Angels Nursing Center

    415 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
    4.6 · 12 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Kind staff, excellent rehab, comfortable

    I placed my grandmother here and we're very happy: the staff are kind, professional and responsive, the rehab care is excellent, food is good, and the bright, generally clean facility feels comfortable. Convenient location near the Metro/Chinatown/Wilshire and affordable for insurance-only patients - not luxury, but well-run and highly recommend (5/5).

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.58 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff
    • Responsive and prompt nursing
    • Professional and engaging caregivers
    • Strong rehabilitation services
    • Clean common areas and bright windows
    • Good food and dining
    • Activities and social programming (e.g., karaoke)
    • Convenient location near metro, Chinatown, and Wilshire
    • Affordable / insurance-friendly
    • Well-run and highly recommended by many families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness reported
    • Privacy and dignity concerns (e.g., sponge bathing in public areas)
    • Shared rooms (three-person room) limiting privacy
    • At least one report of a very negative experience
    • Perception that it is primarily an option for insurance-only patients

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Angels Nursing Center is predominantly positive, with repeated praise for the staff, rehabilitation services, and value. A clear majority of reviewers describe the staff as friendly, compassionate, professional, and accommodating. Many comments highlight nurses who respond promptly and caregivers who prioritize resident needs, which points to consistently attentive clinical and day-to-day care. Several reviewers specifically call the facility "well-run," "amazing," or "best of the best," and one review gives an overall 5/5 rating, reinforcing a strong general endorsement from multiple families and residents.

    Rehabilitation and activity programming are standout themes. Multiple summaries describe the center as a "fantastic rehab facility," noting an active rehab launch and positive therapy outcomes. Social programming and communal activities are mentioned positively (for example, hallway karaoke), which suggests staff encourage engagement and create a lively atmosphere for residents undergoing therapy or living long-term. Physical aspects of the facility are also frequently commended: reviewers mention clean floors, bright windows, and an overall comfortable and attractive environment. Dining receives positive mentions as well, with "good food" called out, contributing to residents' reported satisfaction.

    Location and affordability are other consistent positives. The center’s proximity to public transit and nearby shopping and dining (metro, Chinatown, Wilshire) is noted as convenient for visitors and residents. Several reviewers recommend Angels Nursing Center as an affordable, insurance-friendly option, suggesting it fills a niche for families seeking cost-effective post-acute or long-term care. This affordability, coupled with generally good clinical and daily-care experiences, appears to make the facility a compelling choice for many families.

    However, there are important concerns and mixed signals to consider. Cleanliness is inconsistent across reviews: while some reviewers describe the facility as clean, others explicitly state it is "not the cleanest." This variability may reflect differences in specific units, timing of visits, or subjective expectations. Privacy and dignity issues are raised more concretely by at least one reviewer who described a nurse sponge bathing a neighbor in a public area—an incident that flags potential lapses in private care practices or staffing/procedural shortcomings. The presence of three-person rooms is also noted and may be perceived negatively by families or residents who value privacy.

    Finally, there is at least one strongly negative outlier calling the facility the "worst place ever," which contrasts sharply with the majority of positive reviews. Such an extreme report indicates there may be occasional serious incidents or experiences that do not reflect the typical pattern, but they warrant attention from prospective residents and families. In summary, Angels Nursing Center is generally viewed favorably for compassionate staff, effective rehab, activities, good food, convenient location, and affordability. Prospective residents should, however, clarify expectations about room arrangements, ask specific questions about cleanliness protocols and privacy practices, and, if possible, seek recent, unit-specific feedback to ensure their priorities will be met.

    Location

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    About Angels Nursing Center

    Angels Nursing Center sits at 415 South Union Avenue in Los Angeles, California and offers skilled nursing services, rehabilitation therapy, and special care for seniors, all inside a single-story building with a total capacity for 49 residents, and with an occupancy rate usually around 91 percent, the place feels busy though not crowded, which seems to suit folks who want some company but also some peace, and they accept Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care insurance for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term stays. The staff keeps things running day and night, with registered nurses and caregivers available around the clock to help with everything from pain management and wound care to medication support, IV therapy, and diabetes management, and folks get help with basic things like dressing, bathing, and grooming, plus walking and wheelchair assistance, so no one needs to worry about not having someone around to lend a hand. Rooms come as private or semi-private, equipped with amenities like kitchens or kitchenettes, washers, dryers, and cable TV, with rates running $11,000 to $13,000 per month for a private spot, or $9,000 to $11,000 if sharing, and the whole building's got safety features like a sprinkler system, and staff offers regular housekeeping and laundry services to keep things tidy and fresh without putting extra work on residents.

    The Rehabilitation Center here stands out with its state-of-the-art equipment for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus special programs for rehabilitating after strokes, helping with speech and swallowing issues, or managing cardiac, respiratory, and even IV antibiotic therapies, and when someone comes in for just a short stay or for more complex long-term needs, each rehab plan gets customized to fit exactly what that person needs, which is reassuring for both the resident and family. Pre- and post-dialysis care, pain management, complex wound care, tube feeding, podiatry, dentistry, palliative care, and even nutritional counseling are all services folks can use, and nurses track everything closely, including vital signs and health goals, all under regular inspection to make sure quality metrics stay high-right now, the place has an overall grade of B and a nursing grade of A-, which reflects a steady performance in care.

    The community itself feels welcoming and respectful, with a family-like environment that tries to really get to know each person, and there's a focus on creating routines and programs that let seniors stay active-therapeutic recreation, arts and crafts, social activities, fitness, and education programs happen regularly either in the activity room, out on the patio, or in the shared dining area. The property also offers things to help make daily living comfortable, like a salon and barbershop, guest parking, free Wi-Fi, and a dining room serving special diet meals, and for those needing more support, personal care assistants help with all kinds of needs while the licensed nursing team keeps things moving 24/7. Dedicated secure memory care features are there for folks dealing with memory loss, so safety is considered, and transportation for doctor's appointments or outings means residents aren't stuck inside if they want to get out.

    The building keeps up diagnostics and X-ray facilities right on site, so residents don't need to leave for these medical needs, and all care-including support services, pharmacy, wound management, specialized pain programs, restorative nursing assistance, and regular therapy-fits under the philosophy of recognizing each person's unique strengths and needs, helping them work toward independence or maintain comfort and dignity. Rates and services can seem high, but Angels Nursing Center keeps its focus on comprehensive, respectful support, aiming for a warm and community-minded place for older adults needing extra medical care or rehabilitation. At this time, Angels Nursing Center isn't accepting new patients.

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