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Diane Lugo

One of the highlights at Pelican Ridge post acute facility, is their Activities department led by director, Ernesto Navarrete, and his amazing team. The room also doubles as the dining area & the Team is adept at changing themes & encouraging Residents to enjoy fun games & activities. Thank you!

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Marion Margerison

I have told everybody about this place and all of the things that they do to keep all of the patients happy in the game room. I was very impressed with the Birthday party they have every month for all of the people that have birthdays that month. They decorate the room in birthday decorations and all of the patients are invited to attend the party and birthday cake is served. I have been here at a great time of the year because of the holidays and all of the special things they did for the residents. Every day there is something special going on that anybody can join in. I happen to love playing Bingo and the copies of real money they pay you if you win Bingo. The three girls that run the game room are wonderful. They are very upbeat and happy and pass their happiness on to everybody in the room. There is always music playing on the big screen or movies which are wonderful. I would be very unhappy if it were not for this great room and the people in here. Thanks Ernesto, Emily, Sonia, Blanca 😁

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MaryAnn Davidson

STAY AWAY‼️ I was transported to this place after being discharged from the hospital. UNSANITARY To say it’s unsanitary would be an understatement! The bathroom light didn’t work, although there was a bulb laying in the windowsill and the window was cracked open. It was a cold night, so the air from the window also permeated our room. AT LEAST TWICE WHEN I WENT TO THE BATHROOM MY ROOMMATES FECES WAS STILL IN THERE. When I advised my handler I couldn’t wipe my behind. She went and got a towel and proceeded to wipe me wiith the towel. She then tossed it on the back of the toilet I was thoroughly disgusted ROOM Even though I was supposed to have a private room because my infection was very contagious, I was put with alroommate who obviously lived here and probably would until she passed away. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY What I want to express is the UNSANITARY conditions at this facility. A man took me to the bathroom In the middle of the night As he was putting my shoes on he grabbed my Ankle so hard that he left a big bruise. MEDICATIONS: I was supposed to receive my nighttime medication’s when I got there, but they said they didn’t have them because they don’t have a pharmacy on site like the hospital does. I told her that there were some very important meds that I needed to take before bed. Her solution was to rustle me up a Xanax So I could at least sleep. I had a central line so I could receive IV antibiotics, but there was no way I was going to let them touch that line. ESCAPE PLAN I called my daughter at 3am and asked her to find a way I could leave this place the THAT DAY I told the staff I was leaving so they sent For the director of nursing to try to persuade me to stay. I told her “No, I’m leaving.” The head nurse came back with an AMA form for me to sign. I didn’t sign it. I told her I was going back to the hospital I came from. A private ambulance picked me up at 10:30a and transported me back to the hospital where I had been discharged. LOVE YOUR PEOPLE: If you love your people, don’t let them come here even if it is, as I was told, the only one available. The outside is appealing, and the entry and hallway was very festively decorated for Christmas. But once I got To my room, that was the end of festive.

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Kaveh Hushyar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Pelican Ridge Post Acute, Newport Beach, CA Our mother was cared for at Pelican Ridge Post Acute for six years until she passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. During those years, we came to know the staff and leadership closely — and we could not have asked for a more dedicated, compassionate, and professional team. When the facility came under new management in 2021, led by Lawrence Talebi, everything changed for the better. Under his leadership, Pelican Ridge transformed from an ordinary care center into a vibrant, positive, and genuinely caring community. The energy level went up noticeably — the staff became more engaged, the communication improved, and our mother’s happiness reflected that transformation. We received regular updates about her health, and the staff always treated her with warmth and respect. There were so many wonderful caregivers, but a few names will forever stay in our hearts — her nurses, Bani and Elizabeth, and her medication managers, Kevin and Maureen. They were truly angels who guided our mother with kindness, patience, and professionalism through her final years. We are especially grateful to Lawrence for his leadership — for recruiting, training, and retaining such a high-quality team. His vision and commitment have turned Pelican Ridge from a “me too” facility into a standout home of genuine care and human warmth. To the entire Pelican Ridge team — from our family to yours — thank you for caring for our mom with love and dignity every single day. — Kaveh Hushyar & Family

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Tania

I was fortunate enough to be at Pelican Ridge for 3 1/2 years. The care was excellent! The entire staff was extremely pleasant and helpful during my stay. My experience with the Nurses and CNA'S was heartwarming and wonderful. Karla the Social Worker was genuinely a blessing. Always helpful and pleasant. I would put a loved one here and never need to worry about their care. A wonderful place, but most importantly, wonderful, caring staff. Thumbs up Pelican Ridge!