Miko Inn has recorded 12 state citations (2 serious, 10 minor) and 1 verified complaint across 11 inspections since 2021. The verified complaint, substantiated in October 2021, involved a staff member who refused to comply with California's COVID-19 mask mandate and weekly testing requirement, citing personal beliefs, and continued entering the facility despite concerns raised by other staff and resident families. Annual inspections from 2022 through 2024 did not surface comparably significant findings; the 2023 and 2024 visits documented clean infection control practices, adequate PPE supplies, and well-maintained resident rooms and bathrooms. Beginning in January 2025, state inspectors conducted several unannounced case management visits after the facility took in residents displaced by the Palisades Villa fire evacuation; those visits found sufficient beds, food, and hygiene supplies in place. A medication storage issue noted during one February 2025 visit was corrected and confirmed by the inspector the same day. The most recent annual inspection was completed in July 2025.
Miko Inn (operating as Elegant Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) runs 6-bed homes in Pacific Palisades and West Los Angeles, providing residential care ranging from minimum assistance to hospice-level support. Licensed since 1991, the operation features a high caregiver-to-resident ratio of 3:6 during the day with one awake caregiver overnight, an RN on call 24 hours, wheelchair-accessible ramps, gated and fenced grounds for dementia residents, and transportation via a wheelchair-equipped van with electric lift.
3:1 caregiver ratio during the day
Three caregivers on duty for six residents during daytime hours is an exceptional staffing level. Each caregiver is responsible for just two residents, allowing for genuinely attentive, individualized care.
34 years of continuous operation
Licensed since 1991, this is one of the longest-operating small care homes in Los Angeles. Over three decades of maintaining a license speaks to sustained commitment and consistent regulatory compliance.
Full spectrum from minimum care to hospice
The facility handles the entire continuum of care needs, from residents who need minimal assistance to those requiring end-of-life hospice support. Your loved one can age in place without being forced to relocate as needs increase.
Pacific Palisades and West LA locations
Homes in two of LA's most desirable Westside neighborhoods. The residential settings provide a genuine home-away-from-home experience in quiet, affluent communities.
Gated and fenced for dementia residents
The properties are fenced and gated, which provides safety for residents with wandering tendencies but may feel restrictive for higher-functioning residents who value freedom of movement. Assess whether the secured environment is appropriate for your loved one's needs.
Open visiting hours may mean variable atmosphere
The facility promotes an open visiting hours policy with no restrictions. While this is great for family access, it can also mean unpredictable foot traffic in a small 6-bed home. Ask how visitor flow is managed to minimize disruption to residents' routines.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3017 Malcolm Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
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