The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita
The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita
819 Buena Vista St,
Duarte, CA 91010-1703
(626) 300-8275

Surrounded by the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains lies Santa Teresita, a hidden treasure of beauty, compassion, healing and profound love, dedicated to defending and upholding the dignity of every human person.

Santa Teresita has ministered to the sick of body and spirit for over seventy-five years. “At the Service of the Family for Life,” the Carmelite Sisters at Santa Teresita are passionately confronting today’s culture by reshaping society’s current model of long-term care.

The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Campus, a new, home-like assisted living and skilled nursing complex, expresses and supports the fullness of our mission and vision. Its underlying premise is rooted in the Scriptural dynamic of God’s creation of the human person. Its core belief is based on our firm conviction that aging is a continued stage of growth and development in the human lifespan, not a period of decline. Its symbol is the Santa Teresita Rose, which depicts life, love, the beauty of creation, and the blessings depicted through St. Therese’s “Shower of Roses.”

What a revolutionary concept in our youth/image- driven society! When we discovered the Eden Alternative® model of care-partnering, we knew we had found a philosophy which is in alignment with Santa Teresita’s philosophy that the dignity of the person is always first. At The Rose Gardens personal growth never stops and life relationships flourish.

Life is really all about transformation, about each one of us becoming the person God created us to be. Throughout our lives, God’s gaze of love upon us heals, transforms, and communicates beauty. Our being is rooted in Divine Love. The relationships we develop as well as all of life’s events contribute to this individual transformation process.

Our mission to be “At the Service of the Family for Life,” recognizes the basic fact that we were created to be in relationship, in communion with God and others. As our relationships transform us, we radiate the beauty our souls have received from God.

The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Campus nurtures this culture of life through true companionship, vital care-partnering, along with spontaneity and variety in daily living. The Rose Gardens offers close and continuing contact with God, people of all ages, animals and plants, and reconnects our elders with the core realities and joys of life. The loneliness, helplessness and boredom that can cause suffering and disconnectedness are eliminated.

Rich Sacramental Life
From the chimes which ring out hymns during the day, to the art masterpieces of master sculptor, Rudolph Vargas gracing the campus, to our St. Joseph Chapel with its “shower of roses” stained glass windows, a serene, peaceful, spiritual atmosphere pervades the campus. Daily Mass and Communion, the availability of our Chaplain and Carmelite Sisters, regular opportunities for Confession and Anointing of the Sick, daily rosary, spiritual classes and lectures, and bible study groups can be a source of spiritual and physical comfort and strength.

Companionship
We all need it. We were made for communion with each other. Our faith teaches us that we experience God through each other.

At The Rose Gardens, walkways weave their way in and out of buildings and provide a relaxed and natural environment where time can be taken to foster authentic relationships throughout the campus. Our onsite Hayden Daycare Center brings joy and interaction between generations, as do our other community outreach projects. Whether through a formal activity, a casual visit, or a spontaneous encounter, our elders are encouraged to share the wisdom they have gained and synthesized from life’s experience, helping pass on lasting values to the younger generations. The young, on the other hand, bring an irreplaceable element of joy to the lives of our elders and experience a reciprocal joy during their times together.

Care-Partnering
Going beyond the traditional concept of care-giving, The Rose Gardens has adopted a model of healthcare called care-partnering. Care-partnering expresses the aspect of our mission that all true and healthy relationships are mutually beneficial. A healthcare professional, whether a physician, nurse, nursing assistant, or direct care assistant provides key services and assistance to the resident. Residents, in turn, offer their own unique gifts of personhood. Care-partnering also enables residents to continue to do all within their capacity, leading to an increased experience of independence as well as a decrease in medical complications.

Spontanaety and Variety
If you ask your friends and family, “What is your greatest fear of living in a nursing home?” rarely do you hear an answer such as, “I’m afraid I’ll miss my doctor’s appointment,” or “What if they don’t give me my medication on time?” Usually our fears revolve around the impression that we will experience a loss of freedom or an unsettling boredom that we associate with life away from our familiar environment. Living at The Rose Gardens at Santa Teresita Campus is fun, life-giving and fulfilling. Residents live in a neighborhood and engage each other in the activities of daily living.


At the heart of the The Rose Gardens are our home-like cottages all forming a neighborhood. Each cottage incorporates flexibility and choice. Residents participate in meal planning and preparation, plan household activities to include family members and other residents both in the house and around the campus, as well as exploring offerings of the surrounding communities.

Special Features
•A variety of facades and floor plans with unique landscaping
•Two to three-story homes with 10 to 12 residents per floor
•Each story is arranged around a common area with living room, hearth, and kitchen
•Separate den for private gatherings
•Every resident has a private room and bath, handicap accessible
•Computer and internet capacity
•Laundry services provided

Town Center
Campus amenities provide a Town Center that offers a variety of shopping, dining, and hobby activities including:

•Soda Shop and Ice-Cream Parlor
•Country Store
•Postal Service
•Barber/Hair Salon
•Music Appreciation Area
•Ceramic/Woodworking/Crafts Area
Club House
The Club House Fitness Center provides ample opportunity to support the physical well-being of residents through a variety of features, including:

•Aerobic and Group Fitness Room
•Stretching and Free Weights•Locker/Shower Rooms
•Physical Therapy with Evaluation and Treatment rooms, including Stairsteppers, Stationary Bikes, Treadmills and Hydrotherapy.
•Spa
•Occupational Therapy with Hand Therapy Center and Household Training Center
•Speech Therapy
The second story of the Club House includes Chaplain’s accommodations and guest suites.

Welcome and Education Center
The charming entrance features a Welcome and Education Center that includes:

•Campus Admissions
•Administration and Volunteer Services
•Coffee Shop and Bistro
•Gift Shop
•Education Center with Senior University
Our Senior University provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for intellectual formation and stimulation not found on most residential care campuses. Engaging lectures and discussions will cover a range of topics including theology, arts, science, music, and information technology.
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