Beacon Healthcare Center

    919 N Irwindale Ave, West Covina, CA, 91790
    4.2 · 61 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Excellent short-term rehab, limited amenities

    I'm grateful for the compassionate, attentive nurses, CNAs and therapists - outstanding rehab (often twice daily), quick issue resolution, and a very clean, safe, family-like atmosphere. That said, the building is older and small (limited beds, many stairs), with spotty night coverage, occasional rude or slow staff, some hygiene/food/order hiccups, and a quiet/dark vibe with few activities. Overall I'd recommend it for short-term rehab and excellent clinical care, but not if you need full-time long-term living, easy accessibility, or a livelier location.

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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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.18 · 61 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.5

    Location

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    About Beacon Healthcare Center

    Beacon Healthcare Center, which folks around West Covina may remember as Colonial Manor Convalescent, is a nursing home that provides round-the-clock care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions and need a high level of attention, and you see, they've set up unique care programs like stroke recovery and colostomy care right on site, which not every place offers, and they keep a medical team on duty at all times, including doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, dieticians, social workers, and various other therapists all working together, so there's always someone on hand who knows how to help with wound care, catheter care, diabetes management, IV antibiotics, and total parenteral nutrition, not to mention speech, occupational, physical, and recreational therapies that can really make a difference in someone's recovery or daily well-being. The facility also features dedicated care teams who actually get to know the residents, and assisted living services for folks who need help with bathing, dressing, medication management, or just getting through the day a little easier, so you've got people watching over you, but you still feel at home because the staff keeps things friendly, the nurses are kind, and everyone's trying to make it comfortable, which helps a lot, especially when things get tough health-wise.

    The rooms in the facility are studio style, pretty straightforward, nothing fancy but made to feel home-like, and you'll find the environment to be inviting for both residents and visitors, with amenities that include help around the house, transportation, and even special programs for making those hard transitions into a care setting smoother, plus there's a focus on keeping up communication with both a resident and family council, so loved ones stay in the loop. You'll see Beacon Healthcare Center offers short-term respite care for when caregivers at home need a break, as well as longer-term stays for those requiring ongoing care or rehabilitation after a hospital stay, and the therapists are known for being thorough, really sticking with their patients through various sorts of therapy, and there's always a dietician or pharmacist around if you need one.

    Medical integrity seems to be a point of pride here, with the staff being employee-owned, which means folks who work there are invested in keeping standards high, and the facility has earned an A- on inspections, holds a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and reports a community score of 8.2 out of 10, so while no place is ever perfect, people have been happy with the care and feel safe in how things are run. They take Medicare and Medicaid, and you'll find all the main types of care under one roof-nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, and even home care for those who want to stay at home as long as possible.

    You can request information about pricing or book a tour if you're curious, and there are community reviews and ratings specific to Beacon Healthcare Center available through various sources, including A Place For Mom, which lists them as part of the local area. The facility sits in a pleasant part of West Covina, offers transportation services, has hospice and post-acute care options, and they pay attention to both the bigger medical needs like pain management and the small details like recreational therapy or simply making sure medication is on time. Overall, Beacon Healthcare Center puts its focus on offering a supportive, compassionate place for seniors with complex health needs, aiming to keep things comfortable and dignified for everyone who lives there.

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