339 S. Covina Blvd.
La Puente, CA 91746
12 beds • Est. 2000 (25 years) • Get directions
3 citations in the last 2 years across 11 inspections. 1 substantiated complaint on file. Last inspected in January 2026.
San Gabriel Valley Training Center, also known as The Roland Center, is a 12-bed nonprofit facility in La Puente dedicated to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1961 by parents of a son with cerebral palsy, the organization provides person-centered planning, habilitation services, and vocational training — a fundamentally different mission than typical assisted living.
The Roland Center holds a 3-year CARF accreditation and is notably the first organization in the world accredited for dementia services for the IDD population.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.2 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. A clean inspection record reflects well on the organization's care standards.
World-first accreditation for IDD dementia services
The Roland Center is the first organization in the world accredited by CARF for providing dementia services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If your loved one has both IDD and cognitive decline, this is an exceptionally rare specialization.
Nonprofit with a 64-year mission
Founded in 1961, The Roland Center has been operating for over six decades as a nonprofit. This isn't a business — it's an organization built by parents for their children, with a mission that predates most modern senior care companies.
Person-centered planning with vocational options
Each individual works with a counselor to establish personal goals. The continuum of services includes vocational training where participants are paid as they learn. This is about enabling independence and growth, not just providing care.
Designed for IDD — not typical assisted living
The Roland Center serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, not the general elderly population. If your loved one needs standard assisted living for age-related decline without IDD, this is not the right facility.
La Puente is in the eastern San Gabriel Valley
Located roughly 25 miles east of downtown LA, La Puente is accessible but not centrally located. Factor in drive time for family visits depending on where you live.
12 beds with specialized focus means limited openings
Between the small capacity and highly specialized mission, availability will be limited. Contact The Roland Center early in your search if their programs align with your family member's needs.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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339 S. Covina Blvd., La Puente, CA 91746
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