Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lancaster, CA

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lancaster, CA

Overview of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living

An assisted living residence in Lancaster, California, operated by Maxicare Senior Home, Llc, under Crystal Barrientos’ administration, is Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living. Serving the area for five years, the community has 157 beds.

The facility provides full board meals as part of its core services. It also offers nutritional and dietary counseling to bolster residents’ health needs. They benefit from housekeeping and laundry services, which handle daily life’s practical demands. The home likewise maintains a garden space, providing outdoor areas for occupants to enjoy. Respite care exists for families seeking temporary placement while managing care transitions or personal needs. The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 50, meaning some daily errands can be finished on foot. Most trips, however, necessitate a quick drive.

Bed community size
157-bed community Rank #314 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th out of 1646 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #1019 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1019th out of 1504 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: 50 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceDecember 2, 2020
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living is legally operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC, and administered by Crystal Barrientos.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific ProgramsNutritional and Dietary Counseling

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 48 citations 113 total visits 84 complaint visits 5 official inspections
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.

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

Rank #1344 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1344th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 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: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (380% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (367% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (750% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% 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. 4810 This facility has 380% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (48 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 380% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 143 This facility has 367% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 367% worse Rank #1354 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1354th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 344 This facility has 750% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 750% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info 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. 11316 This facility has had 606% more total inspections than the California average (113 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 606% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 8413 This facility has had 546% more complaint visits than the California average (84 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 546% more Rank #1376 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1376th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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. 247 This facility has had 243% more other visits than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 243% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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100.0% Beyond A Home LLCPrivate Suite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living is located in W Lancaster, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living is legally operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC, and administered by Crystal Barrientos.

Is Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living been in business?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living?

No, Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living?

Crystal Barrientos is the administrator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living.

How many beds does Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living have?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living has 157 beds.

Has Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living had any citations?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living has had 48 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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