Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility

Overview of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is a 157-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC at 44523 15th Street West in Lancaster, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services in December 2020, the community is situated within walking distance of Lancaster’s city center in Los Angeles County.

Five years of California DSS data show 49 citations and 79 complaints, 390 percent and 464 percent above the respective state averages, across 113 oversight visits, 84 of which were driven by complaint. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. Families seeking additional detail can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

Assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with full board meals, nutritional counseling, housekeeping, laundry, and a garden for resident use are among the offerings.

The community is built for assisted living and memory care residents in the Antelope Valley area of Los Angeles County. Families who need more details can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

Bed community size
157-bed community Rank #315 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 315th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #987 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 987th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #417 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
80%
Rank #678 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 678th out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
126 / 157
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 2, 2020
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is administrated by Crystal Barrientos.

Owner NameMaxicare Senior Home, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Housekeeping
Laundry
ActivitiesSpacious activity areas are provided for resident engagement.
Specific ProgramsNutritional and Dietary Counseling

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe facility includes full board meals as part of its services.
Meal Plan OptionsFull board meals

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

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

Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (390% above)
• Citations per year (390% above)
• Total visits (606% above)
• Complaint visits (546% above)
• Other visits (243% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (464% above)
• Complaints per year (464% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Latest Inspection February 11, 2026 Complaint Investigation

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. 4910 This facility has 390% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (49 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 390% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 9.82 This facility has 390% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (9.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 390% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 11316 This facility has 606% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (113 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 606% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 8413 This facility has 546% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (84 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 546% worse Rank #1385 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1385th 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 247 This facility has 243% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 243% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 7914 This facility has 464% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (79 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 464% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 15.82.8 This facility has 464% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (15.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 464% worse

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility Reviews

Suzette Leleu
I've never visited the facility. I live in Australia and my brother lives there. I am so grateful for the compassion and care they've shown him. I cannot say enough good things about them. Not only have they provided him with a safe comfortable living environment... THEY HAVE LITERALLY SAVED HIS LIFE. Without their care he would not be alive.

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Financial Assistance for
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Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is located in LANCASTER, 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 Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility

Who is the owner of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility?

The legal owner and operator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is Maxicare Senior Home, Llc.

Is Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility in a walkable area?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility 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 Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility's occupancy is 80%.

Who is the administrator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility?

Crystal Barrientos is the administrator of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility.

How many beds does Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility have?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility has 157 beds.

Has Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility has had 49 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility?

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