Nestle Place Senior Care

    6840 Nestle Ave, Reseda, CA, 91335
    4.8 · 12 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate attentive family-like spotless care

    I highly recommend this place. My loved one has lived here since 2018 and received compassionate, attentive care from an owner- and administrator-involved team who treated her like family, kept her company outdoors, and stayed by her side in her last days. The home is spotless, safe and wheelchair-friendly, with homemade balanced meals, social activities, and staff who consistently go above and beyond - we feel secure and at home.

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    4.83 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Curb appeal and attractive exterior
    • Quiet, residential neighborhood
    • Accessible layout for walkers and wheelchairs
    • Wide doors and walk-through showers
    • Hardwood/wooden flooring (no carpet)
    • Spotless cleanliness throughout facility
    • Home-cooked, healthy and appetizing meals
    • Balanced meals and fresh items (fresh-squeezed orange juice, avocados)
    • Social dining atmosphere
    • Active entertainment area and lots of activities
    • Attentive, caring and compassionate staff
    • Staff treat residents like family
    • Owner and administrator personally involved and caring
    • Administrators/staff go above and beyond
    • Help with arrangements and end-of-life comfort
    • Strong sense of security and comfort
    • Outdoor backyard space with gazebo
    • Safety features (security cameras)
    • Generator backup for emergencies
    • Long-term residency satisfaction (residents since 2018)

    Cons

    • At least one report of a referral fee or extra charge
    • One or more reviewers questioned value/quality and felt not worth it
    • Occasional subjective criticisms of décor or 'taste'

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Nestle Place Senior Care are overwhelmingly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a clean, home-like environment with attentive, compassionate staff and active owner/administrator involvement. The dominant themes are high-quality personal care, cleanliness, and a family atmosphere; these are reinforced by repeated statements like "treated like family," "caring and attentive staff," and recommendations from multiple families and long-term residents.

    Care quality and staff: Reviewers consistently highlight the staff as the facility's strongest asset. Descriptions include "attentive," "compassionate," "full of love," and staff members who go "above and beyond." Several accounts point to personalized attention — keeping families informed with photos, accompanying residents outdoors, providing company, and ensuring comfort during end-of-life care. The owner and administrator are mentioned by name as being directly involved and caring, which appears to strengthen families' trust. There are specific examples of staff helping with arrangements and making residents feel safe and at home. The cumulative picture is of a facility where staff engagement and relationship-building are central to the resident experience.

    Facilities and safety: The physical environment receives frequent praise. Reviewers note impressive curb appeal and a quiet neighborhood setting. Practical features for mobility and safety are cited often: an accessible layout for walkers and wheelchairs, wide doors, walk-through showers, wooden flooring with no carpet, security cameras, and generator backup. An outdoor backyard with a gazebo is singled out as a positive amenity. Cleanliness is a recurring point — "spotless" and "very clean" appear across summaries — reinforcing impressions of good housekeeping and maintenance.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives strong positive mentions: home-cooked, healthy, and appetizing meals; balanced menus; and social dining that supports companionship. Specific food items such as fresh-squeezed orange juice and avocados are noted, which suggests attention to fresh ingredients. The facility also offers an entertainment area and a range of activities; reviewers describe it as "lots of activities," contributing to a comforting and engaging environment for residents.

    Management and communication: Several reviews emphasize proactive communication and management involvement. Administrators and owners are described as going out of their way to help new residents settle, keeping families informed (including sharing photos), and personally ensuring comfort and care. This hands-on management style is repeatedly tied to family confidence and recommendations.

    Notable patterns and concerns: The overwhelmingly positive pattern is punctuated by a small number of critical remarks. One reviewer mentioned a referral fee and implied dissatisfaction with value, describing the experience as "not worth it" and expressing doubt about quality of care. Another comment referenced "poor taste," which appears to be a subjective critique of aesthetics rather than operations or care. These negative points are isolated relative to the volume of positive reviews but are worth noting for prospective families: ask about any referral or placement fees and clarify the fee structure up front. Also, personal taste regarding décor and ambiance can vary, so an in-person tour is advisable.

    Conclusion and recommendations: Based on the reviews provided, Nestle Place Senior Care projects a strong record in personal care, cleanliness, safety, and a family-like atmosphere supported by hands-on management. Its strengths are most apparent in staff engagement, home-style dining, accessible facilities, and consistent positive outcomes for residents (including improved health and dignified end-of-life care). Prospective families should prioritize an in-person visit to validate aesthetics and atmosphere, ask explicitly about any referral or placement fees and contract terms, and confirm specific services important to them (medical supports, activity schedules, emergency procedures). Overall, the reviews suggest Nestle Place is a well-regarded option for families seeking compassionate, attentive, and home-like senior care.

