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Santa Teresita brought deep peace and comfort to my grandmother, whom I lovingly called Gig, in her final years. It was always her wish to spend this chapter of her life where her own mother had once found solace, and Santa Teresita made that wish a beautiful reality. Our family has long-standing ties to this extraordinary care facility, and it continues to exceed every expectation. The level of compassion, patience, and genuine warmth shown by the staff and the Sisters is unmatched. Every time I visited Gigi, I was greeted with kindness, joy, and a deep sense of peace. These caregivers are not just worker, they are devoted shepherds, living their faith and guiding their residents with grace through one of life’s most profound transitions. My Gigi felt truly blessed to be in such caring and faithful hands. She often expressed her gratitude for being under what she called the best care in California. We couldn’t agree more. Santa Teresita is a sacred place that brings comfort not only to its residents but also to their families, and we are forever grateful.

Santa Teresita has been such a blessing for my family. My mom came here for respite care that has extended into assisted living. She is quite particular, and finds her accommodations clean, pleasant, and comfortable. It has been a great comfort to know she is being well cared for and receiving nourishing meals. She really enjoys the daily rosary and other activities, and the staff is attentive to her needs. My dad, who was a frequent visitor of Santa Teresita, passed away, and the support from the sisters and the staff was incredible. The funeral mass was held at St. Joseph's chapel and Sister Carmen coordinated every detail, including the music, readings, and directing the participants during the mass. Santa Teresita has become part of our family and has blessed us beyond words. We're grateful to have their care and support.

I came to Santa Teresita for a trial stay to see if it’s a perfect fit. After that, I decided to make it my permanent home. I thank God for the Carmelite Sisters for providing us with spiritual care, the staff for their tender loving care and the resident priest for his spiritual direction and guidance. There are daily mass, communion and rosary, and monthly confession. It appears that the facility’s main concern is the spiritual and temporal welfare of the residents. The atmosphere here is peaceful and pleasant, the meals are healthy and the rooms are maintained clean. Daily activities are varied, designed for seniors’ physical and mental health. Events like St. Patrick’s, Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival, Spring Prom, etc., provide fun, games, special treats. The staff never runs out of ideas to make the residents feel loved and entertained. When I did a tour to check out the place, one resident said to me “You’ll like it here. It’s a piece of heaven on earth.” I agree.

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.

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.