Quick answers
- Is Garden Crest licensed?
- Garden Crest appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 191801803, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Garden Crest have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 44. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Garden Crest?
- 889 Lucile Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Garden Crest?
- (323) 663-8281, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles (about 2.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- The Grandview1.4 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 215
- Kingsley Manor1.9 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 299
- Lily Crest Manor Inc1.9 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 4
- Atwater Village South2.3 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 6
- JLC2.3 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 4
- Commonwealth Royale Guest Home2.7 mi · Los Angeles, CA · capacity 99
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center2.0 mi · Los Angeles, CA
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles2.0 mi · Los Angeles, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles2.2 mi · Los Angeles, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | GARDEN CREST |
| License number | 191801803 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 44 |
| Address | 889 Lucile Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Phone | (323) 663‑8281 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances