Kalnel Living

    11235 Lucerne Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90230
    • Assisted Living

    Kind staff, beautiful home, reassuring

    I felt reassured from the start - the staff were kind, helpful and genuinely caring (Stella was lovely), giving personal, responsive attention. The home is beautiful, bright and modern with high-end furnishings, clean indoor/outdoor spaces, and happy, vibrant residents. Robust COVID safety and a professional, compassionate team made a difficult transition much easier; I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.40·(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Upscale, art-filled interior design
    • Home-like residential atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces
    • Bright, modern facility and amenities
    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Professional and responsive administrative staff
    • Personalized care with strong staff–resident relationships
    • Robust infection-control and COVID-19 safety measures
    • Vibrant, engaged resident community
    • Supportive, easing admissions and move-in assistance

    Cons

    • Pricing and billing transparency
    • Limited publicly available information about clinical services and dining quality

    Summary of reviews

    Across the collected summaries, Kalnel Living is characterized primarily as an upscale, residential-style assisted living environment with strong attention to aesthetics and comfort. Reviewers consistently emphasize high-end furnishings, artwork, and a bright, home-like presentation that residents and families find welcoming. Cleanliness of indoor and outdoor spaces is frequently noted, and the facility’s modern appearance is a recurring positive point.

    Care quality and staff interactions are described positively. Caregivers and administrative staff are characterized as compassionate, attentive, and responsive; several summaries emphasize personalized attention, strong staff–resident relationships, and a staff culture that is described as professional, vibrant, and engaged. Families and reviewers highlight helpfulness during admission and transition, and the staff’s ability to answer questions and ease a difficult process. Infection-control practices, particularly COVID-19 precautions, are repeatedly described as robust and effective in protecting residents.

    Information on dining and structured activities is less prominent in the summaries provided. While the community atmosphere is described as happy and vibrant — suggesting regular social interaction and an engaged resident population — there are few direct comments about meal quality, menu variety, therapeutic programming, or the scope of formal activities. Prospective families may want to request details about daily programming, activity calendars, and sample menus to better assess those areas.

    Management and operations receive mixed signals. Many summaries praise the responsiveness and professionalism of management and staff, but a notable pattern of concern relates to pricing and billing. Review summaries include distrustful language about pricing practices, which translates operationally into questions about clarity and transparency around fees and contracts. Prospective residents should review contracts carefully, ask for itemized fee schedules, and clarify refund or rate-change policies before committing.

    Overall, the pattern across summaries suggests Kalnel Living offers an attractive physical environment and a staff team that provides warm, personalized attention with solid infection-control practices. The main operational gap identified in the available feedback is clarity around pricing and limited explicit commentary about clinical-service depth and dining quality; these are areas an inquiring family should investigate further during tours and discussions with management.

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    Location

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    Kalnel Living is located at 11235 Lucerne Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90230.

    About Kalnel Living

    Kalnel Living sits in Culver City and offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services, with estimated pricing running from $3,183 to $9,314 per month, and you'll find both Lucerne One and Sawtelle One locations on LA's west side, each one designed for long-term support and comfort. The homes have private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, HD televisions, and streaming services, plus light-filled rooms and plenty of storage, making daily life a little easier; you'll also notice large community spaces, a grand piano for music nights, and areas where folks can join in on hobbies, games, or exercise. There's a spacious dining and living room area, outside patios, a big backyard fit for gatherings, and a secure perimeter for peace of mind. Meals come from an in-house private chef using fresh, mostly homegrown ingredients, and dining is relaxed, with meals that consider all sorts of dietary needs. The care team provides help with daily living tasks like bathing and dressing, medication management, and 24-hour support; trained caregivers get continuing education in things like dementia care, infection control, and hospice training. Residents with memory loss can get dedicated support and activities; Kalnel Living's memory care is prepared for folks living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the homes tie in regular physical therapy or fitness, plus a whirlpool bath and a private salon. Each client has a personal care plan, and there's assistance with things like medical oversight, filling prescriptions, and setting medical appointments, including coordination with outside health services. The community tries to keep everyone involved through planned activities like art classes, gardening club, birthday celebrations, music concerts, guest lectures, youth volunteer visits, and even religious services, some of them online. Both single-story and three-story buildings stand on properties linked to Villa Isabella Culver City, and there's a real estate partner called Lucerne Two LLC, investing in a tailored and knowledgeable approach for all property and residential needs. The houses feature boutique-style board and care, plenty of outdoor and indoor recreational spaces, and a friendly environment where seniors can socialize, get outside, take part in a community garden, and just relax with others or on their own. Each resident gets help as needed, whether for daily tasks, ongoing health needs, or just joining in on fun events, and respite and hospice care are options too. Staff encourage community involvement, and transportation options make it easier to get around the local area, which is known for its cultural events and vibrant neighborhoods. Whether recovering after an illness or just moving in for a supportive retirement experience, folks find Kalnel Living offers a safe, well-maintained setting with real attention given to each person's comfort and wellbeing.

    People often ask...

    Kalnel Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,079 per month.

    Kalnel Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 9 photos of Kalnel Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 11235 Lucerne Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90230.

    No, Kalnel 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.

    License number198602612
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity15 residents
    LicenseeLUCERNE ONE LLC
    EffectiveMarch 21st, 2018
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    5

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    27 Sept 2024Inspection
    Observed the site closed with no residents or staff present.
    12 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a staff member touched a resident. Evidence did not establish the occurrence, with some interviews denying it and others uncertain.
    06 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified one resident in room 4 and nine of ten rooms vacant; power, water, and basic amenities were functioning.
    03 Jul 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that residents did not receive basic services and that staffing was insufficient; interviews and observations indicated adequate care and staffing.
    03 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found the two allegations unsubstantiated. There was no evidence of retaliation against a resident or wrongful eviction.
    03 Jul 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegation that staff did not assist a resident in a timely manner. The inquiry included interviews with staff and residents and review of incident and medical documents.
    21 Jun 2024Inspection
    Identified an allegation that there was no administrator in charge and that a washer and dryer were in disrepair at the site.
    • Type B87405(a)
    • Type B87303(a)
    19 Mar 2024Inspection
    Observed all safety and care standards were met; no deficiencies were found.
    21 Dec 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not treat a resident with dignity and respect. Interviews and observations found no evidence to support the claim.
    21 Apr 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited; all areas observed met safety and care standards.
    09 Mar 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control practices and PPE readiness; no deficiencies were cited.
    14 Nov 2019Inspection
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during the visit.

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