5600 Gracewood Avenue
Temple City, CA 91780
150 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Since 2022, state inspectors have cited Santa Anita Assisted Living 31 times (10 serious, 21 minor) and confirmed 24 complaints across 133 visits. In 2022, a doctor confirmed the home had been through a scabies outbreak that infected more than 2 residents. In 2024, inspectors cited the home for not giving a resident their medication according to the physician's orders, which was one of the serious citations. In 2025, inspectors found that packages delivered to the home's front desk had been going missing; 6 of 10 residents corroborated the problem, and staff confirmed the home had reimbursed at least one resident for a package that was lost or stolen after it arrived at the front desk. State inspectors looked into many more complaints over these years, including allegations about emergency drills, family notification, and dining room access, and most were not confirmed by the evidence.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Santa Anita Assisted Living is a 150-bed community in the San Gabriel Valley city of Arcadia, surrounded by tree-lined streets, botanical gardens, and walking paths. The community offers assisted living and short-term stays, and accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
Amenities include a private courtyard, walking paths, gardening area, library, salon, and a therapy room that reviewers describe as one of the best they've seen. The community operates from the same management group as Chatsworth Commons, offering daily excursions to cultural venues alongside an on-site activities program.
Arcadia location in the San Gabriel Valley
Nestled in Arcadia — known for pleasant weather, tree-lined streets, and easy access to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Santa Anita Park. The neighborhood itself offers a peaceful, suburban environment with top-tier healthcare facilities nearby.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can significantly offset costs for eligible residents. In a 150-bed community with modern amenities, ALW participation makes this worth exploring for families navigating affordability.
Impressive therapy room
Visitor reviews specifically call out the therapy room as one of the best they've seen in any facility. Rehabilitation and physical therapy access on-site means residents don't need to be transported elsewhere for recovery services.
Daily excursions to cultural venues
Like its sister community Chatsworth Commons, Santa Anita promotes daily outings exposing residents to art, architecture, and music. That's a more ambitious activities program than most facilities offer. Ask to see a recent calendar.
Serious safety concerns
10 serious and 21 minor citations across 133 state inspections, with 24 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
150 beds in a managed chain
Operated by the same group as Chatsworth Commons, with near-identical website copy and amenity lists. This standardization can mean consistent quality, but it can also mean a cookie-cutter approach. Visit to see if the on-the-ground reality matches the polished marketing.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
5600 Gracewood Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
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