Pricing ranges from
$3,400 – 4,100/month

The Gardens At Park Balboa

7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA
  • Independent living
  • Assisted living
  • Memory care
For pricing and availability(510) 508-4507

Pricing

$3,400+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
$3,400+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
$4,100+/moSuiteAssisted Living

Amenities

Healthcare services

  • Medication management
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Mental wellness program
  • Assistance with bathing

Healthcare staffing

  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • 12-16 hour nursing

Meals and dining

  • Meal preparation and service
  • Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Restaurant-style dining

Room

  • Cable
  • Telephone
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Private bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchenettes
  • Fully furnished
  • Wifi

Memory care community services

  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Specialized memory care programming

Transportation

  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Community operated transportation

Common areas

  • Wellness center
  • Dining room
  • Outdoor space
  • Garden
  • Small library
  • Gaming room
  • Computer center
  • Fitness room
  • Beauty salon

Community services

  • Concierge services
  • Fitness programs
  • Move-in coordination

Activities

  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities
  • Planned day trips

4.58 · 169 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2
  5. 1
  • Care

    4.6
  • Staff

    4.6
  • Meals

    4.4
  • Building

    4.7
  • Value

    4.3

About The Gardens At Park Balboa

The Gardens at Park Balboa is a leading assisted living community located in Van Nuys, CA, in the heart of Southern California. With over fifteen years of experience, The Gardens at Park Balboa has been providing innovative and creative Independent and Assisted Living services to seniors in the San Fernando Valley. The community focuses on providing adaptive and ongoing care tailored to the unique needs of each resident.

One of the standout programs offered at The Gardens at Park Balboa is the Safe Haven HAPPINESS Program, which is specifically designed to improve the care and quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. By balancing the science of medicine with the art of human interaction, the program aims to provide personalized care in a secure community setting.

In addition to assisted living services, The Gardens at Park Balboa offers a Respite Program for individuals in need of temporary care and assistance with activities of daily living. This program allows for short-term stays of 30 days or less, whether it be for a caregiver's vacation, trial living before committing to a lease, or recovery from injury, illness, or surgery.

For seniors who may not be ready for placement in a community but would benefit from socialization and programming in a secure environment, The Gardens at Park Balboa provides a day program to meet their needs. The community becomes a home for residents, providing a supportive and caring environment where they are surrounded by new friends and family.

Overall, The Gardens at Park Balboa prides itself on offering high-quality care and services to seniors, with a focus on personalized and compassionate support for individuals with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.

People often ask...

State of California Inspection Reports

27

Inspections

11

Type A Citations

7

Type B Citations

5

Years of reports

21 Sept 2024
Identified deficiencies in various areas, including medication management and hospice care, during an annual inspection of the facility. Infection control practices and emergency disaster planning were found to be adequate.
  • § 87465(a)(4)
  • § 87465(c)(3)
  • § 87633(a)(2)
16 Oct 2023
Confirmed through interviews that requested documents were not provided within the required time frame.
  • § 87468.2(a)(19)
28 Sept 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies during a recent inspection.
27 Sept 2023
Cited deficiencies in infection control, operational requirements, and staffing were identified during the inspection.
  • § 87465(f)(1)
  • § 87411(c)(1)
07 Apr 2023
Investigated allegations of staff stealing residents' personal belongings and medication; found insufficient evidence to support either claim.
07 Apr 2023
Confirmed a staff member pushed a resident, resulting in an injury.
  • § 1569.269
27 Mar 2023
Confirmed allegations of staff misconduct were unsubstantiated after interviews with residents, staff, and management, who all reported feeling safe and supported at the facility.
27 Mar 2023
Confirmed that allegations of failing to prevent bullying and providing a safe environment were unsubstantiated after staff intervention in a verbal altercation between residents. Residents and staff felt supported and safe in the community.
31 Jan 2023
Found insufficient evidence to support claims of staff not intervening in resident altercations and financial abuse. No deficiencies cited, and an exit interview was conducted.
27 Jan 2023
Investigated claim of verbal abuse among residents; found insufficient evidence to support the allegation. No deficiencies noted at the facility during the visit.
22 Nov 2022
Confirmed that allegations of disrespectful staff interactions were not substantiated, transportation assistance provided by the facility was deemed appropriate, and grab bars were installed according to resident's preferences.
07 Nov 2022
Confirmed call buttons were not working and water temperature was too high during an unannounced visit by the licensing program analyst.
  • § 87303(e)(2)
  • § 87303(a)
26 Aug 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection, facility in compliance with regulations.
07 Jul 2022
Confirmed insufficient evidence for allegations related to a broken heater and lack of transportation services for residents at the facility.
07 Jul 2022
Investigated allegation of hot water issue, found sufficient evidence to disprove claim. No deficiencies noted, report emailed.
01 Jun 2022
Confirmed allegations of physical abuse reported by staff were investigated during a visit to the facility, with no immediate health and safety concerns observed during the inspection.
16 May 2022
Confirmed staff did not respond to resident's call button and identified deficiency for potential civil penalties. No substantiation for allegation staff did not seek medical attention for resident.
  • § 87468.1(a)(2)
16 May 2022
Identified deficiencies in staff response times to resident calls for assistance were noted during the visit by a Licensing Program Analyst.
  • § 87411(a)
  • § 87468.2(a)(4)
  • § 87211
22 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations of overcharging and lack of itemized statements were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
23 Aug 2021
Identified deficiencies in kitchen and bathroom hot water temperatures as posing health and safety risks to residents. Laundry room found unsecured, also posing a risk.
  • § 87705(f)(2)
  • § 87303(e)(2)
15 Apr 2021
Allegation of staff not maintaining residents' hygiene was investigated, and it was determined to be unsubstantiated based on interviews and observations. Residents were found to be well groomed and clean during the visit.
15 Apr 2021
Found lack of current medication training documentation for staff, substantiating allegation of inadequate medication administration practices. Deficiencies noted in report.
  • § 1569.69
29 Oct 2020
Investigated complaints about unclean conditions, lack of glove use by staff when serving food, and insufficient hand sanitizer; found insufficient evidence to support these claims.
29 Oct 2020
Investigated allegation of cleanliness concerns at a facility, but no evidence found to support claim.
23 Dec 2019
Identified deficiencies in personnel clearance procedures and assessed a civil penalty of $500.00.
  • § 87355
23 Dec 2019
Confirmed skin injuries and inadequate care resulted in civil penalties assessed.
  • § 87615(a)(1)
06 Dec 2019
Investigated an allegation that staff failed to assist with a resident's needs and found insufficient evidence to verify the claim.
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