Tarzana, California
Tarzana Senior Living
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
5236 Otis Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
Tarzana Senior Living in Tarzana, CA is an intimate six-bed community offering assisted living, residential care, and memory care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2020
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Tarzana Senior Living has operated for 6.5 years with zero Type A or Type B citations across five inspections and one complaint investigation.
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- Track record — Across its entire licensed history, the community has not received any Type A or Type B citations, covering areas like medication management and staff training during routine inspections.
- Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections, spanning 2022 through early 2026, confirm the clean record has held steady with no citations issued in that window.
- Complaints — One complaint investigation was conducted, generating three allegations, none of which were substantiated.
- Operating tenure — With 6.5 years of licensed operation and five inspection cycles on record, this is a reasonably well-established history to evaluate, not just a short snapshot.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197609918
- 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
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
Jan 21, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 27, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint investigation
Feb 14, 2023
Facility evaluation
Jan 27, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,350 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,350 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,110 / 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
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
12 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Private bathroom
- Spa services
- Movie theater / Media room
- Game room / Billiards
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
6 features
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.2Average RatingAveraged from 17 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families report warm, attentive, family-like care and a clean, welcoming home, but one serious neglect complaint about bed sores means care consistency should be verified directly.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as loving, attentive, and treating residents like family, often citing specific staff by name for going above and beyond.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — The home is consistently described as immaculate, fresh-smelling, and well maintained inside and out.
- Dining — Families frequently praise the home-cooked, fresh meals, noting caregivers accommodate special dietary needs with care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers highlight the upscale, quiet neighborhood, private rooms with natural light, and inviting outdoor space that feels like a park.
- Communication — Families note staff keep them updated and are responsive to concerns, even when coordinating care from out of state.
- Staff & care — One family reported severe neglect, including significant weight loss and multiple bed sores over a short stay, which stands in stark contrast to other accounts and should be discussed directly with current management.
- Activities — An earlier review noted limited activities offered, so families should confirm the current variety and frequency of engagement programs.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't address costs or how fees may change if a resident's care needs increase, so this should be clarified on a tour.
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