Occupancy rate
52%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Melrose Gardens
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Los Angeles, CA
Melrose Gardens
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Los Angeles, CA
Overview of Melrose Gardens
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.
Types of Care at Melrose Gardens
Assisted Living
Memory Care
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 94 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
52 / 100
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 28, 2023
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number197609830
Melrose Gardens is legally operated by Danmar Villas Llc, and administrated by Marco Villegas.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
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, Dining Services, Area Highlights
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
25 total visits
15 complaint visits
2 official inspections
9 complaint investigations
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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (56% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Other visits (14% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (68% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
• Total visits (56% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Other visits (14% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (68% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
Latest Inspection
January 15, 2026
Complaint Investigation
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.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 15% 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 |
|
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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent compliance but prior deficiencies in reporting and medication management. On September 30, 2025, the annual inspection found no deficiencies and proper infection control, but a May 23, 2025 complaint investigation cited two failures to report an aggressive incident as required. Earlier in 2024, substantiated findings included untimely medication refills and inaccurate documentation, though other complaints were unsubstantiated and the facility showed consistent improvement in safety and cleanliness.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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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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 | No | 94 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 52.0% | - | Danmar Villas LLC | - |
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?
The legal owner and operator of Melrose Gardens is Danmar Villas Llc.
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%.
Who is the administrator of Melrose Gardens?
Marco Villegas is the administrator of Melrose Gardens.
How many beds does Melrose Gardens have?
Melrose Gardens has 100 beds.
Has Melrose Gardens had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Melrose Gardens has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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