Alta Vista Gardens

Overview of Alta Vista Gardens

Operated by Alta Vista Gardens, Inc, Alta Vista Gardens is a nursing home located at 829 North Alta Vista Boulevard in Los Angeles. The 70-bed facility serves the West Hollywood area and has been supplying skilled nursing care for the past decade. It provides a smaller, more intimate setting compared to larger regional facilities. The community sits in a car-dependent neighborhood where most daily errands need a vehicle, common for this particular part of Los Angeles.

The home is subject to oversight by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information, which conducts periodic inspections to ensure quality care standards are met.

For families thinking of choosing Alta Vista Gardens for a loved one, an on-site tour lets you see the facility’s environment and daily operations. Doing so also allows you to meet the care team. When making such a vital care decision, this kind of direct visit is especially valuable.

Facility Direct Line (323) 937-1940 info@altavistabotanicalgardens.org

70-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

10 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

70 / 70

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 1, 2015

CountyLos Angeles

Alta Vista Gardens is legally operated by Alta Vista Gardens, Inc., and administered by Staci Marmershteyn.

Owner NameAlta Vista Gardens, Inc

Volunteer Program

Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 8 citations 14 complaints 20 total visits 14 complaint visits 4 official inspections

Inspection Score

2 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

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 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 20, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	8	10	This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	1.6	2	This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	20	16	This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (20 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	14	13	This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #995 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 995th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	14	14	This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	2.8	2.8	This facility has complaints per year in line with the California average (2.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).— At avg

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8.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Alta Vista Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Alta Vista Gardens in?

Alta Vista Gardens is in the Hollywood Hills West neighborhood of LOS ANGELES.

Is Alta Vista Gardens in a walkable area?

Alta Vista Gardens has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Alta Vista Gardens?

Alta Vista Gardens's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Alta Vista Gardens?

Staci Marmershteyn is the administrator of Alta Vista Gardens.

How many beds does Alta Vista Gardens have?

Alta Vista Gardens has 70 beds.

Has Alta Vista Gardens had any recent citations?

Alta Vista Gardens has had 8 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Alta Vista Gardens?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Alta Vista Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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