Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

26 Reviews

2021, 2022

325 South Boyle Avenue

Los Angeles

90033

Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

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4.8 26

Lucy 2022-03-27 I personally like Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. My friend kind of likes it, but the sister-in-law is domineering, so she has to have the last say so. The sister-in-law didn't like it. She said it's too structured and she is afraid of the elevator. She said there's an elevator, and my friend will get confused in the elevator. There was confusion with the manager at first because there was a miscommunication as to the appointment time, so we ended up being toured by one of the nurses. She was very thorough. We went to one of the rooms and I like it. My friend seemed to like it also, but she was quiet all this time. The sister-in-law was the one asking most of the questions. When we came down, she showed us the recreation area. It was closed at the time. When we were outside of the building, she told us about the koi pond and the community garden. There were a lot of benches all over the place, and that's one thing I like. I also like that there's a security guard and that it's very secure. The area outside is not that nice, and it's not a very safe area, but since there is the security gate and the security guard, the residents will feel safe there. The facility is very clean, too. I visited this facility

5 4 1

AZT 2021-10-16 Our Aunt is staying at Sakura Gardens for a few months now and we are really happy that she is able to live in a clean and safe home. Everyone at Sakura Gardens is very helpful, friendly and attentive to our Aunts needs. She enjoys daily exercise classes and an occasional movie. The grounds are well kept with a Koi pond and a turtle that likes to hang out on the rocks. Her father stayed there many years ago and we remembered how well he was taken care of. We are grateful for the amazing care that they provide at Sakura Gardens. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

GKS19 2021-10-15 Our mom has been living at Sakura Gardens since June 2021. It is comforting for us (her family) to know she can communicate to the staff and caretakers in Japanese for all her needs. She has also made many friends that speak Japanese too. She enjoys going to exercise classes, and origami classes. It is clean, quiet and the food is good! Everyone is very nice there! Overall, she is very happy living there! Thank you Sakura Gardens! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

JHY 2021-10-14 Our mother has only been at Sakura Gardens for 4 months but seems to be thriving there. She’s made many friends and seems to be feeling more and more comfortable each time we visit her. The staff have all been very accommodating with her requests. It best part is that she feels that she is part of a community at Sakura Gardens. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

KKG 2021-10-14 My mother has been at this facility for almost three years. She is 92 years old, and recently the Sakura Gardens celebrated residents over 90 years and older. There were few residents over 100 years old. She is pleased with the facility and the overall value she gets from being a resident there. She loves her ceramic class and is very proud of the many pottery products she made. To me, the number one value is the staff. They have a fantastic team starting with Daniel, Shin, Marylou and trickles down to everyone else working there. Daniel did a great job communicating information when Covid was peaking in LA county and athereafter. He still does an excellent job getting the word out about the boosts, flu shots, visitation and activities. I was delighted to see the majority of the resident got vaccinated early on after the vaccine got emergency authorization. I cannot say enough of Shin and the help he extends to my mother. Marylou and her staff are most helpful with my mother's needs and wants. Overall I feel very comfortable with my mom being a resident at Sakura Gardens since I know she gets constant attention and care. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

S.Sh. 2021-10-14 Our parents have been at Sakura for almost a year, and their overall experience has been very positive. The facilities are nice and clean, and, more importantly, our parents are content and doing as well as can be expected. We have found Daniel, Shin, and the rest of the staff to be responsive, attentive, and proactive. This has been particularly true as to one of our parents, who needs assistance from staff with some activities of daily living. We have also been impressed with the job they have done navigating the pandemic and arranging for residents to receive the appropriate vaccines. Needless to say, we worry about our parents constantly, but we worry about them less since they moved to Sakura. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

keithmari 2021-10-14 Absolutely exceeds all of our expectations. Shin, the Communications Director, could not have been more cordial, more professional or more considerate in greeting my now 100 year old mother-in-law, Yoshi, and my wife and I on our first visit and many subsequent visits to Sakura Gardens. We very much appreciated his guided tour of the facility and our luncheon on that first visit which was three years ago. All of our questions were answered while he spent considerable time with us. He introduced us to Daniel, who also was beyond impressive, and one or two of the other residents at Sakura. These gentlemen obviously care very much about their residents. The furnished apartments are very comfortable. Housekeeping and front desk staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The overall services and amenities provided including the excellent three meals per day greatly assisted in facilitating this significant transition - major life style change. Yoshi, who just turned 100 three months ago, has seriously enjoyed her three year stay at Sakura. She loves her very comfortable apartment and continually talks about the delicious food and the many services and activities provided. The management team and staff has certainly protected all residents during the pandemic. Shin is an incredibly understanding person who really cares about all residents at Sakura. He also happens to be a major gentleman and a really nice guy. My wife and I feel extremely fortunate to have found such an excellent community. Huge accolades, appreciation and many thanks to Shin, Daniel, their staff, and Sakura for making Yoshi's three year stay so comfortable and successful. Keith and Mari I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

alan o 2021-10-14 Sakura Gardens does a fantastic job for my 92 year old Nisei mother. They serve Japanese food which she especially likes. They have daily exercise classes that gets her out of the room and areas where she can walk on her own when she feels like it. I myself love the 24 hour on duty nurse which makes me sleep better at night. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

