Melrose Gardens
Melrose Gardens
Melrose Gardens is a 100-bed senior community located on North Martel Avenue in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles, California. Managed by Danmar Villas LLC, the two-year-old facility provides assisted living alongside specialized, cottage-style memory care programs for individuals experiencing various stages of cognitive decline. The campus is divided into smaller residential clusters, featuring furnished private rooms, ongoing wellness checks, and a care team that includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.
The community’s structure includes a targeted Mild Cognitive Impairment program as well as a dedicated late-stage Alzheimer’s wing known as The Cottages. Short-term respite care options are also available. Daily chores like laundry and housekeeping are handled on-site. The local Fairfax neighborhood carries an exceptional walkability score of 94 out of 100, letting visitors and family members complete errands or visit local restaurants entirely on foot.
The property is located roughly three and a half miles from Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. State inspection logs show the facility meets California regulatory benchmarks for medication management and incident reporting protocols, and current occupancy rates indicate immediate apartment availability.
Older adults and their families can coordinate an on-site visit with the admissions team to review the cottage layouts and look over the cognitive stimulation programs. Visiting the Fairfax campus provides a direct look at how the decentralized residential design operates and how the daily care teams support residents.
31-bed community Rank #1265 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1265th out of 1657 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation Rank #1300 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1300th out of 1487 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.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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #1050 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1050th out of 2092 homes 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.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 7, 2023
CountyLos Angeles
License Number197609830
RCFE Number197609830
State License TypesCA lic#197609830, CA lic#197609896
Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas, LLC, and administered by Joseph Wieder.
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Home Care
Transportation
Wellness Programexpert memory care, daily engagement, personalized care plans
Branded ProgramsClub Melrose
Specific ProgramsLevels of Service, Levels of Services Index, Alzheimer's Care, Dining Services
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 2023 · 3 years of data
3 citations
7 total visits
2 complaint visits
2 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.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #568 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. 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: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
March 27, 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.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 1 | 3.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better |
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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.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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. 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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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| Melrose Gardens | AL IL MC | - | 31 | No | - | 60 | - |
| Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community | AL NH IL | Redlands (Live Oak Canyon) | 16 | Yes | - | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Gardens
Who is the owner of Melrose Gardens?
Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas, LLC, and administered by Joseph Wieder.
Is Melrose Gardens in a walkable area?
Melrose Gardens has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Who is the administrator of Melrose Gardens?
Joseph Wieder is the administrator of Melrose Gardens.
How many beds does Melrose Gardens have?
Melrose Gardens has 31 beds.
Has Melrose Gardens had any citations?
Melrose Gardens has had 3 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Melrose Gardens?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Melrose Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Melrose Gardens?
Melrose Gardens is located at CA.
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