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Lakewood Gardens

12055 S. Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242

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8.2
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57 reviews
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57 reviews
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Kathy T

Loved one of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Kind and caring

It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.

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Lakewood Gardens

Lakewood Gardens is located in Downey, California. We believe that our expertise and purpose-built mission—to compassionately support residents with Alzheimer’s and others forms of dementia—serves as a new standard for providing quality living to individuals from a variety of unique backgrounds. From the moment visitors enter our facility, they realize our community provides a warm, comfortable, and safe atmosphere, with familiar settings to help make navigation a breeze.

We understand the challenges of finding quality memory care, and we are here to put residents’ and their families' minds at ease, assuring that members of our community are compassionately cared for with dignity and respect. Lakewood Gardens provides comfortable living options, personalized care, and essential services, offering guidance in a way that rejuvenates our community.

“You are all my very good friends. Thank you for taking good care of my wife, I always knew she was in good hands, your friend always.” —L. Taylor, Husband of Resident

Our Community

Quality of life is our priority. We apply common practices and regular activities to stimulate a lively atmosphere. Our staff are thoroughly trained to help prevent falls, manage potential behavior issues, and keep residents engaged and active. We offer an array of stimulating activities, including arts...

Senior living options offered

  • Memory Care

Lakewood Gardens

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for Lakewood Gardens

8.2 out of 10
Review Score57 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.1
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Lakewood Gardens with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Lakewood Gardens has 57 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 11/9/24

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Kathy T

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 9, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Kind and caring

It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Lakewood Gardens review

The staff is great and the place is clean. However, it foes feel understaffed and can be tough finding a staff member at night. Activities are very minimal. Residents that are higher functioning can go to activity room or not. No one doing activities with the handful of residents that are higher functioning. Residents possessions disappear and don't get returned - if found else where.

Tony

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 31, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0

Review for Lakewood Gardens

I would highly recommend and we picked this community because of the cleanliness. They have wonderful staff.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 14, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended for moderate to severe dementia patients

The staff at Lakewood Gardens have been very friendly and communicative. It does feel a little lite on the number of staff - especially on nights and weekends. There are too many residents in the activity room with only one staff member. The move in process was straight forward and without issues. The meals are above average - from what I have seen. I would recommend Lakewood Gardens for moderate to severe dementia patients. Mild dementia patients may not get enough mental stimulation or activities, though.

Felice J

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Place for your loved one

Lakewood Gardens has been an absolute blessing for my family. My Aunt [name removed] became a resident in July 2021 and I could not have asked for a better place for her. The leadership is top notch and the environment is loving and caring. They show the kind of love towards my Aunt [name removed] as if she is their own family member. The staff is phenomenal and always pleasant, helpful and a joy to partner with. The Medtechs are Great! They are always available to answer questions regarding my Aunt’s care. They keep me informed and in the loop about everything as it relates to my Aunt. I have never had a negative experience in 2years that my Aunt has resided there. The facility is CLEAN, never smells , well sanitized and they take pride in maintaining a well kept safe home for my Aunt. The residents are engaged in various activities, they are fed well balanced meals and love permeates throughout the whole building. My Auntie is happy. I NEVER ever worry about her care. This staff and team are Angels

Kim M

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent

Very happy with the care my mom was given during the time she was here. The facility is always clean. The staff is very kind and caring. I feel my mom received excellent care here. I researched and toured many facilities before chosing Lakewood Gardens. I feel i made the best choice with this facility for my mom. I am grateful for the wondeful staff.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 15, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A lovely place for your loved one

What we really like about Lakewood Gardens is that they got my mother-in-law involved in the different activities they offer. Also the doctor sees her at the facility which is a big plus. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Lakewood Gardens community to other families looking or a place for their loved ones.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 7, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Do not recommend

I had to take my dad out of the facility my dad had blood in his urine excessive amount and they did not call 911 for him instead they called me to take him and by the time the doctors seen him in the ER he had lost a lot of blood and had to have a procedure to stop the bleeding, and he is 94 years old. The facility is clean, but some of the staff not friendly.

Veronica C

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 31, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Lakewood Gardens

Their staff is extremely caring and thoughtful. They care for their patients very deeply and let you know updates when necessary. I am very pleased with the level of care we received when our loved one was there.

Miguel Lee

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 19, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

I would rate this place a 0 but there's no such option

If you care for your loved one please don't place them here. They have nothing but overworked employees. They have no time to provide a quality level of care. My loved one had numerous falls & multiple bruises and no one would ever provide a good explanation as to what had happened. Please don't place your loved one here.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 16, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Lakewood Gardens

They are trying to get my loved one invloved in activites. I chose this place because they were able to pinpoint, what my loved one needed, and offered the level of care that we were looking for.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 25, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My Tour Experience at Lakewood Gardens

The residents and staff seemed happy, and the rooms were nicer. This is an older building off a busy street. The views from the rooms look onto a parking lot.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

July 31, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Virtual tour revealed clean facilities. Shared bedroom seemed small for 2 individuals. Good outdoor space w/tables & benches. Activity room, family, music room that can be reserved. Single room cost[fee removed] more than shared room which is not feasible at this time based on [name removed] income. The representative, [name removed] was professional and friendly. Thank you.

Jeanie Roberts

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 22, 2020

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
5.0

I am happy with Lakewood Gardens

I have been very happy with this community. I do wish that I could communicate a little more with my mom, but I do know they are very busy. I have never eaten here but my mom has never had any complaints about the meals. Overall, I would definitely recommend to others looking.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

June 26, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

[Name removed] was very welcoming and accommodating. We were able to have a face time tour and the facility looked clean and presentable.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

January 7, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Looks like a great choice. Rooms available,full schedule of activities, 1 level, meets all of my requirements. Potential drawback - Nanny Cam not allowed in private room, cameras not allowed on premises. Cell Phone for mom, not allowed, they have phones available.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

November 24, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

We really liked the cleanliness and the welcoming feel of this facility. I like that it is one story and not over crowded. Definitely a consideration

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 10, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

A Place for Mom

I’m glad we chose Lakewood Gardens. The facility is clean. The care givers are very kind and compassionate. This facility is set up for caring for people with different degrees of memory concerns. My step mom has been living here now for three months. The rooms are nice and there’s two large outdoor patio areas. There are are a couple of visiting rooms available if you have a large party visiting. The rates are very reasonable too.

Alicia Jones

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 14, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.5

People who really care about your loved ones!!!

My father was there for approximately 4 months. This community was so awesome. The staff are extremely professional and really care for the residences. The staff keeps the residences engaged and entertain all day long. I really loved how my father was treated. I really miss the staff a lot. It's extremely clean and well taken care of. The rooms are pretty large for the tenants. The young man that is maintaining the property inside and out, does an outstanding job. My dad had to leave due to medical issues, so if he was still able to continue to stay there, he would still be there.

Happy mother

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 11, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Great place for attentive care

Very nice workers who deal with residents on a daily basis

Lakewood Gardens

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