I toured a senior living facility near Vermont Street in Koreatown. It looked quite good, staff reliably handled my father's medications, and he has no complaints. Roommate-sharing made it more affordable and it's conveniently close to home - I would recommend it.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
Pricing
Prices shown are estimates and subject to change. Contact your senior living advisor for current pricing.
Schedule a Tour
Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
2.70·(10)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
2.5
Staff
2.0
Meals
2.0
Amenities
2.5
Value
4.0
Pros
Friendly staff interactions
Spacious resident rooms
Medication-administration support available
Convenient Koreatown (Vermont Street) location
Lower-cost shared-room options
Non-locked setting allowing resident mobility
Purposeful resident service offerings
Cons
Variability in staff professionalism and communication tone
Poor family communication and responsiveness
Inconsistent medication-management policies and clinical scope
Inconsistent meal quality and dining satisfaction
Odor concerns and inconsistent cleanliness enforcement
Roommate-placement and conflict-resolution process gaps
Outdated facility condition and maintenance needs
Weak administrative oversight and operational management
Summary of reviews
Reviews of Commonwealth Royale Senior Living show a mixed picture with clear strengths and recurring operational weaknesses. Positive mentions emphasize practical attributes: comfortable, relatively spacious rooms, a convenient location near Vermont Street in Koreatown, availability of shared-room pricing that can improve affordability, and a non-locked environment that allows some residents freedom of movement. Several families also described meaningful service offerings and medication-administration support being available for some residents.
Care quality appears inconsistent across accounts. While some families reported that medication was managed reliably, others described limits to the facility's clinical scope (for example, not administering certain treatments) and an uneven approach to medication practices. Prospective residents with specific clinical needs should verify on-site capabilities and written policies before placement.
Staff performance is a polarizing theme. There are accounts of friendly, helpful interactions, but many reviewers described variability in professionalism, tone, and responsiveness. Communication with families and administrative responsiveness were frequently cited as areas that need improvement; reviewers reported difficulty obtaining clear, timely information and encountering unhelpful or condescending staff in some instances.
Dining and programming receive mixed feedback. Several reviewers found the food unsatisfactory or inconsistent, and dining satisfaction appears to be a recurring concern. Activity and engagement impressions were less prominent but suggest that the level of stimulation may not meet all residents' expectations; some visitors noted a sleepy or low-energy atmosphere. Families seeking robust programming or higher culinary standards should request meal samples and activity calendars during a visit.
Facility condition and housekeeping were also common concerns. Reviewers noted cleanliness and odor-control issues in some areas and recommended stronger enforcement of sanitation and housekeeping standards. There were specific interpersonal problems tied to roommate placement and conflict resolution; these point to gaps in roommate matching and in the processes used to mediate resident-to-resident issues. Additionally, several comments described the building as needing updating and ongoing maintenance work.
Management and operations emerged as another pattern. Criticisms focused on administrative responsiveness, customer-service tone, and perceived mismanagement. At the same time, a subset of families expressed satisfaction and even recommended the community, indicating variability in individual experiences.
Overall, Commonwealth Royale may suit prospective residents and families who prioritize location, room size, affordability through shared rooms, and a setting that is not locked. However, the facility presents notable operational areas for inquiry: confirm clinical capabilities (including medication policies), evaluate dining quality, observe staff–family interactions, inspect housekeeping standards, and ask about roommate-placement and conflict-resolution procedures. A thorough in-person tour, conversations with current families, and a review of written policies will help clarify whether the community aligns with a specific resident's care and lifestyle needs.
Reviews written on Mirador
We have no reviews to show about Commonwealth Royale Senior Living.
Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.
Location
Commonwealth Royale Senior Living is located at 150 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004.
About Commonwealth Royale Senior Living
Commonwealth Royale Senior Living sits in a secure community with a capacity for 99 residents and welcomes people who need different kinds of care as they age. The place has a hotel-like feel, with ornate gold decor and columns at the entrance and a polished lobby, so right when folks come in, they see a bit of a regal touch to the environment, and inside, there are newly renovated common areas where you'll find two TV lounges, a game room, a library, a fitness room, and a spa, plus two outdoor patios and well-kept gardens with walking paths for folks to enjoy Southern California's weather, maybe sit outside for a little while and chat or just watch the birds. Commonwealth Royale provides three main types of services, using the names Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with specific features and staff available for each, so residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication management, or just have someone around for companionship, and as folks' needs change, it's easy to move to a different program here, and there's always trained staff ready to assist.
The facility supports independence by offering lots of daily activities like fitness classes, movie nights, arts and crafts, group discussions, magic shows, music programs, pet visits, even guest speakers, and these are set up to keep social connections going and help everyone feel active and included, and there's a meal plan for everyone, so you don't have to cook unless you really want to. The management understands some folks need more involved care, so there are memory care services for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with a safe layout designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, plus certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses, and a 24-hour call system for comfort and safety, and the building stays smoke-free inside. Rehabilitation services cover physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and the team makes personalized care plans for each resident, whether they need therapy, help with daily tasks, or even hospice care, which is available right on the grounds too, so families know there's continuity as needs get more complex.
