves as the facility administrator. The 518-bed, substantial community can support residents across all three levels of care in one setting.
Rehabilitation services support the nursing care component, helping occupants heal from illness, injury, or surgery. To support daily life and engagement, the community provides resident services and structured programming. Its location in an established, walkable part of Alhambra makes it convenient for visiting families and allows those who stay in independent living to access neighborhood amenities on foot.
Regulatory oversight by California’s Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services shows a favorable inspection history. State visits have focused on routine scheduled inspections instead of complaint investigations, and citations relative to inspection activity are well-controlled.
For residents and families, Atherton Baptist Homes’ full care continuum under one roof implies the choice to transition between care levels as needs change without relocating.
518-bed community Rank #19 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
27 years in operation Rank #185 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 1497 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 77 / 100 Rank #509 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 509th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceMarch 31, 1999
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number197802543
Atherton Baptist Homes is legally operated by Atherton Baptist Homes, and administered by Joelle E. Medina.
Rehabilitation Services
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsResident Services
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 2022 · 4 years of data
8 citations
9 total visits
0 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
4 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Rank #688 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
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.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atherton Baptist Homes
Is Atherton Baptist Homes in a walkable area?
Atherton Baptist Homes has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Atherton Baptist Homes been in business?
Atherton Baptist Homes has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Atherton Baptist Homes?
No, Atherton Baptist Homes has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Atherton Baptist Homes?
Joelle E. Medina is the administrator of Atherton Baptist Homes.
How many beds does Atherton Baptist Homes have?
Atherton Baptist Homes has 518 beds.
Has Atherton Baptist Homes had any citations?
Atherton Baptist Homes has had 8 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Atherton Baptist Homes?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Atherton Baptist Homes in the photo gallery on this page.
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