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Downey Retirement Center

11500 Dolan Avenue, Downey, CA 90241

Downey Retirement Center

People who live at Downey Retirement Center feel comfortable and happy. Many say the staff is friendly, helpful, and caring. Residents enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere where they can feel safe and at home. The community offers a variety of activities and social events that keep everyone engaged and entertained. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has larger rooms and common areas than many other places, giving residents a home-like feeling.

Residents appreciate being able to live independently while also getting the help they need. The center has private and semi-private rooms, and it offers specialized care, including a secure unit for those with dementia. Families feel reassured knowing their loved ones are in good hands, and many mention how the staff communicates openly and is easy to talk to, even via text for concerns.

Overall, the community is seen as a caring, lively place with a strong sense of community. The staff’s kindness and professionalism stand out, and families often describe the community as more like a family than a facility. Reviews and website content both suggest that Downey Retirement Center is a well-kept, friendly, and supportive place to live for seniors.

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Amenities

Spacious private suites and semi-private suites
Adult Education Classes
Activity Programs
Game Rooms
Family Room
Large Dining Rooms
Air Conditioning and Heat for each suite
All rooms have balcony or courtyard access
Private bathrooms
Courtyards and Gardens
Computer Room (Games & Internet Access)
Library
TV Lounge
In-house Beauty Salon
Parking for tenants and guests
Elevator access
In-house Transportation/Chauffer Service
Courtyards and Gardens

Services

24-Hour Staffing
Bathing Assistance
Dietary Management
Housekeeping/Laundry Services
Medical Appointments
Daily Meals
Medication Management – Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) on duty
Escort Service to doctors and appointments
Continent/Incontinent Care
Dressing Assistance
Memory and Dementia Care available in Oasis Unit

Types of Care

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

Reviews

5.0 out of 5
Richard Lyons

Richard Lyons

2 months ago

Atmosphere is great. Friendly and helpful staff. I enjoy living at Downey Retirement Center

Vanessa Shamburger

Vanessa Shamburger

2 months ago

I've been living at Downey Retirement for 1 year. I'm happy here. I have my own room. No roommates. Staff is helpful.

Elizabeth Perez

Elizabeth Perez

9 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about this place! The staff is super friendly and always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels at home. The facility is clean, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. My loved one feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely happy here. The activities and social events keep everyone engaged and entertained. We’re so grateful to have found such a caring community for our family. Highly recommend!

Michele Romero

Michele Romero

over 1 year ago

This is a great place to be. It’s well kept and always clean. Every time I visit, the staff has always been friendly and the residents look happy. Rooms and common areas are larger than most and there’s always something to do. Definitely a home like feel!

Eric Malik

Eric Malik

almost 4 years ago

Fantastic place for loved ones. Excellent care and lively ambience. My favorite quality of the place is their staff. The staff's preparedness, knowledge, transparency, and compassion is why I chose Downey Retirement Center and why my mother (who suffers from dementia) continues to happily reside in the Oasis Memory Care living quarters. The staff has been welcoming, very understanding, and incredibly helpful from the very beginning, not only to my mother, but to my family and I as well. I like that I can communicate easily with the staff; talk and even text them about any concerns at any time. I feel safe knowing my mother is happy and is always in good hands. In a way, I feel like the community has become a part of my family too, which is more than I could have ever asked for!

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