Savant of Tarzana
With starting prices at $3,600 monthly and licensed in April 2023, Savant of Tarzana is a 176-bed assisted living and memory care community at 5711 Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana, California. It’s operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC under administrator Narine Mertkhanyan. The community serves residents in Los Angeles County with 24-hour staffing, respite care, and chef-prepared dining.
The complaint record is the defining signal in the inspection data. Since licensing, 43 complaints have been filed, 14.3 per year against California’s 4.7 average, generating 60 complaint visits compared to a 13 state average. Routine inspections tell a different story: citations per standard inspection run 0.2 against a 3.3 California average, and no serious citations appear on record. Total citations stand at 13 versus a California average of 10. The latest inspection was May 2026.
A movie theater, fitness center, gardening spaces, and chef-prepared meals with an evolving menu are among the amenities. The campus is walkable, with most services accessible on foot from Reseda Boulevard.
With a 68-day average stay duration and current availability, Savant of Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley is oriented toward short-term assisted living and post-acute stays.
Capacity and availability
About this community
Occupancy
Savant of Tarzana is legally operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC, and administered by Narine Mertkhanyan.
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.
• 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 12 | 12 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (12 vs. CA avg 12).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 3 | 3 | 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.2 | 4 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 77 | 16 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
| 60 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 15 | 7 | 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 |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 43 | 14 | This facility has 207% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 207% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 14.3 | 4.7 | 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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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, LLC | Studio / 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, LP | Studio |
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.
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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