Ambassador Garden
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Reseda, CA
Ambassador Garden
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Reseda, CA
Overview of Ambassador Garden
With Sofi Druker as administrator, Ambassador Garden is an assisted living and hospice community operated by Canby Retirement, Corp., in Reseda, California. Serving the area for 24 years, the 158-bed facility provides a residential setting for older adults needing assistance with daily living activities while maintaining independence in a supportive environment.
The community highlights a comfortable, family-centered atmosphere with professional and caring staff. Its location scores 87 for walkability. This implies most errands and essentials are accessible on foot, which can ease resident mobility and visiting family logistics.
Ambassador Garden supports residents through a breadth of on-site services and amenities tailored to bolster care needs and life quality. Respite care exists for those needing short-term stays. Dining focuses on good food with snacks offered between meals, accommodating different preferences and schedules. A full calendar of activities engages residents daily. The home features a library, salon, courtyard, garden spaces, and laundry services. Such amenities provide practical support and opportunities for occupants to spend time in different settings all day. The mix of these spaces reflects an approach that balances care with lifestyle and personal choice.
With multiple reports on file since 2021, state inspections have been conducted regularly. The facility maintains ongoing licensing and oversight under the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
A visit in person by families considering Ambassador Garden offers the best sense of the community, the care approach, and the setting’s daily rhythm.
158-bed community Rank #309 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 309th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
24 years in operation Rank #292 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #249 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 4, 2002
CountyLos Angeles
Ambassador Garden is legally operated by Canby Retirement, Corp., and administered by Sofi Druker.
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Call System, Smoke detectors, Fire alarm, Sprinkler system
Respite Care
Pets not allowed
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Laundry
Activities
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
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.
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.
8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #521 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 521st out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 8 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.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 12 | This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 4 | This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer complaint visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer Rank #809 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1,645 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 24 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1,645 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
59
Rank
#218 / 2,057 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1,474 | 34 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,056 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1,645 | Yes | 57 | 88
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88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#562 / 1,474 | 20 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 2
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2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 32
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32
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
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520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1,645 | No | 45 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#213 / 1,474 | 14 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#88 / 1,505 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Ambassador Garden | AL HOS RESC RC | Reseda | 158
Facility
158
CA AVG
103
Rank
#309 / 1,645 | No |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
59
Rank
#249 / 2,057 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#521 / 1,474 | 15 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#809 / 1,387 | 1
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1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 24
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24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#292 / 1,505 | - | - | Canby Retirement, Corp | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ambassador Garden
Who is the owner of Ambassador Garden?
Ambassador Garden is legally operated by Canby Retirement, Corp., and administered by Sofi Druker.
Is Ambassador Garden in a walkable area?
Ambassador Garden has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Ambassador Garden been in business?
Ambassador Garden has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Ambassador Garden?
No, Ambassador Garden has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Ambassador Garden?
Sofi Druker is the administrator of Ambassador Garden.
How many beds does Ambassador Garden have?
Ambassador Garden has 158 beds.
Has Ambassador Garden had any citations?
Ambassador Garden has had 1 reported citation since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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