Commonwealth Royale also offers respite care, home health services, and transportation to healthcare appointments, shops, or community events, and the facility allows pets, which can make a big difference for folks who don't want to leave a companion behind. There's devotional support offsite for those who need spiritual care, round-the-clock supervision to keep everyone safe, and social activities meant to encourage making friends and spending time together. The staff aims for a gentle, kind approach and always pays attention to the unique needs of each person, trying to help everyone feel at home and as independent as possible, with programs and features that try to make daily life comfortable and safe, and at the end of the day, what people notice is the way the community provides the kind of support that changes as people's needs change, with a focus on kindness and steady help, right there when it's needed.
People often ask...
Commonwealth Royale Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,500 per month.
Commonwealth Royale Senior Living offers assisted living and continuing care retirement community.
There are 9 photos of Commonwealth Royale Senior Living on Mirador.
Yes, Commonwealth Royale Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 150 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004.
No, Commonwealth Royale Senior Living does not offer 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.
Safety & Compliance
In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
02 Jun 2026Complaint
02 Jun 2026Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies were cited.
14 Apr 2026Complaint
14 Apr 2026Complaint
Identified verbal abuse by staff toward a resident; findings based on interviews and record review. The other allegation about medication administration had insufficient evidence to determine its occurrence.
Type B87413(a)(2)
05 Feb 2026Complaint
05 Feb 2026Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not treat residents with dignity and respect and did not meet residents' needs; interviews and observations showed residents were treated with dignity and care was provided.
05 Jan 2026Complaint
05 Jan 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation that residents were not kept at a comfortable temperature. Findings showed several areas were cold, thermostats were not functioning, and portable heaters were provided during repairs.
Type B87303(b)(1)(b)
30 Oct 2025Inspection
30 Oct 2025Inspection
Identified a medication error where a prescription for one resident was given to another and a second resident's medication was missing.
Type A87465(a)(1)
18 Aug 2025Inspection
18 Aug 2025Inspection
Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies, including inoperable smoke detectors, a missing bathroom door, an unclean bathroom shelf, and loose slip-resistant strips in showers. The disaster preparedness plan needs updating and additional maintenance to meet regulatory requirements.
Type BCCR87303(a)
Type BCCR87303(e)(5)(A)
Type BCCR87203
27 Jun 2025Inspection
27 Jun 2025Inspection
Observed rooms ready for residents, sufficient lighting in several rooms, privacy maintained for a resident in a shared room, and a dining room floor that had been repaired.
22 May 2025Inspection
22 May 2025Inspection
Identified safety and maintenance concerns, including inadequate lighting in several rooms, a damaged shower curtain, missing grab bar, privacy issues in a shared room, and uneven flooring near the dining entrance.
03 May 2025Complaint
03 May 2025Complaint
Investigated specific allegations about medical care, monitoring of residents, safety and comfort, sanitation, and safeguarding personal belongings. Found no conclusive evidence of violations.
04 Feb 2025Complaint
04 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not administer medications as prescribed, falsified medication documentation, and failed to reorder medications timely; interviews and records found no evidence to support these claims.
04 Feb 2025Inspection
04 Feb 2025Inspection
Identified incomplete resident records and missing initials on a January 2025 MAR.
21 Nov 2024Complaint
21 Nov 2024Complaint
Identified that notice of a rate increase was not provided at least 60 days in advance and that the terms of the admission agreement were not followed. Findings were based on interviews and records reviewed.
Type B87507(4)
Type B87507(g)(4)
10 Oct 2024Complaint
10 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations that residents did not receive 60 days' notice of a rate increase and that the admission agreement's rate-change provisions were not followed.
Type B87507(g)(4)
01 Aug 2024Complaint
01 Aug 2024Complaint
Investigated medication-related allegations; interviews and records did not establish that the issues occurred.
29 Jul 2024Complaint
29 Jul 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging a resident sustained multiple wounds while in care and that staff did not adequately manage the resident's glucose. Found there was not enough evidence to prove either allegation.
15 Jul 2024Inspection
15 Jul 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication management for a resident who did not have daily prescribed medication. Found a missing written order for half-bed rails, creating safety concerns.
Type A87628(b)(2)
Type B87608(a)(3)
13 Jul 2024Inspection
13 Jul 2024Inspection
Identified a deficiency in documenting PRN medications for residents, with records missing for two of five reviewed.
Type B87465(d)(3)
20 Jun 2024Complaint
20 Jun 2024Complaint
Concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of staff neglect or failure to seek timely medical attention.
20 Jun 2024Complaint
20 Jun 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff spoke to residents inappropriately and did not treat residents with dignity; the findings determined the allegations were unsubstantiated.
