Pricing ranges from
    $1,500 – 2,400/month

    Woodruff Care

    16409 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
    • Assisted Living

    Smooth transition; clean friendly staff

    I had a smooth transition into a very clean, well-kept place with friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff - Zena and the manager were especially helpful, and the administrator's dog is a nice touch. The dining area is bright with flexible meal and in-room options, and it felt like a great value; I'd recommend it for most people.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.86·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Spacious rooms
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Helpful and accommodating staff
    • Clean, well-kept environment
    • Open, bright dining area with natural light
    • Flexible meal service with in-room option
    • Smooth move-in/transition process
    • Good value/affordable pricing
    • Professional management and responsive administrators
    • Regular upkeep and maintenance

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Aging building with dated finishes
    • Inconsistent communal-area lighting and ambiance
    • Limited or uniform room-size options (small shared rooms)
    • Confined dining spaces in some areas
    • Difficult or limited visitor parking
    • Odor concerns near outdoor smoking area
    • Inconsistent furnishings and decor
    • Limited structured programming/activities
    • Animals present in common areas without clear policy

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers describe a facility with consistently positive interpersonal factors but several operational and physical limitations. Staff are a clear strength: multiple comments highlight friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating employees, including responsive managers and specific staff members noted for helpfulness. Families and prospective residents frequently cited a clean, well-kept environment and a smooth move-in experience, and several observers characterized the community as offering good value for the price.

    Care quality and staffing: The tenor of comments about care is mixed. Many reviewers praised staff responsiveness, professionalism, and a caring approach, which supports baseline personal-care needs and customer service. However, there are recurring concerns about inconsistent staffing levels and limited capability for higher-acuity care. For prospective residents who require more intensive clinical support, reviewers indicated the facility may not offer the same level of structured clinical services as some alternatives.

    Dining and meals: Dining receives both positive and critical notes. The community offers flexible meal service and an in-room dining option, and some dining areas are open and bright with ample natural light. At the same time, other dining spaces are described as confined or dim, producing an inconsistent communal-meal experience. Overall, meal logistics (flexible scheduling and in-room delivery) are a strength, whereas dining-area ambiance varies by location within the facility.

    Activities and programming: Reviewers characterized the programming as less structured than at some competing communities. That may suit residents who prefer a more relaxed routine, but families seeking a consistent, highly-structured activity schedule may find programming limited.

    Facilities and environment: Physical-condition comments are mixed. Cleanliness and general upkeep are commonly praised, but the building is described as older and in need of cosmetic updates in places. Reviewers noted inconsistent furnishings and mismatched decor, a generally darker ambience in some common areas, and variability in room size—some units are spacious while others are small or shared. Practical concerns include limited or difficult parking for visitors and odor concerns tied to an outdoor smoking area adjacent to common spaces.

    Management and notable patterns: Management and front-line supervisors receive favorable mentions for being professional and accommodating; specific staff members are noted by name for positive interactions. A less-common but notable theme is the presence of animals (an administrator’s dog) in shared spaces, which some reviewers found unexpected and may reflect an unclear pet policy. The overall pattern is one of strong interpersonal service and cleanliness combined with facility-level constraints: an older building, uneven ambiance, inconsistent staffing, and more limited clinical or structured programming. This community may be well-suited to families prioritizing friendliness, affordability, and basic personal-care services, but it may be less appropriate for those needing high-acuity clinical care, consistently modern amenities, private larger rooms, or robust organized activities.

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    Location

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    Woodruff Care is located at 16409 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA, 90706.

    About Woodruff Care

    Woodruff Care sits right on Woodruff Avenue in Bellflower, California, with a minimum resident age of 55 years old, and offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home services, and rehabilitation care, all under one roof, so folks have a lot of choices for what fits best with their needs as time goes on. The place has space for up to 88 residents, with options for studios, single private rooms, and semi-private shared rooms all furnished, and those rooms come with emergency pull cords, a closet, furniture, a heater, and a ceiling fan, which can make things feel safe and homey, plus bathrooms-sometimes private, sometimes shared, depending on the type of room picked. People at Woodruff Care get three meals a day and snacks, planned by a dietitian, which takes the worry out of cooking, and there's transportation at no cost to help folks get to medical appointments or do some shopping, which makes getting around easier for everyone who lives there.

