Ladera Sunrise

    5551 Corning Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
    • Assisted Living

    Highly recommend compassionate dementia care

    I toured Ladera Sunrise and was very impressed. The staff are friendly, kind and hands-on, Susan and Kevin run a professional, supportive home with skilled dementia care and strong advocacy for residents and families. The facility is clean, safe, and welcoming, meals are nice, activities and outings (they even have a van) keep residents engaged, and communication is proactive. Overall I feel confident in the around-the-clock, respectful care here - the waitlist is worth it and I highly recommend them.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.14·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful staff–resident interactions
    • Hands-on, around-the-clock caregiving
    • Dementia-capable caregiving and advocacy
    • Supportive, engaged management team
    • Proactive family communication and notification
    • Engaging activities and on-site crafts program
    • Scheduled transportation and resident outings
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and safety focus
    • Home-style meals and dining accommodations
    • Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation in some areas
    • Variable staff conduct and responsiveness
    • Intermittent understaffing affecting service levels
    • Limited immediate bed availability and wait-list delays
    • Variable suitability for residents with active wandering behaviors

    Summary of reviews

    Overview: Ladera Sunrise receives predominantly positive feedback for its person-centered approach, with multiple accounts highlighting compassionate caregivers, proactive communication, and an engaged management team. Families and visitors commonly cite a welcoming, home-like environment supported by owners and staff who are described as candid and helpful. At the same time, reviews show variability in some operational areas; while many comments are strongly favorable, at least one account raises significant concerns about staffing and cleanliness, indicating some inconsistency in the overall experience.

    Care quality and staff: The facility is frequently described as providing hands-on, around-the-clock care with specific strengths in dementia-capable caregiving and advocacy for residents and families. Staff–resident interactions are often framed as respectful and supportive, and reviewers credit caregivers and managers with timely communication about concerns. Nonetheless, there is evidence of variability: a subset of feedback cites issues with staff attitude and responsiveness, and one review suggests periods of understaffing. Prospective families should verify current staffing ratios and ask about protocols for communication and escalation to confirm consistency with their expectations.

    Dining and activities: Reviews indicate that meals are perceived as home-style and satisfactory, and several families highlighted social dining invitations and positive meal experiences. The program of activities appears active and varied: on-site crafts, painted projects, and scheduled outings using the facility van were mentioned, as were resident trips and communal events. These elements contribute to social engagement and family satisfaction for many residents.

    Facilities and safety: Many reviewers describe a clean, well-maintained interior with an emphasis on safety enforcement. However, at least one negative account describes sanitation and facility cleanliness concerns; this suggests that standards may be uneven across time or areas. Families should tour the environment, inspect common and resident areas, and ask about routine cleaning schedules and pest-control measures to assess current conditions.

    Management and admissions: Management and ownership (named by several reviewers) receive consistent praise for being supportive and communicative. Staff leadership is cited as a positive factor in family confidence. Admission-related feedback includes a note about limited immediate availability and a wait-list; a prospective resident looking for prompt placement may encounter delays. Clarifying bed availability, expected wait times, and interim support options is advisable.

    Notable patterns and guidance: Overall, Ladera Sunrise appears to offer many strengths: attentive caregiving, active engagement programs, dementia-capable staff, and responsive management. The main patterns of concern are inconsistency—particularly around cleanliness, staff conduct, and occasional understaffing—and potential mismatches for residents with active wandering or possession-taking behaviors who may require more specialized supervision. To make an informed decision, prospective families should arrange an in-person visit, request current staffing and sanitation protocols, ask about specific dementia- and wandering-management procedures, and speak with current families when possible to confirm how consistently positive practices are being maintained.

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    Location

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    Ladera Sunrise is located at 5551 Corning Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90056.

    About Ladera Sunrise

    Ladera Sunrise, sometimes called Ladera Sunrise An Exceptional Home for Senior, is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility with room for up to 6 female residents and sits in a quiet neighborhood with a setup that feels much like a private home, not a big institution, and the place has private bedrooms that can be furnished with beds, chairs, closets, dressers, side tables, and pillows, along with social spaces like common rooms and TV lounges for people to spend time together, visit, or join activities like movie nights and social gatherings, and if the weather's nice, sometimes meals get served outdoors in the garden or on one of the walking paths, which many of the residents seem to like, and there's daily housekeeping, dusting, and vacuuming to keep rooms tidy, linens get changed each day, and personal laundry's handled as part of daily care, with snacks available 24 hours so if somebody wants a little something in the night, that's taken care of. Caregivers at Ladera Sunrise help with all the basics-bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and medication management-and there's special help for folks with incontinence or those who can't get around by themselves, and the staff always stays on-site, day and night, for supervision, and there's an emergency alert system if someone needs urgent help, plus wheelchair access all through the house. The staff can coordinate with doctors, nurses, and therapists to help with physical, occupational, or speech needs, and a nurse stays on call to answer any medical questions. Ladera Sunrise offers many types of assistance, from long-term assisted living and memory care for people with dementia to short-term hospice or respite care if someone needs temporary support after a hospital stay, and they'll help with moving in, arranging for transport and parking, and making sure new residents settle in as smoothly as possible. Meals get made right in the house with consideration for allergies or diabetes, and the idea is to help make eating feel social or homey, whether that means serving it in the family-style dining room, in a resident's private room, or out in the yard. The home is set up for only a few residents at one time and is often known as an Adult Foster Home, Personal Care Home, Board and Care, or an Assisted Living Home, depending on where you are, but the place focuses on fostering a warm, family-like space with friendly staff who help with companionship as well as personal care, always working to treat each woman with respect, compassion, and dignity. Ladera Sunrise also provides homecare for those who want non-medical support and companionship in their own homes, and for active seniors who just want simple, worry-free living, there's an independent living program with meals, housekeeping, and activities provided, plus regular group events to help everyone feel included. Residents can use the community transportation services for errands and appointments, and whether someone needs all-day nursing support or just occasional check-ins, there's a setup in place for that too. The meals are noted for being nutritious and made from quality ingredients, which matters to a lot of people, and the schedule is flexible for those who like to eat at different times or need a supervised diet. The staff at Ladera Sunrise handles every detail of daily life, from cleaning and laundry to helping with medications, so residents and their families worry less, and the 4.0 star rating shows that families feel the care is safe, steady, and good, without being flashy or over the top.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Ladera Sunrise is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Ladera Sunrise offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 5551 Corning Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056.

    No, Ladera Sunrise 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 number198320354
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeGOLDEN HARVEST CARE HOMES, LLC
    EffectiveFebruary 14th, 2023
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    08 Aug 2025Inspection
    Identified a failure to file required unusual incident reports about fumigation, ongoing construction, and relocation of residents.
    • Type B87211(a)(1)(D)
    24 Jan 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the annual visit. Safety, sanitation, and care areas appeared compliant with applicable regulations.
    14 Feb 2024Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during an unannounced annual visit.
    09 Feb 2023Inspection
    Conducted a prelicensing evaluation for a change of ownership to care for up to six non-ambulatory elderly residents; safety measures were prepared and a fire clearance was approved.
    • Type B80087(g)
    09 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed the COMP II process with the applicant/administrator, including identity verification and confirmation of understanding licensing requirements.
    26 Sept 2022Inspection
    Found infection control measures in place and overall cleanliness maintained, with residents safe.

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