Ararat Home Of Los Angeles

    15105 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA, 91345
    4.8 · 5 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Spotless, efficient, caring Armenian facility

    I toured this top-rated senior living facility and was extremely impressed - spotless, efficiently run and organized, with consistent, caring 24/7 nurses and genuinely respectful, personalized care. The food is excellent with dietary accommodations and clean dining halls; rooms are large and well-maintained, with beautiful gardens, spacious common areas and a ballroom for events, all wrapped in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates Armenian heritage. Minor issues: the location is hard to find, the TV can be loud, and I had a concerning report about staff removing personal items.

    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

    4.80 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Professional, friendly staff
    • Dignified and respectful care
    • Clean facilities and dining halls
    • Healthy, well‑portioned, excellent food
    • Dietary accommodations available
    • Spacious rooms and interiors
    • Large communal and recreational areas
    • Beautiful outdoor gardens
    • Ballroom for entertainment and community events
    • Warm, tranquil, inviting atmosphere
    • Promotion of Armenian heritage and culture
    • 24/7 staffing and consistent nursing care
    • Efficient, organized management
    • Security monitoring and well‑maintained exterior
    • Helpful tour guides and welcoming community
    • Top-rated, nationally recognized reputation

    Cons

    • Loud TV in communal areas
    • Difficult/hard-to-find location
    • Reports/concern about staff removal of personal items (suspected theft)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize that Ararat Home of Los Angeles provides high-quality, respectful care delivered by professional and friendly staff. The facility is described repeatedly as clean, efficient, organized, and top‑rated, with many reviewers calling it among the best or top in the nation. Consistent nursing coverage and 24/7 staffing are noted as strengths, and several reviews highlight personalized and dignified care for residents.

    Staff and care quality are standout themes. Reviewers repeatedly praise caring, respectful staff and consistent nurses who provide personalized attention. Tour experiences are often described as helpful and welcoming, and reviewers report a warm, inviting atmosphere and a tranquil environment that contributes positively to residents' well‑being. Management and operational efficiency are also noted: the facility is described as organized and well run, which supports a perception of reliability and high standards.

    Facilities and amenities receive frequent praise. The property is described as having spacious interiors and large rooms, well‑maintained exteriors, spacious recreational areas, beautiful outdoor gardens, and a ballroom used for entertainment and community events. These features contribute to an active community life and provide ample communal spaces for socializing and programs. Security monitoring is listed as a positive feature and overall cleanliness is emphasized across multiple reviews.

    Dining is another consistent strength. Multiple reviewers note clean dining halls, delicious food that is healthy and well‑portioned, and the availability of dietary accommodations. Food quality is described as excellent, and dining appears to be an important contributor to the overall positive impressions of the facility.

    Cultural life and community fit are clear selling points for many reviewers: the promotion of Armenian heritage and culture is specifically mentioned and seems to create a strong sense of community for residents and families who value those connections. Reviewers also describe the overall community as nice and welcoming, reinforcing impressions of a positive social environment.

    Concerns are relatively limited but noteworthy. A few reviews mention a loud TV in communal areas, which can impact noise levels and resident comfort. The facility's location is described by some as hard to find, suggesting a need for improved signage or clearer directions for visitors. Most significantly, there are isolated but serious concerns about staff removal of personal items (reported as suspected theft). While security monitoring is listed as a positive, the theft-related comment is a conflicting data point that management should address openly to maintain trust.

    In summary, the reviews portray Ararat Home of Los Angeles as a well‑run, high‑quality senior living community with strong clinical and hospitality strengths: consistent, caring staff; clean, spacious facilities; excellent dining with dietary options; vibrant communal spaces including gardens and a ballroom; and a strong emphasis on Armenian culture. The primary areas for management attention are addressing noise control in communal spaces, improving wayfinding to the location, and thoroughly investigating and resolving any reports of missing personal items to ensure residents and families feel secure. Overall, the pattern of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with only a few specific and actionable concerns amidst many high praises.