HappyKI 2021-10-14 My mother is in Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. She speaks only Japanese and the nice thing is they have Japanese-speaking caregivers and Japanese cuisine. They can select either continental or Japanese cuisine. All staff and residents are vaccinated and strict protocols are in place. They have a lot of activities and volunteers from the Japanese community come out and do things in Japanese for them, such as daily exercise, karaoke, movies and small bands. They have beautiful gardens, a huge koi pond, waterfalls, rock sculptures, and bonsai trees within the grounds. All the staff are incredible and they do everything to help the residents. They've just remodeled everything, and it's a very reasonably priced. AWESOME I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

long life 2021-10-13 I enjoy living here because I enjoy the Japanese food and the staff take care of me. I like to see the koi pond and walk around the campus. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

kasu 2021-10-13 Grounds are nice and the staff is very helpful. I enjoy eating the Japanese food and watching movies. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

searching senior 2020-09-24 While COVID has made it challenging for all of us, they do a great job of making sure everyone is safe and healthy while showing us what they can. Answered all of our questions. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Margaret L 2020-08-08 My mother is in Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. My parents are Japanese and the nice thing is they have Japanese-speaking caregivers and the food served is a selection of continental and Japanese cuisine. They can select what they want to eat. No resident got COVID in the past four months, so I think the safety is great. They have a lot of activities and volunteers from the Japanese community come out and do things in Japanese for them. They have beautiful gardens, a huge koi pond, waterfalls, rock sculptures, and bonsai trees within the grounds. However, a new owner took over, and they've been increasing the rent. The elevators are not working all the time, and the air conditioning breaks down once in a while. The staff is incredible and they do everything to help the residents. They've just remodelled everything, and it's very affordable. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Glenngsa 2019-01-10 While evaluating Sakura, Shin and Daniel made my mom and myself feel very comfortable that she would be well cared for. There was transparency and all our questions answered honestly. After being there for about a month, she confirmed that our trust was well founded. She is enjoying her stay and feels part of the community. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

FSqrd 2018-02-19 Sakura Gardens is a clean and well run Senior Retirement Community. The staff is very helpful and provides excellent care for the residents. There are many social activities, excursions, classes, and special performances that provide the residents with a lot of options to keep active. There is also a "resident" garden, where you can request some space and plant flowers or vegetables. Our Mother took an excellent tour, and decided to move from another care home to Sakura Gardens. She's really been enjoying her stay! I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

waimeaboy 2018-02-15 My Mom has been living at Sakura Gardens for a few months now and she really enjoys living there. The Staff has been very helpful. She has been able to make a few friends. There are activities for her to attend. The facility has plenty of space for her to walk around safely. The location is very convenient for me to visit. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Sarah 2018-01-29 Sakura Gardens' rooms were nice, and the place was very clean. They had music activities, movies, calligraphy, and cultural activities. The staff was good. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Kim 2017-11-02 We chose Sakura Gardens for my father because it has a Japanese community, they serve food that my father enjoys, and they have a memory care unit. They have all kinds of activities, too. They have exercise classes and entertainment. They have furnished apartments so we don't even have to bring anything. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

LYP 2021-10-14 My mother is 97 years of age and has been a resident of Sakura Gardens’ senior living since July 2021. She was reluctant to leave her house of more than 30 years as moving to a senior home was to her tantamount to abandonment. Born and educated in Taiwan and having lived for years in the US, yet her language of fluency and sense of culture are mostly Japanese. We faced a daunting task of finding a suitable, caring, clean and health-minded place for a beloved parent. It was with an enormous sense of relief and gratification that we found all that in Sakura Garden. My mother is happy in her new home. She has a one bedroom with a view of the Los Angeles skyline, the glimmering lights of which delight her in the evenings, as she waits for the diligent and cheerful nurse to bring and watch her take the nightly medications. The knowing staff placed Mom with three other residents at the same table for all their meals, where they are seen laughing and chatting away even as others have left the dining hall. Having become friends and companions, they go to exercise classes and see movies together. At times Mom likes to sit at the bench under the shade of a big tree by the entrance to relish in the afternoon cool breeze on a hot day, or go for a walk to greet the colorful koi fish at the pond. She is getting more forgetful as expected, but the dedicated and well-trained staff members are always patient and with understanding are able to take care of any mishaps and concerns. She told a relative recently that her home now is at Sakura Gardens. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

