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The Gardens at Park Balboa

7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
8.9
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Anonymous - Child of resident/client
5.0
Review for The Gardens at Park Balboa

I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.... Read more

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About the facility The Gardens at Park Balboa

Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys, California is The Gardens at Park Balboa, a community offering independent, assisted living, and memory care services. Take a stroll through the open courtyard or visit with your loved ones in one of our several cozy nooks scattered throughout the community. Your pets are welcome, too! Here at The Gardens at Park Balboa, we do not enforce strict schedules, but instead encourage residents to create their own.

We understand that every individual is unique and has their own preferences and needs, which is why we take the time to create customized care packages for each resident. We want to do whatever we can to make sure that you are comfortable in your new home. Our staff will sit down with you and get to know your likes and dislikes, so that we can provide the perfect balance between care and freedom.

Our Community

At The Gardens at Park Balboa, we want you to experience the freedom of being home without the household chores. There is no need to stress over what to cook—our chef has you covered, preparing a variety of healthy and savory options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which...

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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Gardens at Park Balboa is a community within Diversified Health Services Inc. properties. See all Diversified Health Services Inc. communities.

Pricing for The Gardens at Park Balboa

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Amenities at The Gardens at Park Balboa

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
High Acuity Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Bath Tubs
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Air Conditioned

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Uncovered Parking

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Wander Guard or Similar System Available
Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Memory Care Only Community

Languages spoken

English
Filipino
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Visiting Rabbi

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8.9

Review Score

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153 reviews

8.9

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153 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored The Gardens at Park Balboa with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Gardens at Park Balboa has 153 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Meals & Dining

4.8

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Staff

4.9

Value for Cost

4.5

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5.0
Sonia P - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2021

I'm fairly new to The Gardens however I love the staff and residents. They take care of all the chores, so I have time for myself. The activities are great for different reasons. They have a variety of activities for all ages. The community feels very comfortable and I feel safe.


5.0
Aileen C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2021

The Gardens at Park Balboa feels 100 times better in terms of caring staff, excellent food and the beauty of Gardens. Overall, I give the community a high rating 5/5.


5.0
Jerry P
Assisted Living
December 14, 2021

The atmosphere is so positive, all the staff is always willing to assist in anyway they can. The staff always have name tags so it's easy to identify. But overall everybody here is friendly meaning staff and residents, that's because we are all FAMILY!!!


5.0
Elayne B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2021

My favorite part of the community is that they accept pets. I also feel very comfortable taking my dog for walks because The Garden is so spacious. The staff is so dedicated they take care of all the chores. The food is excellent, the activities are fun and transportation is reliable.


5.0
Ellen G - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

Nice place, good food. Decent accommodations. Fun activities. Friendly people. However, the rooms could use more better light. It would be nice if Kleenex paper towels and bottled water were provided, extra bath towels and bathmats would also be useful. Otherwise, I can't complain.


5.0
Marcia P - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The care services is good. Specially the caregivers, they take good care of me. The activities are fun. The food is also really good. I give this assisted living a 5/5.


5.0
Marvin Z - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The service at the Gardens is good, the executive Director is a great leader. The staff is well trained.


5.0
Ralph K - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

I recently found out about the Gardnes at Park Balboa Assisted living in Van Nuys. After, the talked I had with the Sales Director I knew the Gardens was a good place for me. I been living here for a few months now, and think is a good facility and I'm happy with the service.


5.0
Rocky D - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The Gardens is a pet friendly community. I live here with my dog and I really like the dog garden across from my apt. The staff is nice and the location is very convenient. I don't have any complaints.


4.0
Dave S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The best part of The Gardens is [name removed] she is so kind and always helping others.


5.0
Olga M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The activities are good. My fav activity is the walking club. The meals are good, always freshly made. Every meal has an entre and dessert. The staff is always so kind to me and others. Overall good place, with friendly staff.


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021

Me and wife enjoy the activities, our favorite activity is the happy hour, every other week in the activities room we have appetizers and alcoholic beverages. We really like the staff, [name removed]the activity director is great and the young lady [name removed] is lovely and very helpful. The chef is also an amazing person at the Gardens, he prepares my wife's food very well. We like this place 5/5 (a special meal)


5.0
Robyn F - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

Great senior community in Van Nuys, CA. The community is clean and pricing is very fair compared to others around that do not compare! The food is fresh and good. If your looking for an open community with beautiful gardens. Here is the right place.


5.0
Grace G - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

Compared to other facilities The Gardens has a kind staff. The staff is very welcoming. Most of the kitchen staff has a smile on their face and the best part is the food.


5.0
Larry M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The community is very clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and always caring. I am grateful to have found a comfortable home. I don't have much to say other than the Gardens at Park Balboa is a great place.


5.0
Bette R - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The caregivers are good and very pleasant. They have great activities going all the time and special events at least once a month. I'm very happy to be here, I am strongly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa, you won't regret it.


5.0
Susan B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

Friendly caregivers, residents and receptionist. I don't participate in may of the activities, but the once I do are always good. The cellphone class is so helpful and so is the painting class. The instructors are very knowledgeable. Finally, is a good community and a good place for retirement.


4.5
Patricia O - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

I'm a new resident at the community. I'm 101 years old and I' a very active person. I like to participate of a lot of activities. The reading club is so far my favorite activity, along with the walking club every morning. The caregivers are well train and so kind. The best part here are residents so welcoming and nice.


5.0
Peggy S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The staff is very patient. The staff is very easy to work with and very responsive. Lastly, the caregivers often go over and above. They treat me as their own family.


5.0
Karen H - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 6, 2021
My Review

The food is good, I like the housekeepers and the Activity Director is so friendly. One thing I like to point out is the garden across my room. It's a good place to relax and have a cup of coffee.


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