4926 Shenandoah Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Eleanor's Residential Home Costs & Pricing
Eleanor's Residential Home offers a range of private room options priced between $2,500 and $6,000 per month. This pricing structure positions the home competitively within Los Angeles County, where the average cost for similar accommodations is approximately $4,197. In comparison to the broader California state average of $3,939 for private rooms, Eleanor's Residential Home provides a flexible pricing range that may appeal to various budgets while still delivering quality care in a residential setting. By offering lower starting rates than both county and state averages, Eleanor's Residential Home underscores its commitment to accessibility while maintaining high standards of service for its residents.
| Floor plans | Eleanor's Residential Home | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $2,500 to $6,000 | $4,197 | $3,939 |
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Overall Review of Eleanor's Residential Home
Pros
The staff are caring, loving, attentive, and nurturing in all aspects.- The home feels like a family setting rather than a facility and is very clean and bright.
- The owners are engaged and live on site, with a loving, professional caregiving staff.
- The home maintains a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, ensuring individualized attention.
- The environment is exceptionally clean and bright, with comfortable rooms.
- Entertainment is regularly provided, and doctors are promptly consulted when needed, with professional dental visits.
- The owners communicate well and are happy to discuss the condition of loved ones.
- Residents are treated with respect, love, and dignity, with physical and emotional support from staff.
- The dining and social atmosphere are warm, with welcoming hospitality and festive visits, and the food is excellent.
Cons
The staff were unaware that a guest was coming.- The furnishings and amenities were too extravagant for Mom's lifestyle.
Review
Eleanor’s Residential Home is best suited for families seeking a small, residential, home-like setting in Los Angeles where care feels truly personal and every resident is treated with dignity. This community excels for residents who thrive on individualized attention, consistent daily routines, and an atmosphere that mirrors a well-loved private home rather than a traditional facility. With the proprietors living on site and a tight-knit staff presence, it suits seniors who prioritize meaningful interaction, family-style hospitality, and a calm, respectful environment over a large, impersonal campus.
Those who may want to consider alternatives include families looking for a larger care network with abundant on-site medical resources, expansive programming, or more expansive furnishings and amenities. For residents who prefer a more formal or bustling environment, or who require a broader array of clinical services on site, other senior communities may deliver a different balance of medical oversight and social options. Budget-conscious families could also weigh whether the value proposition aligns with their long-term cost expectations when comparing with similarly priced facilities in the area.
The standout pros, the heart of this community, offset potential drawbacks in tangible ways. The caregiving team is consistently described as incredibly caring, attentive, and nurturing, with a 1:1 feel in practice due to a small resident census and a generous staff presence. Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted, the dining is homemade and appealing, and the homey ambiance makes visits feel festive rather than clinical. Residents benefit from frequent in-house activities, therapy options, and on-site professionals (including an occupational therapist up to nearly daily and regular physical therapy), all of which cultivate ongoing engagement and functional support. The owners’ active involvement, open communication, and willingness to welcome families to celebrations reinforce a sense of trust and stability that is hard to replicate in larger settings.
Nevertheless, there are trade-offs to weigh. The most salient is the small, private-home layout, which means fewer of the “big campus” amenities and may feel limited to some who expect a broader medical infrastructure or a wider spectrum of on-site services. However, the reviews indicate medical needs are addressed promptly, doctors are called as needed, and ancillary services such as dentistry are arranged through the home. The one-on-one level of care and the intimate social fabric can more than compensate for those limits for families prioritizing warmth, continuity, and consistent caregiver relationships over sheer scale or glamour.
From a practical standpoint, Eleanor’s operates with a private, six-bedroom configuration and a high caregiver ratio, a setup that translates into highly personalized attention without sacrificing safety. For families evaluating cost, the proprietor’s leadership and the “home-with-heart” model justify the value through reliability, consistent staffing, and meaningful family engagement. Yet pricing is not a trivial consideration; one review notes that the cost is on par with alternative high-end options in the area, with a note that negotiation is possible when appropriate to the resident’s lifestyle and needs. Location in Los Angeles is convenient for visiting families, and the facility’s intimate footprint reduces the friction of coordination and handoffs typical of larger communities.
In sum, Eleanor’s Residential Home stands out for a select group: seniors who want a cherished, family-driven environment where staff know residents well, care is deeply personal, and the bond between owners, caregivers, residents, and families is strong. For families prioritizing a large activity calendar, broad medical on-site resources, or more extravagant amenities, alternatives located in the broader market may be more suitable. The decision hinges on valuing intimate, high-touch care over scale; on welcoming one-on-one attention as the norm; and on embracing a home-like ethos that treats every day as a lived, celebrated occasion. For those ready to invest in a deeply connected, attentive setting, a visit to Eleanor’s will likely affirm the choice.
6 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Los Angeles International (4 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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