Hayworth Terrace

Hayworth Terrace offers assisted living and memory care for seniors at 325 N Hayworth Ave in Los Angeles, and they help older adults stay independent while still getting the help they need, so you mostly get your own space-like a studio, one-bedroom, or semi-private room, some with kitchenettes, all aiming to make you feel at home, and a team of staff on hand 24 hours. They prepare meals, including kosher and diets for people with allergies or diabetes, and you can sit in the community dining room or get restaurant-style dining, and there are always activities happening, like movie nights in the little theater, art and music programs, games, a library, and a garden for folks who want to be outside or just watch things grow, and the activity director speaks Armenian and Russian, and one caregiver speaks Russian as well, so some residents who speak those languages find it easier to settle in. Residents must be at least 55 years old, and the community supports people with all sorts of needs-help with medication, dressing, bathing, transfers for non-ambulatory folks, blood sugar checks for diabetics, but anyone needing insulin has to do it themselves, and with incontinence, residents need to handle it on their own, though the staff keeps an eye out and steps in when needed.

The place is pet friendly, and there's a 24-hour emergency call system in every room; there's also a professional housekeeping and laundry service, and they offer move-in help if you need it, plus there's a community shuttle and some transportation and parking services, but there's no dedicated parking on-site, so that's something families sometimes ask about. They have a mix of communal rooms-including indoor activity rooms, a TV lounge upstairs that's accessible for people in wheelchairs, and regular group activities to keep everyone up and about. There's a garden and outdoor paths, though what you see outside really depends on the day; sometimes the weather's just right for being outdoors, sometimes not. Residents pay monthly fees, which run about $2,100 for a studio and $1,200 for a semi-private room with extra charges depending on the level of care needed, if there are two people in a room, and for respite stays, plus they accept private funds, Social Security, veteran's benefits, and insurance, so families use a mix to cover the cost.

They've faced some issues with mold in parts of the building, which they cleaned when needed, and there have been times when families felt the staff missed things, but the management says resident safety is a top priority, and they've made changes to focus on medication safety and keeping the right checks in place. Hayworth Terrace holds devotional services offsite for anyone interested, and folks can come and go with family as needed, since the goal is to keep life as normal as possible. The staff can assist with moves from bed to wheelchair, and they're equipped for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, plus nurse coverage runs 12 to 16 hours daily and supervision is around the clock. The rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and telephones, and residents can furnish their spaces or use what's provided. With a resident maximum of 111, the atmosphere can feel busy some days and quieter others, but folks who live there say that someone always comes to check in, there's always coffee in the dining area, and the staff tries to organize activities that suit everyone, whether that's music, exercise, or just sitting outside. The community welcomes new residents for both long-term stays and for short-term respite care, and while the facilities make every effort to provide comfort, there can be ups and downs, just like in any big community, and families are encouraged to visit and keep in touch with the staff to make sure their loved ones do well.