834 West Arrow Highway
San Dimas, CA 91773
343 beds • Est. 1988 (38 years) • Get directions
13 serious and 19 minor state citations across 80 state inspections, with 31 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in June 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
San Dimas Retirement Center is a 343-bed community at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, just west of the 57 freeway. It's been operating since 1988 — nearly four decades — and offers both assisted living and a dedicated memory care program (South Garden) for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementia.
The campus spans three acres with spacious private and shared rooms, garden patios, a library, recreation rooms, an on-site beauty shop, and underground parking. The location provides access to both LA and the Inland Empire while maintaining a suburban feel.
Nearly four decades of continuous operation
Licensed since 1988, San Dimas Retirement Center has 38 years of history. That kind of longevity in senior living is uncommon and suggests deep operational experience. Ask about long-tenured staff and institutional knowledge.
Dedicated memory care in a home-like setting
The South Garden location is specifically designed as an alternative to nursing home placement for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementia. The smaller scale within the larger campus aims to provide individualized attention with trained staff available around the clock.
Three-acre campus with real amenities
Individual heating and AC, cable and phone ready rooms, garden patios and balconies, community parlors, a library, recreation rooms, on-site beauty and barber shop, and underground parking. This is a full-service campus, not a converted house.
Below-average safety record
13 serious and 19 minor citations across 80 state inspections, with 31 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
343 beds is a very large operation
At this scale, the community operates more like an institutional campus than a home. Common areas, dining rooms, and hallways will be busy. If your loved one prefers a quiet, intimate setting, the size may feel overwhelming.
Website references 'Alden Terrace' in multiple places
The website copy and testimonials reference 'Alden Terrace' rather than San Dimas Retirement Center — suggesting either a rebrand, shared management, or recycled marketing content. Ask about the relationship and whether leadership, staff, or care practices are actually specific to this location.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
834 West Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA 91773
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