    Location

    Map showing location of Ararat Home Of Los Angeles

    About Ararat Home Of Los Angeles

    Ararat Home Of Los Angeles sits on ten landscaped acres, where you'll see pomegranate trees and a fountain out front, and it's a place where seniors can get many kinds of care, from independent living and home care to assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing, with the state license number 191222081. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and they're around all day and night for help with emergencies, care needs, and daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medicine. The campus offers indoor gathering spaces, an on-site pharmacy, free transportation to outside places, air conditioning, laundry and dry cleaning, and special meals for people on diabetic, low-fat, low-salt, and renal diets, plus there's help for those who need diabetes and insulin management or moving between beds and wheelchairs. You get choices in where you want to live, with rooms ranging from studios to one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private options, and it has parking, a gated entrance with security, and it's wheelchair accessible. Ararat Home also lets you bring some pets with you, which makes things feel a lot more like home, especially if you're used to having animals around. The grounds are home to the Sheen Memorial Chapel, the George Deukmejian Grand Ballroom, and the Ararat Eskijian Museum, and there's a focus on Armenian culture too, with cultural events, programs, and celebrations, which really brings a sense of community to the place. Social, educational, physical, and cultural activities fill the calendar, and residents can enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces, with a variety of events, Tuesday luncheons, and fundraisers. There's a history here of serving the elderly since 1949, and they run as a nonprofit with a Board of Trustees and a Chief Executive Officer, and they employ staff like executive secretaries and special projects coordinators. Fees depend on care level, type of room, and whether you're there short-term or longer, with payments accepted from private sources, Social Security, veterans' benefits, or private insurance. The Home holds a total licensed capacity of 186 people across several campuses in Mission Hills, Glendale, and Eagle Rock, including Ararat Gardens for senior living and Ararat Post Acute and Convalescent Hospital for nursing and rehabilitation. Housekeeping, maintenance, and parking are provided, and housekeeping and meals help ease the day-to-day work for residents. Programs and amenities focus on each person's well-being, with health and wellness as a top goal, and friendly, kind staff who make a welcoming, joyful environment for those who live here.

    People often ask...

    Nearby Communities

    • Exterior view of Aegis Living Granada Hills facility with a beige stucco building featuring red tile roofing, surrounded by palm trees and other greenery under a clear blue sky. A sign in front displays the facility name and address.
      $5,460 – $6,450+4.7 (9)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care

      Aegis Living Granada Hills

      10801 Lindley Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
    • Entrance of The Gardens at Park Balboa facility with double glass doors, potted plants on either side, outdoor wall lanterns, and surrounding greenery including palm trees and bushes.
      $3,400 – $4,100+4.5 (200)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Gardens at Park Balboa

      7046 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
    • Photo of The Village at NorthRidge
      $6,500+4.2 (25)
      1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Village at NorthRidge

      9222 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA, 91324
    • Exterior view of The Village at Sherman Oaks building entrance at dusk with illuminated covered driveway, palm trees, and landscaped plants.
      $5,230 – $8,155+4.4 (104)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Village at Sherman Oaks

      5450 Vesper Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91411
    • Exterior front view of Encino Terrace Senior Living building with beige walls, multiple windows with brown awnings, a driveway entrance, and a pharmacy on the right side under a green sign.
      $2,750 – $4,680+4.5 (87)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Encino Terrace Senior Living

      16025 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA, 91436
    • Photo of Ivy Park At Burbank
      $4,375 – $9,895+4.1 (37)
      Semi-private • Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Ivy Park At Burbank

      2721 Willow Street, Burbank, CA, 91505

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    300 facilities$5,096/mo
    193 facilities$5,026/mo
    560 facilities$5,244/mo
    529 facilities$5,242/mo
    537 facilities$5,237/mo
    493 facilities$5,223/mo
    446 facilities$5,205/mo
    222 facilities$4,890/mo
    622 facilities$5,515/mo
    498 facilities$5,345/mo
    200 facilities$4,668/mo
    587 facilities$5,389/mo
    © 2025 Mirador Living