To help ensure a high quality of life for a diverse community of older adults by providing comprehensive and secure services that promote wellness, independence, participation, and dignity.
Core Values
Respect
We treat our residents and employees with respect, recognizing and valuing their individual talents and strengths.
Dignity
We recognize and support the dignity, autonomy, and self-direction of our residents, offering meaningful choices to each individual.
Integrity
We act with the highest standards of integrity in all our dealings with residents, staff, our Board of Directors, and all with whom we do business.
Inclusion
We welcome all people, without regard to ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
Stewardship
We are committed to using our human, financial, and environmental resources responsibly and effectively.
Quality
We adhere to the highest standards of care and services for our residents.
Community
We believe in a strong, engaged community that makes connections both within Mt. San Antonio Gardens, and outside our campus.
Innovation
We have a history of innovation, and encourage prudent risk-taking in the pursuit of excellence in our programs.
Partnership
We share our responsibilities with others, working with residents, families, and other stakeholders as partners to shape our community.
Leadership
We recognize that leadership means honoring the past, while setting a high standard for identifying needed change, and taking advantage of future opportunities that may arise.
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
