The Palisades Villa
Operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., The Palisades Villa is a small, dedicated memory care facility on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. It has six beds, and with 18 years of experience, it brings substantial stability to the community. The neighborhood rates a Walk Score of 58, so residents and visitors can run some errands on foot, though many trips require a quick drive.
With four residents in six available beds, current occupancy is at about two-thirds. This smaller scale highlights individualized attention and a quieter, more intimate setting compared to larger communities. Its location in Pacific Palisades provides easy access to the surrounding neighborhood and nearby medical resources.
The home maintains full compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as per the state inspections’ document. It has consistently demonstrated the operational stability and care quality that families rely on when selecting a memory care provider.
For families needing a focused environment dedicated to memory care, the home’s size offers the possibility of more personalized daily rhythms and closer attention to each occupant’s requirements.
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About this community
Occupancy
The Palisades Villa is legally operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., and administered by Nawal Sfeir.
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 2022 vs. California state average• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 16 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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
| 0 | 7 | This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pacific Palisades's city center to The Palisades Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Hollenbeck Palms | AL IL MC NH SNF | Los Angeles (Central La) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#195 / 1,645 | No | 62 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#521 / 1,474 | 14 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#88 / 1,505 | 85.4% | - | Hollenbeck Palms | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canyon Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Canoga Park | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#559 / 1,645 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
CA AVG
59
Rank
#509 / 2,057 | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
81
Rank
#937 / 1,474 | 39 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,216 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | 85.0% | A+ | Canoga Park Sh LLC And Seasons Management LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Walnut Valley Senior Living | AL MC | Walnut | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#559 / 1,645 | No |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
59
Rank
#641 / 2,057 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#213 / 1,474 | 11 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,017 / 1,505 | 70.8% | A+ | Walnut Acquisition LLC And Walnut Silver Town, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Palisades Villa | AL RESC | Pacific Palisades | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | No | 58 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1,474 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#452 / 1,505 | 66.7% | - | Sunset Residential Care, Inc | - |
| Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles | AL MC RESC | Los Angeles (Rancho Park) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
59
Rank
#450 / 2,057 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1,474 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | 100.0% | - | Michael Gabai | 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
The Palisades Villa is located in Pacific Palisades, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Palisades Villa
Who is the owner of The Palisades Villa?
The Palisades Villa is legally operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., and administered by Nawal Sfeir.
Is The Palisades Villa in a walkable area?
The Palisades Villa has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at The Palisades Villa?
The Palisades Villa's occupancy is 67%.
How long has The Palisades Villa been in business?
The Palisades Villa has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Palisades Villa?
No, The Palisades Villa has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Palisades Villa?
Nawal Sfeir is the administrator of The Palisades Villa.
How many beds does The Palisades Villa have?
The Palisades Villa has 6 beds.
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