Bentits Retirement Villa

    1301 N Birchnell Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Pleasant community with caring staff

    I visit often and have had a very good experience at this pleasant, well-kept senior community. The staff are friendly, caring, and helpful; meals have good variety and there are regular activities, plus a lovely garden/patio and private rooms on a quiet street - I would recommend it to other families.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.71·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Friendly, caring, and helpful staff
    • Private bedroom accommodations
    • Varied and satisfactory meal service
    • On-site activities and programming
    • Attractive outdoor spaces (garden and patio)
    • Quiet, convenient location
    • Open, welcoming community atmosphere
    • Spacious facility layout

    Cons

    • Gaps in clinical monitoring for residents with progressive mobility or communication needs
    • Inconsistent communication and transparency during incident investigations
    • High cost of care
    • Variable care outcomes across residents

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Bentits Retirement Villa present a generally positive view of day-to-day living but include at least one serious concern that families should weigh carefully. Strengths commonly cited include a clean, well-maintained interior, private bedroom options, pleasant outdoor amenities such as a garden and patio, and a quiet, convenient location. The facility is described as spacious and open, which appears to support family visits and a welcoming community atmosphere.

    Staff are consistently described in positive terms: friendly, caring, helpful, and pleasant. Several comments highlight engaged frontline caregivers and enough staffing presence to create an approachable environment for families. Activities and programming are offered and noted as a positive part of residence life, and dining receives favorable mentions for variety and generally good meals.

    Conversely, there are operational concerns that recur in the feedback and should be considered. One serious allegation describes a significant decline in a resident’s condition and notes a lack of timely updates from authorities during an investigation; this raises concerns about clinical monitoring for residents with advancing mobility or communication needs and about the facility’s protocols for communicating with families and external agencies when incidents occur. More generally, reviewers indicate variability in care outcomes rather than uniformly consistent clinical performance.

    Cost is another consistent consideration: the service is described as expensive, which prospective residents and families should factor into decisions. Taken together, the pattern of comments suggests a facility that delivers strong hospitality, pleasant surroundings, and engaged staff for many residents, but with potential gaps in clinical oversight and incident transparency that warrant direct inquiry during tours and care planning. Prospective families should ask specific questions about monitoring for high-dependency residents, incident-response protocols, and how the facility communicates with families and regulators when events arise, and should balance those operational questions against the facility’s evident strengths in environment, staffing tone, and programming.

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    Location

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    Bentits Retirement Villa is located at 1301 N Birchnell Ave, San Dimas, CA, 91773.

    About Bentits Retirement Villa

    Bentits Retirement Villa is a senior living community that emphasizes a holistic approach to caring for residents. The villa takes pride in providing attentive and personalized support, catering to a range of senior needs. Residents can choose between 1 Bedroom units or Semi-Private accommodations, allowing for both privacy and companionship according to personal preferences. The facility is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where each individual’s well-being is a priority.

    Daily life at Bentits Retirement Villa is enhanced by high-quality meal services. Chefs and meal planners work to create nutritious, well-balanced menus that ensure residents receive the essential vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle. The meals are crafted with a focus on flavor and presentation, transforming dining into an enjoyable experience and a highlight of each day. The importance placed on dining is matched by the care shown in supporting daily living activities, including assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, feeding, and laundry. Incontinent care and hospice care are also available for those who require higher levels of support.

    Bentits Retirement Villa stands out for its active programming and community spirit. The staff is committed to encouraging resident engagement in activities that promote social interaction, physical well-being, mental stimulation, and emotional balance. Programs and activities are thoughtfully designed to appeal to a variety of interests, fostering a lively and inclusive atmosphere. The staff is known for its approachability and positivity, prioritizing kindness and helpfulness to ensure that everyone feels at home.

    Above all, Bentits Retirement Villa operates with a philosophy of respect and compassion towards its residents. The goal is to create a joyful, friendly environment where seniors can thrive, enjoy their days, and feel confident in the support they receive. Whether a resident is seeking a vibrant daily life with plenty of activities or a more peaceful setting with attentive care, Bentits Retirement Villa offers a reassuring blend of comfort, assistance, and community.

    People often ask...

    Bentits Retirement Villa offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,469 per month.

    Bentits Retirement Villa offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1301 N Birchnell Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773.

    No, Bentits Retirement Villa 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.

    License number198603173
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeMARALIT RESIDENTIAL VILLA, INCORPORATED
    EffectiveNovember 15th, 2019
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    12

    Type A Citations

    23

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    07 Nov 2025Inspection
    Identified several immediate safety deficiencies, including a non-operable carbon monoxide detector, unsecured cleaning chemicals, inadequate perishable food supplies, and a pest trap full of bugs.
    • Type A1569.311
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87555(b)(26)
    • Type A87555(b)(27)
    12 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified hot water temperatures in a bathroom exceeded the allowed range.
    • Type B87303(e)(3)
    17 Nov 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple safety and records issues, including expired liability insurance, hot water temperatures above safe range, locked exit doors, missing resident pre-admission appraisals and functional assessments, and insufficient staff.
    • Type AHSC1569.605
    • Type ACCR87303(e)(2)
    • Type ACCR87355(e)(3)
    • Type ACCR87705(j)
    • Type ACCR87705(l)(2)
    • Type BCCR87303(a)
    • Type BCCR87411(a)
    • Type BCCR87412(f)
    • Type BCCR87506(b)(16)
    • Type BCCR87506(b)(17)(A)
    • Type BCCR87506(b)(17)(B)
    • Type BCCR87506(b)(17)(D)
    • Type BCCR87608(a)(3)
    18 Nov 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies, including hot water temperatures outside the required range, unlocked cleaning supplies, missing first aid materials, incomplete staff records, and inadequate training for staff, including dementia care requirements.
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type B87412(f)
    • Type B87411(d)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type B87465(a)(9)
    • Type B87465(a)(9)(A)
    • Type B87705(c)(5)
    • Type B87411(c)(1)
    24 Nov 2021Inspection
    Identified that a staff member lacked fingerprint clearance and that the required documentation had not been submitted by the due date.
    19 Nov 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in resident records, staff records, and COVID-19 screening procedures, including missing admission agreements, outdated paperwork, and lack of sign-in for visitors.
    • Type A87412(a)(13)(B)
    • Type B87468.1(a)(2)
    • Type B87411(a)
    • Type B87412(a)
    • Type B87456(a)(2)
    • Type B87458(b)(1)
    • Type B87507(a)
    15 Mar 2021Inspection
    Identified a shortage of PPE, with only six surgical masks, a half box of gloves, and eight gowns available, and no N95 masks or face shields.
    • Type B87468.1(a)(2)

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