Overall Review of Avantgarde Senior Living Of Tarzana
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23 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness
Residents and families consistently describe attentive, dependable help from the team.
Across the reviews, families describe a staff that is welcoming, patient, and responsive to questions and day-to-day needs. Several mention specific administrative staff being helpful during tough decisions and ongoing follow-ups. Some reviewers also raise serious concerns about management conduct and care handling, including medication-related problems and communication breakdowns, so experiences are not uniformly positive.
differentiator
2 reviews mention this
Memory care programming
The community offers a dedicated memory care focus and related activities.
Two reviews specifically mention a memory-focused area and programming. One describes regular activities such as jewelry making and other art classes, plus visiting entertainment and morning exercise. Another points to ongoing programs and entertainment designed for residents in that memory care setting.
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3 reviews mention this
Dining earns strong mentions
Dining is described positively, with variety and good taste showing up repeatedly.
Multiple families comment on food quality, describing it as amazing or terrific with good variety. Another review characterizes the food as decent and pairs it with entertainment that happens around dining times and community events. Dining appears to be one of the more consistent day-to-day positives in the reviews.
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7 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness and upkeep
Residents and families often note the building is clean and well maintained.
Several reviews describe the facility as spotless, modern, and beautifully maintained. Families also mention cleanliness in their day-to-day experience, including room upkeep, and some praise how the place smells. One reviewer qualifies this by saying public bathrooms are sometimes dirty, and residents warn visitors away from them.
caveat
3 reviews mention this
Administration responsiveness varies
Communication with administration can be difficult when you need a timely reply.
A couple of reviews describe trouble getting administration to respond to calls and requests, with some describing radio silence or needing multiple attempts. One review also raises broader concerns involving management handling of medical situations and rules that affected access to care. Overall, the reviews suggest that front-line staff may be easier to reach than administration in some cases.
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2 reviews mention this
Transportation for appointments
Families mention help with getting residents to appointments and other needs.
Reviewers describe transportation being accommodated, including drivers for residents to attend appointments. This lines up with the community offering transportation-related help beyond simply providing general activity opportunities. Families who rely on these services describe them as appreciated day-to-day.
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2 reviews mention this
Convenient location to nearby places
Reviews describe an area that’s convenient for shops, restaurants, and errands.
Two reviews call out easy access to local restaurants, shops, and public transport. That convenience is reflected in the nearby mix of everyday destinations such as pharmacies, parks, and casual dining options.
How we summarize
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138 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
Assisted Living
Hospice Agency
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (10 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
Concierge services
Planned day trips
English
Clean, modern facility with friendly staff and engaging activities.
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