405 Chester Street
Glendale, CA 91203
6 beds • Est. 2016 (9 years) • Get directions
Glendale Garden Care Home has 13 state citations (6 serious, 7 minor) and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 12 inspections. State investigators substantiated a 2022 complaint that the facility withheld a resident's file from the responsible party by incorrectly claiming a different power of attorney had replaced the one on record. A 2021 complaint investigation examined an incident in which a family member arrived for an unannounced visit and found a resident slumped over at the dining table with low blood pressure and heart rate, raising concerns that staff had not monitored the resident's changing condition. A 2023 routine inspection cited the facility for failing to develop or submit a required infection control plan and for the administrator being unable to produce the required plan of operation. The most recent annual inspection in July 2025 found the facility in satisfactory condition, with adequate food supplies, locked sharps and cleaning supplies, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Glendale Garden Care Home is a 6-bed residential care home in Glendale operated under the Ararat Gardens umbrella, a nonprofit senior living community founded in 1949. The broader Ararat Gardens campus offers independent living, assisted living, and post-acute care in a vibrant Glendale neighborhood near shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
The community features chef-prepared daily meals, Wi-Fi and cable included, weekly housekeeping, an emergency call system, and a courtyard with tall trees and gardens that visitors consistently praise.
Backed by a 75-year-old nonprofit organization
Ararat Gardens (formerly Windsor) has been serving seniors since 1949. A nonprofit with 75 years of history isn't chasing quarterly profits — it's focused on mission-driven care with deep community roots in Glendale.
Prime Glendale location near everything
Steps from restaurants, shops, and entertainment in a vibrant neighborhood convenient to both downtown Glendale and Pasadena. Residents aren't isolated on the outskirts — they're embedded in a real community.
Visitor reviews praise both cleanliness and warmth
Across multiple independent reviews, families consistently highlight two things: the physical beauty of the community (trees, flowers, clean interiors) and the warmth of the staff. When both show up repeatedly, it's a genuine signal.
All-inclusive lifestyle with no utility hassles
Wi-Fi, basic cable, utilities, weekly housekeeping, and an emergency call system are all included. The goal is zero logistical burden on residents or their families.
Website markets the broader campus, not this specific home
Ararat Gardens' marketing covers independent living, assisted living, and post-acute care across a larger campus. Clarify which specific amenities, dining options, and activities are available to residents of this particular 6-bed care home.
Premium Glendale location likely means premium pricing
A nonprofit in a prime Glendale neighborhood with upscale amenities and chef-prepared meals positions this at the higher end of the market. Budget-conscious families should ask for complete pricing details upfront.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
405 Chester Street, Glendale, CA 91203
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