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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
4.12·(51)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
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Care
3.7
Staff
4.2
Meals
3.9
Amenities
3.1
Value
3.8
Pros
Caring, attentive, and long‑tenured staff
Strong sense of community and resident camaraderie
Wide range of daily activities and organized outings
On‑site physical therapy and accessible medical attention
Comfortable common areas and landscaped outdoor spaces
Varied dining with three meals daily and second‑helping policy
24‑hour care availability and responsive on‑shift staff
Affordable pricing and perceived good value
Small, family‑owned operational model with personal attention
Pet‑friendly options and availability of larger suites
Convenient location near shopping and neighborhood amenities
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels and staff overwork
Medication‑administration and pharmacy coordination gaps
Housekeeping and sanitation inconsistencies including incontinence‑care handling
Communication and administrative responsiveness gaps
Dated building with small room sizes and limited private rooms
Weaknesses in transfer and mobility‑safety practices contributing to fall risk
Allegations of theft and property‑security gaps
Variable meal quality and occasional dining inconsistencies
Environmental comfort limitations (heater restrictions, temperature control)
Noise exposure from adjacent busy roadways and external traffic
Summary of reviews
Evergreen Retirement Residence elicits a strongly mixed but coherent overall impression: many families and residents highlight warm, committed caregiving staff, an active social calendar, convenient location, and value for cost, while other families report operational weaknesses that matter for higher‑acuity needs.
Care and staff: Numerous comments praise staff kindness, patience, and continuity; several reviewers described timely attention during disorientation, proactive family communication, and staff who function as an extended family. At the same time, recurring operational issues are described: inconsistent staffing levels that leave caregivers overworked, breakdowns in medication administration and pharmacy coordination, and delays in specialty referrals. There are also concerns about transfer and mobility assessment practices that have been linked to falls or unmet transfer needs. For prospective residents with complex medical or memory‑care needs, those pattern‑level gaps suggest asking for documented staffing ratios, medication‑management protocols, and transfer‑safety procedures during a tour.
Dining and activities: The community offers a robust activities program — exercise classes, bingo, games, outings, and frequent social events — and many residents report an engaging, vibrant social environment. Dining is generally described as generous (three meals a day, seconds allowed) and convenient, with some enjoying the food regularly; however, meal quality is described as variable across reviews, so expect variability in menu execution and taste. The facility provides in‑house physical therapy and some medical support, which is a clear advantage for residents needing rehabilitation services.
Facilities and housekeeping: Opinions about the physical plant vary. Several reviewers describe comfortable common areas, outdoor spaces, balconies with views, and well‑kept landscaping. Others note an older building with small, dorm‑sized rooms, dated furnishings, and areas that would benefit from renovation. Housekeeping and laundry services appear reliable for many residents, but several reviews raise sanitation and housekeeping inconsistencies (including concerns about incontinence care, laundry handling, and occasional localized mold/cleanliness issues). Noise from adjacent roadways and some limits on in‑room temperature control were also mentioned as environmental drawbacks.
Management and patterns to verify: The community’s family‑owned model and named staff receive repeated praise for personal attention and helpful tours; certain staff members are singled out for excellent communication. Nevertheless, administrative responsiveness is uneven — phone‑answering delays, inconsistent follow‑up, and occasional disorganization are reported. There are also serious operational allegations about missing personal property and security lapses that warrant direct inquiry. Given the polarized experiences, prospective residents and families should conduct an in‑person visit, request copies of staffing and medication protocols, review housekeeping and laundry schedules, ask about memory‑care capabilities and transfer assessments, and verify security measures and noise mitigation.
Bottom line: Evergreen presents as a community with a strong social program, dedicated frontline caregivers, and good value in its location and services, particularly for independent or lower‑acuity assisted living residents. For those with higher medical complexity or memory‑care needs, the pattern of staffing inconsistencies, medication and housekeeping lapses, and the facility’s older infrastructure suggest careful vetting and direct, specific questions before placement.
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Location
Evergreen Retirement Residence is located at 225 Evergreen St, Burbank, CA, 91505.
