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Garden Crest

(323) 663-8281

About Garden Crest

Garden Crest brings personalized assisted living to Los Angeles, California with a focus on maintaining independence while providing the support residents need daily. Our dedicated team helps with personal care and medication management, allowing seniors to enjoy their lives with dignity and peace of mind.

Community at a glance

Capacity

44 residents

State license

#191801803, Licensed

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

889 Lucile Ave, Los Angeles, California 90026

(323) 663-8281

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Garden Crest. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Garden Crest on July 17, 2026.

Since November 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits and 1 other visit.

Inspectors issued 3 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.

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 5 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.

Last visit

Jul 17, 2026

Routine inspections

5

Type A citations

0

Type B citations

3

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections500
Complaint investigations600
Other visits103

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 29, 2025, Aug 27, 2024, Sep 22, 2023, Oct 25, 2022, Nov 30, 2021.

Complaints

  • July 17, 20261 unsubstantiated
  • June 15, 20261 unsubstantiated
  • February 19, 20261 unsubstantiated
  • August 21, 20252 unfounded
  • August 11, 20231 unsubstantiated
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
191801803
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
44 residents
Licensed since
November 2, 1986
Licensee
Garden Crest Convalescent Hospital, Inc.
Administrator
Waynn-Nietzle Romero

Location

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889 Lucile AveLos Angeles, CA 90026

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Los Angeles

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Garden Crest had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Garden Crest 0 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations since November 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 Garden Crest last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on July 17, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Garden Crest?+

The state investigated 5 complaints since November 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 unsubstantiated and 2 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.

Senior living in Los Angeles Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026