Atherton Baptist Homes
Atherton Baptist Homes
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 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 #183 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #510 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
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
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
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.
4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #688 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (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) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
Latest Inspection
March 6, 2026
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 assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 2 | 2.5 | This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 assisted living residence (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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Compare Nursing Homes around the area
| Cogir of North Bay | NH AL IL | Vallejo (Harry Floyd Terrace) | - | 83 | A+ | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | NH AL IL | Pacific Grove | - | 190 | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Simi Valley | NH AL MC | Simi Valley (Tradewinds Club) | - | 175 | C | 59 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Casa de las Campanas | NH AL IL | San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) | - | 582 | A+ | 12 | - |
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.
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 recent citations?
Atherton Baptist Homes has had 8 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Atherton Baptist Homes?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Atherton Baptist Homes in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Atherton Baptist Homes?
Atherton Baptist Homes is located at CA.
What is the phone number of Atherton Baptist Homes?
(626) 289-4178 will put you in contact with the team at Atherton Baptist Homes.
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