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Most reviewers describe strong rehabilitation outcomes at Harvard Creek Post Acute, with families praising attentive therapy staff and steady communication during multi-week or multi-month stays. However, one serious report of a fall, an untreated wound, and a prolonged plumbing issue stands out as a significant exception to the otherwise positive experiences.
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Harvard Creek Post Acute is a senior living community in Covina, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews.
Harvard Creek Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Covina, California, offering nursing care and therapy services to patients recovering from acute illness or injury.
The facility emphasizes personalized, compassionate care delivered in a comfortable environment designed to support the healing process. Staff are described as friendly and accommodating, with attention to maintaining clean facilities and ensuring patients feel safe and cared for during their stay.
The community aims to provide individualized care tailored to each patient's needs, with a focus on supporting health and well-being through their recovery period.
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Help Me Choose4overall · 36 ratings combined
4★ on Google (36)
Jay Ford
Jul 2026
They dropped my mom on her first night there. The man taking care of her, told her not to say anything. She had a open wound on her shoulder from the fall. I only found out about the fall when she checked in with hospice. She was afraid of what the guy would do to her if she said anything. The toilet she shared with another lady and two men was backed up for over a full day.
Sharman Linchangco
Jan 2026
The moment I toured this place for my mom’s rehab, I knew immediately that it was a good fit for mom. As I looked over the place, I was met with so much warmth and friendliness from the staff, and as I talked with them, they all made me feel welcome (and I wasn’t even the patient!). It may not look “new” (as other facilities), but it was very clean, very organized and very well run. My mom stayed here for about 5 weeks and she couldn’t have been more happy- everyone, and I mean EVERYONE (no exaggeration!) that came to care for her did an excellent job! Not only did they care for her as a patient but they treated her like family. And that was VERY important for me- knowing that I can leave my 88 year old mother in the care of this facility. Kudos to all the staff! Hands down I would recommend this place! Harvard Creek Post Acute is not only a rehabilitation center, it’s home away from home!
Jason Euston
Apr 2025
My mother spent 9 weeks at Harvard Post Acute in Covina, and I’m incredibly grateful for the care she received. When she arrived, she couldn’t do anything on her own—but thanks to the dedication, support, and clear communication from the entire staff, she made tremendous progress. Everyone we interacted with was helpful, compassionate, and consistently kept us informed. With their help, my mother was able to return home and now lives independently with only minimal assistance. I highly recommend Harvard Post Acute to any family seeking skilled, attentive, and encouraging rehabilitation care.
Jean Scott
Mar 2025
This is a long overdue review for my husband’s 100 day stay at Harvard Creek Post Acute Rehabilitation. When he arrived at the facility he was unable to do anything on his own. He was completely bed ridden and had to rely on the dedicated staff for his every need. After his time allotted was over he was able to walk out of Harvard Creek and manage all of his needs on his own. The therapists worked with him daily concentrating on mobility, coordination, speech and the ability to eat, and swallow. We were so pleased with my husband’s recovery and rehabilitation which was only made possible due to the high standards, ongoing attention and dedication put forth by everyone employed with Harvard Creek Post Acute. They were very accommodating, understanding and patient with all of our questions and requests and treated my husband with kindness, dignity and respect. Thank you everyone we will be forever grateful!!!
astreetcalledstr8t
Mar 2024
When I called for the first time when looking for a rehab home for my mom, I spoke with Janet. Janet gave me the confidence that my mother would be in good hands. At first we were allowed to spend the night with our mom. My sister, brother, and I visited my mother every day during the four months she was in rehabilitation. Every single day we witnessed the care the staff has for their patients. Including cleaning, feeding those unable to feed themselves. The physical therapy staff were also very good with helping my mom with her rehab. Overall the care and needs were met in a timely manner by the nursing staff. On top of all this I witnessed the love, hugs and care the staff has for their patients. If I could give 10 stars I would. Brenda E.
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 55 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 17, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 11, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Harvard Creek Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Harvard Creek Post Acute is located at 519 W. Badillo St. in Covina, California.
Most reviewers describe strong rehabilitation outcomes at Harvard Creek Post Acute, with families praising attentive therapy staff and steady communication during multi-week or multi-month stays. However, one serious report of a fall, an untreated wound, and a prolonged plumbing issue stands out as a significant exception to the otherwise positive experiences.
Harvard Creek Post Acute had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 55 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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