(888) 927-9409
Pricing Call
(888) 927-9409
Melrose Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Los Angeles, CA
Exterior view of Melrose Gardens with trees and landscaping Exterior view of the Melrose Gardens entrance Vibrant garden with colorful flowerbeds and greenhouse Cozy twin bedroom with floral bedding and lamps

Melrose Gardens

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Los Angeles, CA
960 N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Contact Us Explore Open Rooms
Calculator: See prices in your area

Overview of Melrose Gardens

Operated by Danmar Villas LLC, Melrose Gardens is a 100-bed assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Los Angeles on Martel Avenue in a Walker’s Paradise neighborhood, scoring 94 for walkability. Administered by Marco Villegas, it welcomes older adults needing daily support while maintaining their independence, plus those with memory-related conditions requiring specialized care.

The community is built around a full care continuum. It serves independent living occupants alongside those in assisted living, offers Club Melrose as a dedicated memory care program, and runs a Mild Cognitive Impairment Program and The Cottages, an Alzheimer’s care community. This breadth of options means a resident’s needs can often be met within one community should care requirements shift over time. Currently at 52 percent occupancy, Melrose Gardens is a 100-bed community now two years in operation. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide diligent daily support and medication management. The on-site medical team supplies respite care for families needing short-term placement as they navigate a transition. The highly walkable neighborhood location means visiting family members can easily reach the community on foot and explore nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

State inspections affirm the home’s care standards and safety focus. The latest inspection found no deficiencies and verified compliance across fire safety, medication management, laundry safety, and staff recordkeeping. An earlier investigation from 2024 identified issues with medication refill timing, which the community addressed. Resident and family concerns around food service, medication procedures, privacy, and visitation have all been found without merit following subsequent investigations.

To learn more about specific living arrangements, programming, and how the care continuum operates at Melrose Gardens, interested families should tour in person. This is the best way to see the different environments and ask how the community tailors the support to individual preferences.

Facility Direct Line (323) 876-1746
Facility Direct Line (323) 876-1746 ben@melrosegardens.com
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #697 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 697th out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #1306 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1306th out of 1497 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #87 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
52%
Rank #1288 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1288th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
52 / 100
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 28, 2023
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number197609830

Ownership & Operating Entity

Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas LLC, and administered by Marco Villegas.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIndependent Living Los Angeles, Assisted Living Los Angeles, Club Melrose - Los Angeles Memory Care Community, Mild Cognitive Impairment Program, The Cottages - Los Angeles Alzheimer's Care, Suite Choices, Area Highlights

Contact Melrose Gardens

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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 3 citations 27 total visits 17 complaint visits 2 official inspections 9 complaint investigations
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #793 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% 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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 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 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. 2716 This facility has had 69% more total inspections than the California average (27 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has had 31% more complaint visits than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more Rank #1055 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1055th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has had 14% more other visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 910 This facility has had 10% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 10% fewer
Show Inspection Reports

Places of interest near Melrose Gardens

Address 7.4 miles from city center Info 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)

Calculate Travel Distance to Melrose Gardens

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted 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.

Avocet Playa Vista
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Playa Vista)
286
Facility 286
CA AVG 104
Rank #63 / 1644
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1497
 74.5% Hsh Playa Management Ca LLC And Srg Playa Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harbor Terrace Retirement Community
AL
IL
San Pedro
202
Facility 202
CA AVG 104
Rank #149 / 1644
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1497
 34.7% Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Melrose Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
Rank #697 / 1644
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2087
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1400
27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
 52.0% Danmar Villas LLC-
Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles
AL
MC
RESC
Los Angeles (Rancho Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1317 / 1644
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #450 / 2087
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1400
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
 100.0% Michael Gabai1 Bed
Hope House LLC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1317 / 1644
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
 100.0% Hope House LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
View all Nearby Homes

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Melrose Gardens is located in Los Angeles, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

Get Financial aid guidance

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 Melrose Gardens

What neighborhood is Melrose Gardens in?

Melrose Gardens is in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Who is the owner of Melrose Gardens?

Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas LLC, and administered by Marco Villegas.

Is Melrose Gardens in a walkable area?

Melrose Gardens has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Melrose Gardens?

Melrose Gardens's occupancy is 52%.

How long has Melrose Gardens been in business?

Melrose Gardens has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Melrose Gardens?

No, Melrose Gardens has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Melrose Gardens?

Marco Villegas is the administrator of Melrose Gardens.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Updated on
Pricing
More
More Actions
Contact Contact Map Book a Tour Let's Chat