Burbank, California
Savant of Burbank East
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
1900 Grismer, Burbank, CA 91504
Savant of Burbank East is an assisted living and memory care community at 1900 Grismer Avenue in Burbank, offering 24-hour staff support, medication assistance, and help with bathing, dressing, and other daily activities.
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 5
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 7
AI summary
Over 7.5 years of operation, this community has accumulated 6 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class for issues affecting resident safety or care — and 5 of those 6 occurred within just the past three years, alongside a high volume of complaint investigations.
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- Track record — Six Type A findings and nine Type B (administrative) findings have accumulated since licensing in 2019, which is a substantial record for the operating period.
- Recent 3 years — Five of the six lifetime Type A findings and four of the nine Type B findings occurred in just the past three years, meaning the pace of serious findings has recently increased rather than tapered off.
- Complaints — With 82 complaint investigations against only 6 routine inspections over the licensed period, complaints — not scheduled inspections — are driving most of the oversight activity here, and 47 of those investigations landed in the past three years alone.
- Substantiated allegations — 18 allegations have been substantiated lifetime, 10 of them in the past three years, out of well over 100 total allegations investigated, putting the substantiation rate around 10% but with a clear recent concentration.
- 1.Can you walk through what led to the Type A findings issued in the past three years and what corrective actions were verified by the state afterward?
- 2.Why has this community had such a high volume of complaint investigations compared to routine inspections, and what categories of complaints have been most common?
- 3.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what specific changes has the community made to address them?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198603136
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 82
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 9
- Substantiated allegations
- 18
Available reports · 89
Facility evaluation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 27, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 13, 2026
1–5 of 89 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,000 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$4,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,500 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
19 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Game room / Billiards
- On-site market / Store
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.1Average RatingAveraged from 18 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
A budget-friendly option with genuinely caring staff for some, but families should carefully vet communication, belongings security, and memory care conditions before committing.
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- Value & pricing — The community is frequently described as one of the more affordable assisted living options in the area, making it attractive for budget-conscious families.
- Staff & care — Many reviewers praise staff, singling out individuals like Rosy for compassionate, professional care and dedication to residents.
- Dining — Meals are often described as delicious, with some families noting recent improvements in food quality.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Recent renovations have improved the facility's aesthetics, and many describe it as clean and welcoming overall.
- Communication — Some families report poor communication from staff, particularly around care updates and incidents involving residents.
- Daily life & dignity — Several reviewers raise serious concerns about missing personal belongings and, in some cases, allegations of neglect or unauthorized medication administration, so families should ask directly about safeguards and protocols.
- Memory care conditions — The memory care unit across the street draws specific criticism for feeling dark, outdated, and poorly organized compared to the main community, so a firsthand visit is recommended.
- Financial transparency — At least one reviewer noted discrepancies in financial transactions, so families should ask for clear, itemized billing practices before move-in.
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