Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · California, CA

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · California, CA

Overview of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an extraordinary senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community features sophisticated and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience comfort and convenience at its finest. A reliable and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet new friends and participate in engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delightful and well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living fosters a warm and inviting environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives within its wonderful premises.

(818) 248-6737
Bed community size
131-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 77 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
53%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
70 / 131
Average residents per home in California 87 per day

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 27, 2019
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv Llc; Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, Llc, and administrated by Ernest Lewis.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed

Types of Care at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (6% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (20% below)
Latest Inspection May 1, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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

MetricThis FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 2
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 0
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.42 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

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

MetricThis FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1716 This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 810 This facility has 20% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only two substantiated medication-related deficiencies found in September 2022 involving failure to follow physician’s orders and unsecured medications. The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints after investigating allegations of inadequate care and inappropriate staff behavior. Annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 consistently reported no deficiencies, with the facility well-maintained and safety systems properly managed.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is located in Montrose, 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 Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

What neighborhood is Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is in the Montrose neighborhood of Montrose.

Who is the owner of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv Llc; Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, Llc.

Is Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 53%.

Who is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Ernest Lewis is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living.

How many beds does Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living have?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has 131 beds.

Has Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

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