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Alta Vista Gardens
Los Angeles, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 20, 2026, 8 citations since 2021
About Alta Vista Gardens
Alta Vista Gardens brings personalized assisted living to the heart of Los Angeles, California, where experienced caregivers support daily living with dignity and compassion. Our Los Angeles community helps residents maintain independence while receiving the professional care they need.
Community at a glance
Capacity
70 residents
State license
#197608200, Licensed
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
829 North Alta Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90046
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Alta Vista Gardens. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Alta Vista Gardens on April 20, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 13 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 5 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 11 complaints, and found 5 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Apr 20, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
5
Type B citations
3
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Other visits | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 14, 2026, Dec 5, 2024, Nov 30, 2022, Oct 18, 2021.
Complaints
- April 20, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- February 14, 20262 unsubstantiated
- July 26, 20252 unsubstantiated
- May 28, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- March 20, 20243 unsubstantiated
- October 26, 20232 unsubstantiated
- October 7, 20223 unsubstantiated
- October 7, 20223 unsubstantiated
- May 27, 20221 unfounded
- May 10, 20222 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
- December 30, 20211 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 197608200
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 70 residents
- Licensed since
- December 1, 2015
- Licensee
- Alta Vista Gardens, Inc.
- Administrator
- Staci Marmershteyn
Location
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829 North Alta Vista Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Alta Vista Gardens had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Alta Vista Gardens 5 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Alta Vista Gardens last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 20, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Alta Vista Gardens?+
The state investigated 11 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 5 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 17 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.