Alta Vista Gardens
Nursing Home · Los Angeles, CA

Overview of Alta Vista Gardens

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit garden located in Vista, California. It offers a variety of events, classes for children, and opportunities for community involvement. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of unique plants and walking trails.
Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #1003 / 1665Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1003rd out of 1665 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
10 years in operation Rank #470 / 1209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 470th out of 1209 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #2032 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2032nd out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 1, 2015
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Alta Vista Gardens is administrated by Staci Marmershteyn.

Owner NameAlta Vista Gardens, Inc.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsKids, The Children’s Garden, Field Trips, Kids Classes Saturdays, Events Calendar, Meading at the Garden, Earth Day Festival, World Labyrinth Day, Garden’s Adopt-A-Day, Arbor Day, July 4th Viewing Event, Fall Fun Festival, Novemberfest, Summer Camp, Become a Member, Business Sponsors, Grow Getters Sundays, Yoga in the Gardens, Community Service, Adopt-a-Garden, Donate to the Gardens, Healing Garden Oasis, Rent the Gardens, Weddings at the Gardens, Garden Blog
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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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 Info 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
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (25% above)
• Complaint visits (8% above)
3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
• Total complaints (at CA avg)
• Complaints per year (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Other visits (71% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 710 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.42 This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2016 This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (20 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1414 This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.82.8 This facility has complaints per year in line with the California average (2.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).— At avg

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Address 8.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Alta Vista Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Alta Vista Gardens is located in LOS ANGELES, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Vista Gardens

What neighborhood is Alta Vista Gardens in?

Alta Vista Gardens is in the Hollywood Hills West neighborhood of LOS ANGELES.

Is Alta Vista Gardens in a walkable area?

Alta Vista Gardens has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of Alta Vista Gardens?

Staci Marmershteyn is the administrator of Alta Vista Gardens.

How many beds does Alta Vista Gardens have?

Alta Vista Gardens has 70 beds.

Has Alta Vista Gardens had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Alta Vista Gardens has had 7 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Alta Vista Gardens?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Alta Vista Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Alta Vista Gardens?

Alta Vista Gardens is located at 829 NORTH ALTA VISTA BLVD.

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