Los Angeles, California
Kingsley Manor
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
1055 North Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Kingsley Manor in Los Angeles offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living across a larger community with 299 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 299 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2013
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
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 7
AI summary
Kingsley Manor has accumulated 6 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) over 13 years of licensed operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a heavy volume of complaint activity.
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- Track record — Over 13 years of operation this large, 299-bed community has drawn 6 Type A and 14 Type B (administrative) citations, a record worth discussing directly with staff rather than reading as either alarming or clean.
- Recent 3 years — One Type A citation was issued within the past three years, meaning the lifetime total is not concentrated recently but the record is not fully clean in the current window either.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (50 lifetime, 23 in the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections, and 17 of 68 investigated allegations were substantiated, a roughly 20% substantiation rate that is worth understanding in more detail.
- Operating tenure — More than a decade of continuous licensure gives this record real weight — enough inspection and complaint cycles have occurred that the pattern reflects sustained operating history rather than a small sample.
- 1.Can you walk through what the recent Type A citation involved and what corrective steps were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were implemented afterward?
- 3.Given how many complaint investigations this community has had relative to routine inspections, what is driving that volume of complaints?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197608482
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 50
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 14
- Substantiated allegations
- 17
Available reports · 61
Complaint investigation
May 18, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 12, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 22, 2025
1–5 of 61 reports
Monthly pricing
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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
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Physical therapy on-site
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
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
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.6Average RatingAveraged from 45 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Kingsley Manor stands out for its beautiful historic grounds, long-tenured caring staff, and lively social and dining scene, though families should verify pricing structure and fit for less independent residents.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers repeatedly describe the nearly five-acre property with lush gardens, Old Hollywood architecture, and views of the Hollywood sign as a standout, resort-like setting.
- Staff & care — Families and residents consistently praise the warmth, longevity, and professionalism of staff, noting many have worked there for decades.
- Dining — The dining experience is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with varied, restaurant-quality meals and a lovely dining room that fosters socializing.
- Activities — Residents mention a rich mix of activities including fitness classes, art and educational programs, museum outings, and cultural events.
- Communication — Several families note that leadership and sales staff communicated clearly and treated residents as individuals rather than just tenants.
- Value & pricing — A few reviewers found the cost structure confusing or steep, citing high fees for added care and unexpected charges when transitioning levels of care, so families should clarify billing policies upfront.
- Fit for care level — Some reviewers felt the community suits highly independent or socially outgoing residents best, so it's worth asking how the community supports those who are less mobile, less social, or need more medical oversight.
- Daily life & dignity — One account mentioned limited responsiveness to specific family requests around a resident's routine, so it's worth asking how personalized care requests are typically handled.
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