    Location

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    About Nestle Place Senior Care

    Nestle Place Senior Care sits along a quiet street in Reseda, California, in a homey setting that feels a lot like a regular house, and with only six licensed beds, it offers a small close-knit community where each resident can get more personal care and attention, whether they need basic help with daily tasks or require round-the-clock supervision for memory problems like Alzheimer's or dementia. The staff here assists with every need, from helping residents get dressed and bathe to giving reminders for medicines and guiding those dealing with memory loss, all while making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable in roomy, cozy private rooms with cable TV and WiFi. Families can visit every day and staff do the laundry, provide meals, and organize activities like bingo, music therapy, and arts and crafts so folks have things to do and people to talk with. Residents can bring their pets, and the home's pet-friendly policy helps keep it feeling comforting and familiar. There's support for working through long-term care decisions, free advice from senior living advisors, and consultations to help families figure out what care is actually needed, plus toll-free phone help and a list of local communities when someone's looking for more options. Extra features include daily activities, transportation for medical appointments, VA benefits help for those who qualify, and hospice waivers for end-of-life care. Nestle Place Senior Care has a 4.5-star rating based on ten reviews checked by SeniorAdvisor.com, and most folks have said the place offers real peace of mind, though prices often run about $2,700 on average and more details are available on request. The house allows both men and women needing non-acute long-term care and keeps things simple with private studio rooms and plenty of community areas for group events or just sitting quietly. The home is close to parks and the Los Angeles River, so residents can get outside and enjoy some green space, which a lot of people seem to appreciate. There's high-speed internet for those who want to stay connected and parking is available for visitors. With a licensed care team able to handle everything from light assistance to full-help memory care, Nestle Place Senior Care offers a mix of independence and support meant to make life easier for seniors and their families.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    16

    Inspections

    5

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    15 Jul 2025
    Identified medications stored unlocked in a cabinet in the laundry room accessible to residents. Also found appraisal needs and services plans incomplete and staff records, including CPR/First Aid training and health screenings, not updated; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operational.
    • § 1569.696(a)(1)
    • § 87411(f)
    • § 1569.696(a)
    • § 87506(a)
    • § 1569.618(c)(3)
    • § 87309(c)
    • § 9058
    06 Sept 2024
    Found several safety and medication-management issues on the premises, including centrally stored medications kept unlocked with some refrigerated items accessible to residents and a nine-pill discrepancy in one bottle with start dates not clearly documented; cleaning supplies and outdoor paints/sprays were accessible, and hot water was 105.8°F. Administrator was not present during the visit.
    06 Sept 2024
    Reviewed conditions at the facility, including medication storage and safety, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces; identified certain deficiencies such as unlocked medication and accessibility of hazardous materials.
    • § 87465(h)(2)
    • § 87705(f)(2)
    • § 87465(c)(2)
    09 Jul 2024
    Found compliance with Title 22 regulations at this time; no residents were present during the visit, with secured medication and cleaning supply storage, functioning alarms, and properly equipped living areas and bathrooms.
    09 Jul 2024
    Confirmed that the facility met California licensing requirements, with proper safety features, adequate supplies, and suitable accommodations for residents, including those who are non-ambulatory and bedridden.
    17 Jun 2024
    Verified identities of applicant and administrator and confirmed understanding of regulations during COMP II; obtained a signed LIC 809 with photo ID. Identified understanding covered license type, resident populations, admission policies, staffing requirements and training, restricted health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    17 Jun 2024
    Confirmed that the applicant/administrator successfully completed the required COMP II interview, demonstrating a proper understanding of facility operations, policies, staffing, health conditions, emergency procedures, and reporting requirements as part of the licensing process.
    12 Sept 2023
    Found that the home met Title 22 requirements, had adequate furnishings and safety features, and showed no health or safety hazards during a change of ownership visit.
    12 Sept 2023
    Confirmed that the facility met all safety and licensing requirements, with adequate furnishings, proper safety equipment, and no hazards observed during the visit.
    15 Aug 2023
    Confirmed Applicant/Administrator completed COMP II, with identity verified and understanding of licensing laws and regulations. Outlined understanding of areas including operation, admission policies, staffing, restrictive/prohibited health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints, and pre-licensing readiness; exit interview conducted with Applicant/Administrator and instructed to return a signed copy by end of business day today.
    15 Aug 2023
    Confirmed that the applicant/administrator completed a competency exam, demonstrating understanding of licensing laws, facility operations, staffing, emergency procedures, and reporting requirements during a telephone interview.
    28 Jun 2022
    Found everything in compliance with state rules, including entry screening, safe kitchen and bathrooms, locked medications, and working smoke and CO alarms with clear exit routes; determined ready for licensure.
    28 Jun 2022
    Reviewed a licensed residential care facility fully compliant with safety, health, and operational standards, serving residents with dementia and approved for up to six residents, including non-ambulatory and bedridden individuals. The property, interior, outdoor areas, and emergency systems met all requirements for licensure.
    22 Mar 2021
    Verified closure of the site via FaceTime due to COVID-19, with no residents observed in rooms, bathrooms, living areas, garage, or backyard storage; closure initiated by the licensee, and the 809 form will be sent to the administrator for signature.
    22 Mar 2021
    Confirmed that the facility was closed, all residents had been relocated, and no residents or belongings remained on the property during the visit.
    11 Dec 2019
    Found that the facility maintained proper safety, cleanliness, and staffing documentation, though it was noted that some staff lacked current first aid and ongoing training as required.

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