BTee 2021-10-13 The rooms are kept very clean. Staff is very helpful and are very attentive to the residents. Residents love the various activities that are provided such as ceramics I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Relative of a current resident 2021-10-19 On the occasions I have visited Sakura Gardens, I have found the facility to be impeccably clean and was impressed by the friendly and caring staff. Most importantly is that my aunt is always smiling and cheerful, a good sign of the care she is receiving. Shin, in particular, is always helpful and makes sure our questions are answered. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

KAN21 2021-10-15 My mother has been a resident in Sakura Gardens Los Angeles Memory Care Unit since March 2021. She has adjusted quickly after her transition from home. The Memory Care Unit is clean and bright. The caregivers are very friendly and warm and frequently give me updates when I visit. My mother has made friends with some of the residents and is always in good spirits when I visit. It is very reassuring to know my mother is in good hands with people who really care about her well being. I am grateful to the staff at Sakura Gardens Los Angeles Memory Care Until. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

dsmatsu 2021-10-15 My husband has been a resident in the memory care unit since it opened in the fall of 2019. His sister was a resident at the assisted living facility since the fall of 2018 and moved into the memory care unit this spring. They have been happy there. The staff is friendly and attentive and enjoy my husband’s sense of humor. The staff lead and participate with the residents in art projects and cards among other activities. The staff work well together and are willing to help. They call me as needed if there is an issue and put my husband or sister in law on the phone as necessary. The rooms are clean and kept organized. They have a health care professional trim their toenails monthly for a small fee which is much appreciated. We love walking around the grounds, it’s easy to push my husband in a wheelchair and we see other residents using walkers. We enjoy seeing the koi and seeing and hearing the waterfalls and the variety of flowers which attract butterflies. My sister in law meets friends from the other facility before and after meals and they enjoy talking together. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

CraigH59 2021-10-14 Sakura Gardens provides a positive and nurturing environment for senior living, especially in the Legacies/Memory Care unit where my mother resides. The facility is bright, airy and clean. The shared room are fairly spacious and upkept very neatly. The staff is well-organized, trained and very caring. Beyond the level of care that I deem to be at a very high level, the reinforcement of the Japanese culture and heritage in the facility is a huge plus for my mother and comforting for the family, knowing she is in a place that offers familiarity to her heritage. The Japanese cuisine that is offered in addition to its normal Western menu along with the various cultural activities allow the residents to feel comfortable in the surroundings and a peaceful setting to live out their final years. Our family has noticed that our mother is visibly happy there and socializes with the other residents and staff. We are grateful to have such a facility serving our community. Transitioning my mother to a sr. living facility was difficult, but knowing that Sakura Gardens would provide the proper amenities and environment for her, gave us peace of mind. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Steven 2021-10-03 My mother-in-law moved into Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles memory care. It is a community that caters to the Japanese-American community. The facility itself is located in a gated, secure space. They have Japanese koi ponds there, which are really nice for the Japanese-Americans that are residents there. Overall, the grounds are really well kept. The gardens and everything is really, really well kept and up-to-date. That was one of the things that was really attractive for her (even though she is in memory care, not assisted living). They also have an assisted living part of the Sakura Gardens; but she's in the memory care unit, which is a separate section. Overall, it's a very nice and a very welcoming environment. The staff has been wonderful. Being it's memory care, it's a different level of care. We are very pleased with the care that's being given to my mother-in-law. There are no issues with the care. Care has been great. They try to get all of the residents out as much as they can to participate in watching movies, playing cards amongst themselves, and supervising them if there are activities as a group (which I think is very important for my mother-in-law). Even though she's got issues with memory, it's good stimulation and a good environment for her to be in. They have card playing, art projects, watching TV together, and playing cards. She's been there for about four weeks, and it's been great. The food is great because it's geared more toward the Japanese-American community. There's rice, and today it was teriyaki beef. It was geared more toward that population, so the food has been great. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

SN 2020-03-20 Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles was a very good place especially for memory care service. We liked that, but their fee was so expensive. They had a private garden for memory care, and the facility was so clean. It's one of the best. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable, explained everything from the monitoring to the menu. She showed me the rooms and the restrooms, and there were two persons per room. I visited this facility