    The staff at Woodruff Care include a doctor on call and 24-hour awake team members, so someone's always nearby when needed, whether that's for medication management, help with bathing and dressing, or getting from a bed into a wheelchair, and they can help with diabetic care, checking blood sugars, and provide incontinence care as long as residents can manage some parts themselves. There's a 12-16 hour nursing care window each day, a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and personalized care plans based on what each person needs, which is good to know for peace of mind. The place also takes part in the Assisted Living Waiver Program for people with Medi-Cal, has a contract with the VA, and gives hospice care, long-term care, respite stay, and non-ambulatory care, so families don't have to worry when a higher level of care's needed.

    One nice thing about Woodruff Care is the range of indoor and outdoor spaces, like backyard patios with shade, two indoor patios, a library, a game room with billiards and big screen TV, a fitness room, spa and wellness areas, and walking paths where people can have a stroll every day, and folks can relax, read, play games, or join happy hour. There's always something happening, like current events talks, music appreciation, cooking classes, a residents' council, religious devotional activities, and even outings offsite, so there's no shortage of things to fill the day or meet new people if someone's feeling social. The activity director helps plan daily happenings, and there are religious services if people want. Residents get weekly laundry and housekeeping, a commissary service, even a barber and beauty salon right in the building, which saves trips out for those basic needs.

    Safety and comfort matter a great deal here, so the buildings stay clean and comfortable, with supervised common areas, vending machines for snacks, plus cable and phone hookup in every room, and a central medication room for storing medications safely. Woodruff Care's situated near Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Walgreens Pharmacy, supporting fast access to health care and medicines when those are needed. The community says it values teamwork, compassion, respect, and responsibility, and it also makes sure its employees are trained and have continuing education, with support from Human Resources. With recognition for care, activities, and friendliness from outside organizations, and a community scoring system to help families see how things are rated, Woodruff Care tries to stay focused on providing help for daily living in a way that feels supportive and thorough, without being overwhelming or fancy, and that's about what you get here: steady help in a clean, active environment, designed so people can live as independently as possible for as long as they like, no matter where they are in their health journey.

    People often ask...

    Woodruff Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,500 per month.

    Woodruff Care offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 16409 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706.

    No, Woodruff Care 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 number191592947
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity88 residents
    LicenseeWOODRUFF CARE HOME, INC.
    EffectiveJanuary 18th, 1991
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    Inspection Reports

