Arcadia, California
Arcadia Living
Assisted Living · Independent Living
601 Sunset Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007
Arcadia Living is an assisted living community in Arcadia, California, offering studio, deluxe, and one-bedroom private and companion suites.
- Licensed capacity
- 99 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2025
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Arcadia Living's licensed record shows 2 Type A findings and 3 Type B findings across 3 years of operation, with 1 of the Type A findings and 8 substantiated allegations occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Over its full licensed period, Arcadia Living accumulated 2 Type A findings, the state's most severe citation class tied to resident safety or care, plus 3 Type B administrative findings covering paperwork or procedural gaps.
- Recent 3 years — One of the two Type A findings falls within the past three years, alongside 7 Type B findings, indicating the concerns are not confined to the distant past.
- Complaints — Sixteen complaint investigations were logged in the past three years against only 2 routine inspections, a pattern worth understanding since complaint-driven scrutiny has clearly outpaced scheduled visits.
- Severity — Of 42 allegations investigated over the licensed period, 8 were substantiated, roughly 19%, while the remaining were unsubstantiated rather than unfounded, meaning most complaints did not check out but a meaningful share did.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were taken and verified afterward?
- 2.Can you walk through what led to the Type A finding within the past three years and what has changed since?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber routine inspections here, what is driving the volume of complaints, and how does staff respond to them?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198603821
- 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
- 0
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 8
Complaint investigation
May 26, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 7, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 7, 2025
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Starting at $3,500 / month
Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
3 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 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
- On-site market / Store
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
7 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
3.4Average RatingAveraged from 20 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Arcadia Living earns praise for its food, location, and many friendly staff, but families should carefully probe management practices, pricing transparency, and medication or housekeeping reliability before committing.
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- Dining — Multiple reviewers across different years consistently describe the food as very good or delicious, which stands out as one of the most repeated compliments.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community's location near doctors, hospitals, and shopping is frequently cited as a deciding factor and major convenience for families.
- Staff & care — Many reviewers describe frontline staff as friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in resident wellbeing, even when they have other complaints.
- Activities — Residents are noted to enjoy a variety of activities and outings that help them build friendships and stay engaged.
- Financial transparency — A serious allegation describes inconsistent pricing quotes and denial of prior conversations, so families should get all cost commitments in writing before touring or signing anything.
- Staff & care — Reports of medication management problems and inconsistent housekeeping suggest families should ask specifically how care needs are handled as residents' medical needs increase.
- Communication — Some reviewers describe unresponsive or inconsistent management, including unannounced changes to contact numbers, so it's worth asking how the community keeps families updated.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Plumbing issues and an outdated, sometimes dim interior are mentioned by multiple reviewers, so a firsthand walkthrough of resident rooms and common areas is recommended.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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