Raya's Paradise

    341 North La Jolla Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
    4.5 · 4 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      5.0

      Caring staff but cleanliness concerns

      I'm extremely pleased - the staff (Jeremy especially) were tremendously caring, the walkthrough and move-in went above and beyond, and the facilities and management are wonderful. My only concern was a filthy room and occasional neglect/urine smell, but otherwise I give it five stars.

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      4.50 · 4 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        3.0
      • Staff

        4.0
      • Meals

        4.5
      • Amenities

        5.0
      • Value

        4.5

      Pros

      • Caring and attentive staff
      • Staff went above and beyond for move-in
      • Helpful and informative walkthroughs
      • Exceptional individual caregivers (extraordinary care)
      • Jeremy the community liaison is highly praised
      • Supportive and effective management
      • High overall satisfaction / five-star ratings
      • Well-maintained, attractive facilities

      Cons

      • Neglect of basic care by some staff
      • Unclean or filthy rooms
      • Persistent urine odor in rooms

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans strongly positive about staff, management, and the general presentation of the community, with a small but serious cluster of negative reports focused on cleanliness and basic care. Multiple reviewers emphasize extraordinary, tremendously caring staff and express very high satisfaction — even giving "five stars on everything" and stating they are "very pleased." Several comments single out Jeremy, the community liaison, as "awesome," and reviewers note helpful walkthroughs and staff who "went above and beyond" during move-in. Management is described as wonderful and supportive, reinforcing the impression of strong leadership and an attentive team.

      Care quality is frequently commended: specific phrases such as "extraordinary care," "staff care," and "tremendously caring staff" recur across the positive summaries. These statements indicate that many residents and families experience compassionate, attentive caregiving and that staff often exceed expectations, particularly during transition periods like move-in. The strong praise for individual staff members and the community liaison suggests good interpersonal relationships and responsiveness on many occasions.

      However, alongside the positive narratives there are very concerning reports about basic care and hygiene. A subset of reviews allege staff neglecting basic care, rooms being filthy, and a urine smell in living spaces. These complaints are concrete and specific (unclean rooms, urine odor), and they contrast sharply with the otherwise glowing accounts of staff and facilities. The presence of both high praise and serious cleanliness complaints suggests inconsistency in service quality — possibly dependent on specific shifts, staff members, or units — rather than uniformly excellent operations.

      Facilities are generally described as attractive and well-kept in the positive reviews: phrases like "looks nice" and "great facilities" appear alongside the praise for staff. This creates a mixed picture where the physical environment may appear welcoming and well-maintained in public or shared areas, while some private rooms or certain units are reported as unclean. That discrepancy points toward potential gaps in housekeeping procedures, monitoring, or communication between management and frontline staff responsible for room maintenance.

      The reviews do not provide information about dining, activities, or specific programming, so no assessment can be made from the supplied summaries about those aspects. What is clear is that management and the community liaison are seen positively, which can be a good sign for responsiveness should issues be raised.

      In summary, the dominant themes are highly positive impressions of staff compassion, helpfulness during move-in, effective management, and an attractive facility appearance. These strengths are tempered by a small but serious pattern of complaints regarding basic care neglect and poor room cleanliness, including urine odor. The pattern suggests overall competence and caring from many staff members but inconsistent execution of housekeeping and possibly personal-care tasks. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong testimonials about staff and management against the hygiene-related concerns, and when possible should follow up with the community about cleaning protocols, room inspections, staff training/turnover, and what specific steps management takes to address any reported lapses in basic care.

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      About Raya's Paradise

      Raya's Paradise is a senior living community with small, homelike facilities in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, each with a maximum of 6 residents, so folks get a lot of personal attention, and the staff, who speak several languages including Armenian, Spanish, and Russian, are around 24 hours a day to manage care for things like diabetes, incontinence, medication, bathing, and dressing. Rooms are modern, bright, and clean, with skylights for natural light, private bathrooms with showers and call buttons, and full-size closets, plus there are both private and semi-private suites set up for ambulatory and non-ambulatory people, so everyone gets the right fit. There's a secure environment with WanderGuard for memory care residents, plus structured activities planned around each person's interests and routines-things like art, music, exercise, group games, and a special therapy kitchen where residents can cook and bake to help spark old memories. Comfort and safety get special attention here, with ceiling lifts, modern transfer equipment, and 24/7 security cameras, and there's a Life Enrichment Program to keep folks engaged and active with everything from creative workshops to social time.

      Dining at Raya's Paradise means home-cooked, family-style or restaurant-style meals, with two entrée choices at every meal and seasonal menus, plus they offer special meals for people with dietary needs, and snacks throughout the day, all served in common dining spaces that feel friendly and welcoming. Housekeeping, laundry, daily care, and transportation for doctor's appointments are all part of the services, and they've got a wheelchair-accessible van with caregivers who go along. For folks who need a break or are recovering from hospital stays, there's a respite program where care is short-term, and there's also a hospice program for compassionate end-of-life care that focuses on comfort, symptom management, and spiritual or emotional support. Raya's Paradise offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, short-term stay, and even homecare services, with private pay options available and waivers for dementia and hospice care. Pets are welcome, so long-time companions can stay close. The facilities are licensed by the State of California and follow all the rules for residential care homes, with the San Clemente community opening soon. Everything aims to provide a respectful, dignified, and homelike space for seniors, with activities and individualized programs that keep people feeling vital, comfortable, and engaged in life.

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