3342 Cold Plains Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
5 beds • Est. 2003 (22 years) • Get directions
1 minor state citation and 1 verified complaint across 5 inspections since 2022. The complaint, filed in September 2022, was substantiated: the administrator was not wearing a mask inside the facility with residents and lacked a sign-in screening policy for visitors at the entry point, both violations of California infection control regulations in effect at the time. The 1 minor citation stems from that same visit. Annual inspections in 2023, 2024, and most recently October 2025 found no violations across all 12 standard compliance domains, including infection control, staffing, physical plant safety, and resident records. The 2025 inspection noted the facility was well maintained, with secured medications and cleaning supplies, interconnected smoke detectors, and adequate food and water supplies on hand.
Home Sweet Home is a 5-bed residential care facility in Hacienda Heights, privately owned and managed by Ali Dastgheib, who holds a psychology degree from UC Irvine and brings hospital experience from Hoag Hospital. Licensed since 2003, the home emphasizes a comfortable, residential environment with round-the-clock care from a small team of dedicated caregivers.
The facility offers private and semi-private rooms with individualized daily living assistance.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.8 out of 10 (Excellent). Over 22 years of operation with minimal citations. This kind of sustained track record in a small home reflects consistent, quality care.
Owner with psychology and clinical background
The administrator has a degree in Psychology from UC Irvine, hospital experience at Hoag, and published research in developmental psychology. This clinical and behavioral understanding brings depth to care planning that goes beyond basic caregiving.
22 years of owner-operated stability
Licensed since 2003 and still operated by the original owner. In a 5-bed home, the owner IS the operation. Over two decades of personal commitment to this home is as reliable as it gets.
Genuine emphasis on dignity and autonomy
The mission statement explicitly focuses on respecting residents at every stage of cognitive and physical ability. The commitment to maximizing independence rather than defaulting to maximum supervision reflects a thoughtful care philosophy.
Website is for a different location
The linked website appears to describe a Home Sweet Home in Hercules, California — not Hacienda Heights. The physical location, setting, and possibly the staff may be different. Confirm the actual Hacienda Heights address and visit that specific property.
5 beds is exceptionally intimate
Even by small-home standards, 5 beds is tiny. This means extremely personalized care but very limited social interaction. Consider whether this level of intimacy is right for your loved one's temperament.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3342 Cold Plains Dr., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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