The Best Independent Living Communities in Los Angeles County, CA

"My friend has moved into Ivy Park at Burbank. It was a great experience from the beginning. The parking was easy and accessible to the main lobby. When we got to the main lobby, a welcome sign welcomed us for the tour. We had a wonderful tour. It was very informative about just the general property. The property itself was clean and bright. What impressed me was that they were all well-groomed and pleasant, and they weren't pandering. You knew they were health care professionals that cared and tried to take an interest in the person. That's what meant a lot to me. So I was very impressed with that. The place itself was beautiful. The model we saw that became my friend's studio apartment was beautiful, too. The place was newly renovated. They have new appliances and new cabinets. Just cheerful and wonderful. I can't say enough about Ivy Park. I think their services are fine. My friend just came out of the hospital, but I know that she is getting all the services there at Ivy Park. She's getting her medications managed, she's getting great meals, and today, physical therapy was coming up. We met the activities director, and there are activities, but my friend is not able to participate at this time. But I know the activities are great."

Begin your journey of well-being at The Leonard on Beverly, a full-service Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support community located in Los Angeles just minutes from Beverly Hills. Our holistic approach to resident-centered care and whole-person wellness supports seniors of varying needs to live as active and engaged as possible. We tailor our care and services to honor each resident’s personal preferences, needs, and abilities. Access to additional levels of care, Signature Programs, ancillary services, and specially curated amenities offers an enhanced living experience for residents and provides peace of mind for their families. The Leonard on Beverly is mindfully designed to balance contemporary design with the comforts of home, with easy-to-navigate spaces and opportunities to engage in meaningful connections. While the community is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and local attractions, our residents have access to unique onsite amenities, including a dedicated wellness floor providing therapy, massage, yoga and meditation programs, a salon, theater, resident storage area, an expansive rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, and multiple culinary venues offering a variety of menus and experiences to satisfy any craving. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Beverly Hills Carmel Retirement Hotel is a five star facility. Staying in this facility is like staying in a hotel. The staff members are cheerful, welcoming and full of energy. The facility is well decorated and clean. Loved ones are well taken care off. This facility is five out of five and I would hifgly recommend. "

"We toured Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. They have an activity calendar with things scheduled all day long. They get the residents to the activities. The day I toured, they had bingo, an art project, and a singing session. They had musicians come in with cellos that played the concerts for them, so I'm very impressed. They have some facility pets there that they bring around for the residents. I brought my three teenage children with me and we've been there for five hours, and my kids loved it. Linda was so accommodating, and with different personal issues going on with each family and their needs, she was able to exhaust how they could help with all of that, and I was impressed. We didn't eat there but while we were there, Linda had snacks brought in for my kids. The other thing that is special about this place is, that other places have locked-up hours that you can't go visit. At Sparr Heights, you can visit 24 hours a day. If I wanted to check in at 3 a.m. I could and I'm allowed to spend the night if I want. I'm just amazed. It's such an open-door policy. They're like completely transparent on everything there. I have been to facilities that look more high-class than this one. This facility, it's like you don't walk into it thinking it's a five-star hotel, it's a bit more homey."

"It is a wonderful facility. It seems very nice and clean. The staff was very informative on the tour. It seems like a good place for senior living if that's what's needed for someone. It was great. I don't have anything negative to say about it. I was just touring looking for the best place for my aunt, but it was a contender. The rooms were nice and spacious. You would have to bring your own furniture, but that wasn't a problem. I thought the rooms were a good space, and they had the option of sharing a room with someone or having your own room, which was nice. And the fact that you could bring your pets was also a plus."

"My father will be going into The Villas by Astoria Park. I didn't try their food, but one of the reasons why I didn't think it was necessary is because my father got the deluxe studio, which has a kitchenette, and he pretty much insists on making his own food. It was bright, airy, cheery, clean, and up-to-date. It was a nice feeling walking in. I met Tricia, who is the program director. I thought she was well-informed about senior needs. She spoke about all that she has studied in terms of longevity and what's good for a healthy, active senior life, which is something that I appreciated given my father, even at 101, is quite active."

"Everything about Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood was excellent. It was a bit on the expensive side. The building and grounds were fine. The people we saw seemed to be active, well, and alert. Somebody who's in charge of prospective customers took us around, and introduced us to people, and showed off several accommodations. We looked at several, and what we were interested in was very expensive. The person who took us around was very good, very pleasant, very informative."

