521 N. Rowell Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
6 beds • Est. 2001 (24 years) • Get directions
Despite 3 recent citations, there are no substantiated complaints across 4 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in June 2025.
Josephine's Garden Villa is a 6-bed residential care home in Manhattan Beach, just one mile from the ocean. Named in memory of the owner's mother, the facility operates out of a 3,300-square-foot home with six private rooms, lush gardens with edible fruit trees, and a dedicated staff that has been with the facility for 5 to 13 years.
The home maintains a 3:1 caregiver-to-resident ratio, provides three home-cooked meals daily with special diet accommodations, and offers a daily activity schedule including movie time, games, gardening, and music.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.1 out of 10 (Excellent), with zero Type A citations and zero substantiated allegations over the review period. One of the cleanest records among small care homes in LA.
Staff retention that speaks volumes
Caregivers have been with the facility for 5 to 13 years. In an industry plagued by turnover, this level of staff continuity means residents build real relationships with the people caring for them. Ask about this when you visit — it's a genuine differentiator.
Six private rooms in a 3,300 sq ft home
Every resident gets their own private room — no shared bedrooms. At 3,300 square feet for 6 residents, there's meaningful personal space plus shared living areas. This is spacious for a small care home.
Manhattan Beach location, one mile from the ocean
One of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in LA. Clean air, walkable streets, excellent nearby medical facilities, and proximity to the beach. The neighborhood itself enhances quality of life.
Gardens with edible fruit trees
Apple, fig, grape, lemon, guava, mango, passion fruit, and pomegranate trees in the garden. Residents can actually spend time outdoors picking and enjoying fresh fruit — a small but meaningful quality-of-life detail.
Manhattan Beach comes at Manhattan Beach prices
This is one of the most expensive zip codes in LA County. While pricing specifics belong in the pricing section, the location alone signals premium costs. Budget-conscious families should be prepared.
24 years of operation means an older home
Licensed since 2001, the physical home has some age. While the long history is a positive, ask about recent updates, the condition of rooms and bathrooms, and any planned renovations.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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521 N. Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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$5,684/mo
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