Short-term recovery stays can be a fit for families needing time between care needs.
One family chose the community while a loved one recovered from major surgery, and they described a smooth move with steady communication. Another resident visit focused on short-term help after a fall, with help needed âin every aspectâ until the person could return home. This lines up with the community offering respite or short-term stays.
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining gets mixed
Dining is a central part of daily life, with residents praising the presentation but disputing food quality.
Several reviews describe a dedicated dining room and frequent meals, including families who said the food was good and could be ordered from a menu. Others were less satisfied, citing concerns like canned items and not enough fresh produce, or saying the meals felt repetitive. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which matches how many reviewers talk about the dining experience.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities fill the schedule
Residents have regular activities, from social game nights to planned outings.
Reviewers frequently mention movies, games, trips, and scheduled daily activities. Others point to specific gatherings like bingo and card games, along with outings where residents go for walks and social time. Even when a reviewer wasnât personally into all event types, they still described daily programming.
common25 reviews mention this
Staff help varies by experience
Many families describe caring, attentive staff and a clean, well-kept environment during visits.
Across multiple reviews, residents and families describe friendly, accommodating staff, with regular mention that the facility is clean during visits. Several reviewers also highlight staff attentiveness and responsiveness to changing needs. At the same time, a few reviews take issue with staffing levels and consistency, which shows the experience isnât uniform.
common16 reviews mention this
Rooms and building feel well kept
Residents and families frequently mention spacious, modern rooms that feel clean and easy to live in.
Many reviews talk about the apartments as spacious, modern, and clean, with remarks about good lighting and layout. Several also point to in-room features like microwaves, fridges, and sinks, and some mention call buttons in the rooms. Even one critical review acknowledged that the building and hallways can look clean and pretty, even if daily operations were disputed.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Cost is a major concern
Pricing is frequently called out as expensive, with some families saying it didnât match the level of assistance.
One reviewer called the rent far too high and referenced monthly amounts they felt were unreasonable. Another said the apartments were less expensive than other places they toured, while also noting the importance of affordability in the decision. Critical reviews also describe the overall cost as âextremely expensiveâ and bring up additional charges and annual increases. One overall theme is that value depends heavily on how much help a resident needs.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Help requests may be delayed
Call-button support exists, but reviews disagree on how quickly help arrives.
One review notes the presence of call buttons in resident rooms, while another describes call-wire requests not being answered in a timely way. That second review specifically reports delays reaching resident assistants and describes having to follow up when assistance didnât come promptly. Taken together, families should expect that response-time experience can vary.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
155 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (7 miles away)
Los Angeles International (17 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.1 miles)
Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
Porto's Bakery & Cafe (0.6 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (0.9 miles)
Din Tai Fung (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (1.7 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (4 miles)
McDonald's (4 miles)
Theaters
AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (1.1 miles)
AMC Burbank 16 (3.7 miles)
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (5.9 miles)
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155 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Friendly, attentive staff with engaging activities in a clean, welcoming setting.
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