5 5 1

325 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Assisted Living Reviews for Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

March 27, 2022

By Lucy

I visited this facility

I personally like Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. My friend kind of likes it, but the sister-in-law is domineering, so she has to have the last say so. The sister-in-law didn't like it. She said it's too structured and she is afraid of the elevator. She said there's an elevator, and my friend will get confused in the elevator. There was confusion with the manager at first because there was a miscommunication as to the appointment time, so we ended up being toured by one of the nurses. She was very thorough. We went to one of the rooms and I like it. My friend seemed to like it also, but she was quiet all this time. The sister-in-law was the one asking most of the questions. When we came down, she showed us the recreation area. It was closed at the time. When we were outside of the building, she told us about the koi pond and the community garden. There were a lot of benches all over the place, and that's one thing I like. I also like that there's a security guard and that it's very secure. The area outside is not that nice, and it's not a very safe area, but since there is the security gate and the security guard, the residents will feel safe there. The facility is very clean, too.

Provider Response

Lucy, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community! We appreciate your recommendation of Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Have an amazing day!

October 16, 2021

By AZT

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our Aunt is staying at Sakura Gardens for a few months now and we are really happy that she is able to live in a clean and safe home. Everyone at Sakura Gardens is very helpful, friendly and attentive to our Aunts needs. She enjoys daily exercise classes and an occasional movie. The grounds are well kept with a Koi pond and a turtle that likes to hang out on the rocks. Her father stayed there many years ago and we remembered how well he was taken care of. We are grateful for the amazing care that they provide at Sakura Gardens.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

October 15, 2021

By GKS19

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our mom has been living at Sakura Gardens since June 2021. It is comforting for us (her family) to know she can communicate to the staff and caretakers in Japanese for all her needs. She has also made many friends that speak Japanese too. She enjoys going to exercise classes, and origami classes. It is clean, quiet and the food is good! Everyone is very nice there! Overall, she is very happy living there! Thank you Sakura Gardens!

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

October 14, 2021

By JHY

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our mother has only been at Sakura Gardens for 4 months but seems to be thriving there. She’s made many friends and seems to be feeling more and more comfortable each time we visit her. The staff have all been very accommodating with her requests. It best part is that she feels that she is part of a community at Sakura Gardens.

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

October 14, 2021

By KKG

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been at this facility for almost three years. She is 92 years old, and recently the Sakura Gardens celebrated residents over 90 years and older. There were few residents over 100 years old. She is pleased with the facility and the overall value she gets from being a resident there. She loves her ceramic class and is very proud of the many pottery products she made. To me, the number one value is the staff. They have a fantastic team starting with Daniel, Shin, Marylou and trickles down to everyone else working there. Daniel did a great job communicating information when Covid was peaking in LA county and athereafter. He still does an excellent job getting the word out about the boosts, flu shots, visitation and activities. I was delighted to see the majority of the resident got vaccinated early on after the vaccine got emergency authorization. I cannot say enough of Shin and the help he extends to my mother. Marylou and her staff are most helpful with my mother's needs and wants. Overall I feel very comfortable with my mom being a resident at Sakura Gardens since I know she gets constant attention and care.

Provider Response

Kkg, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again.

October 14, 2021

By S.Sh.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our parents have been at Sakura for almost a year, and their overall experience has been very positive. The facilities are nice and clean, and, more importantly, our parents are content and doing as well as can be expected. We have found Daniel, Shin, and the rest of the staff to be responsive, attentive, and proactive. This has been particularly true as to one of our parents, who needs assistance from staff with some activities of daily living. We have also been impressed with the job they have done navigating the pandemic and arranging for residents to receive the appropriate vaccines. Needless to say, we worry about our parents constantly, but we worry about them less since they moved to Sakura.

Provider Response

Hi S.sh., thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

October 14, 2021

By keithmari

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Absolutely exceeds all of our expectations. Shin, the Communications Director, could not have been more cordial, more professional or more considerate in greeting my now 100 year old mother-in-law, Yoshi, and my wife and I on our first visit and many subsequent visits to Sakura Gardens. We very much appreciated his guided tour of the facility and our luncheon on that first visit which was three years ago. All of our questions were answered while he spent considerable time with us. He introduced us to Daniel, who also was beyond impressive, and one or two of the other residents at Sakura. These gentlemen obviously care very much about their residents. The furnished apartments are very comfortable. Housekeeping and front desk staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The overall services and amenities provided including the excellent three meals per day greatly assisted in facilitating this significant transition - major life style change. Yoshi, who just turned 100 three months ago, has seriously enjoyed her three year stay at Sakura. She loves her very comfortable apartment and continually talks about the delicious food and the many services and activities provided. The management team and staff has certainly protected all residents during the pandemic. Shin is an incredibly understanding person who really cares about all residents at Sakura. He also happens to be a major gentleman and a really nice guy. My wife and I feel extremely fortunate to have found such an excellent community. Huge accolades, appreciation and many thanks to Shin, Daniel, their staff, and Sakura for making Yoshi's three year stay so comfortable and successful. Keith and Mari

Provider Response

Hello Keithmari, thank you for your positive review! We are very proud of our community and the level of care we provide! Please feel free to reach out at any time to us at any time with any and all questions and concerns; we are always here for you and your family.

