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Emeritus At Alhambra

1 E COMMONWEALTH AVE, ALHAMBRA, CA, 91801
(626) 289-3871
176 licensed beds

The state lists 1 state inspection, 6 complaint visits, 6 citations, 4 substantiated allegations; last visit 2023-03-23. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.

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Bed capacity
176
State license
197802426
Care type
Assisted living
State
CA
Facility name
Emeritus At Alhambra
Legal entity
Summerville At Cobbco, Inc.
Street address
1 E COMMONWEALTH AVE
City / state / ZIP
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone
(626) 289-3871
State license #
197802426

Emeritus At Alhambra is a licensed assisted living community in Alhambra, California. It is licensed for 176 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).

It is one of 18 senior care facilities in Alhambra and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Brookdale Senior Living, a group of 221 facilities on this site.

This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Authorized official (NPI registry)
Joanne Leskowicz
Parent company
Brookdale Senior Living Inc

Regulatory standing

Federal provider type
Assisted Living Facility
Registered with NPI since
2009-10-01
NPI record last updated
2020-06-11
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
176
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from Federal NPI Registry (NPPES); hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-07. Facilities can submit a correction.
What California inspectors found.
Last state visit
03/23/2023
Inspections
1
Complaint visits
6
Citations
6

The state lists 1 state inspection, 6 complaint visits, 6 citations, 4 substantiated allegations. 2 are Type A. License status: Closed, Change of Ownership.

License notes from the state: LICENSED TO SERVE CLIENTS AGES 60 AND ABOVE. 68 AMBULATORY AND 82 NON-AMBULATORY CLIENTS WHO CANNOT RESIDEN ABOVE SECOND FLOOR. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR 7 RESIDENTS.

Complaints (4)
State visitAllegation outcomesCitations
03/23/20231 substantiated1 Type B
10/27/20222 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated2 Type B
10/10/20221 substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated1 Type A
08/18/20221 unsubstantiatedNone
Inspections (1)
Date
11/08/2022

Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 197802426, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Garfield Medical Center, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Huntington Hospital, about 3.4 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.89 ratings on Google
★★★★★Gray Ghost (SleepYsx3) · 2017-12-29 · via Google

“My aunt was only here for a short period of time but during her stay, the staff, from management to care staff, treated her with such love and care until her final days. They cater to their residents and anticipate their needs. They stop to greet you regardless of how busy they are. And most of all, they are kind hearted folks with compassionate souls.”

★★★★★Clearly See · 2018-06-26 · via Google

“The staffs are very friendly, caring & helpful. This is a perfect place for my mom.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
Last verified 2026-11-07
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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