Sierra Madre, California
British Home in California
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
647 Manzanita Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
British Home in California is a 41-bed community in Sierra Madre offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Licensed capacity
- 41 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 1976
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
British Home has one Type A finding — the state's most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care — across more than 50 years of operation, and none of the three inspections in the past three years turned up further Type A or Type B issues.
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- Track record — Over five decades of licensed operation, the record shows one Type A finding and five Type B (administrative) citations, along with two substantiated allegations out of three investigated — a pattern worth noting but not indicative of an ongoing concern.
- Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections (2024 through 2026) turned up zero Type A or Type B citations and no new complaint investigations, showing a clean and stable recent stretch.
- Operating tenure — British Home has been licensed since 1976, giving it more than 50 years of continuous operating history — a long track record that adds confidence to the recent clean stretch.
- Complaints — All four complaint investigations date back to 2022 or earlier, with two substantiated; none has recurred since, consistent with the improved recent trajectory.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #191501668
- 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
- 4
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 30, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 3, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 24, 2023
Complaint investigation
Oct 21, 2022
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
1.5Average RatingAveraged from 2 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
The grounds impress visitors, but the near-total absence of responsiveness on waitlist communication is a serious red flag families should investigate before applying.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers describe the community as a pretty, attractive place with a fair reputation.
- Communication — Families report being placed on a waiting list for years without any follow-up call or update, even after proactively checking in.
- Financial transparency — Ask about the waitlist process and what happens to submitted paperwork and fees, since at least two families completed applications but received no response.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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