October 14, 2021

By alan o

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Sakura Gardens does a fantastic job for my 92 year old Nisei mother. They serve Japanese food which she especially likes. They have daily exercise classes that gets her out of the room and areas where she can walk on her own when she feels like it. I myself love the 24 hour on duty nurse which makes me sleep better at night.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

October 14, 2021

By HappyKI

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is in Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. She speaks only Japanese and the nice thing is they have Japanese-speaking caregivers and Japanese cuisine. They can select either continental or Japanese cuisine. All staff and residents are vaccinated and strict protocols are in place. They have a lot of activities and volunteers from the Japanese community come out and do things in Japanese for them, such as daily exercise, karaoke, movies and small bands. They have beautiful gardens, a huge koi pond, waterfalls, rock sculptures, and bonsai trees within the grounds. All the staff are incredible and they do everything to help the residents. They've just remodeled everything, and it's a very reasonably priced. AWESOME

Provider Response

Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

October 13, 2021

By long life

I am/was a resident of this facility

I enjoy living here because I enjoy the Japanese food and the staff take care of me. I like to see the koi pond and walk around the campus.

Provider Response

Long Life, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles!

October 13, 2021

By kasu

I am/was a resident of this facility

Grounds are nice and the staff is very helpful. I enjoy eating the Japanese food and watching movies.

Provider Response

Hi Kasu, thank you so much for your positive comments about Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles!

September 24, 2020

By searching senior

I visited this facility

While COVID has made it challenging for all of us, they do a great job of making sure everyone is safe and healthy while showing us what they can. Answered all of our questions.

Provider Response

Hi Searching Senior, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

August 08, 2020

By Margaret L

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is in Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. My parents are Japanese and the nice thing is they have Japanese-speaking caregivers and the food served is a selection of continental and Japanese cuisine. They can select what they want to eat. No resident got COVID in the past four months, so I think the safety is great. They have a lot of activities and volunteers from the Japanese community come out and do things in Japanese for them. They have beautiful gardens, a huge koi pond, waterfalls, rock sculptures, and bonsai trees within the grounds. However, a new owner took over, and they've been increasing the rent. The elevators are not working all the time, and the air conditioning breaks down once in a while. The staff is incredible and they do everything to help the residents. They've just remodelled everything, and it's very affordable.

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!

January 10, 2019

By Glenngsa

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

While evaluating Sakura, Shin and Daniel made my mom and myself feel very comfortable that she would be well cared for. There was transparency and all our questions answered honestly. After being there for about a month, she confirmed that our trust was well founded. She is enjoying her stay and feels part of the community.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!

February 19, 2018

By FSqrd

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Sakura Gardens is a clean and well run Senior Retirement Community. The staff is very helpful and provides excellent care for the residents. There are many social activities, excursions, classes, and special performances that provide the residents with a lot of options to keep active. There is also a "resident" garden, where you can request some space and plant flowers or vegetables. Our Mother took an excellent tour, and decided to move from another care home to Sakura Gardens. She's really been enjoying her stay!

Provider Response

Thank you, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service to every resident and their families, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. If you have any questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!

February 15, 2018

By waimeaboy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My Mom has been living at Sakura Gardens for a few months now and she really enjoys living there. The Staff has been very helpful. She has been able to make a few friends. There are activities for her to attend. The facility has plenty of space for her to walk around safely. The location is very convenient for me to visit.

Provider Response

Thank you for your detailed positive review. We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and look forward to seeing you again soon!

January 29, 2018

By Sarah

I visited this facility

Sakura Gardens' rooms were nice, and the place was very clean. They had music activities, movies, calligraphy, and cultural activities. The staff was good.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive 5 star review. We appreciate it & hope to see you again!

November 02, 2017

By Kim

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We chose Sakura Gardens for my father because it has a Japanese community, they serve food that my father enjoys, and they have a memory care unit. They have all kinds of activities, too. They have exercise classes and entertainment. They have furnished apartments so we don't even have to bring anything.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive 5 star review. We appreciate it & hope to see you again!