About Evergreen Retirement Residence
Evergreen Retirement Residence sits in a quiet part of Burbank, California, and serves seniors over 55 with more than 35 years of experience in senior care, which means folks moving in usually find both familiar faces and a warm, steady atmosphere where people get to know each other over time and settle in pretty easily, and the three-story building holds both independent living and assisted living options, as well as tailored memory care and nursing home services, so residents can stay in one place even as needs change, and the staff do a good job of supporting people who like to stay active with activities, special events, programs, outings, and transportation to local spots, so there's a lot to do, like movie nights and crafts or even outings to museums and farmers markets. The building's studios and other residences are made with safety and mobility in mind, so the rooms have things like an emergency call system, full tubs, and regular check-ins, and residents can bring their pets if they want. There are nutritious meals planned by dietitians and prepared by on-site chefs every day, and there's a menu for people to look at along with help for special diets when needed, plus room service for those who find it hard to get out. Evergreen allows for both communal daily dining and a private dining room for special get-togethers, and there's laundry every week, fresh towels, and regular housekeeping so things stay clean. People living here use lots of amenities like a beauty salon, a library, a TV lounge, a billiards lounge, an outdoor patio garden, and free Wi-Fi, and can also get to religious services whether they're on-site or off, including visits from a chaplain and a rabbi as well as Jewish services. Residents manage their own independence as much as possible, with care plans built with their participation, and can get help for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and moving around when it gets harder to do those things alone. Health services run from medication help to on-site podiatry, optician, and dental care, plus monthly doctor visits, hospice, LVN health monitoring, and even respite care, so when things do change with health, people can stay put. Events follow the seasons with celebrations during holidays like Easter, Hanukkah, and Memorial Day, and friends or families are welcome to join those times. Transportation for outings and appointments is available, along with parking for residents and guests, and the 24-hour staff keep an eye on safety with video monitoring and a monitored call bell in each room. Evergreen offers both in-person tours and a virtual tour on their website, and they provide straightforward resources about prices, reviews, and common questions, along with a newsletter and a calendar of events so people always know what's happening around the community.
People often ask...
Evergreen Retirement Residence offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,500 per month.
Evergreen Retirement Residence offers independent living and assisted living.
There are 22 photos of Evergreen Retirement Residence on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 225 Evergreen St, Burbank, CA 91505.
No, Evergreen Retirement Residence 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.
Investigated the bed bug allegation and found it unsubstantiated.
09 Jul 2026Inspection
09 Jul 2026Inspection
Identified a deficiency for failure to document and obtain medical care for a resident's behavior changes.
Type BCCR 87466Observation of the Resident
06 Jul 2026Complaint
06 Jul 2026Complaint
Found no deficiencies after reviewing records, interviews, and observations.
11 Jun 2026Complaint
11 Jun 2026Complaint
Determined that the allegation is unsubstantiated.
07 May 2026Complaint
07 May 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegations concerning medical attention, medication instructions, and communications with the resident's responsible party; found no deficiencies.
07 May 2026Complaint
07 May 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff retaliated against a resident for reporting a concern. There wasn't sufficient evidence to prove whether retaliation occurred.
07 Apr 2026Complaint
07 Apr 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not safeguard residents' personal belongings. Interviews and records did not establish the claim.
23 Mar 2026Complaint
23 Mar 2026Complaint
Investigated an unlawful eviction allegation and found that the initial 30-day eviction notice contained another resident's name and did not include specific reasons, dates, or incidents; a revised notice with the correct resident's name was issued.
Type B87224(d)
10 Mar 2026Complaint
10 Mar 2026Complaint
Investigated two allegations about medication handling and nursing-related care; no evidence established the allegations.
17 Feb 2026Complaint
17 Feb 2026Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging kitchen disrepair and inadequate food service. Found that a plumbing issue prompted kitchen repairs and meals were supplied by catering, with residents reporting adequate portions and available choices.
19 Dec 2025Complaint
19 Dec 2025Complaint
Investigated an incident in which a non-prescribed blood pressure medication was administered, causing hypotension and hospital transport.
Type A87465(c)(2)(c)
19 Dec 2025Complaint
19 Dec 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that a licensee financially abused a resident and failed to communicate properly with the resident’s representative; records showed February rent was prorated and March rent billed per the admission agreement, with subsequent invoices aligning to the agreement. Both allegations were found unsubstantiated.
