Pricing ranges from
    $4,649 – 5,578/month

    The Villa Senior Home

    12565 Downey Ave, Downey, CA, 90242
    4.5 · 16 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate attentive small family hospice

    I chose this small, family-run place for hospice care and have been very pleased - the owners live on site and the long-tenured, tireless staff are genuinely compassionate and know residents individually. Care is prompt, professional and culturally sensitive (Spanish-speaking caregivers); medications and supplies are managed well and staff routinely go the extra mile. The home-like environment is clean, peaceful and well-maintained - private and shared rooms, ample bathrooms, a remodeled dining area, patio and a lovely garden/zen waterfall make it comfortable. Meals/snacks are provided with variety, communication with family is transparent, and I feel my loved one is treated with attentive, personalized care. It's not upscale and activities/respite are limited, but I highly recommend it for intimate, compassionate hospice/long-term care.

    Pricing

    $4,649+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,578+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    4.50 · 16 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff
    • Culturally sensitive and international cuisine options
    • Owners live on premises / family-run atmosphere
    • Small, family-like, intimate setting
    • Prompt, responsive care and communication
    • Clean, well-maintained environment (no bad odors)
    • Recent renovations and upgrades (new flooring, expanded dining)
    • Garden, patio, zen-like waterfall, attractive outdoor space
    • Private rooms and shared-room options
    • Experienced, long-tenured staff who know residents individually
    • Medication management and coordination with hospice/medical care
    • Spanish-speaking caregivers available
    • Safety measures in place (COVID testing mentioned)
    • Multiple bathrooms and showers / accessible grounds
    • Three meals a day, snacks, varied dining choices
    • Staff involved in care planning and family counseling
    • Helpful head nurse and generally easy-to-work-with staff
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • Small size means not as upscale as larger facilities
    • Some reviewers described parts of the facility as outdated or rundown
    • Layout can be maze-like or confusing
    • Limited or no activities reported by some visitors/residents
    • Limited respite availability
    • Sparse or limited furnishings in some rooms
    • At least one visit reported no food being served at the time
    • Ongoing renovations may create disruption

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with the majority of comments emphasizing the high level of personal, compassionate care and the close-knit, family-run character of The Villa Senior Home. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, loving, culturally sensitive, and attentive; many note that staff know residents individually, provide prompt responses to needs, and are experienced and long-tenured. The owners living on the premises and the family-style atmosphere are frequent highlights, creating a sense of individualized attention and a ‘second family’ environment that reviewers recommend and appreciate.

    Care quality and staffing emerge as the facility's strongest attributes. Multiple reviews highlight medication management, coordination with hospice and medical providers, and staff involvement in care planning. There are several specific mentions of the staff going the extra mile—providing supplies and medications, offering family counseling, and being responsive by text or phone. A helpful head nurse and Spanish-speaking caregivers add to the accessibility and cultural sensitivity of care. These points combine to present The Villa as a facility that emphasizes resident comfort, hands-on personal care, and clear communication with families.

    Facilities and cleanliness receive mostly favorable comments. Reviewers consistently report a very clean environment with no bad odors, and many note recent renovations such as new flooring, an expanded dining room, and updated furniture. The outdoor areas—garden, patio, tropical plants, and a zen-like waterfall—are repeatedly praised and described as peaceful and well-maintained, contributing positively to residents’ quality of life. Physical accessibility is also noted: multiple bathrooms and showers, private and shared room options, and easy-to-navigate grounds (though see layout concern below). Safety measures such as COVID testing were mentioned as evidence of a cautious, health-focused approach.

    Dining and daily living are generally described positively. The home offers three meals a day, snacks, and a variety of dining options including Asian and international cuisines, which reviewers appreciate for cultural sensitivity and variety. An expanded dining room and remodeled/expanded house were mentioned as improvements that support communal dining and a more comfortable living environment. However, there are isolated reports—one reviewer observed no food being served at a particular visit—that suggest occasional lapses or timing issues, though these appear uncommon in the review pool.

    Notable patterns of concern are largely related to the facility’s small scale and physical layout. Several reviews characterize the home as not as upscale as larger, institutional facilities; words used include “outdated” and “rundown” by some reviewers. The layout is described by at least one person as maze-like, which could be confusing for visitors or new residents. The small size is also a double-edged sword: it fosters personalized care and intimacy but limits amenities typical of larger communities. Reviewers also reported limited activities or a lack of organized programming in some instances, and limited respite availability was cited as a constraint for families needing short-term stays. Some rooms were described as having sparse furnishings, indicating variability in room finishes and decor.

