Pacific Pines

    5850 Manzanita Ave, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate 24/7 memory care recommended

    I'm deeply grateful to Pacific Pines for the compassionate 24/7 memory care they provided. Ramon and Nancy, along with Joel and caregiver Christian Duke, were outstanding - timely, professional, and genuinely caring, with interactions that even put a smile on her face at passing. The outdoor-access cabins and separate lounges feel unique and comforting, and communication was consistently prompt and attentive. Overall I highly recommend Pacific Pines for loving, safe care, with only minor room for improvement.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.29·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, loving care
    • 24/7 care availability
    • Strong, timely communication from staff
    • Responsive leadership and management (Ramon, Nancy)
    • Outstanding, professional staff
    • Memory care that exceeded expectations
    • Safe environment
    • Outdoor-access cabins
    • Separate lounge areas
    • Unique, homelike facility atmosphere
    • Highly recommended by families
    • Respectful end-of-life support (peaceful passing)
    • Grateful family testimonials

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Pacific Pines are uniformly positive. Families emphasize compassionate, loving care and a deep sense of trust in staff and leadership. Multiple reviewers single out specific team members and executives for strong communication and responsiveness, and several comments emphasize that the facility exceeded expectations, particularly for memory care and end-of-life support.

    Care quality and clinical/environmental safety: Reviewers consistently describe the caregiving as compassionate and loving, noting that caregivers genuinely care for residents. Memory care is called out as having exceeded expectations, and the provision of 24/7 care is explicitly mentioned, indicating continuous supervision and availability of staff. Safety is cited directly by reviewers, and one account highlights a peaceful, dignified end-of-life moment in which a resident passed with a smile on her face, which families attributed to the quality of care and comfort provided.

    Staff, communication, and management: A notable pattern is the praise for communication and responsiveness. Specific staff and leaders are named—Nancy and Ramon are cited as strong communicators and executive directors who engage positively, and Joel is highlighted for his interactions. Reviewers mention timely responses and professional communication, and repeatedly call the staff outstanding and wonderful. These comments point to a strong culture of family engagement and accessible leadership, which appears to reassure families and contribute to high overall satisfaction.

    Facilities and atmosphere: Several summaries emphasize facility features that distinguish Pacific Pines from other communities. Outdoor-access cabins and separate lounge areas are mentioned, and reviewers describe the environment as unique and unlike any other facility they have encountered. This suggests a more homelike, intimate layout and options for private or semi-private spaces that families appreciate.

    Dining, activities, and other services: The supplied reviews do not provide specific information about dining quality, menu variety, recreational programming, therapy services, or medical/clinical specialties beyond memory care and 24/7 supervision. While social spaces and outdoor-access cabins are noted, there is insufficient detail to evaluate daily activities, therapeutic programming, or dining services from these summaries alone.

    Gaps and caveats: The reviews are strongly favorable and contain no explicit complaints or concerns. That said, the dataset is limited in scope and emphasizes interpersonal and environmental strengths. Important practical topics not addressed in these summaries include pricing and cost transparency, staffing ratios and clinical qualifications, details of medical or rehabilitative services, accommodation of special dietary or cultural needs, and regulatory/inspection records. Prospective families should seek out additional information or ask the facility directly about these areas to form a complete picture.

    Conclusion and recommendation: Based on these reviews, Pacific Pines appears to deliver high-quality, compassionate memory care with 24/7 staffing, a safe and comforting environment, and leadership that communicates effectively with families. The facility’s physical features, such as outdoor-access cabins and separate lounges, contribute to a distinct, homelike atmosphere that multiple families value. While overwhelmingly positive, these summaries do not cover all operational or clinical dimensions, so prospective residents and families should verify specifics on services, costs, and clinical capabilities during a visit or consultation. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend Pacific Pines and report grateful, positive outcomes for their loved ones.

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    Location

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    Pacific Pines is located at 5850 Manzanita Ave, Angelus Oaks, CA, 92305.

    About Pacific Pines

    Pacific Pines sits right in the middle of Angelus Oaks, in the San Bernardino National Forest, and it's a quiet place with clean grounds, tall trees, and a family feeling, offering care for up to 15 people, which means things feel close-knit and personal, and folks don't get lost in the shuffle like they might at bigger places, and the staff, led by Nancy Thrane, really know each resident and their needs. The place goes by "Pacific Pines Assisted Living Facility" and offers different care programs-including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Independent Living, and it even operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so seniors can pick the service that fits what they need now, and later, and it is licensed under number 366426701.

