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Melrose Gardens, ensconced in the soul of Los Angeles, is a warm and intimate haven that focuses on the overall development of its residents. With an expert team experienced in early to late-stage memory loss, Melrose Gardens specializes in a boutique community dedicated to memory care. The serene cottages are designed to provide a secure environment that fosters peace of mind.
Each cottage boasts spacious, tastefully furnished rooms that exude a sense of home. Their dedicated team provides daily housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring that residents have more time to focus on things that make them happy. Wellness checks and daily living assistance are also available, ensuring that residents are always at their best condition everyday.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas Llc, and administrated by Marco Villegas.
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.
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
At the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. At the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 68% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 68% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
7.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Melrose Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.5 miles to nearest hospital (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center)
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Melrose Gardens is located in Los Angeles, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Watermark at Westwood Village |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Los Angeles (Westwood) | 237
Facility
237
CA AVG
103
Rank
#104 / 1658 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2093 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1486 |
71.7%
Facility
71.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#763 / 1249 | - | Westwood Sr. Hsg LLC; Atsc II LLC | - |
| Ivy Park at Culver City |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Los Angeles (Culver - West) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#344 / 1658 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 3 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1242 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1098 / 1486 |
52.7%
Facility
52.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1109 / 1249 | B+ | Well Ivy 6Tenant,LLC;Oakmont Management Group, LLC | - |
| The Plaza At Westwood Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Los Angeles (West Los Angeles) | 136
Facility
136
CA AVG
103
Rank
#454 / 1658 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2093 | 3 | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1486 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1189 / 1249 | - | Sta Management Inc. | - |
| The Palms at Bonaventure Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ventura | 121
Facility
121
CA AVG
103
Rank
#555 / 1658 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1649 / 2093 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1388 / 1486 |
83.5%
Facility
83.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#402 / 1249 | - | Hawthorn Al Opco Gp LLC; Integral Senior Living | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Melrose Gardens |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Los Angeles (Fairfax) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#700 / 1658 | No |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2093 | 2 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1486 |
52.0%
Facility
52.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1117 / 1249 | - | Danmar Villas LLC | - |
Melrose Gardens is in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The legal owner and operator of Melrose Gardens is Danmar Villas Llc.
Melrose Gardens has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Melrose Gardens's occupancy is 52%.
Marco Villegas is the administrator of Melrose Gardens.
Melrose Gardens has 100 beds.
Melrose Gardens has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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