I toured and moved my loved one here and couldn't be happier - the staff are warm, caring, and competent; the community is very clean, bright, and well-decorated with lovely gardens; dining, many activities (arts, exercise, music, outings), and on-site therapy/medical services make it a safe, engaging place with independent/assisted/skilled care. Not perfect - some areas are older, costs are high and there have been occasional service/management hiccups - but overall it feels like a welcoming, family-like community I'd recommend.
Ararat Gardens sits in a quiet Glendale neighborhood, with easy access to downtown Glendale, Pasadena, and Los Angeles, and folks around here know it as part of the nonprofit Ararat Home of Los Angeles organization. The setting feels lush, with well-kept grounds, flowering gardens, shaded patios, and outdoor pathways, so you see people strolling under pergolas or sitting in the courtyards enjoying the weather. The mid-rise building has a hotel-like feel, with tiled floors, chandeliered vestibules, and sunlit dining rooms where the chef serves seasonal menus and classic comfort foods, sometimes reminding you of a 5-star experience, though everyone's invited to pick something that suits them whether it's a hearty meal or something lighter.
Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and there are cottage homes if you want more privacy. The rooms are bright, with sliding glass doors, natural light, and some with balconies, and the kitchenettes have refrigerators, microwaves, and plenty of counter space, so it's easy to stay comfortable. People come here for many reasons-independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing-all supported on the same campus, so if you need more help later, you don't have to move somewhere else. Skilled nursing offers private suites with full baths and tailored care plans, and the post-acute care at Ararat Post Acute is part of the same facility, which has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation. Assisted living here supports daily activities and medication management, and residents have privacy plus help whenever they need it, and independent living residents get access to all the services and amenities, including gourmet dining, library, movie theater, billiard room, fitness classes, arts and crafts, and regular community events.
For folks who enjoy peace and quiet, the libraries and comfortable living rooms are good for reading or socializing, and for people who like active days, there are fitness programs and walking paths, and even group outings thanks to on-site transportation within a 15-mile radius, giving easy trips to places like Griffith Park or downtown Los Angeles. Staff here are known for being compassionate and attentive, with nurses, physical therapists, and caregivers on-site, plus a 24-hour supervision and emergency call system, so there's always someone available in case help's needed, and weekly housekeeping, Wi-Fi, basic cable, and utilities are included. Pet-friendly policies mean residents can have their animal friends, and there's a focus on safety with a sign-in kiosk for visitors and clear COVID protocols.
The goal at Ararat Gardens is to support a full and active life, with social, cultural, and wellness programs, educational and spiritual gatherings, and a sense of connection among residents from all walks of life. Those living here find a clean, welcoming place that puts comfort, safety, and friendship first, and it's all under the care of a responsible, skilled staff and executive director Varsenik Keshishyan.
People often ask...
Ararat Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, board and care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.
There are 24 photos of Ararat Gardens on Mirador.
Yes, Ararat Gardens allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1230 E Windsor Rd, Glendale, CA, 91205.
Yes, Ararat Gardens offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
56
Inspections
13
Type A Citations
11
Type B Citations
7
Years of reports
08 Jul 2025
08 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies following the visit. Safety systems were functional, food and supplies were properly stored, medications were securely locked, and living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms were clean and well maintained.
§ 9058
30 Apr 2025
30 Apr 2025
Found a secured front entrance, a multi-wing building with 125 resident rooms, fire clearance for 100 ambulatory and 75 non-ambulatory residents, and 72 residents were living there. Found safety and cleanliness measures in place, including locked toxins, secured medications, a well-stocked kitchen, neat common areas, an active activities calendar, a 73°F temperature, hardwired detectors, charged extinguishers, clean bathrooms, hot water around 113°F, ample linen, and no health or safety hazards observed.
§ 9058
29 Jan 2025
29 Jan 2025
Found residents in need of moving from ambulatory to non-ambulatory rooms were identified, and several bedrooms were clean with residents happy with their new rooms.
26 Dec 2024
26 Dec 2024
Found non-ambulatory and bedridden residents on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors without an approved fire clearance. Identified that the fire department denied increasing non-ambulatory and bedridden counts, leaving more than ten such residents on upper floors and requiring they stay on the first floor under fire regulations.
26 Dec 2024
26 Dec 2024
Identified that non-ambulatory residents were residing on the upper floors (2nd through 4th) without approval from the Fire Department. Record reviews and interviews supported that allegation.
§ 87202
24 Sept 2024
24 Sept 2024
Identified deficiencies included operating out of scope by implementing an Independent Living Plus program without prior approval, improper placement of non-ambulatory residents on the second and third floors, lack of an approved fire clearance for non-ambulatory residents on the second floor, and missing or outdated physician's reports and needs and services plans.
24 Sept 2024
24 Sept 2024
Found deficiencies in implementing an unapproved program, improper placement of residents, lack of fire clearance, and failure to update physician's reports in the facility.
