Savant of Norwalk
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Norwalk, CA

Savant of Norwalk

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Norwalk, CA

Overview of Savant of Norwalk

Savant of Norwalk is an 80-bed assisted living and memory care community at 11515 Firestone Boulevard in Norwalk, California. Licensed since 2020, the community is part of the Savant Senior Living network and serves residents in Los Angeles County. Offering 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care, the facility is operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC under administrator David Hernandez

The complaint record is the defining signal in the inspection data. Since 2021, 50 complaints have been filed, 10 per year against California’s 2.8 average, producing 50 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Total citations stand at 11, just above California’s average of 10, while citations per routine inspection run 0.2 versus a 3.3 state average. No serious citations recorded across five years of operation. The latest inspection was November 2025.

Chef-prepared meals accommodate special diets, and a wellness program addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Pets are welcome. A bistro, art studio, fitness center, and garden are some amenities.

Savant of Norwalk is ideal for older adults in southeast Los Angeles County who need assisted living or memory care in a mid-sized community, where a walkable Norwalk location and a multi-service campus define the daily environment.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #911 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 911th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #996 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 996th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #267 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
99%
Rank #154 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
79 / 80
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceDecember 17, 2020
CountyLos Angeles
License Number198603172
RCFE Number198603172
State License TypesLicense #198603172

Ownership & Operating Entity

Savant of Norwalk is legally operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC, and administered by David Hernandez.

Owner NameNorwalk Retirement Villa LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Bistro
Garden
Walking Paths
Art Studio
Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities
Wellness Program

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

10 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1079 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1079th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 10 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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 6 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (10% above)
• Total visits (281% above)
• Complaint visits (285% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (257% above)
• Complaints per year (257% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Other visits (14% 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. 1110 This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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. 6116 This facility has 281% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (61 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 281% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 5013 This facility has 285% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 285% worse Rank #1345 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1345th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 67 This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

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. 5014 This facility has 257% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 257% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 102.8 This facility has 257% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 257% worse

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Frequently Asked Questions about Savant of Norwalk

Who is the owner of Savant of Norwalk?

Savant of Norwalk is legally operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC, and administered by David Hernandez.

Is Savant of Norwalk in a walkable area?

Savant of Norwalk has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Savant of Norwalk?

Savant of Norwalk's occupancy is 99%.

How long has Savant of Norwalk been in business?

Savant of Norwalk has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Savant of Norwalk?

No, Savant of Norwalk has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Savant of Norwalk?

David Hernandez is the administrator of Savant of Norwalk.

How many beds does Savant of Norwalk have?

Savant of Norwalk has 80 beds.

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