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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Gardens at Park Balboa is legally operated by Park Balboa, Lp, Garrett Loube, Managing Partner, and administrated by Dion D Gallarza.
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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 53 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 17 | 10 | This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA 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 assisted living residence (10 vs. CA 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.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 2.8 | 1.7 | This facility has 65% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.8 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 65% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 31 | 16 | This facility has 94% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (31 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 94% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 22 | 13 | This facility has 69% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA 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 assisted living residence (4 vs. CA 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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
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 inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
54.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Van Nuys's city center to The Gardens at Park Balboa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Gardens at Park Balboa is located in Van Nuys, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Gardens at Park Balboa |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Van Nuys | 120 | No | 71 | 5 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1162 / 1397 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1058 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11
Rank
#132 / 1365 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#303 / 1289 | Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing Partner | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hollywood Hills Senior Living |
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.
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 (Central La) | 120 | No | 88 | 4 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1356 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11
Rank
#844 / 1365 |
55.8%
Facility
55.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1081 / 1289 | Pacifica Hollywood LLC; Hollywood Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Mission Viejo |
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. | Mission Viejo | 110 | Yes | 48 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#440 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
11
Rank
#240 / 1365 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#681 / 1289 | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Central Whittier |
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. | Whittier (East Whittier) | 92 | Yes | 83 | 6 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
11
Rank
#292 / 1365 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1063 / 1289 | Brea Whittier LLC; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Covina |
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. | Covina | 90 | Yes | 87 | 5 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#922 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
11
Rank
#30 / 1365 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#802 / 1289 | Wg Covina Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The Gardens at Park Balboa is in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Van Nuys.
The legal owner and operator of The Gardens at Park Balboa is Park Balboa, Lp, Garrett Loube, Managing Partner.
The Gardens at Park Balboa has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Gardens at Park Balboa's occupancy is 88%.
Dion D Gallarza is the administrator of The Gardens at Park Balboa.
The Gardens at Park Balboa has 120 beds.
The Gardens at Park Balboa has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.
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