Savant of Norwalk
Savant of Norwalk is an 80-bed assisted living and memory care community at 11515 Firestone Boulevard in Norwalk, California. Licensed since 2020, the community is part of the Savant Senior Living network and serves residents in Los Angeles County. Offering 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care, the facility is operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC under administrator David Hernandez
The complaint record is the defining signal in the inspection data. Since 2021, 50 complaints have been filed, 10 per year against California’s 2.8 average, producing 50 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Total citations stand at 11, just above California’s average of 10, while citations per routine inspection run 0.2 versus a 3.3 state average. No serious citations recorded across five years of operation. The latest inspection was November 2025.
Chef-prepared meals accommodate special diets, and a wellness program addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Pets are welcome. A bistro, art studio, fitness center, and garden are some amenities.
Savant of Norwalk is ideal for older adults in southeast Los Angeles County who need assisted living or memory care in a mid-sized community, where a walkable Norwalk location and a multi-service campus define the daily environment.
About this community
Occupancy
Savant of Norwalk is legally operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC, and administered by David Hernandez.
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 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• Total citations (10% above)
• Total visits (281% above)
• Complaint visits (285% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (257% above)
• Complaints per year (257% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 61 | 16 | This facility has 281% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (61 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 281% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 50 | 13 | This facility has 285% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 285% worse Rank #1345 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1345th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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. |
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Other visits
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
| 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
| 50 | 14 | This facility has 257% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 257% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 10 | 2.8 | This facility has 257% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 257% worse |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Savant of Norwalk
Who is the owner of Savant of Norwalk?
Savant of Norwalk is legally operated by Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC, and administered by David Hernandez.
Is Savant of Norwalk in a walkable area?
Savant of Norwalk has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Savant of Norwalk?
Savant of Norwalk's occupancy is 99%.
How long has Savant of Norwalk been in business?
Savant of Norwalk has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Savant of Norwalk?
No, Savant of Norwalk has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Savant of Norwalk?
David Hernandez is the administrator of Savant of Norwalk.
How many beds does Savant of Norwalk have?
Savant of Norwalk has 80 beds.
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