Update two months later: My father is now in a real rehabilitation hospital and the difference is…read moreunbelievable. He's walking with a walker, progressing daily, and finally getting the care he needed all along. The administrator at Mountain View, Joji D. Gervacio, once told me coldly and confidently that "this was his life now," meaning he was literally bedridden and couldn't do anything. She said that was his life and he was incapable of recovery. Two months later, she was proven completely wrong. If we had accepted her words, I truly believe my dad would not be where he is today. This review is to say: Don't take everything they say as final. Don't give up hope. And if you get a call from that administrator, stay sharp, ask questions, and trust your instincts.

A family member went to Mountain View temporarily following a hospital stay. The facility was…read moreclean, bedding changed regularly, and the food was decent. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The nurses, therapists, case workers, and support staff patiently answered my questions. You will have better luck appearing in person than trying to talk to the staff over the phone.

Like all others say, we are so lucky to have found this home for our loved ones…read more My mother has been here for over 5 years, she is well taken care of by everyone, not only the Sisters, but also the staff. The place is Spotless! They are engaged, and most of all they feel loved. Beautiful grounds! I couldn't recommend it more,

My husband and I were so very fortunate to have been referred to Mother Gertrude Home for Seniors…read morefor my 86 year old Mother-in-Law. Sister Elia and her entire team of Franciscan Sisters are caring and showed compassion for my mother-in-law. The staff and the Sisters were a blessing to our family because they truly care about their residents. Not only did they provide personal care and attention to the residents they make it easy to stay connected and informed. They were very attentive and we recommend this home if your family member is in need of this service. God bless you all Sisters.

I had to remove my mom because of neglect. The nurses don't do anything or note anything. My mom…read morelost 60lbs in 3 months and Dr. Boyadjian didn't call one time not one time after leaving 6 messages 3 to her personal office. I ended up calling 911 from there and she had to stay in the hospital for month in a half because she had so many infections that were neglected. Margret is another story, that lady needs to work somewhere that she doesn't deal with sick people's family. No sympathy or empathy. Just because it's an Armenian place you think it's safe but they almost killed her. She's at chatsworth park nursing facility and thriving with so many Armenians. And I love that every time I leave a comment they delete it. After I took my mom out they had 4 lawsuits for unlawful deaths due to neglect, my mother would have been the 1st.

Amazing home for your elderly parents I had my mother there…read morefor 3 1/2 years and she passed away 2 weeks ago I'm so grateful to all of them Every one did their best for my mother

Ararat nursing home in mission hills ca is one of the best facilities in California…read more When you put your loved one in this facility you have peace of mind. This is the cleanest nursing home in California by far. Staf are amazing people. They are caring and sweet to residents. One of my family members is residing in Ararat home and I visit him at least once or twice a week. Thank you

I called the first time and they were very rude over the phone and was getting frustrated with me…read morebecause their system or phones don't work correctly, then I got hung up on and called a piece of sh!t the second time I called because they can't do their jobs or just don't want to. I truly feel terrible for whoever puts their family or loved ones in this horrible place.

Office experience and facility was very clean, the sales representative was knowledgeable and very…read morepatient. Although a bit pricey, but most of them are

The staff is the best part. They're both friendly AND professional. The facility is bright, clean…read moreand homey. I love this place!!!

My Mom was transported to this facility after being in the ER for bed sores.. the first impression…read moreI got when we got there other then the residents sitting outside and looking at us from head to toe and making us feel like a piece of meat... while my mom got wheeled in the facility.. after walking in we were greeted by the smell of urine and poo... a depressing,dirty,dull place..don"t get me wrong the people that work there are sweet as candy!!! Mom was able to get a decent dinner considering the time she got there.. we met Jose,Javier,Buddy and a sweet nurse I didn"t get her name but the next day we went to visit Mom I felt so bad for knowing where I had let her spend a night...I walked in with My Dad where we waited for what felt like forever met this lady Dominik had a meeting with her in the middle of the lobby where she tried to convince Dad and Me that Mom needed to stay there... first of all last time I checked Dad still had final word on where Mom gets to stay!!! this 20 min ordeal turned in to an all day event!!which I found nothing but a waste of time for Me and Dad giving us excuses after excuses!!!!.

I am grateful to Alalik Care Assisted Living for the exceptional care they have provided to my…read moremother over the past nine months Their staff has been kind, compassionate, and respectful towards her making her feel loved and valued. I am impressed by the level of support they have given her, both physically and emotionally. Thanks to my mother's care at Alalik, her health has improved significantly, which has given our family great peace of mind I cannot thank the staff enough for their compassion and dedication to my mother. I would recommend Alalik Care Assisted Living to anyone seeking assisted living care for their loved ones. Their commitment to providing exceptional care is evident in everything they do.

