Santa Teresita Assisted Living Cottages sits in two cottages called Good Shepherd Cottage and Cristo Rey Cottage, both built in Craftsman's style and nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, so you'll notice a peaceful neighborhood of care as soon as you arrive, and every cottage holds 22 private living spaces, each with its own bath and kitchenette, and the layouts offer studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents can join in plenty of activities, from music and recreation to gardening and book clubs, with shared spaces like a computer area, arts and crafts rooms, recreation room, and common areas with cable TV, and those who want to enjoy the outside will find walking paths, patios, gardens, and even hiking space. The campus has a friendly, home-like feel and is guided by the Carmelite Sisters, who provide daily care with a deep focus on faith and dignity, including daily Catholic Mass and sacraments in the St. Joseph Chapel, but everyone's spiritual needs are welcome, no matter their faith.
Professional staff and Carmelite Sisters are on site around the clock offering assisted living for seniors who may need help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, medication reminders or management, and meals, plus there's in-house skilled nursing, memory care, companion care, incontinence care, diabetic care, hospice, high acuity and non-ambulatory care, so you'll find support whether the need is temporary through respite care or long-term. Safety features include 24-hour patrolling security guards, medication dispensers, home security options, medical alert systems, and buildings with wheelchair access, showers, ground floor units, and private patios or balconies, and staff can help with hearing aid resources, internet, cell phones, and other technology to keep everyone connected with family.
Santa Teresita offers meals in a communal dining room, always considering special diets like vegetarian, gluten-free, low/no sodium, and even no sugar, and there's room service, guest meals, and cooking clubs for simple, nutritious options. The cottages allow some pets, so people can enjoy animal company, and offer in-house laundry, dry cleaning, and thorough housekeeping. Residents have access to Good Shepherd Cottage, Cristo Rey Cottage, Madonna Hall, conference rooms for rental, and offsite activities as part of daily life, which includes free transportation, on-site and guest parking, day care for children at Hayden Child Care, rehabilitation services, and companion care. Amenities like hair salons, barber, recreation rooms, senior-friendly technology, outdoor gardens, and guest access to meal times help create a life-giving and energetic place.
The campus is fully licensed under state numbers 198603600 and 198603225, accepts Medicaid and various payment types, and helps families with quality assurance and education programs. The Carmelite Sisters and staff are known for kindness and a joyful atmosphere, and there are always community events, musical groups, story times, and activities for families, all focused on respect, compassion, and upholding dignity for every resident at any stage. The cottages were recognized for best meals and activities in senior living, and staff coordinate care with outside hospice and health agencies for aging in place. Everything's laid out so seniors can keep their independence in a loving setting, with support tailored to each person's needs, faith life, and well-being.
