Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Summer House at Ladera Heights
Memory Care in Los Angeles
Summer House at Ladera Heights
Memory Care in Los Angeles
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.
4-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
14 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 80 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 4
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 27, 2012
CountyLos Angeles
Summer House at Ladera Heights is legally operated by Loo Venture Group, Llc., and administrated by Sherryl Rafols.
Types of Care at Summer House at Ladera Heights
Memory Care
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (180% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
• Total citations (180% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection
February 25, 2026
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
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28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more total citations than a typical California facility (28 vs. California avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
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9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 3).↑ 200% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
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19 | 4 | This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (19 vs. California avg 4).↑ 375% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
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15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (15 vs. California avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
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4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 13).↓ 69% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
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6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
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5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 4 complaint visits.
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3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
Show Inspection Reports
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
Summer House at Ladera Heights is located in Los Angeles, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
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11.0 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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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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