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Better Living and Care

734 North La Jolla Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90046

6 beds • Est. 1997 (28 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.7 Good

2 citations in the last 2 years and 2 older across 6 inspections. 1 substantiated complaint on file. Last inspected in September 2025.


Why we like it

Better Living and Care is a 6-bed small residential care home in Los Angeles offering assisted living, board and care and memory care. Over 6 state inspections, the facility has received 3 Type A citations (serious) and 1 Type B citation (minor).

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Excellent safety record

    The FYI Safety Score™ is 9 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Better Living and Care among the top-rated facilities based on state inspection data. Only 4 citations across the review period.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Private Room$5,500/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

734 North La Jolla Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Better Living and Care?
Better Living and Care has a FYI Safety Score of 8.7 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 4 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 6 inspections.
How much does Better Living and Care cost?
Better Living and Care starts at $5,500 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Better Living and Care offer memory care?
Yes, Better Living and Care offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Board and Care, Memory Care.
Does Better Living and Care accept Medi-Cal?
Better Living and Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Better Living and Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Better Living and Care was on 2025-09-14. The facility has received 6 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Better Living and Care have?
Better Living and Care has 4 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 6 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.7 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Better Living and Care been in operation?
Better Living and Care has been licensed for 28 years in Los Angeles, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
197601283
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
July 10, 1997 (28 years)
Licensee
Stella, Ezros
Administrator
Stella, Ezros
Phone
(323) 651-2733
Address
734 North La Jolla Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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