Although I can't comment on the quality of care, as I have only visited there twice-(once alone and…read moreagain with my husband and son), we were so impressed with what we saw there, including meeting the owner, who actually lives on site. It is so beautiful and high-quality in what it offers in terms of restaurant options, beautiful gardens, lovely rooms with high ceilings, impeccable furnishings, and cleanliness. And the people are so attentive and kind that I'm assuming the care is excellent. Tiffany was kind enough to give us two full tours, and the second time sent me off with a sweet bottle of wine. In appearance and ambience, it compares to a five star hotel, which provides live music, art classes and a small library, to boot! If it does ever happen that one of us needs extended care, this place would be our top choice.

My wife and I have been living at the Kensington-Redondo for three years now, and its services and…read moreloving care for residents continue to impress me. My wife lives in the second-floor Haven - advanced Alzheimer's - community. We have yet to meet a staff member who is not competent and courteous and caring. My wife has reached the point where she has become wheelchair bound. The staff quickly assembled the chair I bought for her. There were difficulties in doing so, but they persisted instead of letting responsibility fall back on me. I greatly appreciate what they did. I am not the least bit mechanically inclined; I have trouble setting my watch. More importantly, they trained her in wheelchair use and safety, always patient, encouraging, and friendly. In my own case, I was recently informed that a room will become available in early April that will be substantially less expensive than the one I now occupy, and I will move into it then. My point is that the Kensington realizes how expensive memory care and assisted living can be and strives to ease the financial burden on its residents whenever the opportunity presents itself. I am also compelled to mention the first-class medical monitoring and care that followed my return to the Kensington after two weeks in the hospital recovering from colon cancer surgery. The Kensington's quality is self-evident. I regularly meet new residents whose families had originally placed them in a different local facility and then later decided to move them here. If you have a loved one who needs residential care, I cannot strongly enough recommend the Kensington. Gary Hartzell

I want to select no zeros. I was hired by the Director at Cojir of South Bay to create a large…read more6'x4' live oil painting during their grand opening event. The agreement, scope, and pricing were clearly discussed and approved in advance. Unfortunately, before final payment was completed, the Director who hired me was let go. Since then, new management has refused to honor the original agreement in full. Despite providing documentation, proof of approval, and fulfillment of the work exactly as requested, I was only partially paid and am still owed $1,400. It's disappointing to complete a high-level, time-intensive project in good faith--especially for a major event--and then have a company refuse to take responsibility for the commitments made by their own leadership. This isn't just about payment--it's about integrity. Vendors should be able to trust that businesses will honor their agreements, regardless of internal staffing changes. I would strongly caution other artists and vendors to ensure full payment upfront before working with this organization.

The food is delicious, it's like being at a real restaurant. The building facilities are all brand…read morenew (writing this in 2025). This stuff you can see for yourself if you visit but I wanted to comment on the staff. All the staff at Cogir have been geniunely fantastic but I wanted to give a mention to Priscila Sellers. My mom was just starting the process of moving in and we hadn't even signed the paperwork, when she ended up falling and going to the hospital. Due to the situation, she was released directly to Cogir. Priscila was really a rockstar, everything was taken care of. She busted her butt to get movers the next day, elevated care taking that night, and even arranged for my mom to stay in a guest suite while we worked on moving her stuff. I'm sure she was doing other stuff I'm not even aware of. She is really hard working and very good at her job. Thank you to everyone at Cogir! I feel my mom is in good hands.

My mom has been at Silverado for over 6 months and we've been very happy with her care there. She…read moreloves her roommate, staff are warm and treat her with understanding, dignity and respect. There is 24/7 nursing support and all staff on site, whether direct care or not, are all trained in dementia care. The environment is clean, attractive and comfortable. There are 4 floors and are arranged by residents' needs and cognitive level. My mom seems very content to be amongst her peers, chit chatting, doing activities, going on outings and dining together. I'm so grateful for Silverado and all the staff. It has turned out to be the perfect place for my mom. She is safe, engaged, fits right in amongst her peers and has the support of staff who understand what she is going through. I'm actually not sure what we would have done had it not been for Silverado, and being right here, so close to home.

Few things feel lonelier than caring for someone with dementia. When I realized I could no longer…read moresafely care for my mom at home, I started a deep dive into researching memory care communities. I am so grateful my search led me to Silverado Beach Cities. I felt seen and supported the moment I walked in. The two main reasons that I chose Silverado for my mom are 1) the staff and 2) the Nexus program, which is geared toward high-functioning residents. In addition to providing excellent care for my mom, the Nexus staff also makes time to support me. Everything about the decision to move my mom was difficult, but the one thing I never doubt is that she is getting the best possible care and support. A massive shout-out to Peter, Campbell, Jessica, Eli, Clara, Lourdes, Teresa, Nancy, Noc, Jazmin, Ana, Lana, Laurie, Elizabeth, Doreen, Jean, and all of the staff. And, of course, Honey, the resident bulldog.

The staff is friendly, professional and attentive. My mom has lived there for a couple of months…read morenow and couldn't be happier. Every promise made is kept. When enjoying meals in the dining room, everyone greets her by name and sees to her every request. The grounds are very well maintained. There are many activities that are well attended. In my mom's case, there is even a bridge group! Though mom doesn't need assistance at this point, other residents seem happy with the care they receive. Wonderful community!

My 90 year young father was a resident at Brookdale South Bay in Torrance before he recently…read morepassed. It was the right mix of remaining on his own, while receiving the services and watchful eye you need at that age. Brookdale was a wonderful community that added to my father's last years of life without being overly consuming.. The residents were nice, intelligent people who enjoyed engaging in discussion, parlor games, and social events that the community regularly hosted. The staff was helpful and focused on the well being of the residents. The kitchen staff personally addressed each residents' needs and requests. The food was really pretty good. His family and he would highly recommend Brookdale for any senior who would be better served by living independently within a community.

