St. John Of God Retirement, located in Los Angeles, California, is a facility primarily offering nursing-home care with additional assisted living services. This comprehensive retirement community provides an array of services designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Among its offerings, St. John of God specializes in care for individuals with memory loss, featuring a secured and thoughtfully designed environment to accommodate their needs. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since January 1, 1967, the facility caters to 156 occupants, providing a range of medical and therapeutic services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Residents have access to various medical professionals including optometrists and massage therapists, and can benefit from amenities like wound care, diabetes management, hearing and podiatry care, dental services, and hospice support. Additionally, the facility offers pain management strategies, incontinence care, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths to encourage mobility and fitness. To enhance residents' lifestyles, there are fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, and a beauty salon for personal grooming. Resident and family counseling is also available, and the community fosters engagement through clubs and activities. The facility is designed to support both English and Spanish-speaking residents, addressing communication needs.
Transportation services at St. John Of God Retirement are structured to assist residents with medical appointments and outings for personal errands. Complimentary transportation is available, along with additional services at cost, ensuring residents have the necessary means to travel for their varied needs. The facility supports both medical-based transportation requirements as well as non-medical purposes, facilitating access to community activities and enabling routine participation in external engagements. While reviews present a mixed perspective, highlighting both positive and negative experiences, many families and residents appreciate the clean and aesthetically pleasing environment, attentive staff, and the quality of food and activities offered. Nevertheless, there are concerns about staff behavior and care quality, particularly in emergency medical assistance, and communication issues due to language barriers. This feedback underlines the importance of considering individual needs and expectations when choosing this facility for retirement living.
Costs at this community start at $2,460 and range up to $8,500. The average price in the community is $5,480, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,039. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.