15 Dec 2025Complaint
15 Dec 2025Complaint
Investigated a claim that a resident's personal belongings were not safeguarded and may have been taken by a roommate; interviews did not yield definitive evidence.
16 Oct 2025Complaint
16 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff did not ensure residents' rooms were clean.
16 Oct 2025Complaint
16 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated the complaint alleging staff did not ensure resident rooms were clean. Found deficiencies related to cleanliness.
03 Oct 2025Complaint
03 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegations that resident rooms were not clean and pests were not properly mitigated. Observations and interviews indicated rooms were cleaned daily and pest control measures were in place.
03 Oct 2025Complaint
03 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations about telephones, signal system, personal care, and basic services; interviews and observations indicated functioning communication systems and timely staff responses.
27 Aug 2025Complaint
27 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint about cleanliness and found a resident's room cluttered and not clean, with unclean bedding, leading to a deficiency.
Type BCCR 87303(a)The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.
27 Aug 2025Complaint
27 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not keep a resident's room clean, did not serve nutritious meals, and did not assist a resident in a timely manner.
Type B87303(a)
07 Aug 2025Complaint
07 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated complaints and found deficiencies related to maintaining a comfortable room temperature and safeguarding resident personal property.
Type BCCR 87303(b)Maintenance and Operation
Type BCCR 87218(1)Theft and Loss (1) Personal property inventory
24 Jul 2025Inspection
24 Jul 2025Inspection
Observed ongoing compliance with many safety features, but noted concerns including a locked kitchen door and hot water temperatures of 106°F in hallway bathrooms.
02 Jul 2025Complaint
02 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not safeguard a resident's confidential information; the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
14 May 2025Complaint
14 May 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint about a broken coffee maker and lack of hot water; found hot water and working coffee options available.
12 Mar 2025Complaint
12 Mar 2025Complaint
Investigated the smoking policy complaint; found no designated smoking area and that smoking occurred, resulting in a deficiency cited for not enforcing no-smoking rules.
Type BCCR 87405(d)(2)Administrator-Qualifications and Duties
14 Jan 2025Complaint
14 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff threatened eviction; evidence showed no eviction occurred and the resident denied wrongdoing.
06 Dec 2024Complaint
06 Dec 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations about staff training, timely resident assistance, security, and food service. Findings showed appropriate training, timely responses, secure doors, and adequate meals.
20 Nov 2024Complaint
20 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff spoke to residents in an inappropriate manner; interviews and observations found no evidence of improper conduct.
04 Sept 2024Complaint
04 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner. Identified a deficiency related to updating pre-admission appraisals.
Type A87463(a)(3)
12 Jun 2024Inspection
12 Jun 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies and safety and care standards were met.
17 May 2024Complaint
17 May 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not seek appropriate medical services for residents and coerced emergency transport; found insufficient information to support these allegations.
17 May 2024Complaint
17 May 2024Complaint
Investigated allegation that a resident's personal items were not safeguarded; interviews and records reviewed indicated items were safeguarded and the claim lacked supporting evidence.
17 May 2024Complaint
17 May 2024Complaint
Found insufficient information to support three allegations: inadequate food service, delayed response to call buttons, and theft of belongings.
15 Mar 2024Complaint
15 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from stealing another resident's personal belongings. Found there was insufficient information to support the allegation.
09 Mar 2024Complaint
09 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a fall with head injury and several related allegations: delayed medical attention, wandering without notification, failure to administer medications, theft of belongings, and inadequate food service.
Type A87465(g)
Type A87463(a)(3)
Type A87455(c)(3)(B)
06 Mar 2024Complaint
06 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not dispense medication as prescribed and found insufficient information to support it.
06 Mar 2024Complaint
06 Mar 2024Complaint
Found insufficient information to support all three allegations concerning staff assistance, bed bug issues, and verbal harassment.
01 Mar 2024Complaint
01 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated four allegations about medication administration, staff training, timely resident care, and marijuana use; interviews and records indicated no clear evidence of issues.
31 Jan 2024Complaint
31 Jan 2024Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff do not serve residents food of good quality; interviews indicated meals hot, varied, residents satisfied, and no hazards observed.
