Pricing ranges from
    $4,738 – 5,685/month

    Marble Terrace

    5811 Donna Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    • Assisted Living

    Clean facility attentive staff recommended

    I placed my mom at Marble Terrace and have been very happy with the decision. The facility and rooms are always clean and well maintained, meals are tasty with dietary accommodations, and the outdoor areas/pool are lovely. Staff are kind, attentive, and communicate closely about her health-I feel she's in excellent hands. Good value; I would recommend Marble Terrace.

    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

    4.33·(9)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring and helpful staff
    • Attentive health monitoring and resident care
    • Good meals with dietary accommodations
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Consistently clean facility and rooms
    • Well-maintained facilities
    • Pleasant smelling environment
    • Outdoor area and pool
    • Cozy, home-like atmosphere
    • Rooms with nice views
    • Strong family communication
    • Good value for money
    • Reputable / top-rated in the area
    • Easy to recommend

    Cons

    • Limited activities and low daytime engagement
    • Many residents appear not very active (mostly watching TV)
    • Uncertainty about the strength/availability of activities program
    • Availability issues when needing a move-in
    • Some families found the distance makes visits difficult
    • At least one resident was withdrawn to be cared for at home

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Marble Terrace are strongly positive on staff, cleanliness, dining, and general maintenance, producing a clear overall recommendation from multiple reviewers. Most comments emphasize an attentive, friendly, and caring staff, consistently clean and well-maintained spaces, and a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. Several reviewers explicitly call Marble Terrace "top of our list," "best in the area," or say it is "easy to recommend," indicating a high level of trust and satisfaction among visitors and family members.

    Staff and care quality: Staff behavior and quality of care are the most frequently praised elements. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, kind, helpful, and caring, with multiple mentions of attentive care (for example, "great care of mom"). Families note strong communication from staff to family members and good health monitoring practices. This combination of interpersonal warmth and clinical attentiveness forms the strongest positive theme in the reviews and appears to be a major reason people recommend the community.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and atmosphere: Marble Terrace scores well on physical environment. Reviews consistently mention daily housekeeping, clean rooms, a pleasant-smelling facility, and well-maintained common areas. The community is described as cozy and home-like, which many reviewers valued. Specific amenities cited positively include a great outdoor area and a pool, and some reviewers noted that rooms have nice views. These details reinforce the impression of a cared-for, comfortable living environment.

    Dining and accommodations: Dining receives positive, repeat mention: meals are described as good and attractive, and the staff is commended for accommodating dietary needs. Several reviewers explicitly say meals "looked tasty" and that dietary accommodations were handled well, which supports the overall impression of attentive resident services beyond direct care.

    Activities and resident engagement: The clearest recurring concern is a lack of daytime activity and low resident engagement. Multiple reviews note that residents are "not very active" and that daytime programming is limited, with many spending time watching television. A few reviewers expressed uncertainty about the activities program. This pattern suggests that while Marble Terrace is strong on care, cleanliness, and staff interaction, it may have room to improve structured social, recreational, or therapeutic programming to keep residents more engaged during the day.

    Access, availability, and other concerns: There are a few non-care-related drawbacks mentioned. Availability constraints are noted: one reviewer said Marble Terrace was "top of our list" but could not move in when needed. Distance from some families was raised as a problem that made visits difficult in at least one case. One reviewer reported that a resident "pulled out to be cared for at home," which could reflect individual preference, changing care needs, or timing/availability issues rather than a reflection on quality; nevertheless it is worth noting as an exception within otherwise positive reviews.

    Conclusion and patterns: Taken together, the reviews portray Marble Terrace as a well-regarded community with standout strengths in staff quality, cleanliness, dining, and facility upkeep. The most consistent area for improvement is resident activity and daytime engagement — several reviewers specifically requested more or better programming to keep residents active beyond passive activities like TV. Availability and location may also be limiting factors for some families. If you prioritize compassionate staff, cleanliness, good meals, and a pleasant environment, Marble Terrace appears to be an excellent option. If robust daily activity programming or proximity to a particular family location are top priorities, you may want to ask the community for current activity schedules, participation rates, and waitlist/availability details during a visit.

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    Location

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    Marble Terrace is located at 5811 Donna Ave, Tarzana, CA, 91356.

    About Marble Terrace

    Marble Terrace sits in an upscale Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles County and offers a small, home-like residential care setting for seniors who need personal care or other help with daily living. This residential care home has a license as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, license #197601221, and serves adults 60 and above in an adult care home environment, which some might call an Assisted Living Home or Adult Foster Home, depending on where you're from. The facility, which holds no more than six residents in each home, keeps things quiet and personal, with both private and shared rooms available. There are several Marble Terrace locations in Tarzana, including 5811 Donna Ave., 19030 Miranda Ave., and 5811 1/2 Donna Ave., all known locally for well-kept grounds, good security, and staff who stay friendly, trained, and available at all hours.

    Seniors at Marble Terrace receive personalized care, including help with medication, daily activities like dressing and hygiene, and non-medical health support. They get daily housekeeping, laundry, and room and board, plus regular transport for medical appointments, shopping, and outings around the community, which is nice for those who still want to get out and about. Residents enjoy private baths, central air and heating, and wheelchair-accessible showers, which helps with comfort and safety. The facility has a pool, hot tub, outdoor patio, and well-kept gardens for people who want to relax or go for a walk. Staff enforce a no smoking policy indoors and allow pets in the community. There's a registered nurse on staff, along with a Geriatric Care Manager who helps residents and their families with care needs at any hour. Should it be needed, hospice is available too.

    Marble Terrace also tries to keep residents active and engaged, providing recreational, social, and educational activities planned by an activity director. Residents get group meals, daily housekeeping, and care all day and night. The facility offers luxury and European-style care, aiming to give seniors a sense of independence and comfort in a secure and supportive setting. According to residents and visitors, Marble Terrace stands out for its home-like community, attentive staff, and peaceful gardens, and it's often described as the best around for those looking for small, comfortable assisted living with a touch of luxury.

    People often ask...

    Marble Terrace offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,738 per month.

    Marble Terrace offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 5 photos of Marble Terrace on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5811 Donna Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356.

    No, Marble Terrace 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 number197601221
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeELIZABETH GODLEWSKA INC.
    EffectiveMay 7th, 1997
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    4

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    21 May 2025Inspection
    Observed compliance with Title 22 regulations and no immediate health or safety risks, including functioning alarms, safe water temperature in bathrooms, and properly maintained living areas.
    30 Apr 2024Inspection
    Found no health and safety issues and all safety features and equipment were functioning properly.
    11 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated eight allegations; all were unsubstantiated.
    07 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated two allegations about bruising and pressure injuries; found no evidence of improper handling or inadequate care.
    24 May 2022Inspection
    Observed that the home ceased operation as of March 1, 2022. It appeared empty at the time of the visit.
    03 May 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; all living, dining, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor areas were clean, safe, and properly maintained.
    17 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff hit a resident and found no evidence to support the claim.
    28 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated four allegations concerning staff conduct and resident care; interviews with residents indicated no supporting evidence.
    25 May 2021Inspection
    Observed no active or past COVID-19 cases and vaccination among residents and staff. Noted ongoing infection control measures, including PPE availability, biweekly surveillance testing, and proper screening protocols.

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