Occupancy rate
88%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Gardens at Park Balboa
Assisted Living in Los Angeles County
The Gardens at Park Balboa
Assisted Living in Los Angeles County
A unique senior living community settled on the serene grounds of Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day programs. Live in comfort and elegance within the beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in diverse floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community exceeds expectations in lending extra hands for seniors to receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs and desires.
The Gardens at Park Balboa encourage residents to maintain an active and socially engaged lifestyle for leisure and wellness. Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with incredible amenities and luxurious spaces. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Gardens at Park Balboa are ideal for seniors aiming to live independently while receiving the utmost guidance from the community.
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
106 / 120
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 20, 1999
CountyLos Angeles
The Gardens at Park Balboa is legally operated by Park Balboa, Lp, Garrett Loube, Managing Partner, and administrated by Dion D Gallarza.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Gardens at Park Balboa
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
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 Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
7 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (70% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (94% above)
• Complaint visits (69% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Other visits (43% below)
• Total citations (70% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (94% above)
• Complaint visits (69% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Other visits (43% below)
Latest Inspection
February 23, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 10 | This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical California facility (17 vs. California avg 10).↑ 70% worse |
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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.
| 10 | 3 | This facility has 233% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (10 vs. California avg 3).↑ 233% worse |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 31 | 16 | This facility has 94% more total visits than a typical California facility (31 vs. California avg 16).↑ 94% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 22 | 13 | This facility has 69% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (22 vs. California avg 13).↑ 69% 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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 22 complaint visits.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (20 vs. California avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, with most recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 showing no deficiencies and unsubstantiated complaints, but earlier visits cited deficiencies in medication documentation, staff training, and personal rights violations. On September 21, 2024, inspectors cited three deficiencies involving medication errors and hospice capacity, and in 2023 and 2022, substantiated complaints included staff handling residents roughly and failure to respond promptly to call buttons. The record shows improvement since 2024, with no deficiencies found in the last two annual inspections and complaint investigations through February 23, 2026.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
The Gardens at Park Balboa is located in Van Nuys, California.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Los Angeles County The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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