My grandmother's stayed at Alalik Care for six months before…read moreher passing at 93 years of age. During that time, I no longer worried about her getting proper care. The staff did an excellent job of ensuring she had all she needed. I will be forever grateful to the team at Alalik Care for their loving care of my grandmother. The cost to have my mother at Alaik Care was considerably less than the prior facility she was housed at. Alalik Care provided a much higher quality of care, and I happily paid their fee! Thank you, staff, and management at Alaik Care!

My fiancé's father is 81 with lots of health complications - Parkinson's, diabetes, memory issues…read moreand a recent hip replacement. He needs alot of help and requires 24/7 care. When we decided it was time to find him a place where he could get the help he needed, we had no idea where to start or how to find a suitable facility. Thankfully we found Assisted Living Connections and Jennahway. Jennahway spent time hearing us out and helped us understand our options, and we loved that she clearly had an in depth knowledge of the areas we were looking in and what was available, pros and cons, etc. She even provided a document with advice and questions to ask when we went on tours. We ultimately found the perfect place for our needs and had no hesitation in knowing it was home. Going through this process is stressful, emotional, and time consuming. If I was to give one piece of advice, it would be to start by calling Assisted Living Connections to ease some of these pressures and facilitate the process. We never felt any pressure to move more quickly than our own pace and it was great to have Jennahway by our side. There are so many options out there in LA, let the experts help and support your family to find the perfect fit.

When you are dealing with an elderly parent, especially one with dementia, you quickly feel as if…read moreyou are drowning - Jennahway at Assisted Living Connections was captaining the lifeboat that found me. With her calmness and knowledge she guided me through a system that is designed for you to fail, and provided information to help it all make sense and get me to the other side. I know how difficult this journey is and I am sorry if you are on this path. Do yourself a favor and let Jennahway and Assisted Living Connections be your guiding light.

The Gardens is truly a gem! From the moment you walk in, the ambience is one of peace and calm in a…read morelush and lovely setting. The rooms are generous in size and wheelchair-friendly, and many have beautiful views of the courtyard and small private patios for mini gardens. There is a restaurant-style dining room serving up award-winning meals--and ample desserts! The activity and living rooms have a cozy, family feel, and there is always something going on in the way of games, fun exercise classes, lectures, movie showings, field trips, and special events. The greatest asset, of course, is the patient and caring staff of the family-owned facility. Community Relations Director Jonathan is warm and welcoming. Health Services Director Laura is professional and generous with her time. Javier the Dining Services Director takes pride in his cuisine. The caregivers are loving and nurturing, and they keep lines of communication open. But perhaps the best indicator of the quality of The Gardens is how happy the residents are. They extol the virtues of the place with no prompting. (One woman said she'd tried five different facilities, and this was the best.) They're eager to welcome new residents into the family--by the third day, lunch-goers were calling my mom by name to sit at their table. As with most assisted living places, there is a sliding scale of services based upon need, and when a transition to a higher level of care is required, Safe Haven offers memory care with a higher caregiver-to-patient ratio. Safe Haven is safe and secure, with its own small garden and dining area. Caregivers encourage residents to spend most of their day in activities with others rather than remaining isolated in their rooms. I'm delighted I found this new home for my mom. She's still in the process of settling in--she's been there just under two weeks--but I can already sense this is a perfect place for her.

I recently moved my mom into The Gardens at Park Balboa. It wasn't a move she welcomed, which of…read morecourse was stressful for both of us! The Community Director Jonathan gave us a tour and was treated by the residents like an adored rock star as we walked through the halls - making introductions with residents, explaining the extensive amenities, along with the robust calendar of daily activities for residents to participate in. We moved her in a week later (after visiting other facilities). Within 2 weeks she told me "I'm meeting so many interesting residents. It's like living in a resort, everything is done for you. I love it here!" Last night I got a text from her saying that she attended a mini classical concert in one of the residents rooms (that resident is known for her musical talents). The staff is attentive, responsive and kind. Prayers answered! I am beyond grateful.

I moved my relative to Golden Years from a different facility a few months ago and wow what a huge…read moredifference! I am very happy with them. The personnel are so caring and amazing. They feel like extended family. They are also very easy to communicate with and responsive. I wish I had found Golden Years sooner.

I have worked with some patients at this facility and it is great! Very spacious & cleanread more