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Melrose Gardens

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

960 N. Martel Avenue, Fairfax · Los Angeles, CA 90046100 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 35 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Melrose Gardens is an excellent choice for families seeking a personalized, high-touch care environment where staff treat residents like family. The facility excels at managing complex dietary and dementia-related needs. However, if you are driving yourself, be prepared for potentially difficult parking in the immediate area.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

35 reviews on Google
Melrose Gardens is highly regarded for its compassionate, family-like care and a clean, beautiful environment. Families frequently praise the attentive staff and the facility's ability to accommodate special dietary and medical needs, though some visitors noted challenges with local parking and street congestion.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Personalized care for special dietary and medical needs
  • Engaging resident activities

Concerns

  • Limited parking and difficult street parking

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that personalized care remains consistent for each resident?
  • 2Since we know you offer specialized care for medical and dietary needs, how do you work with families to coordinate specific meal plans?
  • 3What are some of the most popular resident activities currently happening at Melrose Gardens?
  • 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the night?
  • 5We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay clean and comfortable?
  • 6When we come to visit, are there specific areas or nearby spots you recommend for parking to make our visits easier?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff at this home show that they are there to love and serve everyone in their care..I was there for three days and two ni

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

She has dementia but is still living on the active side of the street. They accommodate her special diet, natural medicinal treatments and eccentricities with ease.

Memory care family member · 2019★★★★★

The staff at Melrose treat my mother with respect and love. The med techs to the caregivers make my mom feel special.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 35 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

27total
5 Type A— immediate health risk
5 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Jun 9, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 13, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Mar 27, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Mar 27, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Jan 15, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on January 15, 2026, regarding allegations of staff failing to safeguard personal belongings and restricting resident visitation. All allegations were ultimately deemed unsubstantiated after review of records, observations, and interviews. No deficiencies were cited in this report.

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on December 4, 2025, regarding allegations of inadequate food service, unsanitary conditions, and lack of clean linen. All three allegations were investigated and subsequently deemed 'unsubstantiated' based on the observations and interviews conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.

Nov 6, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was a continuation of the required annual facility inspection. The report indicates that the facility was observed to have no health and safety hazards at the time of the inspection. All reviewed areas, including fire safety, medications, and laundry, appeared compliant.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Danmar Villas LLC

Administrator

VILLEGAS, MARCO

Source: State licensing data

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