20 Jun 2024Complaint
20 Jun 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff did not maintain complete records for resident medications. Interviews and reviews of MARs and related documents found no clear evidence of missing or inaccurately recorded doses.
07 May 2024Complaint
07 May 2024Complaint
Investigated two allegations: staff did not follow proper reporting requirements and did not safeguard residents' personal property; interviews and records indicated insufficient evidence to prove either allegation.
20 Mar 2024Complaint
20 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated two allegations about medication handling and dietary needs; interviews and records did not provide enough evidence to support either claim.
20 Mar 2024Complaint
20 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff pushed a resident and yelled at and spoke inappropriately to residents; evidence did not establish the claims.
20 Mar 2024Complaint
20 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging staff pushed a resident and spoke inappropriately and yelled at residents; interviews and observations found insufficient evidence to determine whether the incidents occurred.
14 Mar 2024Complaint
14 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation of resident physical abuse; interviews indicated no resident was harmed.
16 Feb 2024Complaint
16 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not ensure special diet plans were followed for residents; interviews and observations indicated meals met dietary needs and residents were satisfied.
08 Feb 2024Complaint
08 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff withheld a resident's P&I funds and found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
08 Feb 2024Complaint
08 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not safeguard resident's money and did not provide privacy. Interviews with residents and staff did not establish a preponderance of evidence.
01 Feb 2024Complaint
01 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a certified administrator was not in place; there was not enough evidence to confirm the claim.
01 Feb 2024Complaint
01 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated bed bug and money-request allegations; interviews and pest control records indicated no bed bugs and no staff asked residents for money.
19 Jan 2024Inspection
19 Jan 2024Inspection
Investigated the death of a resident. Death certificate listed Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease as the immediate cause; biopsy and autopsy were not performed; no contributing conditions were identified; no deficiencies were noted.
19 Jan 2024Complaint
19 Jan 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that medication records were incomplete and that medications were not dispensed as prescribed. Evidence from interviews and record reviews indicated medications were prepared and given as prescribed, with MARs and related records up to date.
28 Dec 2023Complaint
28 Dec 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations of theft, safeguarding of resident belongings, dignity, cleanliness, and toilet paper provisions, and found no evidence to prove violations.
17 Oct 2023Complaint
17 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a resident was raped; found no conclusive evidence to prove the incident occurred.
07 Sept 2023Inspection
07 Sept 2023Inspection
Observed adherence to infection control, adequate staffing, and compliant health and safety practices, including disaster planning and medication management; no deficiencies observed.
07 Sept 2023Complaint
07 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff failed to prevent a resident from injuring another; concluded there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation.
27 Jul 2023Complaint
27 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that doors were left open allowing cigarette smoke to seep into living areas; found that smoking occurred only in designated outdoor areas and no smoke was detected indoors. Investigated an allegation that nutritious meals were not served; interviews and kitchen observations indicated meals were nutritionally balanced with access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
17 Jul 2023Complaint
17 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations that a resident was severely dehydrated resulting in hospitalization, malnourished, and that the resident's care needs were not being met.
10 Oct 2022Inspection
10 Oct 2022Inspection
Observed infection control measures during the review and found no deficiencies.
12 Aug 2022Complaint
12 Aug 2022Complaint
Investigated the allegation that a resident did not eat or drink; interviews and observations showed meals and water were provided and residents reported adequate nourishment.
26 Jul 2022Inspection
26 Jul 2022Inspection
Identified follow-up on a resident's death; staff reported the event to authorities and reviewed the resident's records.
11 Apr 2022Complaint
11 Apr 2022Complaint
Investigated the allegation that a former resident's property wasn't returned after moving out. Interviews and record review found no evidence to support the claim.
29 Mar 2022Complaint
29 Mar 2022Complaint
Investigated the allegation that COVID-19 guidelines were not followed; observed an instance where a visitor was not screened before entering.
Type A1569.50(a)(3)(a)
03 Feb 2022Complaint
03 Feb 2022Complaint
Investigated an allegation that COVID-19 protocols were not followed; interviews and observations indicated only COVID-positive residents were quarantined and negative residents could move about with precautions.
30 Aug 2021Complaint
30 Aug 2021Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff harassed residents and made fun of them, and the allegation that milk was not provided when requested; found no evidence to support either.
30 Aug 2021Inspection
30 Aug 2021Inspection
Observed COVID-19 infection control practices in place, with adequate PPE and supplies; no deficiencies identified.
15 May 2020Complaint
15 May 2020Complaint
Investigated allegations of physical abuse and neglect regarding a resident's injuries; confirmed no signs of abuse, and the injury was determined to be unrelated to any mistreatment or lack of supervision.
Disclaimer
Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Commonwealth Royale Senior Living. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Commonwealth Royale Senior Living directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.
Are you an owner or operator of this community?
Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.