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Independent Living Reviews for Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

October 14, 2021

By LYP

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is 97 years of age and has been a resident of Sakura Gardens’ senior living since July 2021. She was reluctant to leave her house of more than 30 years as moving to a senior home was to her tantamount to abandonment. Born and educated in Taiwan and having lived for years in the US, yet her language of fluency and sense of culture are mostly Japanese. We faced a daunting task of finding a suitable, caring, clean and health-minded place for a beloved parent. It was with an enormous sense of relief and gratification that we found all that in Sakura Garden. My mother is happy in her new home. She has a one bedroom with a view of the Los Angeles skyline, the glimmering lights of which delight her in the evenings, as she waits for the diligent and cheerful nurse to bring and watch her take the nightly medications. The knowing staff placed Mom with three other residents at the same table for all their meals, where they are seen laughing and chatting away even as others have left the dining hall. Having become friends and companions, they go to exercise classes and see movies together. At times Mom likes to sit at the bench under the shade of a big tree by the entrance to relish in the afternoon cool breeze on a hot day, or go for a walk to greet the colorful koi fish at the pond. She is getting more forgetful as expected, but the dedicated and well-trained staff members are always patient and with understanding are able to take care of any mishaps and concerns. She told a relative recently that her home now is at Sakura Gardens.

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Hi, We're happy we could meet your expectations! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon! Have a great day!

October 13, 2021

By BTee

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The rooms are kept very clean. Staff is very helpful and are very attentive to the residents. Residents love the various activities that are provided such as ceramics

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Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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October 19, 2021

By Relative of a current resident

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

On the occasions I have visited Sakura Gardens, I have found the facility to be impeccably clean and was impressed by the friendly and caring staff. Most importantly is that my aunt is always smiling and cheerful, a good sign of the care she is receiving. Shin, in particular, is always helpful and makes sure our questions are answered.

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Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.

October 15, 2021

By KAN21

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been a resident in Sakura Gardens Los Angeles Memory Care Unit since March 2021. She has adjusted quickly after her transition from home. The Memory Care Unit is clean and bright. The caregivers are very friendly and warm and frequently give me updates when I visit. My mother has made friends with some of the residents and is always in good spirits when I visit. It is very reassuring to know my mother is in good hands with people who really care about her well being. I am grateful to the staff at Sakura Gardens Los Angeles Memory Care Until.

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Hello Kan21, thank you for your positive review! We are very proud of our community and the level of care we provide! Please feel free to reach out at any time to us at any time with any and all questions and concerns; we are always here for you and your family.

October 15, 2021

By dsmatsu

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband has been a resident in the memory care unit since it opened in the fall of 2019. His sister was a resident at the assisted living facility since the fall of 2018 and moved into the memory care unit this spring. They have been happy there. The staff is friendly and attentive and enjoy my husband’s sense of humor. The staff lead and participate with the residents in art projects and cards among other activities. The staff work well together and are willing to help. They call me as needed if there is an issue and put my husband or sister in law on the phone as necessary. The rooms are clean and kept organized. They have a health care professional trim their toenails monthly for a small fee which is much appreciated. We love walking around the grounds, it’s easy to push my husband in a wheelchair and we see other residents using walkers. We enjoy seeing the koi and seeing and hearing the waterfalls and the variety of flowers which attract butterflies. My sister in law meets friends from the other facility before and after meals and they enjoy talking together.

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Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

October 14, 2021

By CraigH59

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Sakura Gardens provides a positive and nurturing environment for senior living, especially in the Legacies/Memory Care unit where my mother resides. The facility is bright, airy and clean. The shared room are fairly spacious and upkept very neatly. The staff is well-organized, trained and very caring. Beyond the level of care that I deem to be at a very high level, the reinforcement of the Japanese culture and heritage in the facility is a huge plus for my mother and comforting for the family, knowing she is in a place that offers familiarity to her heritage. The Japanese cuisine that is offered in addition to its normal Western menu along with the various cultural activities allow the residents to feel comfortable in the surroundings and a peaceful setting to live out their final years. Our family has noticed that our mother is visibly happy there and socializes with the other residents and staff. We are grateful to have such a facility serving our community. Transitioning my mother to a sr. living facility was difficult, but knowing that Sakura Gardens would provide the proper amenities and environment for her, gave us peace of mind.

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Hello Craigh59, thank you for your positive review! We are very proud of our community and the level of care we provide! Please feel free to reach out at any time to us at any time with any and all questions and concerns; we are always here for you and your family.

