515 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
166 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
6 state citations and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 36 inspections. The most serious recent verified finding, substantiated in October 2025, confirmed that 3 residents who required toileting assistance did not receive it on consecutive occasions in June 2025; 3 out of 5 residents and 3 out of 5 staff interviewed supported the allegation, and a state citation was issued. The facility terminated the responsible staff member before the investigation concluded. State citations over the full inspection period include 2 serious violations and 4 minor violations. Complaint investigations addressed a range of care topics including food quality and nutrition, staff conduct toward residents, fall notification to family representatives, access to personal possessions, and medication administration timing.
CityView is a 166-bed senior living community in the Mid-Wilshire/Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles, adjacent to Beverly Hills and Hollywood. It offers independent living, assisted living, and a dedicated memory care wing called The Court, with separate floors for early-stage and late-stage dementia.
The community positions itself as upscale but price-competitive, with chef-prepared cuisine, intellectually stimulating outings, freshly designed suites, housekeeping, and laundry included. It participates in the Assisted Living Waiver (Medi-Cal) program.
Prime central LA location
Adjacent to Beverly Hills and Hollywood, close to Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser, The Grove, and the Original Farmer's Market. Residents aren't isolated in a suburb — they're in one of the most connected, walkable parts of Los Angeles.
Two-level memory care program
The Court has dedicated floors for early-stage and late-stage memory loss. The 3rd floor serves residents with early cognitive decline; the 4th floor handles advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. This tiered approach means care can adapt as needs change without requiring a facility move.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
For a community that markets itself as upscale, ALW participation is notable. It opens the door for eligible residents to access a premium-location community at reduced cost.
Locally owned, not a national chain
CityView is one of three locally-owned sister communities, sharing a common goal of service excellence. Local ownership often means more responsive management and community-specific decision-making.
166 beds is a large community
CityView describes itself as 'large enough to offer ample opportunity for socializing and small enough that you won't feel like a big chain community.' Test that claim during your visit — at 166 beds, it's still a sizeable operation.
Website feels dated and marketing-heavy
The website uses phrases like 'Voted Best Value' without clear sourcing, and the content reads more like advertising than information. Ask for specifics during your tour: staffing ratios, actual meal menus, activity calendars, and care plan details.
Est. starting from $6,700/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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515 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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$6,700/mo
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