960 N. Martel Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
100 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Get directions
No citations in the last 2 years, though 3 older citations are on file. 1 substantiated complaint across 23 inspections. Last inspected in January 2026.
View full state recordMelrose Gardens is a 100-bed boutique memory care community in a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles, specializing in care from mild cognitive impairment through late-stage dementia. Rather than operating as a large institutional facility, Melrose Gardens positions itself as a private retreat — small by industry standards, with separate residence buildings carefully organized by stage of cognitive decline.
The community also offers independent living and assisted living, with programming that includes chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, physical and occupational therapy, and personalized care plans for each resident.
Staged care buildings match residents to their needs
Separate residence buildings for early-stage and late-stage memory care mean residents live among others at a similar level. This prevents the distress that can come when someone with mild impairment is surrounded by advanced-stage residents.
Boutique scale in a residential neighborhood
At 100 beds, Melrose Gardens is smaller than most communities offering this range of care. The residential neighborhood setting reinforces the private-retreat feel. Visit and judge whether the atmosphere delivers on that promise.
Full spectrum from independence to late-stage dementia
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all in one community. As cognitive decline progresses, your loved one can transition between care levels without the upheaval of moving to an entirely new facility.
On-site therapy services
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and massage therapy are available on-site. Having these services in-house eliminates the logistical burden of transporting a memory care resident to outside appointments.
Only 2 years of operation
Licensed in September 2023, Melrose Gardens is still very new. Ask about occupancy trends, staff retention, and how many residents have transitioned between care levels so far. A community this young is still proving itself.
Website could use an update
The online presence feels dated relative to the boutique positioning. Don't let the website represent the community — call and visit to see the actual environment, programming, and staff in person.
Starting from $6,400/mo
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960 N. Martel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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