18700 Burbank Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
90 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years) • Get directions
1 serious state citation and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 11 inspections. The verified complaint, substantiated in 2024, found that a resident sustained fractures to the right tibia and fibula in June 2023; staff observed bruising and swelling on the resident's legs but failed to notify the family or investigate the cause of the injuries, resulting in the serious citation. In December 2023, the facility proactively self-reported a rough-handling incident to state licensing after reviewing surveillance footage; a subsequent case management visit documented no injuries to the resident involved. In January 2025, the administrator suspended 2 staff members as a precautionary measure following 2 suspected rough-handling reports before state investigators conducted a case management visit. Separate complaints filed in 2021 (pressure injuries), 2022 (neglect and PPE misuse), and 2025 (unlawful eviction) were each investigated and found unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana is a 90-bed assisted living community in the heart of Tarzana, operated by Brookdale Senior Living — the largest senior living operator in the United States. Licensed for 19 years, the community features pet-friendly apartments with natural light and extra storage, a fitness center, courtyard and garden, walking paths, and a dedicated activities program that includes hobbies like guitar lessons and Spanish classes.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.7 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Across 11 inspections, this community has maintained a strong compliance record with minimal citations.
Activities that go beyond the basics
Guitar lessons, Spanish classes, social clubs, painting — Brookdale Gardens offers hobby-based programming that gives residents something to look forward to. Ask to see a recent activity calendar when you visit.
19 years of established operation
Licensed since 2006, this community has nearly two decades in Tarzana. Established communities tend to have more stable staffing and smoother operations than newer ones.
Pet-friendly with flexible floor plans
Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms are all available, and pets are welcome (with breed and size restrictions). Bringing a pet can make the transition to assisted living significantly easier for residents.
Brookdale is the biggest chain in the country
Brookdale Senior Living operates over 600 communities nationwide. This means resources and standardized quality, but also a corporate approach that may lack the personal touch of independently operated facilities.
Limited detail about care services on the website
The Brookdale website for this location focuses heavily on tours and lead generation but provides limited specifics about care levels, staffing ratios, or medical capabilities. Ask pointed questions about care when you visit.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
18700 Burbank Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
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