    They've got board and care home features, and folks can choose between private rooms or shared suites, some with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, every unit already furnished, so moving in involves less hassle, and there's a move-in coordination service that helps new residents get settled in, which is nice if transitions feel hard. Pacific Pines has 24-hour supervision and staff always near enough to help with daily needs, like bathing, dressing, and moving around, and there's always somebody to help with medicine, meals, and even special diets whether it's diabetes needs, low sodium, or low sugar, and they use organic food and ingredients when they prepare the meals.

    Daily routines include scheduled activities to keep minds and bodies busy, like games in the common rooms, movie nights, music, and chances to get outside into the well-kept garden or on garden paths, and there's resident parking, transportation to doctors' appointments for a fee, and internet, phones, and cable TV in the rooms, so people can stay connected to family and news. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services come standard, and the building's designed for wheelchairs, with accessible showers, and emergency alert systems in each unit. There's even a hospice waiver for folks at the end of life, and respite care, meaning families can trust loved ones will get the care they need.

    Pacific Pines is set up to care for people with many kinds of health needs, with everything from diabetic care, incontinence help, non-ambulatory support, high acuity care, and memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and staff on hand are trained for these levels of support, reviewing resident medical records, doing daily health checks, and coordinating with outside healthcare providers, like the nearby hospital or Big Bear Dermatology Medical Center.

    The place seems built around helping seniors stay as independent and respected as possible, letting them keep their dignity and make choices, and it doesn't try to be fancy, but does keep a warm, comfortable feeling with fun common spaces, outdoor patios, and a routine that keeps people social. Maintenance-free living here means residents don't worry about cleaning, cooking, or repairs-just living, with as much or as little help as they want, in a wooded mountain setting close to cafes, restaurants, and small shops. And a tip that comes up for anyone choosing a facility like this is to look for a place like Pacific Pines that fits both current and future needs, with different care types and licensed staff, so changes in health don't mean moving again.

    Pacific Pines is recognized for providing loving care, as families often say, and the staff do what they can to treat everyone as an individual, focusing on kindness and compassion each day, and with both private and shared spaces, a small community feel, and specialized care programs, Pacific Pines stands out quietly with its honest approach and steady service for seniors in Angelus Oaks.

    People often ask...

    Pacific Pines offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,804 per month.

    Pacific Pines offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 13 photos of Pacific Pines on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5850 Manzanita Ave, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305.

    No, Pacific Pines does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number365530184
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity15 residents
    LicenseeREDLANDS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
    EffectiveMarch 26th, 2024
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    7

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    22 Apr 2026Complaint
    Investigated four allegations regarding water access, operable call lights, CPR certification, and staff conduct; interviews and observations found no evidence of violations.
    27 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified two deficiencies involving storage of cleaning products and food contamination risk.
    • Type B87309(a)(1)
    • Type B87555(b)(28)
    13 May 2025Inspection
    Identified fourteen residents in care and noted one technical violation during the visit.
    23 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated two allegations: residents' personal rights were violated and staff provided care while under the influence; both were unsubstantiated.
    20 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated safety around stairs and wildlife controls. Residents reported no safety issues and staff supervised stair use.
    14 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that the evacuation plan did not provide safe temporary accommodations for residents. Evidence showed residents were supervised at the evacuation site during evacuation.
    03 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found health and safety concerns due to insufficient staff coverage and improper medication assistance, and noted lack of emergency supplies.
    • Type A87465(a)(4)
    • Type A87411(a)
    • Type BHSC 1569.695(a)(2)
    13 Mar 2024Inspection
    Observed that fire clearance for fifteen non-ambulatory residents was granted and licensing requirements were satisfied; no deficiencies were noted.
    26 Dec 2023Inspection
    Participated in COMP II with the applicant/administrator and verified their identity. Confirmed understanding of licensing requirements and general program operations.
    30 Mar 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that resident needs were not met in a timely manner and the allegation that resident did not have access to a telephone; the first was unsubstantiated and the second unfounded.
    24 Feb 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures, PPE availability, required postings, and a plan for testing, isolation, and monitoring. No deficiencies were cited.
    17 Nov 2021Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not respond promptly to call buttons and did not treat a resident with dignity; found call-button responses were timely and residents described staff as kind.
    29 Mar 2021Complaint
    Identified that a registered sex offender worked at the site without a required criminal background check or fingerprint clearance.
    • Type A87355(e)(1)
    29 Mar 2021Inspection
    Confirmed the individual is not present, employed, or residing at the site and learned they worked there from July 2020 to March 24, 2021 before being removed after it was learned they were ineligible to work due to prior criminal convictions. A brief tour showed no sign of the person, and the employee file and work schedules for the dates worked and for this week and April 2020 were requested.

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