    Management and responsiveness are portrayed positively overall. The family-run ownership and onsite presence of owners are seen as strengths; reviewers credit management with being involved in care, problem-solving, and providing supportive communication. While the majority of feedback praises renovations and attentive leadership, the ongoing nature of upgrades means some disruption or mixed impressions about the facility’s finish level. A few reviewers explicitly note that the home is not as upscale as alternatives, so prospective residents should weigh the high-touch care and homelike environment against expectations for aesthetics and amenities.

    In summary, The Villa Senior Home is repeatedly described as a compassionate, family-oriented small facility with strong, experienced staff, culturally sensitive dining, and attractive outdoor spaces. Its strengths lie in personalized attention, responsiveness, and a clean, peaceful setting. Trade-offs include a smaller physical footprint with some areas that feel less upscale or are in need of updating, a potentially confusing layout, limited activities programming, and occasional availability constraints for respite care. For families prioritizing individualized, attentive caregiving, cultural food options, and a homelike atmosphere, The Villa appears to be a well-regarded option; for those seeking resort-style amenities or robust activity schedules, it may be less well matched.

    Location

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    About The Villa Senior Home

    The Villa Senior Home sits in Downey, CA, where it quietly offers care for up to 15 residents and has kept its family-owned approach for years, making sure folks don't feel lost in the crowd and always get respect and honest care. The place has a mix of assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home services, and even continuing care, so seniors can find the help they need if needs change over time, and they offer respite and short-term stays for recovery, too. The rooms come with different options like studio, single, two-bedroom, or shared nursing home rooms, each with monthly rates posted ahead of time, while some rooms let people have a kitchen or kitchenette for more independence. The staff sticks around for years with 12 caregivers, including Isaac, David, Corrine, and Samantha, most with over five years at the home, and they keep a ratio of about one caregiver to every five or six residents, which helps every person actually get to know the staff and not just see a different face every day, and they all go through regular training about dementia, Alzheimer's, sun downing, medication needs, infection control, and emergencies, plus hospice and end-of-life care.

    Everyone's on a personalized care plan, which means help only goes as far as needed-some folks just want reminders with medicine and a little help with dressing or bathing, while others need more support with things like wound care or getting around. They help with daily life jobs like grooming, laundry, walking or wheelchair help, transfers, and toileting, and they arrange doctor visits, ride with residents, and speak up at appointments if needed, offering true side-by-side help, and they handle medical and dental transportation. Meals are made in-house, and there are options like vegetarian or diabetic diets, since they know not everyone eats the same. Social and educational activities fill the schedule, along with art, wellness classes, games, and community events, making it easier to stay active, make friends, and feel at home. The grounds have a dining room, game room, guest parking, WiFi, cable TV, a fitness center, a salon or barber, washers, dryers, safe bathing setups, and regular housekeeping, all inside a non-smoking, sprinkler-protected building that passes its annual inspections and follows all health and safety rules.

    Security's covered day and night, with 24/7 monitoring, smoke detectors, safety features throughout, and strict rules for privacy, even letting families ask questions anonymously. The Villa keeps a warm, Christian-based setting where integrity, dignity, and good humor are just part of the day, and every resident matters, which means it feels more like a home away from home, and everyone gets treated like family, since the owners and staff truly want to see people safe, comfortable, and cared for.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    25

