Exhibit 23

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-5524, 33-22850, 2-77932, 2-97291, 33-625, 33-45410, 33-53981, 333-82847 and 33-50960 on Form S-8 of our reports dated April 14, 2005, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Angelica Corporation and management’s report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Angelica Corporation for the year ended January 29, 2005.