Los Angeles, California

Melrose Chateau

Assisted Living

819 North Poinsettia Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Melrose Chateau in Los Angeles provides assisted living care in an intimate community with twelve licensed beds.

Licensed capacity
12 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
April 2019

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #197609724Last checked August 2026

State record available

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
1

AI summary

Melrose Chateau shows one Type A finding across 7.4 years of licensed operation, with no Type A citations in the past three years and a small administrative citation more recently.

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  • Track record — Over more than seven years of operation, the community has drawn a single Type A citation, the state's most severe class covering resident safety or care, alongside no Type B (administrative) citations lifetime.
  • Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections turned up no Type A findings, and the only recent citation was a single Type B administrative item tied to a complaint investigation, suggesting the current period is running cleaner than the one Type A finding earlier in the license history.
  • Complaints — Four allegations have been investigated over the license period, with two substantiated, one recently; families should understand this reflects a single complaint history rather than a pattern of repeated concerns.
  • Operating tenure — With over seven years of continuous licensing and four inspection cycles including one as recently as May 2026, there is a reasonably solid track record to evaluate, though the small 12-bed size means fewer inspection events overall compared to larger communities.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #197609724
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
4
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
1
Type B citations · administrative
0
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 9

  • Facility evaluation

    May 11, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jan 23, 2026

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Jan 21, 2026

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    May 20, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 17, 2024

    PDF

1–5 of 9 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$5,200 / mo
Shared Rooms
$5,200 / mo
Private Rooms
$6,700 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

7 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

4 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Outdoor Spaces

2 features
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Walking paths

Dining Options

2 features
  • Accommodates special diets
  • All-day / Flexible meal times

Community Services

1 feature
  • Move-in coordination

Reviews

Online reputation

Summarized from reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

There isn't enough reviewer feedback available yet to confirm day-to-day quality at Melrose Chateau, so families should tour and ask directly about care and staffing.

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What reviewers praise
  • Value & pricing — Estimated starting costs at Melrose Chateau are below the average for both board and care homes and assisted living in the Los Angeles area.
  • Staff & care — As a small, intimate board and care home with a capacity of 12 residents, the community structure supports a higher staff-to-resident ratio and more consistent caregiver faces than larger facilities typically offer.
  • Daily life & dignity — The community offers a broad range of services including 24-hour non-medical care, medication management, transportation, laundry, and housekeeping to support daily living.
  • Activities — Programming such as creative arts classes, movie nights, shared mealtimes, and shopping trips is offered to encourage resident engagement and connection.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — There is no published resident or family feedback yet, so families should ask current staff and residents directly about day-to-day caregiving quality and responsiveness.
  • Financial transparency — Families should confirm exact pricing and how costs may change with increased care needs, since listed figures are estimates rather than confirmed rates.
  • Communication — It's worth verifying staffing levels and communication practices during evenings and weekends, as this is not addressed in available information.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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