§ 87294(b)
§ 87463(a)
§ 87202
§ 87208(a)
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Found insufficient staffing after three of six staff admitted the shortage and observed delayed call responses—eight minutes, then four minutes—with no one resetting a call by 11:50; no immediate health and safety hazard noted.
§ 87411(a)
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Investigated two allegations: pendants and call buttons not kept in good repair, and staff not seeking medical attention promptly for residents. Found one call button not addressed promptly in a room, while in another case medical help was provided promptly when needed.
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Confirmed a lack of timely response to residents' pendants and call buttons, but found no evidence of delays in seeking medical attention when needed.
§ 87468.1
11 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
Found the home within capacity and compliant with safety standards, with operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, hot water in the required range, medications securely stored, a functioning call system in resident rooms, and unobstructed passageways. Found adequate food storage (a week of nonperishables and two days of perishables), grab bars and nonskid surfaces in bathrooms, five first aid kits, and no health or safety issues observed.
11 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
Identified that a new program was implemented, relocating residents needing minimal care from the 3rd floor to the 2nd floor. Raised concerns that residents’ personal rights require their consent to housing changes, even when a power of attorney exists, and the administrator said she would discuss the move with the resident and honor their wishes if they prefer to stay or return.
11 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
Identified issues with resident relocation and program changes were discussed and addressed during the case management visit.
18 May 2024
18 May 2024
Found one entrance in use; five bedrooms and three bathrooms with six residents occupying; fire clearance for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for six. Outdoor seating area provided; no pool; garage used for storage; toxins locked; kitchen stocked with two days perishable and seven days non-perishable; knives locked; living/dining neat; temperature 69°F; smoke and CO detectors hardwired, interconnected, and working; fire extinguisher in kitchen, full and last inspected 05/03/2023; resident rooms furnished; lighting adequate; hot water 110.4°F; towels/linens clean; medications and first aid kit locked; no health and safety hazards noted.
18 May 2024
18 May 2024
Inspection revealed a well-maintained and compliant living environment for residents, with no health or safety hazards observed.
26 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Found the allegation unfounded; on July 19, 2022, residents received 120 days’ notice of the sale, and an assignment acknowledgment was shared describing the new provider’s obligation to honor residency, services, and care after the sale date. The executive director indicated the new provider is aware of these obligations and there was no evidence of failing to fulfill them for existing residents.
26 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Determined that the allegation was unfounded, with the provider fulfilling obligations under existing contracts following the sale.
04 Apr 2024
04 Apr 2024
Found that the allegation of rough handling during a change and throwing soiled underwear at a resident was unfounded. The incident occurred in the skilled nursing area, with no injuries and no witnesses identified.
04 Apr 2024
04 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations of rough handling of a resident and throwing soiled underwear, but found no evidence to support the claims.
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Found insufficient information to verify the allegations that staff held a resident against their will, financially abused the resident, restricted access to personal records, confiscated a cell phone, blocked private calls or visits, or impeded Ombudsman access.
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Confirmed allegations of staff retaining a resident against their will were unsubstantiated. Other allegations of financial abuse, lack of access to personal records, confiscation of cell phone, restriction of phone calls and visitations, and denial of Ombudsman access to records were also unsubstantiated.
16 Sept 2023
16 Sept 2023
Identified multiple deficiencies at the home across infection control, operations, safety, medications, activities, and disaster preparedness, including a missing infection control plan, inability to provide a plan of operation, outdated administrator certification, and no quarterly fire and disaster drills. Also noted incomplete medication documentation, unready first aid supplies with expired items, unreported oxygen use to the fire department, unposted activities, and gaps in staff training and records, with some safety measures like hot water temperatures and detectors remaining satisfactory.
16 Sept 2023
16 Sept 2023
Identified deficiencies in infection control practices, operational requirements, physical plant safety, staffing, personnel and resident records, planned activities, food service, medical care, disaster preparedness, and training.
§ 1569.695(a)
§ 1569.695(c)
§ 87618(b)(5)
§ 87618(b)(3)
§ 87465(c)(3)
§ 87705(c)(7)
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87465(a)(8)
§ 87470(c)
§ 87208(a)
29 Mar 2023
29 Mar 2023
Investigated the rodent infestation allegation; evidence included observed droppings in a kitchen area and a reported dead rodent, with records showing no rodent activity afterward.
29 Mar 2023
29 Mar 2023
Confirmed infestation of rodents in the kitchen area based on staff and resident interviews, as well as inspection and cleaning records.
§ 87303(a)
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Found Covid-19 risk assessment indicated no current infection and a mitigation plan was in place. Observed infection-control measures across the site, including sanitizing stations, visitor and staff temperature checks, posted signage, and functioning safety systems; no deficiencies were noted.
21 Feb 2023
21 Feb 2023
Identified a CHOW for 175 residents and a fire clearance dated 09/22/2022 allowing 100 ambulatory, 70 non-ambulatory, and 5 bedridden residents; there is no memory care unit. Completed pre-licensing evaluation with no deficiencies; safety features, living spaces, and amenities were observed to meet requirements.