"I had a great tour of Palm Court. The person who showed us the facilities was super empathetic and kind. She did a great job establishing rapport, getting to know us, learning a little bit more about what my grandma was looking for, and then positioning the best options for her. She was generally knowledgeable about that phase of life and what would be important and what to look for as far as touring properties. She was thorough and super helpful. The place was pretty clean. Parking was challenging. However, the staff explained that they were doing some renovation projects, and additional construction workers and things on site were taking up all of their spaces. It wasn't a typical thing, and it was just a circumstance at that time because of the project. As for appliances, they would allow you to bring in a microwave, but that's it. You can't have any open burners. However, they provide three meals a day, and the kitchen is open from 6 in the morning until 10 at night."

"We were really happy with Terraza Court. I went to this facility, and I highly recommend it. It's nice. Even I would want that for myself, that's how much we love that facility. And I love the attention that was provided to us. I forgot the lady's name, but she attended to us on that day. They allowed us an opportunity to check the entire memory care floor. We were able to tour the dining area and the outdoors where they would walk the patients. It was very clean. No smell that the other facility had, so I know how clean it was, and the care being provided to the patients is really up to par. Even the restrooms for the vacant rooms that they had available were very clean, well-updated, and maintained. Even my mom was happy with Terraza Court."

"I toured Pasadena Highlands. Janine, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. She gave us a complete tour. She was open to all our questions. She was new, so there were a few questions that we had that she wasn't sure of. However, she got the information back to us within a day or two. The property is a high rise. The outdoor space was incredible. The garden and the walking path were very peaceful and welcoming. That was nice, even though it was on a major street. Unfortunately, the time that we went there, it was right after the fires and the high winds that we had. Even though a lot of the shrubberies and the trees were thinned out a bit because of the wind, they still helped block the noise from the major street, so that was nice. As for cleanliness, I didn't see anything that stood out. It didn't smell like they were trying to cover up bad smells or anything like that. However, the building was not conducive to my parents being so large. It is also old. I don't know how long it's been there, but I think it's been there a while. There was another assisted living community that burned down, and so they accepted a lot of the residents from that community. We didn't get to see an apartment because they were all booked. The office where we met Janine was a converted apartment that they use now for an office, and I think the size of it was adequate for one person, but not two."

Because lifes better when you dont have to sweat the small stuff. Amenities here are designed to offer you an elevated and engaging lifestyle. Find thoughtful touches woven throughout The Watermark at Westwood Village. Take advantage of our grand suite of on-site amenities and services, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, pet-friendly community spaces, an elegant library and lounge, and a full-service salon. Let curated convenience be your everyday experience. Enjoy dishes devoted to healthy California cuisine. Choose from three distinct dining venues that will make every meal feel like a special occasion. Enjoy an elegant evening at The Mark, gather round the open kitchen and beautiful pizza oven in Taboon, or sit back and relax at the trendy W Lounge with a glass of California wine.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Westmont Culver City is very nice and it's brand new. My mother has a one-bedroom, one-bath, and it's nice. I highly recommend it. The staff is great. They have a gym, chair aerobics for everybody, a movie theater, a restaurant, a courtyard, front and back entrances, private elevators, you have to use the key to get in, and front desk staff. She doesn't like the food that much."

"The Gardens at Park Balboa is very nice, I liked it. The problem is my husband requires insulin shots in the morning and afternoon and they don't have a nurse. I like the fact that it's close to my mother's place, so it's easy for me to go to visit my husband if I decide to take him there. It looks like a very friendly environment, and I like the fact that they have activities for their people. I only interact with the host, his name is Jonathan, and a couple of people there. He was friendly and gave us all the information we needed, and I like the fact that they have a bilingual staff, my husband is speaking Spanish, so is very confused with the languages. But good to know they have a Spanish-speaking staff too. I saw a garden that was nice to have for walking. They have a lunchroom, and they have a small living room as well. And they had music and there was dancing. That was nice."

"Lakewood Park Manor provides a healthy environment, excellent food, comfy amenities and activities for all residents. It is a safe place to call your new home. I have wanted to post this 5-star review on behalf of my mother. She highly recommends this place. The care my mom receives at this facility was definitely appreciated by all of our family!"