11515 Firestone Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
80 beds • Est. 2020 (5 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Savant of Norwalk has 11 state citations (4 serious, 7 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 61 inspections. Investigators substantiated a November 2023 personal rights violation for failure to enforce the facility's non-smoking policy, resulting in a minor citation and a required staff inservice training. Billing practices generated repeated complaints: a 2022 complaint alleged residents were not given 60-day written notice before rent increases, with 2 of 4 interviewed residents confirming rent was raised without advance notice; a 2023 complaint raised similar concerns after one resident's rate increased substantially. A December 2023 missing person report was filed with Norwalk Police after a resident left the facility; inspectors found that residents and staff indicated the individual had the personal right to leave voluntarily and was located the following day. A 2024 multi-visit investigation into allegations of medication mismanagement found that staff and residents denied the allegations and a pharmacist confirmed the medications were correctly administered and unaltered.
Savant of Norwalk is an 80-bed assisted living community on Firestone Boulevard, operated by Savant Senior Living. The community puts significant emphasis on lifestyle programming — chef-prepared meals, a movie theater, walking paths, gardening spaces, a music lounge, and a detailed calendar of creative workshops, cultural events, and outings.
Licensed since late 2020 and accepting Medi-Cal through the ALW program, it positions itself as an amenity-rich option in the southeast LA County market.
Activities that go well beyond the basics
Instructor-led creative workshops, resident-led clubs, cultural events, hands-on cooking, music and wellness programs, and regular outings. They explicitly support both active residents and those who prefer quieter creative pursuits.
Large-community amenities in a mid-size setting
Movie theater, music lounge, fitness center, walking paths, gardening spaces, salon, and a library — amenities you'd expect in a 300-bed community, packed into an 80-bed one. The scale feels more personal without sacrificing options.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can significantly offset costs for eligible residents. If you're navigating affordability, this is worth exploring during your initial conversation.
Norwalk location with neighborhood access
Nearby cultural venues like the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, Downey Theatre, and Cerritos College provide real outing destinations. The community specifically highlights local restaurants and farmers markets as part of the lifestyle.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 6.4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on state inspection data. With 6 substantiated allegations over the review period, families should ask management directly about the specific issues flagged and what corrective steps have been taken.
Only 5 years of operation
Licensed in late 2020, Savant of Norwalk is still a young community. Ask about staff retention, resident satisfaction trends, and how occupancy has tracked since opening.
Part of a multi-location chain
Savant Senior Living operates several communities across Southern California. Corporate backing provides resources and standardization, but it may also mean less of the personal, owner-operated feel some families prefer.
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11515 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
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