Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA

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Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA

Hollenbeck Palms is an assisted living and memory care community in Los Angeles, CA.

Information last verified:

573 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 71 reviews
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Overall Review of Hollenbeck Palms

Pros

  • pro The facility is described as excellent senior living with spacious grounds, great personnel, and comprehensive senior care amenities.
  • pro It is very nice and well maintained.
  • pro The family is completely happy that they found this community.
  • pro The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the residents are happy, friendly, and engaged with each other.
  • pro The staff are super attentive and friendly, and the programming of events and activities is comprehensive.
  • pro The grounds are spectacular, and it feels like living in a park.
  • pro The food is cooked on site and can be customized; the cooks prepare meals that residents enjoy.
  • pro The community feels safe due to security measures and attentive nursing staff.
  • pro The facility provides a wide range of activities and wellness programs, including aerobics, strength training, and on-campus clinics.
  • pro The apartments are beautiful, spacious, and well maintained, with private rooms and options for pets.
  • pro The staff treat residents with love and respect and go the extra mile to make them feel at home.
  • pro Living there is described as an oasis in the middle of the city, with day trips, fitness classes, movie nights, and more.
  • pro The facility offers continuing care and supports independence, with 24-hour nursing staff and individualized plans.

Cons

  • pro The meal quality has gone down since 2020.
  • pro They quoted half a million dollars to move in, which felt exorbitant.
  • pro The care was described as pricey for the family’s needs.
  • pro The staff appeared passive-aggressive and the tour guide was abrupt with a family member.
  • pro The neighborhood was not appealing to the reviewer.
  • pro The reviewer experienced people entering their room, which felt invasive.

Review

Hollenbeck Palms is best suited for seniors who want a true continuing-care home in central Los Angeles, where independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing sit on one well‑established campus. The eight-acre grounds, historic elegance, and on‑site dining and wellness programs create a self-contained environment conducive to aging in place. Families prioritizing stability will value a community that can evolve with a resident’s needs without forcing a move, backed by a responsive staff, safety features, and a broad menu of social and wellness activities that keep residents engaged year after year.

That said, alternatives deserve consideration for several profiles. For those on tighter budgets, Hollenbeck Palms’ price point can be a primary hurdle, with some reviewers noting costs as a barrier to entry even when the offerings are compelling. For families seeking a younger‑feeling or more modern atmosphere, a newer facility or a smaller, less campus‑like community may feel more approachable. Also, individuals or couples who prefer a single‑level layout with minimal stairs or who dislike older architectural styling may find certain campus navigation less ideal. Finally, while expansion plans include a memory facility, those requiring intensive memory care now may look for communities with a stronger immediate focus in that area.

The strongest positives align with the community’s core promise: attentive, compassionate staff; a genuine sense of home rather than an institution; and a robust, age‑in‑place continuum. Residents routinely praise staff warmth, accessibility, and the ability to tailor care and programming. The grounds and facilities are consistently described as beautiful and well maintained, with spacious private living options and on‑site dining that can accommodate customized meals. A thriving slate of activities, ranging from fitness classes and memory work to outings, arts, and social events, creates a lively, interactive environment rather than a passive one. Security, gated access, and the availability of on‑site nursing and medical oversight further reinforce peace of mind for families.

There are legitimate drawbacks to weigh against these strengths. Price remains the most commonly cited concern, constraining access for some potential residents. The campus’s age and multi‑building layout translate into a more expansive footprint that can be less convenient for mobility‑restricted residents, and a few reviewers describe experiences around dining or service as variable rather than uniformly flawless. Some critics note moments of rigidity or uneven attention in certain interactions, underscoring that even the best teams have off days. Finally, while the memory‑care footprint is growing, families seeking immediate, dedicated memory support may want to evaluate the current availability and service levels more closely.

Despite these tensions, the pros largely offset the cons for the right buyer. The real value lies in sequencing care without moving, backed by a long‑standing, trustworthy team that communicates clearly and treats residents with respect and dignity. The campus setting, complemented by robust programing, diverse amenities, and active social life, helps mitigate concerns about isolation or stagnation, while the option to customize living space and meals adds tangible everyday value. For families that prize continuity, safety, and a vibrant, engaged community, the trade‑offs are manageable and often worth the premium.

In sum, Hollenbeck Palms stands out for families who want a dignified, park‑like environment with a genuine continuum of care and a team that feels like an extended family. It serves well those who can afford a higher price in exchange for dependable care, abundant activities, and on‑site amenities that support independence while enabling transitions within the same campus. It is less suited for budget‑driven buyers, for those needing immediate, intensive memory care, or for residents who prioritize a more modern, compact footprint. Prospective arrivals should schedule a thorough tour, compare current fee structures and what’s included, and confirm availability across independent, assisted, and SNF services to ensure the plan aligns with long‑term goals.

Features

Housing

  • 171 resident community capacity 171 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Family overnight stay rooms Family overnight stay rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Golf Golf
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • On-site market On-site market
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Los Angeles International (13 miles away) Los Angeles International (13 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Description

Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA is a premier assisted living community that offers a wide range of housing options and care services to meet the needs of its residents. With spacious 2-bedroom apartments and cozy studio apartments, individuals can choose the living arrangement that suits them best.

As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Hollenbeck Palms provides a continuum of care, including Independent Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facility options. This means that residents can seamlessly transition between levels of care as their needs change over time.

The community boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. From a beautician on-site and a beauty salon to enjoy pampering services, to a fully-equipped fitness room and outdoor patio for staying active and enjoying nature. The community also offers continuing learning programs, computer center, gaming room, small library, and TV room for intellectual stimulation and entertainment.

Residents at Hollenbeck Palms are treated to delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining room or through convenient room service. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated to ensure everyone's nutritional needs are met.

Engaging in activities is an essential aspect of life at Hollenbeck Palms. Residents have access to various activities such as arts and crafts, book club, cooking club, fitness programs, gardening club, live musical performances, religious services, tai chi, Wii bowling, yoga/chair yoga and much more. There are also planned day trips available for those who enjoy exploring new places.

The community is conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies restaurants theaters making it easy for residents to access what they need or enjoy some leisure time outside the community.

With compassionate staff available round-the-clock providing 24-hour nursing and supervision services along with assistance with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Medication management is also provided along with coordination with healthcare providers when necessary.

Overall, Hollenbeck Palms is a vibrant and inclusive assisted living community that prioritizes the well-being and comfort of its residents. With a wide range of housing options, comprehensive care services, diverse amenities, and engaging activities, it offers a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors in Los Angeles.

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Verve Coffee Roasters (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks Reserve (3.6 miles)
  • Lamill Coffee Boutique (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bavel (0.7 miles)
  • Girl & The Goat LA (0.7 miles)
  • EightyTwo (1 miles)
  • The Original Philippe (1.6 miles)
  • Precinct (1.8 miles)
  • Perch (1.9 miles)
  • Highland Park Brewery (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Station (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (1.5 miles)
  • Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Kedren Community Health Center (3.5 miles)
  • Prado Center (4.3 miles)
  • Del Rio Convalescent Center (6.9 miles)
  • Beverly Hospital (7.1 miles)
  • Medical 2 unit (7.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (2.2 miles)
  • Regal LA Live & 4DX (2.7 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Elysian Park (3.1 miles)
  • Echo Park at the Lotus Festival (3.4 miles)
  • Granada Park (4.8 miles)
  • Cleland Ave Bicentennial Park (5.1 miles)
  • Glassell Park Recreation Center (5.3 miles)
  • George E. Elder Memorial Park (5.3 miles)
  • Barnes Memorial Park (5.5 miles)

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