Under the present, astute, savvy, thoughtful direction of Linda Hiles, Executive Director, Spring…read moreSenior Assisted Living has been transformed into a senior home that is far more pleasant with better coördinated, integrated services than before her arrival where directors came and left like a game of musical chairs. Due to declining health of a relative, I have had more interaction with the staff and found them to be responsive, caring, empathetic, friendly. Sometimes the cleaning staff does unwittingly throw away esoteric, specialty food given by friends & relatives to my resident relative since the staff is not sure of its shelf lIfe, but the complaint by my relative's earlier claims of missing personal items possibly by staff members now seem to be unsubstantiated. Overall, Spring presently is a desirable assisted living home. The residents are from middle class backgrounds so there is an air of civility and dignity. The facilities are clean with a comfortable "living room" for residents to gather for directed activities & occasional entertainment. My past review and others' reviews were not as complimentary, but under Linda Hiles and the amenable staff, I feel Spring would be good to look into for an assisted living situation. For pictures of Spring, refer to my previous review below.

Very caring staff clean facility seem like a very homey environment and quality of care is a five…read moreout of five. Had my aunt in this facility for several months and the staff is very good with supporting her and encouraging her. She is widowed, elderly and with chronic illness so keeping her hopes up can be a challenging itself, I appreciate the staff for their attentive services.

Unsanitary. Understaffed. Unsafe…read more I moved my mother into the memory care wing of this facility just over a year ago and could not be more horrified by the conditions and lack of care that I witnessed. This includes multiple, documented incidents of: 1. bed bugs infestation 2. gross medication mismanagement (my mother was given a triple overdose of one medication, dispensed another resident's medication, and had her emergency inhaler destroyed without authorization) 3. residents left soiled and neglected 4. serious falls among various residents that resulted in broken hips for two of them 5. constant staff turnover and 6. increased dependence on poorly trained temp workers, etc. Given other glowing reviews, my comments may seem like an outlier. However, it is actually a reflection of the drastic decline of Merrill Gardens in the past 10 months. Despite repeated efforts by myself and other families to address these issues with management and several, separate, filed complaints to the Department of Social Services, leadership has failed to properly respond and course correct. As a result, we have been forced to remove our loved ones and place them elsewhere for their safety and well being. Given how Merrill Gardens treats its most vulnerable residents (those with severe dementia), I would highly discourage anyone from considering this facility; it not only demonstrates their lack of care and quality but also their lack of humanity.

I scheduled a last-minute, evening visit to this facility, and Tracey was extremely accommodating…read more I had asked her the day before if an evening visit was possible as I work during the day, and she made arrangements with her family so she could stay late to do the tour. When I arrived, she was welcoming and had such a positive energy. She showed me the entire facility, including a couple of available room options. She also answered all of my questions candidly, which I truly appreciate. She also brought in Lauren, the Resident Care Director, to provide a preliminary care estimate. Both were very patient and extremely kind, listening closely to my descriptions of my dad's care needs and preferences. I got a definite sense that I could trust Lauren to be accountable for my dad's physical well being based on her descriptions of protocols for the residents' care. The facility is lovely and spotless and is located in a beautiful, tree-lined area of Rolling Hills Estates. It has an upscale vibe, and the residents I observed appeared very happy to be there. It is definitely well worth checking out for your loved one!

Care and compassion are at the forefront here. Arlene and her staff are passionate, committed and…read moreresponsive. i can't say enough about the care that residents receive. The staff are fully trained and the home is clean. Dementia patients are patiently looked after and receive appropriate attention. Villa Christa gets my highest recommendation for top quality senior assisted-living and residential care.

From the owner: Residential Board and Care Facility for the Elderly. We are family owned and operated that offer…read moredifferent levels of care ranging from assisted living to dementia, Alzheimer's care, and other health conditions. We provide activities of daily living, medication management, daily exercise, activities, freshly prepared nutritional daily meals or prescribed special diet and snacks in between. We have well-trained staff to cater to the needs of our residents.

Our favorite place Food is always delicious!! Great service…read moreand great atmosphere! it's very close and convenient !

My mom lived here for 6 years and was very well cared for! I am very thankful for the love and care…read moreshe received. Sue and the whole staff did an excellent job and provided a safe, clean and home environment for my mom as she went through her journey with Alzheimer's. Our whole family was very happy with A Helping Hand and are grateful for everything they did for my Mom and us!

The Caring House is the best hospice residential home filled with comforting Staff and volunteers…read morewho care about the residents and families. Walk through the aromas of fresh baked treats and enjoy the gardens that bloom with sweetness. We experienced the thoughtful hospitality. They taught us how to provide the respectful and tender care throughout our Mother's life cycle. This peaceful and beautiful home was perfect for our family. Non-profit status makes this an exceptional hospice. Please donate to this truly beautiful home filled with Angel volunteers and Staff that mattered when we needed them most. Immaculate home and gardens were just extraordinary comforting.

They are truly a caring house. My dad was here during his final days and they took great care of…read morehim and everyone that came and visited him.

will be very scared to have a family placed here. I called…read morethe facility and phone just keeps ringing for "forever" until it hangs up on its own. then have to dial again, and just keeps on ringing still ringing, and when finally picks up the phone, they put you on hold as long as they want. facility is UNSAFE!!!!, beware!!!!

The only nursing home that I stayed in that was clean, quiet with caring staff. They were nice and…read moreunderstanding and I received showers plus physical therapy that I needed. In addition, the facility has good ventilation since they do have air conditioning in patient rooms.