900 East Harrison Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
520 beds • Est. 1993 (33 years) • Get directions
0 state citations and 0 verified complaints across 14 inspections since 2021. All 4 complaints filed were investigated and found unsubstantiated: 1 alleged concern about the solvency of a resident homeship fund (financial records showed no insolvency risk), 1 alleged that a resident was not receiving an appropriate level of care (staff and resident interviews did not support the claim), 1 alleged that staff were not meeting a resident's needs and that clothing did not fit properly (interviews and file review found insufficient evidence), and 1 alleged that improperly fitting coffee cup lids posed a burn risk (staff reported no incidents and had already ordered replacement lids within 24 hours of identifying the issue). Annual and unannounced inspections have consistently documented a clean physical plant, properly maintained safety systems, compliant staff and resident files, and adherence to infection control and operational requirements. The facility expanded during this period, adding Harrison Villa in 2022 and a new independent living building in 2023, with both receiving regulatory clearance.
Mount San Antonio Gardens — known locally as 'The Gardens' — is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community (CCRC) spread across a picturesque 31-acre campus in Claremont and Pomona. With 520 beds and 33 years of operation, it is one of the largest and most established senior living communities in the greater LA area.
Operated as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), The Gardens offers a continuum of care and is expanding with The Cedars, a new addition of 53 Craftsman-inspired apartment homes. The resident community includes retired Harvard professors, hospital CEOs, and published authors — a distinctly intellectual culture that sets it apart.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent). With zero Type A citations and zero substantiated complaints across 14 inspections, The Gardens maintains one of the cleanest safety records of any large community in the region.
31-acre campus in the college towns
This isn't a building — it's a campus. Thirty-one acres of architecturally designed homes set in Claremont, one of LA County's most charming college towns. The scale and beauty of the grounds are rare in senior living. Walk the campus when you visit.
Not-for-profit with a 33-year track record
Operated as a 501(c)(3), The Gardens isn't driven by shareholder returns. Combined with 33 years of continuous operation, this signals long-term stability and a mission-driven approach to care that for-profit chains often can't match.
An intellectually engaged resident community
The resident roster includes retired professors, CEOs, scientists, and published authors. If your loved one values stimulating conversation, book clubs with genuine depth, and neighbors who've lived fascinating lives, this community's culture is distinctive.
Life Plan model means aging in place
As a CCRC, The Gardens offers a continuum from independent living through higher levels of care. You move in once. If care needs change, the community adapts — no scrambling to find a new facility.
Pomona/Claremont is far east of central LA
Located at the eastern edge of LA County, about 30 miles from downtown LA. The college town setting is beautiful, but if family is in the Westside or San Fernando Valley, plan for a significant drive to visit regularly.
520 beds is campus-scale living
This is one of the largest senior living communities in the area. It's designed to feel campus-like rather than institutional, but with 520 residents, you're part of a large community. If your loved one prefers a smaller, more intimate environment, the scale may be a drawback.
Life Plan communities often require a buy-in
CCRCs typically require a significant entrance fee plus monthly charges. Ask for a detailed financial breakdown and understand what happens to the entrance fee if your loved one needs to leave or passes away.
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900 East Harrison Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767
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