819 Buena Vista St, Duarte, CA 91010, United States
I came to Santa Teresita for a trial stay to see if it’s a perfect fit. After that, I decided to make it my permanent home. I thank God for the Carmelite Sisters for providing us with spiritual care, the staff for their tender loving care and the resident priest for his spiritual direction and guidance. There are daily mass, communion and rosary, and monthly confession. It appears that the facility’s main concern is the spiritual and temporal welfare of the residents. The atmosphere here is peaceful and pleasant, the meals are healthy and the rooms are maintained clean. Daily activities are varied, designed for seniors’ physical and mental health. Events like St. Patrick’s, Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival, Spring Prom, etc., provide fun, games, special treats. The staff never runs out of ideas to make the residents feel loved and entertained. When I did a tour to check out the place, one resident said to me “You’ll like it here. It’s a piece of heaven on earth.” I agree.
Read More ReviewsI came to Santa Teresita for a trial stay to see if it’s a perfect fit. After that, I decided to make it my permanent home. I thank God for the Carmelite Sisters for providing us with spiritual care, the staff for their tender loving care and the resident priest for his spiritual direction and guidance. There are daily mass, communion and rosary, and monthly confession. It appears that the facility’s main concern is the spiritual and temporal welfare of the residents. The atmosphere here is peaceful and pleasant, the meals are healthy and the rooms are maintained clean. Daily activities are varied, designed for seniors’ physical and mental health. Events like St. Patrick’s, Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival, Spring Prom, etc., provide fun, games, special treats. The staff never runs out of ideas to make the residents feel loved and entertained. When I did a tour to check out the place, one resident said to me “You’ll like it here. It’s a piece of heaven on earth.” I agree.
When my father-in-law needed a new home and additional care to live out his remaining years, my wife reviewed and evaluated facilities throughout Los Angeles and local counties. She recommended Santa Teresita to her dad based upon what the services they offered, the quality of the facility, and the fact that the current residents seemed happy to be there. Her dad was a fiercely independent man who liked what he liked just the way he liked. Santa Teresita is one of those rare examples where the expectations were met and exceeded. Yes, there are nuns at Santa Teresita and they do offer Catholic services for those who want to participate. However, the nuns do not push their religion or belief systems. The residents benefit from these wonderful women who have dedicated their lives to the service and care of others. The nuns along with the caregivers pay so much attention and care to the people that live there. Everyone who works at Santa Teresita is friendly and doesn’t hesitate to make you feel welcome. They never forgot that the residents are individuals with different needs and wants. I was surprised how many times the workers went out of their way to cater to specific requests. If you have a loved one who is need of assisted care, please make the time to visit Santa Teresita you will not be disappointed. My wife and I have been so impressed by the quality of care provided, the commitment to their residents, and what we have received; that we started to volunteer for the special resident event parties. It is the chance to give back what they have given our family.
My sister was admitted to Santa Teresita Manor, which is the skilled nursing part of this facility. She had fractured her femur in a fall, had surgery, and now I was looking for a place that would be safe, clean, and offer quality care. I toured five places that offered skilled nursing. I work in healthcare and the tours I asked for were thorough. Santa Teresita felt different from the moment I entered through the front doors. The lovely Nuns looked like angels as they walked through the hallways visiting with the patients. The nursing staff was exceptionally nice. The facility was clean, with lovely gardens to take my sister out to so we could have lunch together. The physical and occupational therapists were top notch. The Carmelite Nuns seem to set the atmosphere of this facility. They are kind and caring, as are the staff. My sister has been there since May 25, 2022, and she is happy, and is receiving wonderful care. Let me add one side note, we aren't even Catholic. The care given here is of the highest example of Christian values no matter what faith you or your loved one is.
I came here four months ago. Not willingly because I wanted to go back to my wonderful apartment. My relatives said I needed assisted help and after they had done research found that Santa Teresita fit the bill. I now agree wholeheartedly. My room, bath and kitchenette are quality and affordable. Not only are the grounds and pathways lovely, the food is good, the caretakers are wonderful and I am free to do as I please. Go out to dine, shop or whatever I please as long as I don't get into trouble! If you have a car and a valid driver's license bring it. The assisted care is based upontowhat you believe you need. The selling point for me was that I could bring my darling dog Max. So please place Santa Teresita on your list to come and visit. Toni Blake, Resident PS I wrote this on my own. No brownie points were given.
I wish I could give this wonderful place 10 stars! We recently had to move my 90 year old, quadriplegic mom into Santa Teresita because my 90 year old dad couldn't care for her anymore. My dad didn't want to give her care to just anyone. My dad gave us a long list of must haves and Santa Teresita was the only one that ticked off all the requirements my dad gave us. This home is spotlessly clean and well maintained. It's cheerful and smells nice. The rooms are warm and cozy and look homey, not like a hospital. The nuns and the nurses and staff are fantastic, giving loving care to their patients. My mom is always clean and dressed nicely and her hair is always looking pretty. Because my parents want to communicate every day, the sisters make sure to come set up her iPad so mom and dad can talk. Mom loves it there, and dad told me he feels relieved to know that if he goes before mom does, she will be well cared for. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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