Summer House at Ladera Heights
Summerhouse at Ladera Heights sits gracefully in the nation’s film and TV industry on Damask Avenue in Los Angeles. Nestled in a wooded acreage, the facility offers a serene and peaceful setting for memory care. They foster a strong sense of community, creating a place that feels like a cozy cocoon, brimming with character and charm.
Summerhouse offers a range of amenities and services to ensure that residents are happy and well-cared for. They have housekeeping and laundry services to keep the living quarters clean and fresh. The concierge service on-site is available to assist residents with any needs they may have as well, making life easier and more convenient. Moreover, they are a pet-friendly facility, with outside patio gardens that are open and airy, providing a peaceful oasis for residents and their furry friends.
About this community
Occupancy
Summer House at Ladera Heights is legally operated by Loo Venture Group, Llc., and administered by Sherryl Rafols.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average• Total citations (180% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Citations per year (180% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (42% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1033 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1033rd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 19 | 4 | This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse |
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Citations per year
| 5.6 | 2 | This facility has 180% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 180% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 42% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 42% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better Rank #529 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 529th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The September 18, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated illegal use of cloth restraints on a resident’s wrists, posing an immediate health and safety risk and violating personal rights.
- The February 25, 2026 annual inspection cited six Type B deficiencies including missing grab bars, incomplete resident medical assessments, and failure to conduct quarterly fire drills.
- The December 29, 2025 complaint investigation found allegations of staff yelling and inappropriate comments unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
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8.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Summer House at Ladera Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.6 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center)
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CA AVG
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CA AVG
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7
CA AVG
3
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CA AVG
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| Summer House at Ladera Heights | MC | Los Angeles | 4
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4
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1656 / 1657 | No |
80
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80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 69
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69
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1119 / 1401 | 5 | 4
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4
CA AVG
13
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#529 / 1397 | 9
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9
CA AVG
3
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#1033 / 1164 | 14
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14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#511 / 1487 |
100.0%
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100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | Loo Venture Group, LLC | - |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
Summer House at Ladera Heights is located in Los Angeles, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Summer House at Ladera Heights
Who is the owner of Summer House at Ladera Heights?
Summer House at Ladera Heights is legally operated by Loo Venture Group, Llc., and administered by Sherryl Rafols.
Is Summer House at Ladera Heights in a walkable area?
Summer House at Ladera Heights has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Summer House at Ladera Heights?
Summer House at Ladera Heights's occupancy is 100%.
Who is the administrator of Summer House at Ladera Heights?
Sherryl Rafols is the administrator of Summer House at Ladera Heights.
How many beds does Summer House at Ladera Heights have?
Summer House at Ladera Heights has 4 beds.
Has Summer House at Ladera Heights had any recent citations?
Summer House at Ladera Heights has had 28 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Summer House at Ladera Heights?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Summer House at Ladera Heights in the photo gallery on this page.





