Santa Teresita - Duarte, California

Cedric N.

When my father-in-law needed a new home and additional care to live out his remaining years, my wife reviewed and evaluated facilities throughout Los Angeles and local counties. She recommended Santa Teresita to her dad based upon what the services they offered, the quality of the facility, and the fact that the current residents seemed happy to be there. Her dad was a fiercely independent man who liked what he liked just the way he liked. Santa Teresita is one of those rare examples where the expectations were met and exceeded.

Yes, there are nuns at Santa Teresita and they do offer Catholic services for those who want to participate. However, the nuns do not push their religion or belief systems. The residents benefit from these wonderful women who have dedicated their lives to the service and care of others. The nuns along with the caregivers pay so much attention and care to the people that live there. Everyone who works at Santa Teresita is friendly and doesn’t hesitate to make you feel welcome. They never forgot that the residents are individuals with different needs and wants. I was surprised how many times the workers went out of their way to cater to specific requests.

If you have a loved one who is need of assisted care, please make the time to visit Santa Teresita you will not be disappointed. My wife and I have been so impressed by the quality of care provided, the commitment to their residents, and what we have received; that we started to volunteer for the special resident event parties. It is the chance to give back what they have given our family.

Maria B.

I came here four months ago.
Not willingly because I wanted to go back to my wonderful apartment.
 My relatives said I needed assisted help and after they had done research found that Santa Teresita fit the bill.
 I now agree wholeheartedly. My room, bath and kitchenette are quality and affordable.
 Not only are the grounds and pathways lovely, the food is good, the caretakers are wonderful and I am free to do as I please. Go out to dine, shop or whatever I please as long as I don't get into trouble!
 If you have a car and a valid driver's license bring it.
 The assisted care is based upontowhat you believe you need.
 The selling point for me was that I could bring my darling dog Max.
 So please place Santa Teresita on your list to come and visit.
                     Toni Blake, Resident

 PS I wrote this on my own. No brownie points were given.

Cheryl M.

My sister was admitted to Santa Teresita Manor, which is the skilled nursing part of this facility. She had fractured her femur in a fall, had surgery, and now I was looking for
a place that would be safe, clean, and offer quality care.
I toured five places that offered skilled nursing. I work in healthcare and the tours I asked for were thorough.
Santa Teresita felt different from the moment I entered through the front doors. The lovely Nuns looked like angels as they walked through the hallways visiting with
the patients. The nursing staff was exceptionally nice. The facility was clean, with lovely gardens to take my sister out
to so we could have lunch together.
The physical and occupational therapists were top notch. The Carmelite Nuns seem to set the atmosphere of this facility. They are kind and caring, as are the staff.
My sister has been there since May 25, 2022, and she is happy, and is receiving wonderful care.
Let me add one side note, we aren't even Catholic. The care given here is of the highest example of Christian values no matter what faith you or your loved one is.

Carrie H.

I wish I could give this wonderful place 10 stars! We recently had to move my 90 year old, quadriplegic mom into Santa Teresita because my 90 year old dad couldn't care for her anymore. My dad didn't want to give her care to just anyone. My dad gave us a long list of must haves and Santa Teresita was the only one that ticked off all the requirements my dad gave us. This home is spotlessly clean and well maintained. It's cheerful and smells nice. The rooms are warm and cozy and look homey, not like a hospital. The nuns and the nurses and staff are fantastic, giving loving care to their patients. My mom is always clean and dressed nicely and her hair is always looking pretty. Because my parents want to communicate every day, the sisters make sure to come set up her iPad so mom and dad can talk. Mom loves it there, and dad told me he feels relieved to know that if he goes before mom does, she will be well cared for.
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lorena H.

This facility is running by a wonderful nuns who are very compassionate and very professional. A family member was there due to Alzheimer's Disease for almost a year and she received a one to one care in a very professional way, full of love and sweetness, but the most important for us, she was treated with respect and dignity. I love the staff from this facility. I really recommend this place and appreciated all you did for my family member. Thank You to all Santa Teresita staff, and God blessed you all.

Steven L.

I attended the daycare that was run by the nuns. It was the best of best childhood memories. I will always remember you sister Olga, sister Cabrini, sister Michael and many many others. I was known as Denis the menace aka Tommy. I loved this place as a child. The respitory department is phenomenal. I couldn't have asked for more. If any of you are still around any of you. I love you all and thank you

Pj C.

My father spent his last two wonderful years there. The sisters and staff became part of his family. Even when given a chance to come home to visit he wanted to stay with his family there. He passed away peacefully last year and while I had limited chances to see him during the height of the COVID pandemic, at the end I knew his adopted family was there for him. He is gone now but I still consider them now part of my family.

MATHEW H.

My grandfather has been the primary caregiver for my grandmother for the last 30 years, and Santa Teresita Manor is the ONLY place that he trusts to care for his wife. We managed to get her into their care days before the Covid-19 epidemic froze all new admissions to long term care facilities. If you are looking for an amazing facility with even more amazing staff, read on.

Oh, and no, you don't need to be Catholic to be welcomed there. Their service is to all regardless of faith.

Care and Commitment to your Loved ones:
Before admission to the Manor, one of the nuns sits with your family and discusses the needs of your loved one and the family. It covered way more than I would ever have imagined, and really helped to calm a lot of the anxiety and fears that my grandfather had been suffering from. They toured us around the facility and he was further soothed.

The facility was very sanitary in appearance and odor (super important to me), more intimate and less "hospital" feeling in decor, nicely kept up, and perfect for my grandmother!

The nuns at Santa Teresita joined their order due to their passion for caring for the physical, mental, and spiritual care for our loved ones. I can absolutely attest to their care in all 3 categories! Both my grandfather and I have noticed a steady upswing in my grandmother's mood since entering Santa Teresita (sometimes you can miss signs of depression when you're living with a situation for so long).

Their service and commitment is outstanding. These nuns and caregivers are outstanding in their care and attentiveness. They call any time there is any change of any kind in your loved one! Whether it be doctor visit results, +/- 3 lbs weight change, diet change recommendations, EVERYTHING!

Response to Covid-19:
Santa Teresita had possibly the fastest response to the Covid-19 epidemic in all of California. They immediately locked down and implemented the strictest of policies to ensure the safety of their staff and those under their care (including use of completely separate facilities and staff for those patients under quarantine).

We get emails once or twice weekly with updates with general updates, plus Covid-19 positivity rates at the facility. I can happily state that there have been NO NEW CASES for over a month now! IN ADDITION, ALL STAFF AND RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED BOTH VACCINE SHOTS!!! Santa Teresita was REALLY on top of applying for vaccines for their residents, and everyone had their shots a WEEK before the news started covering facilities that were getting their shots.

Visitations and facilitating communication with loved ones was one of the keys to keeping my grandparents going during the worst of these times over the last year. My grandmother is a quadriplegic, and on a daily basis she has someone who assists her in using Facetime with my grandfather. They also help her go through her emails and letters and read them aloud to her.

Visitations have depended on the state policies and positivity rates, but recently we have been able to schedule regular, in person, socially distanced visits with 2 or fewer people present at a time (the rest wait outside and swap placed). This has been an awesome development.