October 03, 2021

By Steven

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother-in-law moved into Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles memory care. It is a community that caters to the Japanese-American community. The facility itself is located in a gated, secure space. They have Japanese koi ponds there, which are really nice for the Japanese-Americans that are residents there. Overall, the grounds are really well kept. The gardens and everything is really, really well kept and up-to-date. That was one of the things that was really attractive for her (even though she is in memory care, not assisted living). They also have an assisted living part of the Sakura Gardens; but she's in the memory care unit, which is a separate section. Overall, it's a very nice and a very welcoming environment. The staff has been wonderful. Being it's memory care, it's a different level of care. We are very pleased with the care that's being given to my mother-in-law. There are no issues with the care. Care has been great. They try to get all of the residents out as much as they can to participate in watching movies, playing cards amongst themselves, and supervising them if there are activities as a group (which I think is very important for my mother-in-law). Even though she's got issues with memory, it's good stimulation and a good environment for her to be in. They have card playing, art projects, watching TV together, and playing cards. She's been there for about four weeks, and it's been great. The food is great because it's geared more toward the Japanese-American community. There's rice, and today it was teriyaki beef. It was geared more toward that population, so the food has been great.

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Hello, thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience here; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put resident experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

March 20, 2020

By SN

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Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles was a very good place especially for memory care service. We liked that, but their fee was so expensive. They had a private garden for memory care, and the facility was so clean. It's one of the best. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable, explained everything from the monitoring to the menu. She showed me the rooms and the restrooms, and there were two persons per room.

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Thank you so much for your positive review, we are happy to see you feel our staff is kind and knowledgeable. We agree and feel the same, we have a wonderful community and welcome you to join us. Please feel free to reach out at any time with any and all questions. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Ongoing IPCED training for all of our staff in the community. We are given courses that correlates to elderly care such as understanding Dementia, respecting resident's rights, medication assistance training, and dealing with end of life care.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Residents are overall of Japanese descent. However, we currently have one Chinese American resident and one Korean Japanese resident at our community. Average Age is 87. Favorite things are attending morning exercise class, karaoke singing, playing bingo, watching movies on Wednesdays, going on trips to Little Tokyo, Pala Casino, the local mall and Walmart

What programs or activities does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Japanese Calligraphy class, Morning Exercise, Social Dance-Exercise class, Ceramics class, Japanese, English and Hawaiian singing class, karaoke class, knitting class, golf-putting class, art class, Minyo Shamisen (Japanese singing), Story writing class, Japanese style Mah Jong class, Yoga class, Origami class, Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) class, Jigsaw puzzle class, Domino game class, Card game class, Chair exercise, Japanese Bible Study class.

What places are near Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Little Tokyo is about a 2-3 minute drive, vibrant, cultural town full of Japanese restaurants, supermarkets, and retail stores. Close to Hollenbeck Park which has a lake and exercise devices. Sakura Gardens is also near Mariachi Plaza which is a few blocks away and frequently holds a Farmer's Market. Mariachi Plaza is also a stop for the Gold Line train which can take residents to Little Tokyo, Union Station, and as far as Pasadena.

What transportation services does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to assisted living residents?

We have a van that holds up to 6 passengers. We provide transportation Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm for medical purposes within a 8 mile radius. We provide transportation to Little Tokyo every Tuesday from 9am to 3:30pm. We also provide transportation for special outings such as to Walmart, local mall (Glendale Galleria or Montebello Mall), and also arrange transportation to Pala Casino.

What makes the chef or dining program at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Since our population is mostly Japanese due to the history of our community, the dining experience is one of a kind where we provide a wide variety of healthy and hearty Japanese meals such as Chicken Teriyaki, Agedashi Tofu (Fried tofu), Unagi-don (fresh water eel), Chicken Tatsuta Age (Fried Chicken), Pork Ramen, Beef Sukiyaki, Hot Udon, Chicken Tonkatsu (Cutlet), Pork Gyoza (dumplings) but also provide traditional American meals such as Honey Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey, Broiled Salmon, Corned Beef with Cabbage, Spaghetti Bolognese, Meat Lasagna, and Southern Fried Chicken.

What safety features or security measures does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to assisted living residents?

Our community is a fully gated community and have a 24 hour guard on duty.

How does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

We would keep families informed about their loved ones by our 24 hour on-duty Health Staff actively contacting their loved ones about any incidents or changes. Our community also holds a Family Meeting where we invite all family members, close friends, and residents to attend to inform any updates, changes, or announcements. We would also send loved ones emails or phone calls of any significant changes as well.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles during daytime and nighttime hours?

