11000 New Falcon Way
Cerritos, CA 90703
163 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Get directions
Ivy Park at Cerritos recorded 16 state citations (4 serious, 12 minor) and 8 verified complaints since 2021 across 38 inspections. The most serious confirmed findings involve direct care failures: a 2022 investigation confirmed that caregivers did not regularly reposition or change a resident receiving hospice care, contributing to a Stage 2 pressure wound in the coccyx area. A 2021 investigation confirmed that emergency call pendants went unanswered for 20 minutes or longer in 31 instances on a single day, with 4 of 6 resident pendants not receiving timely responses during testing. In 2023, investigators confirmed a staffing complaint after 8 of 10 residents said they waited more than 1 hour for meals due to insufficient staff. Several complaints across the inspection period involving medications, room temperature, and resident care were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
Ivy Park at Cerritos is a 163-bed assisted living and retirement community on a landscaped campus in Cerritos. Part of the Ivy Living network, it offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes with personalized care and programming designed for different phases of retirement.
The community emphasizes cultural richness alongside quality care, with dining, outdoor spaces, and activities meant to nourish both body and soul. Licensed since July 2018, it has 7 years of operational history.
Multiple apartment sizes including two-bedrooms
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options give families real flexibility. Two-bedroom apartments are uncommon in assisted living and can be ideal for couples or residents who want extra space for visiting family.
7 years of continuous operation
Licensed since 2018, Ivy Park at Cerritos has had time to work through early operational challenges. Ask about long-tenured staff, established routines, and what's changed over the years — a community this age should have a track record worth examining.
Backed by the Ivy Living network
Part of a multi-community senior living organization, which means corporate resources, standardized quality protocols, and potential transfer options between Ivy Living locations if your family's situation changes.
Strong family testimonials about daily experience
Family reviews describe tangible improvements — mothers doing exercise classes, eating three healthy meals daily, and care directors who are responsive to questions. When families describe observable behavioral improvements, it suggests real impact.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 5.6 out of 10 (Below Average), based on state inspection data. With 50 total allegations and 8 substantiated complaints, families should ask management about their inspection history and the specific steps taken to address identified issues.
163 beds is a large operation
At this scale, the community operates more like a large apartment complex with care services. Common areas will be busy, and personal attention requires effort to maintain. If your loved one prefers quiet and intimacy, the size may feel overwhelming.
Corporate chain pros and cons
Ivy Living's multi-location model brings consistency and resources but also corporate standardization. The experience may feel polished but less personal than an owner-operated home. Test whether the warmth described in reviews matches what you see during an unannounced visit.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
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$6,275/mo
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