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Summer House at Ladera Heights
Summer House at Ladera Heights

Summer House at Ladera Heights

6108 Damask Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Summer House at Ladera Heights

Summerhouse at Ladera Heights sits gracefully in the nation’s film and TV industry on Damask Avenue in Los Angeles. Nestled in a wooded acreage, the facility offers a serene and peaceful setting for memory care. They foster a strong sense of community, creating a place that feels like a cozy cocoon, brimming with character and charm.

Summerhouse offers a range of amenities and services to ensure that residents are happy and well-cared for. They have housekeeping and laundry services to keep the living quarters clean and fresh. The concierge service on-site is available to assist residents with any needs they may have as well, making life easier and more convenient. Moreover, they are a pet-friendly facility, with outside patio gardens that are open and airy, providing a peaceful oasis for residents and their furry friends. 

Facility Direct Line (818) 312-9040
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
4
Bed community size
4-bed community Rank #1644 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1644th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #540 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #416 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 4
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 27, 2012
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summer House at Ladera Heights is legally operated by Loo Venture Group, LLC., and administered by Sherryl Rafols.

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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:
• Total citations (183% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (525% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (43% 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. 3412 This facility has 183% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 183% worse
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. 93 This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1264 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1264th 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. 254 This facility has 525% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 525% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.34 This facility has 43% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (2.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 43% 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. 1516 This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer complaint visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer Rank #525 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 525th 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. 67 This facility has had 14% fewer other visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has had 70% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 70% fewer
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Address 8.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Summer House at Ladera Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.6 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Memory Care 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Walnut Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
Walnut
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
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 #1,020 / 1,507
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #908 / 1,452
A+Walnut Acquisition LLC And Walnut Silver Town, IncStudio / 1 Bed
Canyon Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Canoga Park
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
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 / 1,507
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #461 / 1,452
A+Canoga Park Sh LLC And Seasons Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
St. John Of God Retirement
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,199 / 1,645
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #52 / 1,507
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #729 / 1,452
-St. John Of God Retirement And Care CenterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles
MC
AL
RESC
Los Angeles (Rancho Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
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 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Michael Gabai1 Bed
Summer House at Ladera Heights
MC
Los Angeles
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,644 / 1,645
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Loo Venture Group, LLC-
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Summer House at Ladera Heights 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 Summer House at Ladera Heights

Who is the owner of Summer House at Ladera Heights?

Summer House at Ladera Heights is legally operated by Loo Venture Group, LLC., and administered by Sherryl Rafols.

Is Summer House at Ladera Heights in a walkable area?

Summer House at Ladera Heights has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Summer House at Ladera Heights?

Summer House at Ladera Heights's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Summer House at Ladera Heights been in business?

Summer House at Ladera Heights has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Summer House at Ladera Heights?

No, Summer House at Ladera Heights has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Summer House at Ladera Heights?

Sherryl Rafols is the administrator of Summer House at Ladera Heights.

How many beds does Summer House at Ladera Heights have?

Summer House at Ladera Heights has 4 beds.

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