The daytime and nighttime ratio is 1:65 (2:130)

If Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

At this time Sakura Gardens does not accept dogs or cats, although families may bring dogs or cats to visit.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

IPCED training courses and Oasis Outsourcing Webinars and In-services

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

The average age of our residents is 86. Some of their favorite things to do are exercise, sing, watch movies, play bingo, and eat their favorite foods!

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

Little Tokyo is nearby where the residents can shop, enjoy performances, and visit the museum.

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles has organized?

Enjoying performances at the Aratani Theater and attending festivals in Little Tokyo.

What transportation services does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to independent living residents?

We provide van transportation for doctor and dental visits, and shopping.

What makes the chef or dining program at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

Many of our main dish choices are delicious Japanese menu items. Some of the favorites are sukiyaki, teriyaki salmon, curry rice, Japanese fried chicken, and American fried chicken.

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

Large activity hall for performances, movies, exercise and dance classes. Activity room for social hours and art classes. Social room for card playing and puzzle activities. Large gateball and putting green. Three tier koi pond and Japanese garden.

What safety features or security measures does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to independent living residents?

Every room has an alert button, as well as an intercom system. Residents can also use an alert pendant to alert the care staff. Security guard on duty daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

If Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Currently we do not allow pets.

Does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

We do work with outside agencies that can provide nursing and therapy, if needed.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

We have a minimum of two staffers on duty. There may be more during some of the daytime shifts.

What safety features or security measures does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles provide to protect residents who wander?

We notify the security guard company and make sure that the on-duty keeps a folder with residents profile (name, room number) that may be a wandering risk to contact our community if they are seen leaving the community.

What programs or activities does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

We have a monthly calendar in our memory care community which guides our care staff on what activities to follow on daily basis. Our activities include memory card games, Jenga, coloring time, ball toss, karaoke, spending time in our outdoor patio, and bingo. Activities are rotated in a daily basis so that each day is different.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Assessments are done initially prior to move in. Also, an assessment is conducted when there's a noted change in behavior on a resident. Once a re-assessment is done the primary care physician is notified and so are the family or whoever is responsible for the resident. In general however, physician's report and medication review are supposed to be done annually for all Dementia residents.

What techniques does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

We encourage a communal dining in our memory care unit, as much as possible. For all residents that require feeding assistance we make sure to train staff on feeding techniques and safety. Also, we utilize diet cards for each resident and make sure to check and compare the card with what's served in the tray to prevent any errors. One care staff is asked to stay in the dining room at all times during meal times.

How does Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Due to the Coronavirus lockdown and quarantine we make it a habit to update resident's family members or loved ones every week. However, when a change of condition is noticed on a resident this becomes more frequent since they require more monitoring so we'll have to alert both the primary care physician and family/loved ones of resident status on almost a daily basis.

Describe the neighborhood around Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Sakura Gardens is in a residential neighborhood, but we are very close to Little Tokyo and Downtown Los Angeles. In fact, we have a great view of the downtown skyline from many parts of our campus.

Is Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We are affiliated with a skilled nursing facility nearby if more care is needed.

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Assisted Living Starting At: $3920/month
Independent Living Starting At: $3920/month
Memory Care Starting At: $5840/month

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals
Room Service For Meals
Dining Extra: Restaurant Style

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Beauty Barber Shop
Resident Transportation
Coffee Shop
Hiking Trails
Garden And Patio
Resident Parking
Security Gate
Features Extra: Individual Temperature Control, Library, Sewing Room, Safety Grab Bars

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Laundry For Linens
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

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Cable In Rooms
Wifi
Technology Extra: Emergency Lifeline System, Smoke & Fire Alarms

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Skilled Nursing
Medication Management
Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

Offsite Activities
Music
Religious Services
Fitness Room
Arts And Crafts
Activities Extra: Karaoke Classes, Shopping

Financial guidance

Va Benefits Consultation

Languages

English
Japanese

General

Resident Capacity: 154
Minimum Age: 60
Pets: Small Pets Allowed

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Range Of Services Extra: Stove/Oven, Garbage Disposal

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State Licenses: 198602192

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About Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles offers a dedicated and intimate light assisted program located minutes from Downtown Los Angeles. Residents have a beautifully appointed apartment with a host of services and amenities that provide for an exceptionally comfortable lifestyle. Coupled with just the right amount of assistance, each Individual maintains their personal independence and freedom. Bathing and medication management are easy again, thanks to the specially trained staff members who are there to lend a helping hand, day and night.

What Makes Us Special

With a unique and storied history, our community is one of a kind. Our legacy is one that has preserved our rich Japanese history and culture. We continue to offer a predominantly Japanese menu, as well as many Japanese activities, such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, and karaoke.

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