Arcadia, California

Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

720 West Camino Real, Arcadia, CA 91007

Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel in Arcadia, California offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living across a larger community with 200 licensed beds.

Licensed capacity
200 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
March 2005

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #197606145Last checked August 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
3
Complaints with substantiated allegations
2

AI summary

Arcadia Gardens' lifetime record shows a single administrative citation and no severe findings over 21.5 years, but the past three years tell a different story: 3 Type A findings, the state's most severe citation class, alongside 4 Type B administrative findings and 4 substantiated allegations from a surge of 14…

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complaint investigations.

  • Recent 3 years — The 3 Type A findings and 4 Type B findings all fall within the past three years, a sharp departure from the 21-year lifetime baseline of a single administrative citation, meaning the more recent inspection cycles are the ones to focus questions on.
  • Complaints — Fourteen complaint investigations in the past three years compare to zero in the prior 18-plus years of licensure, and 4 of those recent investigations resulted in substantiated allegations, a pattern worth asking about directly.
  • Track record — Lifetime substantiation sits around 12% of all investigated allegations, but that rate is driven almost entirely by very recent activity rather than being spread evenly across two decades of operation.
  • Operating tenure — More than 21 years of licensure with a long clean stretch shows the community has operated stably in the past, which makes the recent cluster of findings a meaningful change in trajectory rather than a continuation of a longstanding issue.
Ask the community
  1. 1.What specifically led to the 3 Type A citations issued in the recent inspection cycles, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
  2. 2.Why did complaint investigations increase sharply in the past three years compared to the rest of the license period?
  3. 3.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the recent investigations, and what changes has the community made since?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #197606145
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
5
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 43

  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 27, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jun 6, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Mar 10, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 10, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Aug 12, 2025

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1–5 of 43 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$5,000 / mo
Studios
$5,000 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$6,500 / mo
Shared Rooms
$6,500 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Dementia-certified staff

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

18 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Outdoor Spaces

3 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space

Dining Options

6 features
  • Kosher meals available
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Professional chef
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Family support services

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.2

Averaged from 38 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Many families report warm, attentive care and a hotel-like atmosphere, but others describe understaffing and poor communication, so ask specifically how staffing and emergencies are handled.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Several reviewers single out specific staff members, such as Flor and Claudia, for compassionate, professional care.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as having a hotel-like feel with spacious rooms and beautifully maintained grounds.
  • Dining — Reviewers commonly praise the food quality as a highlight of daily life there.
  • Activities — Families note a good variety of events and activities that contribute to a welcoming, engaging environment.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — Some reviewers report understaffing that leads to slow responses to call buttons and inconsistent attentiveness, so ask about staff-to-resident ratios especially during nights and weekends.
  • Communication — A number of families describe poor responsiveness from management and rude front desk interactions, worth clarifying how concerns and emergencies are escalated.
  • Financial transparency — A few reviewers mention billing issues, so it's worth confirming how charges and fee increases are explained upfront.
  • Daily life & dignity — Restrictions on visits from family members under 18 are mentioned as a frustration, so families should ask about current visitor policies.

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Languages spoken

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