Mount San Antonio Gardens, often called "The Gardens," sits on a quiet and pretty 31-acre campus at 900 East Harrison Avenue in Pomona, California, where you'll see all kinds of trees and flowers and catch folks out walking and visiting with each other, and it's the kind of place where the residents value their independence but have the comfort of knowing there's care available if anything comes up. This community, run by Congregational Homes, Inc. (Dba Mt. San Antonio Gardens), is a not-for-profit and is nationally recognized as a Life Care community, which means folks living here don't have to worry so much about healthcare needs down the road because the full range of care is right on the campus, providing peace of mind and a sense of security. The Gardens operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Life Plan Community, so there's access to independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, high acuity care, home care, home health, and hospice, and the staff pay attention to individual needs with programs for those who are non-ambulatory or need medication management, diabetic, or incontinence care, all backed up by trained staff and referral services.
The facility has several choices for where to live, like the Evergreen Villas, Magnolia Grove, Oak Arbor, Oak Tree Lodge, and now The Cedars, which is the newest addition with 53 Craftsman-inspired apartment homes, and the homes come in one or two bedroom layouts, for either singles or couples, and all have handy features like Wi-Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair accessible showers, kitchenettes, and ground floor units for folks who might not want to deal with stairs. There's a skilled care and rehabilitation center, too, so residents who need more support can get the help they need. The community has its own special names and terms for rooms, programs, and committees, such as the Gardens Club, Bequest Committee, Conservation & Sustainability Committee, and Dining Services Committee, and everyone has a chance to participate and get involved.
Dining here feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria, and professional chefs cook international meals with options for vegan, low or no sodium, gluten-free, and vegetarian diets, and there's anytime dining and guest meals, as well as on-site choices like a bar or pub and a private dining room for special gatherings. Amenities focus on making life easier and richer, with a shuttle bus, transportation and parking services, cleaning and laundry provided daily, and a wellness center for health checks and fitness. There's also banking, a concierge, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a barbershop, and a chapel, not to mention a full library for those who like to read or study in peace.
Life at The Gardens means more than just what's in the buildings, since residents often enjoy events like afternoon coffee hours, wine and cheese receptions, painting and sewing classes, poetry groups, book clubs, interdenominational worship, lectures, day trips, and a wide range of cultural and educational programs, so you see an engaged and harmonious community, with folks from different backgrounds finding friendship and purpose together. Housekeeping is taken care of, staff are always nearby, and support is available to make things easier. Charges usually include a monthly maintenance fee and often an endowment fee. Memberships and accreditations, like being a member of the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging and approval by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, help show the community's commitment. The Gardens isn't fancy for its own sake but is focused on providing security, convenience, self-direction, and comfort for all who call it home.