    42

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    15

    Type B Citations

    31

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    13 Apr 2026Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff lacked care and supervision, resulting in a resident-on-resident altercation. Evidence did not support the allegation.
    06 Jan 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during a routine annual review.
    23 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found that there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations that staff did not adequately address residents' inappropriate behaviors and that staff spoke to a resident in an inappropriate manner.
    07 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified no safety concerns or deficiencies during the visit.
    03 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff disposed of a resident's personal belongings; interviews and observations did not establish that it occurred.
    30 Jan 2025Inspection
    Observed hot water temperatures in resident bathrooms were below the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit range.
    • Type B87303(e)(2)
    29 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated two allegations: staff did not obtain a resident's permission to change their medical provider, and a resident's funds were allegedly stolen for a co-pay. Interviews and record reviews were conducted.
    04 Mar 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a resident assaulted another; evidence did not establish a violation.
    13 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated two allegations: staff disposed of residents' personal belongings and concerns about bed bugs and pest control measures.
    30 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified a medication documentation error: PRN administration for a resident on 1/29/2024 wasn't logged on the MAR, creating a potential safety risk.
    • Type A87465(d)(3)
    29 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed infection control practices and safety measures were in place, including an up-to-date emergency plan, proper hot water temperatures, and functioning fire extinguishers; time constraints prevented completing the annual inspection.
    08 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated bed bugs, potential exposure to hazardous materials, dignity concerns, and dietary accommodations for diabetic residents.
    • Type B87303(a)
    08 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included inadequate provision of clean linen for residents and failure to file a bed bug incident report.
    • Type B87307(3)(C)
    • Type B87211(a)(D)
    24 Oct 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging insufficient staff to meet residents' needs and a bed bug problem; bed bugs were confirmed, and the staffing allegation lacked sufficient evidence.
    • Type B87303(a)(a)
    28 Sept 2023Complaint
    Investigated two complaints about medication administration and food service; evidence did not corroborate either allegation.
    17 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not maintain a comfortable room temperature for residents. Observed multiple rooms exceeded 85°F, and residents reported heat, especially on the sun-exposed side.
    • Type B87303(b)(2)
    22 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff spoke inappropriately to a resident, pressured a resident to sign documents, and failed to clean a resident's room; found insufficient evidence to support the allegations.
    13 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not obtain necessary paperwork for a resident's prosthetic device as ordered by a physician; found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
    13 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from stealing another resident's personal belongings. Interviews and documentation did not provide sufficient evidence to confirm missing items or debit card charges.
    05 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated hot water availability, bathroom cleanliness, soap provision, and resident smoking. Findings did not corroborate the allegations.
    29 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff verbally abused residents; interviews with staff and residents found no evidence of verbal abuse.
    14 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified several safety and maintenance deficiencies, including missing 'No Smoking – Oxygen in Use' signs, hot water temperatures below required, overdue emergency drills, and missing window coverings and dirty flooring in some rooms.
    • Type A87618(b)(3)(B)
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    • Type B87303(a)
    16 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide timely medical attention to a resident. Findings showed insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
    16 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide timely medical attention to a resident; there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the incident.
    02 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated two complaints about medication management and responses to resident calls; found insufficient evidence to prove violations.
    12 Dec 2022Complaint
    Investigated a claim that a resident's behavior posed a risk while in care. The assessment concluded there wasn't sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
    03 Nov 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegation that a staff member sexually abused a resident; interviews found no evidence to prove it.
    21 Oct 2022Inspection
    Investigated a physical altercation between two residents. No deficiencies were cited.
    29 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff did not take the resident to the doctor, did not follow physician's orders, and did not wash residents' clothes properly; there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations.
    14 Jun 2022Inspection
    Identified an incident in which a resident struck another with an aluminum cane, resulting in a minor head injury; police were called. No signs of neglect or immediate health and safety threats were found.
    17 Feb 2022Inspection
    Found compliance with Title 22 health and safety requirements and infection control guidelines; no deficiencies were observed.
    09 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated several resident care concerns... found an issue with following physician orders for blood sugar checks and insulin administration.
    • Type B87465(a)(2)
    13 Oct 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that residents had head lice; interviews indicated several residents were affected or undergoing treatment.
    • Type B87468.1(a)(2)
    16 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff threw away a resident's belongings without permission. Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
    20 Aug 2021Complaint
    Identified an ongoing cockroach problem after a complaint; live roaches were seen in pantry and residents' rooms, with residents reporting sightings.
    • Type B87303(a)
    01 Jul 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging bedbug infestation and related pest issues. Observations included bedbugs in several rooms and roaches in a couple of rooms.
    • Type B87303(a)
    29 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about bed bugs and cockroaches and found ongoing infestations with multiple rooms affected and pest-control treatments carried out.
    • Type B87303(a)
    28 Sept 2020Complaint
    Found bed bugs in two rooms; vermin were not observed at the site; one resident was diagnosed with lice by a physician.
    27 Apr 2020Complaint
    Investigated the allegation of staff denying a resident access to mobility devices; found insufficient evidence to prove the claim.
    03 Jan 2020Complaint
    Found failure to follow admission agreement terms and conditions related to billing, and failure to provide copy of admission agreement to resident's responsible party.
    • Type B87303(a)
    19 Dec 2019Inspection
    Inspected facility found no health or safety concerns for residents during the visit. Request made for notice on one resident to licensing office.
    08 Oct 2019Complaint
    Confirmed allegations of insufficient staffing and failure to clean resident rooms, but found allegations related to residents choosing their own doctor and staff mismanaging medications to be unsubstantiated after interviews and record reviews conducted by licensing analysts.
    • Type B87303(a)

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