    Inspections

    10

    Type A Citations

    13

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    18 Feb 2025
    Found that infection control measures, fire safety, and general operations were in place at the home, with sufficient staffing observed. Identified two staff who initially lacked current first-aid training and had expired certificates.
    • § 87411(c)(1)
    25 Feb 2022
    Identified an infection control deficiency after reviewing records and inspecting the home; an exit interview was conducted.
    • § 87411(c)(1)
    29 Dec 2022
    Investigated the allegations of insufficient staffing to meet residents' needs, residents sustaining pressure injuries, and staff's inability to manage incontinence. Found no documented evidence to prove these allegations; current residents did not have pressure sores, and records showed staffing coverage and care, though some former staff and witnesses provided conflicting statements.
    27 Jun 2023
    Investigated five specific allegations: unexplained injury to a resident, a fall with hip fracture, leaving a resident in soiled diapers, call buttons not answered in a timely manner, and staff yelling at or failing to treat residents with dignity. Found insufficient evidence to prove that these allegations occurred.
    04 Aug 2023
    Investigated the following allegations: a resident sustained an injury in care; timely medical care not sought for a resident; staff restrained residents; moldy food served to residents; and staff did not report an incident to licensing. Found no preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove these allegations; records and interviews indicated no injury occurred, medical care would be sought promptly if needed, restraints were not used, no moldy food was served, and incident reporting to licensing occurred as required.
    18 Sept 2020
    Investigated and found no evidence to support the allegation of an unexplained fracture caused by staff, or the allegations that residents were inadequately fed, yelled at, treated without dignity, or kept in an uncomfortable temperature. Radiology showed a left clavicle fracture with osteoporosis, and there were no direct witnesses linking the injury to staff.
    15 Feb 2023
    Identified COVID-19 infection control measures with staff masked and PPE available; a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan was submitted, but no Infection Control Plan had been submitted. Observed 10 residents aged 60 and over with varying mobility, and noted that visitor screening at entry was no longer performed.
    • § 87705(j)
    • § 87307(a)(3)
    • § 87208(a)
    06 Mar 2024
    Found dementia and hospice waivers were in place for several residents, and safety and care measures appeared satisfactory. Found five resident files and four staff files reviewed with required documents and clearances, plus functioning safety systems, proper medication handling, adequate food supplies, clean bathrooms, and available first aid resources.
    15 May 2025
    Investigated the allegation that staff handled a resident roughly. Found that most residents reported respectful treatment and staff denied rough handling; the resident's responsible party noted changes in the resident's cognitive skills.
    22 Nov 2024
    Identified multiple safety and care concerns at the home, including undocumented and improper medication administration for two residents, unlocked medications in staff areas, and unsecured cleaning products and a can of butane fuel accessible to residents. Also found water temperatures in three restrooms outside the required range, a rusted closet door, outdoor clutter, and missing records of an emergency disaster drill.
    • § 87465(a)(4)
    • § 1569.695(c)
    • § 87309(a)
    • § 87465(h)(2)
    • § 87465(c)(3)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87608(a)(5)
    06 Mar 2024
    Reviewed report found all essential requirements were met during the unannounced visit.
    18 Jan 2024
    Verified improvements addressed: exit door lock removed; window screens installed on ten windows and on all sliding doors; rear storage cleaned with discarded belongings, furniture, gardening equipment and tools, and grass weed killer removed or secured; outdoor cameras removed; auditory alarms installed on all exit doors and windows.
    18 Jan 2024
    Confirmed correction of deficiencies during follow-up visit to verify changes made at the facility.
    22 Dec 2023
    Identified safety and security deficiencies at the home, including exit doors and side gates that require a key, missing screens on ten windows and three sliding doors, unlocked storage and gardening tools in the rear, inoperable outdoor surveillance cameras, no auditory alarms on most exits, and water temperatures outside the 105–120°F range. The application aimed to serve adults 60 and over with dementia and hospice waivers, with a planned capacity of six residents.
    22 Dec 2023
    Found deficiencies in safety measures at the facility, including lack of screens on windows and doors, and inoperable surveillance cameras, among other issues.
    09 Nov 2023
    Confirmed Applicant and Administrator understood applicable licensing laws and requirements, including operation (license type, client populations, and program), admission policies, staffing and training, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    09 Nov 2023
    Confirmed successful completion of the second component of the licensing process by the participants.
    04 Aug 2023
    Investigated allegations of injury, restraints, moldy food, and unreported incidents at a care facility found insufficient evidence to confirm or deny their occurrence. Determined that staff and resident interviews, as well as facility records, did not support claims of negligence or mistreatment.
    27 Jun 2023
    Investigated multiple allegations, including unexplained injury, fall resulting in a hip fracture, neglect involving soiled diapers, untimely responses to call buttons, and mistreatment by staff, but lacked sufficient evidence to confirm or deny these claims. Conducted a thorough review through interviews and records, indicating no substantial corroboration for the allegations.
    15 Feb 2023
    Confirmed deficiencies in infection control practices, medication storage, physical plant maintenance, and resident file documentation during the recent visit.
    • § 87208(a)
    • § 87307(a)(3)
    • § 87705(j)
    29 Dec 2022
    Investigated allegations of insufficient staffing, residents sustaining pressure injuries, and staff being unable to manage residents' incontinence needs; no preponderance of evidence found to prove these violations occurred or did not occur, rendering them unsubstantiated.
    25 Feb 2022
    Identified deficiencies in infection control practices during the inspection.
    • § 87411(c)(1)
    18 Sept 2020
    Investigated multiple allegations, including resident injury, inadequate feeding, staff mistreatment, and uncomfortable temperature, and found insufficient evidence to support any claims.
    23 Jan 2020
    Identified deficiencies observed during the inspection visit were discussed with the facility administrator.
    17 Jan 2020
    Identified deficiencies were observed during an inspection of the facility, including issues with hot water temperature, auditory alarms on exit doors, and the presence of discarded equipment outside.
    • § 87705(f)(2)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    • § 87555(b)(25)
    • § 87705(j)
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87608(a)(3)

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