Garden Silver Town

Overview of Garden Silver Town

Garden Silver Town is a 72-bed assisted living community in Los Angeles, California, operated by A Better Tomorrow Care Corp under administrator Steve Kim. Licensed in Los Angeles County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since June 2020, the community holds an Assisted Living Waiver designation, enabling it to serve Medi-Cal-eligible seniors who would otherwise qualify for nursing home placement.

Inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Garden Silver Town has recorded 5 total citations since 2021, half the California average of 10. Complaints have run below average as well, with 9 filed compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines appear in the record through the most recent inspection in August 2025, putting the overall score at 77 out of 100 against a California benchmark of 70.

The community provides daily life enrichment activities, a garden, and emergency alert systems with alarmed entry and exit points throughout the building.

Garden Silver Town suits Medi-Cal-eligible older adults in Los Angeles County seeking assisted living through the state’s Assisted Living Waiver program in the Koreatown area.

Facility Direct Line (213) 384-7305 gardensilvertown2@gmail.com

72-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 96 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

93%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

67 / 72

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJune 17, 2020

CountyLos Angeles

State License TypesALW

Garden Silver Town is legally operated by A Better Tomorrow Care Corp, and administered by Steve Kim.

Owner NameA Better Tomorrow Care Corp

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Alarmed Entrance/Exits

Garden

Transportation

Housekeeping

Laundry

Activities

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 5 citations 9 complaints 14 total visits 9 complaint visits 5 official inspections

Inspection Score

2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection August 26, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	5	10	This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	1	2	This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	14	16	This facility has 13% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 13% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	9	13	This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #809 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	0	7	This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	9	14	This facility has 36% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 36% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.8	2.8	This facility has 36% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 36% better

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3.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Garden Silver Town's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Garden Silver Town in?

Garden Silver Town is in the Koreatown neighborhood of LOS ANGELES.

Who is the owner of Garden Silver Town?

Garden Silver Town is legally operated by A Better Tomorrow Care Corp, and administered by Steve Kim.

Is Garden Silver Town in a walkable area?

Garden Silver Town has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Garden Silver Town?

Garden Silver Town's occupancy is 93%.

Who is the administrator of Garden Silver Town?

Steve Kim is the administrator of Garden Silver Town.

How many beds does Garden Silver Town have?

Garden Silver Town has 72 beds.

Has Garden Silver Town had any citations?

Garden Silver Town has had 5 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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