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Walnut Garden Iii

12802 Collins Street

Valley Village, CA 91607

6 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years)


FYI Safety Score

7.5 Fair

Walnut Garden III has recorded 6 state citations (3 serious, 3 minor) and 0 verified complaints across 7 inspections since 2022. The most significant findings came from a July 2024 annual inspection and a January 2025 deficiency visit connected to a 2024 complaint investigation. During the 2024 annual inspection, inspectors found a locked side gate that posed a fire clearance concern and a fire door separating the living room from resident bedrooms that failed to self-close when tested. The January 2025 deficiency visit issued citations related to staffing schedule coverage and allocation during March and April 2024. A complaint filed in March 2024 prompted an extended investigation that included review of a resident's hospital and radiology records, but the state ultimately found it unsubstantiated. The most recent annual inspection in July 2025 found the facility in compliance, with clean, appropriately furnished resident rooms and restrooms equipped with grab bars and non-slip surfaces meeting required safety standards.


Why we like it

Walnut Garden III is one of five Walnut Garden Luxury Senior Living locations clustered on Collins Street in Valley Village, all within walking distance of each other. This 6-bed home is part of a small network that provides assisted living with dedicated caregivers, meal preparation and dining assistance, health charting and documentation, and a social activities program.

The multi-home setup allows the organization to offer specialized services while maintaining the intimacy of a small residential setting.

  • Five homes on the same street — a unique micro-network

    Walnut Garden operates five care homes within steps of each other on Collins Street. This creates an unusual advantage: the resources and staffing depth of a larger operation combined with the intimate feel of 6-bed homes. Residents can potentially participate in activities across locations.

  • Health charting and documentation systems

    The facility explicitly highlights structured health charting — from scheduling health plans to documentation. This level of health record-keeping suggests a more systematic approach to care management than many small homes maintain.

  • Valley Village location with neighborhood feel

    Valley Village is a quiet, residential pocket of the San Fernando Valley with local shops and restaurants nearby. The area offers a genuine neighborhood atmosphere rather than a commercial or institutional one.

  • Only 3 years of operation

    Licensed since July 2022, Walnut Garden III is still building its track record. However, the broader Walnut Garden network may have longer experience — ask about the organization's total history and when their first home opened.

  • Website is dated and light on specifics

    The Walnut Garden website has an outdated design and provides limited information about what daily life actually looks like. Visit in person to see the home, meet caregivers, and understand the real experience beyond the marketing.

  • Multiple locations could mean divided attention

    With five homes to manage, ask how staffing and ownership attention is distributed. Is each home self-sufficient with its own dedicated team, or do caregivers rotate between locations?


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Where you'll live

12802 Collins Street, Valley Village, CA 91607

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Walnut Garden Iii?
Walnut Garden Iii has a FYI Safety Score of 7.5 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 6 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2023 across 7 inspections.
Does Walnut Garden Iii offer memory care?
Walnut Garden Iii does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Walnut Garden Iii accept Medi-Cal?
Walnut Garden Iii is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Walnut Garden Iii last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Walnut Garden Iii was on 2025-07-08. The facility has received 7 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Walnut Garden Iii have?
Walnut Garden Iii has 6 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2023 across 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 7.5 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Walnut Garden Iii been in operation?
Walnut Garden Iii has been licensed for 3 years in Valley Village, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
195850246
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
July 8, 2022 (3 years)
Licensee
Yik Inc
Administrator
Illouz, Izhak
Phone
(818) 624-1918
Address
12802 Collins Street, Valley Village, CA 91607

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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