06 Nov 2023Complaint
06 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff financially abused a resident and failed to safeguard the resident's personal belongings. The inquiry included interviews and records review.
04 Oct 2023Complaint
04 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff did not keep the facility free of pests; observed rodent droppings in several areas, holes in the kitchen wall, and glue traps, with pest control records on site.
Type B87303(a)
Type B80076(a)(17)
03 Oct 2023Inspection
03 Oct 2023Inspection
Investigated the complaint by interviewing residents.
31 Jul 2023Complaint
31 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a resident's toileting and hair care needs were not met, with interviews and observations showing no evidence to support the claims.
24 Apr 2023Complaint
24 Apr 2023Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff failed to meet a resident's grooming needs. Found no information to support the claim.
28 Mar 2023Complaint
28 Mar 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff did not keep residents' rooms clean and did not meet their care needs. Observations and interviews indicated rooms were clean and residents received care as prescribed.
16 Feb 2023Complaint
16 Feb 2023Complaint
Identified that a resident inhaled and ingested a hazardous chemical; paramedics were contacted and assisted the resident.
Type A87309(a)
01 Feb 2023Complaint
01 Feb 2023Complaint
Investigated a claim that a resident's money was stolen in December 2022; no record of a report or internal investigation into the missing money was found.
29 Sept 2022Complaint
29 Sept 2022Complaint
Found both allegations unsubstantiated. Interviews and records indicated residents' dietary needs were met and rooms were at comfortable temperatures.
16 Jun 2022Complaint
16 Jun 2022Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not meet residents' needs, food service was inadequate, and there were no activities. Interviews and records did not establish evidence to support these claims.
09 Jun 2022Inspection
09 Jun 2022Inspection
Identified multiple health, safety, and maintenance deficiencies noted during the visit. Missing soap, towels, or sanitizer in several resident rooms and PRN medications not centrally stored posed immediate risks.
Type A87468.1(a)(2)
Type A87465(h)(2)
Type B87303(a)
Type B87303(e)(6)
Type B87307(d)(6)
08 Dec 2021Complaint
08 Dec 2021Complaint
Investigated concerns that staff did not meet residents' needs, food service was inadequate, and there were no activities provided.
12 Oct 2021Complaint
12 Oct 2021Complaint
Investigated a report of insufficient staffing; interviews and observations showed staffing was sufficient.
06 Oct 2021Complaint
06 Oct 2021Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to provide adequate food service to residents; findings did not establish that the allegation occurred.
01 Oct 2021Complaint
01 Oct 2021Complaint
Conducted a follow-up complaint visit and interviews with staff and residents; findings indicated residents reported daily activities and did not report staffing problems prior to the pandemic.
24 Sept 2021Complaint
24 Sept 2021Complaint
Identified staffing shortages during the pandemic and whether residents' needs were met; interviews indicated care continued despite delays due to reduced staff.
01 Jun 2021Inspection
01 Jun 2021Inspection
Found deficiencies in infection control practices and medication management. These included missing COVID-19 signs at the entrance, insufficient hand sanitizer, unmasked staff and residents, and inaccuracies in medication records and discharge orders.
Type A87465(c)(1)
Type B87468.1(a)(2)
23 Apr 2021Complaint
23 Apr 2021Complaint
Found that residents' personal property was not safeguarded and the theft and loss policy did not meet Title 22 requirements. A landline phone and other valuables were reported missing.
Type B87218(a)(3)
14 Sept 2020Complaint
14 Sept 2020Complaint
Found adequate staffing to meet residents' needs based on timecards, rosters, and interviews, addressing the allegation of insufficient staffing.
Found communications with authorized representatives generally prompt and rate increases properly communicated in writing 60 days in advance.
09 Jul 2020Complaint
09 Jul 2020Complaint
Identified insufficient evidence that a medication administration violation caused hospitalization; and found that meals met residents’ needs with no evidence of poor quality.
08 Nov 2019Complaint
08 Nov 2019Complaint
Confirmed that restrooms were not accessible to residents.
Type B87218(a)(3)
23 Oct 2019Complaint
23 Oct 2019Complaint
Investigated allegation regarding restroom accessibility across multiple floors. Findings did not conclusively support the claim.
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