Miyako Gardens Apartments

Miyako Gardens Apartments

Overview of Miyako Gardens Apartments

Nestled in the vibrant Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, Miyako Gardens Apartments is a hidden oasis of comfort. This community offers residents easy access to nearby freeways, making it a perfect spot for anyone looking to live in this bustling neighborhood. One of the best things about Miyako Gardens Apartments is the wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available to residents. Whether residents are in the mood for some socializing or prefer to relax with a good book, there’s something for everyone. They can explore the neighborhood’s many shops and restaurants, or enjoy some quality time with friends and family in the community’s recreation room.

The apartments at Miyako Gardens are spacious and thoughtfully designed to provide maximum comfort and convenience. With one and two-bedroom options available, residents will find plenty of space to make themselves feel at home. Laundry facilities, parking, and a recreation room are all available on-site, making daily life more manageable and stress-free.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100 Rank #66 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Recreation Area
Courtyard
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Miyako Gardens Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.52 miles to nearest hospital (PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital)

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Compare Independent Living around Los Angeles

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. 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.
Avocet Playa Vista
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Playa Vista)
286
Facility 286
CA AVG 103
Rank #63 / 1,645
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #823 / 1,452
Hsh Playa Management Ca LLC And Srg Playa Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harbor Terrace Retirement Community
IL
AL
San Pedro
202
Facility 202
CA AVG 103
Rank #148 / 1,645
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 58
Rank #87 / 2,057
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,507
34.7%
Facility 34.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,422 / 1,452
Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Hollenbeck Palms
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Central La)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #195 / 1,645
No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 58
Rank #980 / 2,057
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 / 1,507
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #449 / 1,452
Hollenbeck PalmsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Laguna Senior Apartments
IL
Los Angeles (Central La)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 58
Rank #111 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Inland Senior Manor Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Miyako Gardens Apartments
IL
Los Angeles-Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Miyako Gardens Apartments is located in Los Angeles, 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 Miyako Gardens Apartments

Is Miyako Gardens Apartments in a walkable area?

Miyako Gardens Apartments has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Miyako Gardens Apartments?

Yes, Miyako Gardens Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Miyako Gardens Apartments?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Miyako Gardens Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Miyako Gardens Apartments?

Miyako Gardens Apartments is located at 223 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

What is the phone number of Miyako Gardens Apartments?

(213) 617-8614 will put you in contact with the team at Miyako Gardens Apartments.

Does Miyako Gardens Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Miyako Gardens Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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