2408 San Jacinto Court
Claremont, CA 91711
6 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Get directions
34 state citations (10 serious, 24 minor) and 1 verified complaint since 2022 across 9 inspections. Recurring documentation failures account for a significant portion of the record: inspectors repeatedly found staff files unavailable for review at the facility, including missing health screenings and required annual training documentation, and some staff appeared unassociated with the facility in state licensing records. A 2022-2023 complaint investigation confirmed COVID-19 protocol failures, with staff observed not wearing masks properly and no visitor screening procedure in place; the facility then failed to submit required corrective documents by state deadlines, resulting in civil penalties assessed by regulators. A 2024 annual inspection found disinfectants and cleaning solutions accessible to residents in a common bathroom, a violation corrected on-site during the visit. The most recent inspection in September 2025 found hazardous materials properly secured and noted no violations across physical plant, food service, and other areas reviewed.
St. Matthews Home for the Elderly II is a 6-bed residential care home in Claremont that shares its website identity with Summer House at Claremont Manor, a memory care neighborhood operated by Front Porch, a nonprofit senior living organization.
The facility emphasizes individualized dementia and Alzheimer's care, with programming that includes music therapy, cognitive enrichment activities, and technology-assisted engagement. Located about 30 minutes from central Los Angeles, Claremont offers a quieter, more suburban setting with easy access to the community's charming village district.
Backed by a nonprofit senior living network
Part of the Front Porch family, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to senior care. This means mission-driven operations, shared best practices, and organizational stability — not a profit-first business model.
Innovative memory care programming
Uses SingFit music therapy and touchscreen-based cognitive activities alongside traditional care. These aren't just buzzwords — music therapy is one of the most evidence-backed interventions for memory loss.
Protected courtyard and garden pathways
The memory care neighborhood features a secured courtyard with landscaping and walking paths. For residents with dementia, safe outdoor access is a major quality-of-life factor that many facilities lack.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 4.9 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This reflects a higher-than-typical number of citations or complaints. Ask management directly about their inspection history and what steps they've taken to address issues.
Claremont is far from central LA
Located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Claremont adds meaningful drive time for family visits. Factor in the commute if you plan to visit regularly.
Only 7 years of operation
Licensed since 2018, this is a relatively young facility. Ask about staff retention, resident satisfaction trends, and how the home has evolved since opening.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2408 San Jacinto Court, Claremont, CA 91711
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