901 W Santa Anita St
San Gabriel, CA 91776
100 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Royal Vista San Gabriel has 46 state citations (16 serious, 30 minor) and 22 verified complaints since 2021 across 33 inspections. A 2023 complaint investigation found that a former Resident Care Coordinator used a resident's debit card to make approximately $800 in unauthorized charges over several months, with at least 2 staff members identified as having had access to the resident's financial information. A 2024 complaint alleged that multiple residents reported being hit or swatted by a caregiver during care, with 1 resident stating they were repeatedly struck on the legs during incontinence care. A separate 2023 investigation found that a staff member handled a resident in a rough manner causing the resident to fall, a finding the state confirmed as substantiated. Inspectors have also cited recurring medication administration errors across multiple visits, including residents not receiving medications as prescribed, a missing prescription going undetected for months, and a resident receiving a psychiatric medication at an incorrect lower dosage for approximately 3 months. A 2021 investigation found the facility failed to provide adequate communication services for a large non-English-speaking resident population.
Royal Vista San Gabriel is a 100-bed assisted living community nestled in a residential neighborhood of San Gabriel, about 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles near historic downtown San Gabriel. The facility emphasizes security with gated buildings, 24-hour security, and emergency call systems, alongside a multilingual staff that speaks Filipino, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
It participates in the Assisted Living Waiver program and provides three daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Multilingual staff serving a diverse community
Staff members speak Filipino, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish in addition to English. For families whose loved ones are most comfortable communicating in their native language, this is a critical factor that most facilities can't match.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can significantly offset costs for eligible residents. This is especially valuable in the San Gabriel Valley, where senior care costs are rising.
Emphasis on security and safety infrastructure
Gated and secure buildings, 24-hour security, fire sprinkler systems, smoke and fire alarms, and emergency call systems. The physical security infrastructure is comprehensive and specific.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 0.6 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This is one of the lowest safety scores in the area, reflecting a very high number of citations and substantiated complaints. Families should investigate the inspection history thoroughly before considering this facility.
Limited information about activities and programming
The facility's website focuses on basic services and security but provides little detail about daily activities, social programming, or enrichment opportunities. Ask specifically about what residents do during the day.
100 beds is a sizable operation
At this capacity, the community is large enough that individual attention may vary. Ask about caregiver-to-resident ratios and how they ensure personalized care across the full resident population.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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901 W Santa Anita St, San Gabriel, CA 91776
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