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Country Villa Mar Vista Nursing Center in Los Angeles, CA

Country Villa Mar Vista Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Los Angeles, CA.

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Country Villa Mar Vista Nursing Center in Los Angeles, CA

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3966 Marcasel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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

3.8 from 43 reviews
5 stars
25
4 stars
7
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
11

Overall Review of Country Villa Mar Vista Nursing Center

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently helpful

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, attentive, and helpful.

Many reviews highlight staff presence and day-to-day support, including nurses and front-desk personnel being polite, courteous, and responsive in the moments they were asked for help. Families also describe feeling informed and supported during care, with staff encouraging and attentive to needs. Even when reviews are critical, the same theme of communication and support comes up through complaints about delays and follow-through.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor control

Multiple reviews note the facility stays clean with no unpleasant odors.

Several residents’ family members and visitors say the building is clean, and one review specifically mentions the facility being odorless. Other positive comments tie cleanliness to an overall sense that the environment is well maintained. Negative reviews focus on different care issues rather than cleanliness, so cleanliness appears to be a commonly shared positive.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Therapy support helps recovery

Rehabilitation and therapy experiences are a frequent bright spot in the reviews.

A detailed review credits staff during a rehabilitation stay for supporting recovery and helping a family member regain strength. Other reviews describe effective therapy experiences, including physical therapy and staff who provided encouragement and engagement. One reviewer also describes a music-therapy session where patients enjoyed singing and playing music with staff support.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies widely

Food is mentioned both positively and negatively across resident and family reviews.

Some reviewers say the food is amazing and that there are choices, while others describe specific meals as unseasoned, cold, or poorly handled. Dietary needs come up as well: reviews mention diabetics and other restrictions, with at least one concern that the facility did not follow the requested diet consistently. Because the feedback spans both praise and complaints, dining seems inconsistent depending on the situation.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Communication and care reliability concerns

Several reviews raise concerns about reliability, communication, and medication or response issues.

A number of critical reviews describe missed or delayed responses—such as waiting for a nurse after using the call button or difficulty reaching staff by phone. Other comments cite medication and medical oversight problems, including reports of incorrect medication, oxygen not being properly managed, and steep declines after care. There are also complaints involving infections, lack of after-care, and difficulties with documentation or patient rights, which collectively point to variability in the experience.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical offices are close

Nearby healthcare options are within about half a mile in the listings.

The surrounding area includes nearby physician offices and pharmacies, which can reduce travel time for errands and care coordination. This is reflected in the nearby listings showing medical offices around 0.4 miles and pharmacies around 0.4 to 0.5 miles.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Los Angeles International (4 miles away) Los Angeles International (4 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (20 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Los Angeles, California, offers a diverse range of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. With multiple physicians, pharmacies, places of worship, restaurants, parks, cafes, theaters, hospitals, and transportation options within a few miles radius, residents can easily access necessary healthcare services, entertainment options, and transportation facilities. The proximity to Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices and Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital provides peace of mind in case of any medical emergencies. Additionally, the variety of parks and recreational centers nearby offer opportunities for outdoor activities and socialization. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded and accessible environment suitable for senior living.

Physicians

  • Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina Medical Offices (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Fahad Mosque (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Superba Food + Bread (1.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.3 miles)
  • The Brig (2.5 miles)
  • Gjelina (2.5 miles)
  • The Apple Pan (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Penmar Recreation Center (1.8 miles)
  • Bluff Creek Fields Dog Park (2.1 miles)
  • Burton Chace Park (2.2 miles)
  • Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area (3.1 miles)
  • South Beach Park (3.3 miles)
  • Ocean View Park (3.4 miles)
  • Westwood Park (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Go Get Em Tiger (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Chocolate Bash (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Intelligentsia Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • Gjusta (2.9 miles)
  • Great White (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark 18 and XD (2.5 miles)
  • AMC Century City 15 (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • UBER Rideshare Staging Lot (4 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.1 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (4.2 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (4.2 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (4.2 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines (4.2 miles)
  • Terminal 1 (4.2 miles)

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