The Palisades Villa

Overview of The Palisades Villa

Operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., The Palisades Villa is a small, dedicated memory care facility on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. It has six beds, and with 18 years of experience, it brings substantial stability to the community. The neighborhood rates a Walk Score of 58, so residents and visitors can run some errands on foot, though many trips require a quick drive.

With four residents in six available beds, current occupancy is at about two-thirds. This smaller scale highlights individualized attention and a quieter, more intimate setting compared to larger communities. Its location in Pacific Palisades provides easy access to the surrounding neighborhood and nearby medical resources.

The home maintains full compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as per the state inspections’ document. It has consistently demonstrated the operational stability and care quality that families rely on when selecting a memory care provider.

For families needing a focused environment dedicated to memory care, the home’s size offers the possibility of more personalized daily rhythms and closer attention to each occupant’s requirements.

Facility Direct Line (310) 508-8538

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

18 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

4 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceDecember 4, 2007

CountyLos Angeles

The Palisades Villa is legally operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., and administered by Nawal Sfeir.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 citations 3 total visits 0 complaint visits 3 official inspections

Inspection Score

15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	10	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2022 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	3	16	This facility has 81% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 81% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	0	7	This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

December 5, 2024 inspection found no deficiencies and full compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
December 29, 2023 inspection cited one deficiency for a missing stove knob but confirmed adequate staffing and medication storage.
November 9, 2022 inspection found two deficiencies including missing oxygen signs and a broken stove knob affecting burner use.

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0.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Pacific Palisades's city center to The Palisades Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of The Palisades Villa?

The Palisades Villa is legally operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., and administered by Nawal Sfeir.

Is The Palisades Villa in a walkable area?

The Palisades Villa has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at The Palisades Villa?

The Palisades Villa's occupancy is 67%.

How long has The Palisades Villa been in business?

The Palisades Villa has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Palisades Villa?

No, The Palisades Villa has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Palisades Villa?

Nawal Sfeir is the administrator of The Palisades Villa.

How many beds does The Palisades Villa have?

The Palisades Villa has 6 beds.

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