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Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is a 157-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC at 44523 15th Street West in Lancaster, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services in December 2020, the community is situated within walking distance of Lancaster’s city center in Los Angeles County.
Five years of California DSS data show 49 citations and 79 complaints, 390 percent and 464 percent above the respective state averages, across 113 oversight visits, 84 of which were driven by complaint. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. Families seeking additional detail can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.
Assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with full board meals, nutritional counseling, housekeeping, laundry, and a garden for resident use are among the offerings.
The community is built for assisted living and memory care residents in the Antelope Valley area of Los Angeles County. Families who need more details can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is administrated by Crystal Barrientos.
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.
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.
14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1156 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th 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. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 49 | 10 | This facility has 390% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 390% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 9.8 | 2 | This facility has 390% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (9.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 390% worse |
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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
| 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.
| 113 | 16 | This facility has 606% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (113 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 606% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 84 | 13 | This facility has 546% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (84 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 546% worse Rank #1385 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1385th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 24 | 7 | This facility has 243% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 243% worse |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 79 | 14 | This facility has 464% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (79 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 464% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 15.8 | 2.8 | This facility has 464% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (15.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 464% worse |
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is located in LANCASTER, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lancaster | 157
Facility
157
CA AVG
103
Rank
#314 / 1657 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 5 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1385 / 1397 | - | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
80.3%
Facility
80.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#589 / 1368 | - |
| The Havens at Antelope Valley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster | 115
Facility
115
CA AVG
103
Rank
#616 / 1657 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1294 / 1397 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
3
Rank
#953 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#558 / 1368 | Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC; Psl Associates LLC |
| Allay Gardens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lancaster | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1330 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - | - | Allay Gardens, Inc. |
| Allessandra Home Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lancaster | - | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1946 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The legal owner and operator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is Maxicare Senior Home, Llc.
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility's occupancy is 80%.
Crystal Barrientos is the administrator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility.
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility has 157 beds.
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility has had 49 recently reported deficiencies.
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