Santa Anita Assisted Living

Santa Anita Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Anita Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Anita Assisted Living

5600 Gracewood Ave, Arcadia, CA 91780 View Map

Santa Anita Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Santa Anita Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

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Overview of Santa Anita Assisted Living

Santa Anita Assisted Living has been a distinguished provider of assisted living and short-term stays for over four decades, faithfully serving seniors in the greater Arcadia and Temple City areas since 1981. This community is dedicated to fostering a warm and nurturing environment that prioritizes seniors’ quality of life, ensuring peace of mind and safety as their top priorities. Santa Anita Assisted Living is the answer for those searching for a place without boredom. Heartwarming programs foster friendships, skill development, and an active lifestyle. With expert nursing care, ancillary medical services, and compassionate staff available around the clock, residents are cared for like cherished family members.

In this social and active community, residents engage in a busy calendar of activities and daily excursions that expose them to art, architecture, music, and more. With 24-hour security, a one-story facility, and three meals daily, Santa Anita Assisted Living prioritizes convenience and well-being. Whether requiring assistance with daily tasks or seeking companionship, their services are tailored to meet unique needs and preferences. Their commitment to excellence is unwavering, evident in the compassionate and personalized care extended to each resident. As a privately owned company, Santa Anita Assisted Living places the happiness and comfort of loved ones at the forefront, ensuring they receive the same level of care as if they were part of the Santa Anita family.

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Home Information Santa Anita Assisted Living
Bed community size
150-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
98%
Occupied Beds
147 of 150
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

California average: 71%

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
June 2, 2022

Additional licensing details

County: LOS ANGELES

Ownership & operating entity

Santa Anita Assisted Living is legally operated by SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Santa Anita Assisted Living

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
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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.

61 visits/inspections

64 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

3 routine inspections

15 other visits

California average: 14 visits/inspections

23 citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

California average: 9 citations

Inspection Report Summary for Santa Anita Assisted Living

The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducted two separate unannounced investigations at Santa Anita Assisted Living Facility (Facility Number 198603535). The first visit on 21 July 2022, led by Licensing Program Analyst Joe Katrdzhyan, responded to a complaint alleging inadequate staff supervision, infrequent emptying of bedroom waste baskets, malodorous rooms, and substandard meals. Interviews with the administrator, staff, and residents, along with a walk‑through of randomly selected rooms and the kitchen, revealed no evidence supporting these allegations. Staff schedules were documented as sufficient for the shifts, waste baskets were observed empty and rooms clean, and the meal program met dietitian‑approved standards with diverse menus and the availability of second servings. The report therefore concluded the allegations were unsubstantiated.

The second investigation, conducted on 14 November 2022 by Licensing Program Analyst Bennette Pena, addressed a claim that the facility unlawfully evicted a resident (Resident #1) after a hospital stay. Review of the resident’s medical chart, re‑assessment notes, and staff interviews established that the Regional Nurse had determined the resident’s medical condition had escalated to a level of care that the facility could not provide. However, the facility failed to follow the required eviction procedure, including issuing a thirty‑day written notice to the resident’s responsible party and notifying CCLD. The investigation found these procedural omissions, meeting the preponderance of evidence standard, and therefore substantiated the allegation of unlawful eviction. The report cites CCR 87224(a)(4) and includes a plan of correction with a due date of 21 November 2022.

Both investigations highlight distinct compliance issues at Santa Anita. The July findings suggest that, while staff concerns were raised, the facility’s operating procedures and environmental conditions were within regulatory expectations. In contrast, the November investigation exposed a serious lapse in resident‑eviction protocol, underscoring the necessity for strict adherence to CCLD regulations. These outcomes reinforce CCLD’s role in safeguarding resident rights and ensuring that facility operations consistently meet state standards.

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Address 8.4 miles from city center

Address 5600 Gracewood Ave, Arcadia, CA 91780

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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