Ambassador Garden
Ambassador Garden
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 #310 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
24 years in operation Rank #262 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #249 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
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
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
1 citation
15 total visits
9 complaint visits
4 official inspections
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.
4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #688 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
Latest Inspection
April 1, 2026
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 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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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. 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. |
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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 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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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 |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
| Spring Lake Village | AL NH IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679 | No | A+ | 13 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ambassador Garden | AL HOS RESC RC | - | 158 | No | - | 87 | - |
| The Reutlinger Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120 | No | A+ | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63 | No | A+ | 20 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
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.
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 recent citations?
Ambassador Garden has had 1 recently reported citation.
Are there photos of Ambassador Garden?
Yes — there are 21 photos of Ambassador Garden in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ambassador Garden?
Ambassador Garden is located at CA.
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