Savant of Tarzana
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarzana, CA

Savant of Tarzana

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarzana, CA

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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total complaints (207% above)
• Complaints per year (204% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (95% 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. 1212 This facility has total citations in line with the California average (12 vs. CA avg 12).— At avg
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. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #898 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 898th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.24 This facility has 95% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 95% 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. 7716 This facility has had 381% more total inspections than the California average (77 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 381% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 6013 This facility has had 362% more complaint visits than the California average (60 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 362% more Rank #1361 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1361st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 157 This facility has had 114% more other visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 114% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 4314 This facility has 207% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 207% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 14.34.7 This facility has 204% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (14.3 vs. CA avg 4.7).↑ 204% worse

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Compare Assisted Living around Tarzana

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Savant of Tarzana
AL
MC
Tarzana
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #229 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
77
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,361 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,117 / 1,452
Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC-
Atria Tarzana
AL
IL
RC
Tarzana
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #451 / 1,645
Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 58
Rank #485 / 2,057
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #425 / 1,452
Wg Tarzana, LP And Atria Management Company, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana
AL
Tarzana
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #722 / 1,452
Blc Gardens-Tarzana, LPStudio

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Savant of Tarzana is located in TARZANA, 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 Savant of Tarzana

Who is the owner of Savant of Tarzana?

Savant of Tarzana is legally operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC, and administered by Narine Mertkhanyan.

Is Savant of Tarzana in a walkable area?

Savant of Tarzana has a walk score of 74. 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 Tarzana?

Savant of Tarzana's occupancy is 64%.

How long has Savant of Tarzana been in business?

Savant of Tarzana has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Savant of Tarzana?

No, Savant of Tarzana has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Savant of Tarzana?

Narine Mertkhanyan is the administrator of Savant of Tarzana.

How many beds does Savant of Tarzana have?

Savant of Tarzana has 176 beds.

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