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Verified absence of Covid-19, observed strong infection control measures, and found no deficiencies during the inspection.
21 Feb 2023
21 Feb 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies found during the inspection of the facility.
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Verified identity of the applicant and administrator during COMP II, and that photo ID documentation was obtained. Confirmed understanding of licensing requirements across operation, client/resident populations, admission policies, staffing requirements and training, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Confirmed understanding of regulations and requirements during the inspection.
19 Aug 2022
19 Aug 2022
Reviewed possible changes to the property, including lease renewal, control of ownership, and the landlord’s plan to convert a detached garage into an ADU. Noted that relocation of residents might be required if changes proceed, and a follow-up meeting with licensing was scheduled.
19 Aug 2022
19 Aug 2022
Found that the property may undergo changes and possible leasing issues discussed with Licensees.
28 May 2022
28 May 2022
Identified that the resident's file was not provided to the responsible party because there was no current durable power of attorney on file. Found that in-person family visits were restricted during the resident's final days, with visits limited to window or virtual formats and no indoor visits recorded, in line with COVID-19 guidelines.
28 May 2022
28 May 2022
Confirmed that a resident's file was not provided to the responsible party due to issues with power of attorney documentation. Found that physical access for family visits was restricted in the last months of the resident's life, with only virtual and window visits permitted due to COVID-19 guidelines.
§ 87468.2(a)(19)
§ 87468.2(a)(21)
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Found no deficiencies during the visit; safety practices, medication management, and resident records were in order, and all safety devices functioned with staff following masking protocols.
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Conducted annual evaluation found no deficiencies in COVID-19 procedures, medication storage, staff screenings, resident care, or facility maintenance.
25 Feb 2022
25 Feb 2022
Identified infection-control measures in place, including entry screening with temperature checks and posted safety signs, and confirmed proper temperatures and functioning detectors; also found four residents' medications were not administered as ordered by the physician.
25 Feb 2022
25 Feb 2022
Identified deficiencies in medication administration and recommended additional signage for infection control measures.
08 Dec 2021
08 Dec 2021
Found that staff did not leave residents on the floor for an extended period and that staffing was sufficient to meet residents' needs. Interviews with staff and some residents did not corroborate the allegations, and several residents could not be interviewed.
08 Dec 2021
08 Dec 2021
Reviewed allegations of staff leaving a resident on the floor for an extended time and insufficient staffing to meet residents' needs; found neither allegation was supported by sufficient evidence.
16 Nov 2021
16 Nov 2021
Determined that staff did not observe changes in a resident's condition, as the resident was taken to the emergency room during a visit after a concern was raised. Review of medical records and interviews supported this finding.
16 Nov 2021
16 Nov 2021
Confirmed the allegation that staff did not observe changes in a resident's condition, leading to an incident resulting in a trip to the emergency room.
§ 87466
16 Aug 2021
16 Aug 2021
Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that the resident's responsible party was not provided a copy of the resident's needs and services plan or copies of the resident's file; interviews indicated no formal written request had been made for documents.
16 Aug 2021
16 Aug 2021
Investigated allegation that staff did not provide a resident's responsible party with necessary documents; found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Investigated the allegation that a responsible party's signature on a resident's Appraisal Needs and Services Plan was falsified. Interviews and file review showed signature inconsistencies, and there was not enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Reviewed an allegation of document falsification concerning a resident's Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, but found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claim.
16 Jun 2021
16 Jun 2021
Found that the allegation that a resident developed a stage 1 pressure injury due to neglect was not proven. Found that the claims of insufficient staff to provide care and of a staff member cursing at a resident were also not proven.
16 Jun 2021
16 Jun 2021
Investigated allegations of neglect and inadequate care, including pressure injury development and insufficient staffing, did not prove violations; concerns regarding staff profanity and communication failures also unsubstantiated. All involved parties reported respectful treatment and adequate updates on resident conditions.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Found no deficiencies after reviewing infection control, food supply, and medication handling; practices and documentation met requirements.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies were observed during the inspection visit, with the facility found to be following all required protocols and guidelines.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Found that an eviction notice dated 4/6/21 for a resident was amended after she provided a 5/4/21 notice to move out on 7/15/21, allowing her to stay until that date. Found no evidence that staff yelled at residents; residents did not corroborate the allegation, and the home was observed in good repair with no deficiencies cited.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Investigated allegations of eviction, staff behavior, and facility condition; no evidence of violations found.
§ 87465(c)(2)
07 Oct 2020
07 Oct 2020
Found that the visit was conducted by phone due to COVID-19, with observation of residents and staff and that medications and toxic cleaning supplies were stored so they were inaccessible. Found clean and sanitary conditions and compliance with Title 22 requirements, with no immediate health and safety concerns identified; a telephonic exit interview with the administrator was conducted.
07 Oct 2020
07 Oct 2020
Found no health or safety concerns during the visit. All requirements were observed and compliance noted.
06 Dec 2018
06 Dec 2018
Confirmed medication was discontinued without a doctor's order and staff were not properly trained on medication management during the visit.
